Wednesday, August 21, 2013

ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

I still don't know what I was waiting for
And my time was running wild
A million dead-end streets
Every time I thought I'd got it made
It seemed the taste
was not so sweet
So I turned myself to face me
But I've never caught a glimpse
Of how the others must see the faker
I'm much too fast to take that test

Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Don't want to be a richer man
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Just gonna have to be a different man
Time may change me
But I can't trace time

I watch the ripples change their size
But never leave the stream
Of warm impermanence and
So the days float through my eyes
But still the days seem the same
And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Are immune to your consultations
They're quite aware
of what they're going through

Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Don't tell them to grow up and out of it
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Where's your shame
You've left us up to our necks in it
Time may change me
But you can't trace time

Strange fascination, fascinating me
Changes are taking the pace
I'm going through

Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Oh, look out you rock 'n rollers
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Pretty soon you're gonna get
a little older
Time may change me
But I can't trace time
I said that time may change me
But I can't trace time


oh David Bowie, your lyrics are streaming through my head this morning, one of those songs that i know i'll end up singing all day long.

changes, they're constant and hard to prepare for. there have been many of them in my life over the last year, some personal, some professional, some a little bit of both.

i guess the biggest one pertaining to this blog post is that the Quirky Forest has been on hiatus for some time.  i started in a new position at work last november, which significantly cut into my creative time. i was still able to work on small projects (mostly just special requests for people i know) but overall production was significantly decreased.

i had hoped to be able to get somewhat back on track this summer but in the early morning of June 14th (as some of you know) our home caught fire. damage from the flames was actually quite minimal, however the water damage to the house was significant. the firemen were able to save most of our belongings, however because of the smoke, ALL of my yarn and fabric stash was ruined and must be written off on the insurance claim. we spent almost 7 weeks living in a hotel before being able to finally move into a rental house a few weeks ago while my house is being remodeled. the contractors are giving an estimated time for completion as being sometime in january. i'm happy that the house will be even better when it's all finished (new interior walls, wiring, attic, roof... yay!) but this has left me, and in turn, the Quirky Forest, without a studio or most of my supplies.

sadly i will not be able to participate in Riot Rooster or the Grandin Village Holiday Arts show this fall. i will continue to pick up small projects until then (albeit only knitting and crocheting ones since my sewing machines are in a storage facility with the rest of our belongings).

thank you to everyone who has shown me and my family love and support during this tumultuous time. with patience and metta the Quirky Forest will hopefully be back up and creating new items in the spring!

x's and o's
manda

1 comment:

  1. What a time your family has been through, Amanda! Having been through water damage in a house myself, I know how hard it is to lose those things which have personal significance, whether they be family heirlooms or precious raw materials, carefully selected to bring pleasure to the eye and enjoyment to others. Tend that Quirky Forest with patience and anticipation that it will be even more productive and beautiful! Sending love and ongoing support, Gail

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