Nice and practical
I may not get everything I want but I can have nice things. Most of those I make, myself.
Adding to that, I truly believe that trying and doing new things keep me feeling young in my heart and mind.
Remember the standing desk in this post? It is a symbol of self care in my wood shop. Also, it is a reminder to not take life here – successes and failures – so seriously. Certainly, there are times when I despair the trajectory of my life, even in retirement, but I try not to despair too long or too often.
I developed and strengthened a few more skills. I learned more about myself. I had fun making it and the project was not a budget buster.
It serves its purpose.
Calligraphy desktop
Now, I think another nice thing to make is a tabletop or desk for my calligraphy practice. I am researching and thinking about design features, materials (wood, of course), and where it might ultimately stand.
The desk should be small, perhaps portable. It should be just enough to hold my brush, paper, ink, and ink stone. Still, I want to have access to any other accessories necessary to establish the feeling that this is a meditative practice area and not just a spot in my work shop.
An idea
I am thinking of repurposing my standing desk so that I can practice calligraphy and painting. It would be accessible. The height can be adjusted as needed. and I would not have to find a space to put it in my shop. The calligraphy top would be removable so I can still use the desk when I need to read or pay bills.
Why would I do it here in my shop? Well, this is my place of solace, calm, and creativity. Whether I am in this space, woodworking, sewing, experimenting, improving or improvising, it always starts here.
And I don’t really have more space to spare!
Same time and place
Creative time and space beget creative time and space. Simply thinking here makes my work flow better, easier, longer, and cheerfully.
The result is almost always another “nice” thing – a useful project, pilgrimage or two, change or renovation, or just time to myself.
More later.
Baadaye
Shirley J 🐞
