Empty Vessel, No Noise
When I was a kid, I remember hearing this idiom:
An empty vessel makes the most noise.
I can't remember where or when, but it always stuck with me. Today I'm an empty vessel...tired...and so I'll just keep my mouth shut. Mostly.
This morning I had my third and final observation with the Coffee Creek Quilters. When that was over, we went to where they store their substantial stash, and there were some women there making up quilt kits for the women in the program. It was interesting to see what goes on in the "background" of the organization. I'm not sure what comes next now that I've done my three observations, but I'll leave it up to the universe to decide whether to continue with it. By that I mean that, at this point in my life, I don't chase after folks any more. If they want me to become a part of the organization, they'll have to tell me what to do next. For now I'm going to focus on finishing up Joseph's Quilt, making salsa and pasta sauce, and getting ready for our trip to the Great Lakes Region...all things that will take a lot of my time.
After the observation, I went to the grocery store. I had 49 items on my list, and so it took a while. I was really anxious to get home after spending the whole morning away, and it seemed as if every slow (and hard-of-hearing) person was standing in my way. "Excuse me. Excuse me. Can I get past you? EXCUSE ME!"
So, as you can see, I'm an empty and tired vessel tonight, but I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. Here's a picture:
And with that, I think I'll go and become a throbbing mass of protoplasm.
But before I leave, I want to remind you that the voting is under way at the Pets on Quilts Show. Don't forget to vote for your favorite quilts.
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