It is craft show season again... I'll be out and about for the next three weekends. To be honest I go through phases where I do a ton of shows, and then hardly any shows, because the prep for a show can feel a little overwhelming, but the shows themselves are always fun.  

Working in a studio on the farm is great, and communicating over a computer is an incredible way to be in touch with a lot of people, but seeing people in person is the best.

The return of warm weather means the return of porch yoga, and Steve and I couldn't be happier.  He is not the most dedicated yogi, but he is definitely the most content.

Remember my not-so-successful first attempt at knitting The Shift Cowl?  Yep, that one died an ignominious death.  Great pattern, great yarn, not great together.  So,  Black Mountain Yarn Shop opened in their new location (yay!  it's beautiful, and huge, and has allllll of the yarn!)  

Right before Spring Break I decided to volunteer at an aid station for a local ultra race - the Hellbender 100 Trail Race.  Yes, these people actually run 100 miles.  Mainly on trails.  And to the top of Mt. Mitchell - tallest peak east of the Mississippi.  I figured if they're going to do something so... inspiring?  crazy? interesting?  Then I'd love to witness it, and help a little if possible.

Spring is arriving for real this week - the trees are green, the grass is green, the birds are chirping, I'm working on a table on my porch in perfect 70 degree weather.  It is, in a word, glorious.  But also fleeting. 

I've been a little absent this week - and with good reason!  Instead of my usual wandering around the mountains, we've been at the beach.  

Do you ever have a moment of remembering who you are?  Like a part of you went on hiatus, but then you realized it can come back any time you want.

We are well into spring-like weather, and it is amazing!  Strangely enough, the weather this year got warm so early that we had green grass and started mowing before we had leaves on the trees - not our usual.  But on Sunday the leaves started to pop (I love trying to notice the exact day we get green leaves - they are surprisingly sneaky, and love to show up when you aren't noticing), and today it is 78 degrees and a bright blue sky.  Heaven.