tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post7659788572945645729..comments2023-11-17T03:50:24.606-05:00Comments on <a href="http://www.velmabolyard.com">Wake Robin</a> : big stepsVelma Bolyardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-88435960124874216732016-06-25T11:19:37.075-04:002016-06-25T11:19:37.075-04:00catherine, thank you and i am sure that's true...catherine, thank you and i am sure that's true<br />Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-18120097458205972412016-06-24T20:13:46.832-04:002016-06-24T20:13:46.832-04:00Congratulations on your retirement, and on startin...Congratulations on your retirement, and on starting anew. Treasures abound here, I am sure!<br />Catherine Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295685146505055868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-10728464455501254772016-06-11T12:26:01.491-04:002016-06-11T12:26:01.491-04:00barry, your good wishes touch me, thank you. it...barry, your good wishes touch me, thank you. it's been a risky thing, in many ways, but so good in others. i really appreciate your words. Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-62093651505498586892016-06-10T04:34:37.659-04:002016-06-10T04:34:37.659-04:00Hi V - from the other side of the globe - thanks f...Hi V - from the other side of the globe - thanks for having taken on the challenge of your last 21 years. You have offered mush but as you say it has offered you much. I hope the transition to your environment, house art etc goes well. I know Fiona and I really enjoy where we are now after our transition. Go well. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-29230985883748992542016-06-09T20:48:09.038-04:002016-06-09T20:48:09.038-04:00dee, thank you, i do need it!
cindy, what kind wor...dee, thank you, i do need it!<br />cindy, what kind words, i hope so. i am a bit sad and a bit more happyVelma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-28609025361231627442016-06-09T18:45:14.192-04:002016-06-09T18:45:14.192-04:00Change is hard, even when it's stepping into w...Change is hard, even when it's stepping into wonderful possibilities. I hope this new place in your journey holds many gifts for you, filling you up, just as you have in your giving to the students all of these years. handstorieshttp://handstories.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-83606714909772494112016-06-09T15:48:49.160-04:002016-06-09T15:48:49.160-04:00I'm sure your students were very lucky to have...I'm sure your students were very lucky to have you... good luck with the transitionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-67616454097696565302016-06-08T21:16:53.744-04:002016-06-08T21:16:53.744-04:00ah, mary! now that's an easier one to remember...ah, mary! now that's an easier one to remember. yes, maybe all of the earlier living is in prep for the final transition, which could be a while, still?! thanks.Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-230418600134445072016-06-08T20:36:46.018-04:002016-06-08T20:36:46.018-04:00Three cheers for the monthly check, and for menopa...Three cheers for the monthly check, and for menopause being behind you (I too can vouch for this not being an easy transition)! warmly, MaryLocalandbespoke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427705857194577748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-59111553457129897622016-06-08T16:25:12.937-04:002016-06-08T16:25:12.937-04:00mazzaus, ok, so i went looking for your name and i...mazzaus, ok, so i went looking for your name and i found it in a response to a comment on your blog...and saw your lovely smile, too. anyway, and you're right about transitions. this one isn't quite as daunting as menopause has been, and there is a wee monthly check in the bargain!<br />therese, it's not only it's not what i intended it to be-a book cover. sigh. the hemp is nifty nifty nifty!<br />fiona, i have always been ok with walking away, and the time IS right. new steps, here i come!<br />penny, and i'm back att he grampians next march!Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-1798844227240487342016-06-08T05:51:23.104-04:002016-06-08T05:51:23.104-04:00Happy retirement. I know you will miss your work, ...Happy retirement. I know you will miss your work, but am sure suddenly your new work will be a delight.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177627504060328999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-48224819519124180612016-06-08T01:54:30.374-04:002016-06-08T01:54:30.374-04:00Such a time this is V! A mixed gathering of loss a...Such a time this is V! A mixed gathering of loss and hope, desire and sadness, freedom and tentativeness. But oh, what delight that your are ready and the time is right! Enjoy the small steps as you walk away and turn to take the new steps...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-22914248593719607782016-06-07T20:59:45.641-04:002016-06-07T20:59:45.641-04:00your deep attentiveness, velma ~ good stuff.
...uh... your deep attentiveness, velma ~ good stuff.<br />...uh, how is that needle-woven hemp a failure ?<br />i can feel the yummy texture from that pic ~ i like the way it's bound together.<br />theresenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-13403788739481798482016-06-07T20:57:09.742-04:002016-06-07T20:57:09.742-04:00Congratulations on your retirement from one part o...Congratulations on your retirement from one part of your life and the opening up of a new one. Transitions are challenging but so important... and so rich: as you say, there are gifts awaiting.Localandbespoke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427705857194577748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-18889303965285413892016-06-07T17:27:16.127-04:002016-06-07T17:27:16.127-04:00birgit, yes, and thank you. gifts and transitionin...birgit, yes, and thank you. gifts and transitioning...<br />alice, that's how i feel, like i'm in the starting gate! of course, the race is slow and easy, but still...<br />jean, that's how i feel, and a little scared, too.<br />cathy, thank you. respect is reciprocated, and i need to feel like this transition is exactly right.<br />mo, yes. and oz, next march, without a tightly budgeted schedule.<br />Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-83210102699440701812016-06-07T13:00:46.355-04:002016-06-07T13:00:46.355-04:00ah the luxury of time and space ah the luxury of time and space Mo Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004208849028911104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-22056522923823496212016-06-07T12:26:37.514-04:002016-06-07T12:26:37.514-04:00Transitions can be rewarding, just as your teachin...Transitions can be rewarding, just as your teaching years have been to many and yourself. I wish you all the best for these days, weeks, years ahead with more time to explore your own creative projects. With so much respect always, CathyCathy Cullishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419994433695866456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-24761258190022257262016-06-07T10:12:14.040-04:002016-06-07T10:12:14.040-04:00I think you were the gift to all those kids over t...I think you were the gift to all those kids over the years now it is time to accept the gifts that you have earned - I can't wait to see what wonderful things you make with them. hugs :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-43754656459880984582016-06-07T08:57:10.403-04:002016-06-07T08:57:10.403-04:00The word retirement implies to me a holding back, ...The word retirement implies to me a holding back, but I think your retirement will be anything but. Alicehttp://www.weaverly.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-71452561716045230682016-06-07T06:35:16.467-04:002016-06-07T06:35:16.467-04:00You live in a wonderful place. Yes, most gifts are...You live in a wonderful place. Yes, most gifts are given, sometimes not seen. Wishing all the best for yout time, Velma!<br />`This is why everything has its time...` Olann - Wolle und mehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740624490104812926noreply@blogger.com