After looking at the elements of the weekly ‘It’s A String Thing’ challenge that Adele Bruno chooses, it usually takes a little time to decide what I’m going to do with them. For challenge 288, it took a few days for me to figure out where to start within the string (guideline) that Adele gave us. Continue reading
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It’s A String Thing 287 and 286: Easter Edition
A couple of weeks ago, Adele Bruno organized the weekly ‘It’s A String Thing’ challenge—number 287 in the series—in recognition of Easter. She created a string that resembled an egg to guide us as we drew the patterns she selected for us. Continue reading
Notre Dame Cathedral: Burned Memories
Yesterday, flames destroyed the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. This modern-day tourist attraction and centuries old holy site was ablaze for hours. As news organizations broadcast the sight of the huge engulfing flames around the world, what started the blaze was a mystery. People assembled nearby were heard saying prayers and singing hymns and folk songs. I couldn’t imagine the loss the residents of Paris felt as they watched the flames rise. Nor could I imagine how they and millions of people around the world who revere Notre Dame Cathedral as a holy site felt as they watched, helpless to stop its destruction, especially during what many believe to be a holy week.
My Small Surrenders 