For some, the end of summer is a time to cling to the last chance for lazing about, vacationing, dreaming of the summer nearly past… but for me it’s been nothing but crazy! I’ve been re-organizing the apartment, trying to catch up on art and crafts for swaps, hoping to get more new things made for the Autumn Bazaar on the 24th… Oh, and welcoming my love home from Iowa where she spent the last 4 months. It’s been a little hectic to say the least.
I’m so sad to be saying goodbye to the home of WCC Toronto at 109 Vaughan Rd. It’s been a huge part of the past decade of my life, in spirit even when I’m not there. I’ve missed the deep connection of my time as Handmaiden, the sense of community that was very intense in the years surrounding that time. I met people there who helped me pick myself up when I needed it, who helped me remember that I am more than the sum of my failings.
I know that the community will still exist, but the place itself has been a touchstone, a symbol of the fact that I could go there at any time and find some of the people that represent for me the good things I’ve gained. I’ll miss seeing the Occult Shop on my way home and outward bound. *sigh*
I have more to say, but not here and not now. Right now is the time for celebrating the turning of the seasons in so many ways. I’m looking forward to sharing my artwork with the world again, and I can feel myself on the brink of pushing into the new incarnation of my personal projects that will move GoddessCraft along. What will it look like? Well, I only have a general idea right now. I have a feeling it will manifest in ways I haven’t planned or thought of yet. I love the unexpected when it comes to creativity. I hope others out there do too, because I’m hoping this grows and grows!
Join us at the Autumn Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Saturday September 24th, at 109 Vaughan Rd in Toronto, from 11am-4pm for lots of beautiful artworks and yummy treats!