i come from a talented, accomplished family. we are creative, persistent, strong willed and stubborn. we are uncannily similar, and yet if the three of us sisters are together, most wouldn't guess us related!!
my mom could craft anything with a sewing machine. she made awesome christmas gifts for her neices and nephew - i especially remember the bear skin rug sleeping bags and felt playhouses, that fit over card tables (remember those??) i also have memories of spending hours at the fabric store pouring over patterns, then fabrics, sifting through zippers, buttons and threads to match. we would gather in the sewing room in the evenings and listen to my older sister read aloud over the whirring the machine. now my girls look in horror at the 'outfits' we wore, but at the time, we thought we were styling!!
my little sister is also quite handy with a singer machine!! she sews dresses and costumes for sammy, quilts with fabrics from her travels, and even her own evening wear...
there is also quite a penchant for words in this family of mine... both of my sisters are quick witted, funny, and sarcastic - and usually all in the same sentence!! i say all this, to give a shout out to my older (not that she's old! just older than me!!) sister who has been journalling and writing, i think, most of her life. and as most artists, she is loves the writing...its the self promotion and selling that is the labor.. check out her blog, busysmartypants, and get a glimpse into her way with words and outlook on life!! there is also a link to a short story that was published recently. (way to go, sis!!)
Thanks sis. This rainy weather is great for writing...and reading. Wish I had some of your hot chocolate. :)
Posted by: Elise | March 28, 2009 at 02:25 PM