Dual Celebration
250 Winters and 250 Springs. 5-5 Martha Ressler A long hard winter like the one we’ve been through in my part of the world always brings to mind George Washington and his soldiers suffering through cold and privation at Valley Forge, PA in 1777-1778. The soldiers were inadequately provisioned and
The Life of the Party?
I had to think long and hard about this prompt! I wasn’t sure if there was anything to celebrate. The last two years have been filled with sadness, anger, uncertainty and fear due to the world in turmoil! Even though my life is in the best place it has ever
Spring fever
Spring is my favorite time of year. Every time I am amazed at how beautifully nature presents itself. Within a few days, after rain and sunshine, you can see the landscape change. The yellow-green of the young leaves appears. The first spring flowers are suddenly blooming again. The little lambs
The Hudhud
While I may not celebrate the typical things most people do, I do anticipate and exalt the coming of winter. The highest recorded summer temperature on the Arabian Peninsula reached 53.9°C (129°F) in 2016. The highest “feels like” temperature hit 178°F (81.1°C). Seriously. One August day, I was in Dubai
Celebratory Red
The color red has a mysterious power. It captivates the viewer’s heart and gives them the courage to move forward. Red is also the color of beginnings, and in Japan it has long been an essential color for celebratory wedding attire, where couples start a new life with passion and
Celebrating New Life
In a recent blog post, I reflected on the Korean tradition of wearing Saekdong Hanbok. This piece was created using traditional Korean Saekdong fabric (composed of colorful striped bands) to celebrate the birth of my grandson. In Korea, a child’s first birthday is celebrated with a special ceremony where they
Employ and Extol
I have a special drawer of wonderful fabrics that are much too nice to cut into. Fabrics from various countries, silks, velvets, fabric gifts, expensive laces, etc. When we were given the theme of Celebration, I chose to celebrate some of these fiber pieces by using them finally! ! I
Celebration-Divergent?
At the risk of sounding all “bah humbug”, I am not a traditional celebration kind of person. Other than occasionally visiting a simple, low-key restaurant, which we do anyway, we don’t make a big deal out of birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, etc. We don’t give gifts or have parties. Having
Celebrate – A Special Day
There are many moments in life, both big and small, that call for celebration. In Korea, there is a special tradition of wearing saekdong hanbok on particularly joyful and meaningful occasions. A saekdong hanbok is made from traditional Korean fabric composed of vibrant, multicolored stripes, and it is worn on
No Party Mood
On some days, I feel the Blues and disconnected from the harsh realities these days. I often wonder, how can I carry on and enjoy life with all its little celebrations? With all the drama and trauma going on at the big stage and small communities, is still worthy of celebrating? Our
Celebrate!
Reason to Celebrate? My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Egypt and Dubai. I was so excited about visiting the New Egyptian Museum! I had planned to spend one entire day there. However……the day we had scheduled to go, a very important diplomat was visiting the museum……so…..we
Celebration 5-5
What Shall I celebrate? by Martha Ressler Celebration. On a personal level I’m celebrating our decision to upgrade our beloved backyard fire pit area, including pavers and a new firepit that eats it’s own smoke!!Plus, the fact that (surely!?) spring is coming before too long and this long, cold winter