Good golly, it’s a whirlwind around here. A good whirlwind, filled with loads of new people, friendly faces, and inspiring ideas. But ohmygoodness my head is full.
The “models” were fantastic today. I’m always amazed that kids settle in and do well, even though they have 12 cameras pointed at them and clicking. But they do.
Barb and the whole crew are just as fantastic as everyone says they are, which makes me so happy that they’re here, but sad that they don’t live right around the corner.
It’s funny to see our quiet little farm buzzing with so much activity. I don’t think the dogs and chickens know what of make of it. I’m not even sure the kids fully realize there’s a workshop going on—I think they just assume the whole reason for this visit is a massive play date with their new Australian friends.
One of the best parts of all this has been to hear from so many people in such different points in their lives. I love to hear their stories and ideas and frustrations and dreams.
I find myself mostly sitting back and taking it all in.
Weirdly, one of my favorite shots of the day is the last one, of Mirin, which is technically wrong and the focus is on her hand, not her face, but something about it makes me smile bunches.
And then I think I loved it even more after visiting Tara Whitney’s site and reading such a forthright, honest post from a woman I admire greatly. Life is what it is, and we are what we are. And we need to embrace each bit of it, and one another, with honesty, clarity, purpose, and kindness.
On that philosophical note, I’m off to count some sheep…