Everything else?

Less than a month ago, I was preparing for winter. I had just agreed to make the new banner, my big thoughts were about Grad School and Yule and my health, and going to Israel was just something I knew I would do soon. But like a year from now soon…not a couple weeks from now soon! It was just a random search, like I have done before – and suddenly, I was off!

Now, my plate is overflowing. I have so many things to do that I have to ask myself how they connect. How do I connect the traditions I have been helping build here in Vermont with the traditions of my Mother’s Mothers in Israel? Can I find a way to connect my quest to a healthier me to the coming of the snow and ice? Is Grad School a blessing or a burden at the moment? 

The past few weeks have been magical in how well thins have come together. Friends and family stepping forward to help me; the weather showing me all the things I will miss while I’m away; the scholarships and grants from Masa Israel. It truly is amazing!

So here’s some news from the other parts of my life: 

I have an Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/starofjoy. It is really more of a sampling of my work than anything else. I make custom work in everything from beading to leather masks to dread falls.

I am currently working on a new banner for the Chase Hill Folk. It is my first Appliqué piece and it is huge. Literally. Twelve feet my three and a half feet. All the applique work is hand done and I should have it finished by the end of this coming week. It will hang at the Chase Hill rituals during the dark half of the year.

I have finished my holiday shopping – yes, I am that cool – and I am now starting to work on the menu for our Yule feast. It looks like we will have between 11 and 15 for Yule this year so it should be quite the celebration!

So there is a bit of whats going on in my world. 

My trip to Israel is coming quickly and I am still seeking donations to help me in my travels. If you can help, please donate to my campaign at: gofundme.com/joystar or by clicking the link below.

Thank you!