tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post2836713980219506676..comments2024-03-28T03:17:00.191-04:00Comments on Fibermania: Melody Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-29493876734640729472008-01-01T15:21:00.000-05:002008-01-01T15:21:00.000-05:00Well said, Mel dahling...and while I am not retire...Well said, Mel dahling...and while I am not retired, it is still spot on. Except for the role identity...would like to check a couple of those off my list so more process could get done. Wishing you and Dave a very happy 2008.gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260743627800311448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-61389023128768214372008-01-01T13:59:00.000-05:002008-01-01T13:59:00.000-05:00Ah, Mrs. Mel... you are an inspiration. Thanks so...Ah, Mrs. Mel... you are an inspiration. Thanks so much for a look into your psyche... it's nice to know that someone who makes such wondrous things also has the feeling she needs to prove herself! You have chosen a wonderful spot to retire and explore your quilting genius. Enjoy... (and blog every damn bit of it!!!) ;0)Marty52https://www.blogger.com/profile/13237461237107850391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-60939691563269617862008-01-01T08:57:00.000-05:002008-01-01T08:57:00.000-05:00thank you for that post. i've been following your...thank you for that post. i've been following your blog and enjoy it a great deal. having retired myself in june 2006, my challenge has been finding enough time to do the things i want to! i'd set artwork aside for a long time as my job was very stressful and family and other obligations took so much of my weekend time. i've been following the art quilt world for 6 years now on the net and have recently joined a art quilt group that is being mentored, so i'm learning lots of new things. also love your post on the lazy dyer!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397164860231318213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-53973807646989753352007-12-31T18:56:00.000-05:002007-12-31T18:56:00.000-05:00Enjoy this phase of your life! It sounds wonderful...Enjoy this phase of your life! It sounds wonderful. Happy New Year to you and Dave and the visiting family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166011380454448476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-81000263095116054272007-12-31T15:10:00.000-05:002007-12-31T15:10:00.000-05:00Melody, I have not sewn in over a year. I told mys...Melody, I have not sewn in over a year. I told myself I would get back to sewing and trying to find my creativity again in 2008. Well, here we are and I can't seem to get bring my creative juices churning. I have beautiful pictures of nature that I want to do in fabric and use the fusable technique and my many hand dyed fabrics I did myself. How can one get those juices going???<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year<BR/>BrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-40446819167530791522007-12-31T13:54:00.000-05:002007-12-31T13:54:00.000-05:00Very thought provoking question...EEEK! I will be ...Very thought provoking question...EEEK! I will be retiring from fulltime work in the next couple months. I am 61 (:()and have worked since I was 19. I'm tired of the grind and look at the 30-something girls I work with and I'm glad I'm my age and not theirs. They have a lot of years to work and I have the rest of my life to do some things I've been attempting to do on weekends, but failing miserably at enjoying it or even finishing it...let alone enjoy the PROCESS of it! We will be moving back to PA from TX to be closer to relatives and look forward to being there. Hopefully, when we are settled in our new home, I will have the time to do some "hobbies". I think the hardest part will be NOT having a routine. I'm sure, with time, I will enjoy my next stage in life.<BR/><BR/>Have a very Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>ColleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-74093044993431276812007-12-31T13:10:00.000-05:002007-12-31T13:10:00.000-05:00What an honest statement! I can understand what y...What an honest statement! I can understand what you're saying. Though I work full time, I am more and more driven to make art just because I can. Too many ideas (and supplies) and so little time. If my only hobby was watching TV, I think I'd commit hari kari. I have a hard time rationalizing (to myself) doing things that are not "productive".<BR/><BR/>Now excuse me while I go reorganize my basement to make room for more art! :)<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-19184844652270393062007-12-31T12:16:00.000-05:002007-12-31T12:16:00.000-05:00A thoughtful statement that will be a help to many...A thoughtful statement that will be a help to many of us. Thanks, Melody. I'll print it out and add it to my file "Things to read when the black beast comes to call." Hope 2008 brings you joy and prosperity.Delhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433487427679233617noreply@blogger.com