by StaceyHB | Nov 6, 2011 | Life, Philosophy
It’s curious the things we choose to commemorate, isn’t it? This week is the ‘celebration’ of Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes night) in England, which is historical and political but not relevant to today, other than if the terrorist plot had not...
by StaceyHB | Oct 30, 2011 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology
This week I was called a Polyanna. It was meant as an insult, but I took it as a compliment and thanked the giver warmly. A few years ago, when I first heard the term, I had to ask for clarification – I think it’s a US expression more than a UK one...
by StaceyHB | Oct 23, 2011 | Life
I am so proud of my son!! In July he took the brave step of joining the armed forces and has just undergone basic training, where the young men are turned from greenhorns into soldiers – not an easy job, I’m sure!! I know it has been gruelling for them...
by StaceyHB | Oct 16, 2011 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, Philosophy, Weaving
Weavers who go beyond recipe weaving tend to be quite deep thinkers, I’ve noticed. They are not content with following what someone else has done, but they want to tweak the threading here, and alter the treadling there, or completely revamp the tie-up. And...
by StaceyHB | Oct 9, 2011 | Art, Education, Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Teaching, Weaving
Language is such an integral part of our lives that it’s not often that we stop to think about it. It’s been in my mind recently whilst I’ve been doing some background reading for my masters degree. One book I was reading (Representation: Cultural...
