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Birthday: June 30
Gender: Female
Location:
STREETSBORO, Ohio
United States
School:
Oberlin High School
Kent State University
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Worked for a busy catalog company. Transitioning into a challenging new career.
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Oberlin, OH
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"It's not rocket science." (I only wish I knew who contributed this wisdom to the world.)
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I like to be creative. I enjoy textile arts. I quilt, sew, and knit. Recently, I took a workshop in beaded embellishments. I learned techniques to help speed up the process. I found a wonderful watercolor painting instructor. I enjoy classes whenever possible. I try techniques that I would not try on my own. Since my company layoff last January, I am seeking volunteer activities while I transition into the health care field
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Bloodroot

Wednesday, April 9,

I had forgotten the spring flower names.  I've been so busy with work for the last 20 or more years, I've had little energy for casual walks in the woods. Timing is critical to viewing the woodland's bounty. The names of the flowers used to pop into my mind quickly and surely.  I couldn't believe that I had forgotten.  A wise woman helped me remember.

Bloodroot is a small, white daisy like flower that grows in the woods in the spring.  Bloodroot blooms before the leaves provide a shady canopy.  I was told that the Native Americans used the sap accumulating in the "root" of the plant as a dye.  These tiny, delicate flowers are very rare.  I do not advocate picking or collecting any part of them. 

To me, they signify "family."  The life blood that reaches from the past into the future.  It connects many generations.  This meaning comes from my own heart and does not represent any lore from any religion or philosophy.

 

 

Added: April 8, 2009
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tuckjane
tuckjane says:

Hi Bpatterson:
I am trying to find friends that live fairly close to me. Like yourself I am into all kinds of arts. Primary Scrapbooking and Crosstich. I am married with one grown up son. I live in Mayfield Hts. Not too far from Streetsboro. Are you interested in learning how to scrapbook?
Jeannette
Posted: April 15, 2009 10:21AM EDT
Bpatterson38
Bpatterson38 says:

Jeannette,
Please keep in touch. I'd be pleased to have a friend in the area. I actually have a scrapbooking project related to a family quilt that my Grandmother gave me.
We are fortunate to live in an area where there are many Arts opportunities.
Best regards,
Barb
Posted: April 20, 2009 11:38PM EDT
Cby
Cby says:

It's always a pleasure to make a new friend. My Mom was creative, as you are inclined. She did amazing things with whatever she found. She took classes, entered contests, and just enjoyed nature no mater what the season. She passed in '99. Oddly enough I didn't inherit her artistic abilities but I see them budding in my oldest grandson. I guess that just means we never really lose anything. Hope to hear from you!
Cby
Posted: April 11, 2009 12:01PM EDT
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