There She Goes: Use Your Voice
Hello & Happy Wednesday!
I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as the month of July unfolds. It seems like the summer weather is in full swing ☀️. I’m definitely still adapting to the Denver heat — with temperatures consistently hovering in the 90s it’s vital to drink water and find moments to rest! Other than the warming of the weather, my partner and I are actually welcoming something even more exciting - a rescue puppy! This hound mix, who we fondly named “Buckwheat,” is exploring the world with curiosity and rolling in the grass with enthusiasm!
This week I also voted for the first time in my new state! Registering was far easier than anything else I’ve had to do since coming here (finding an apartment, securing health insurance, etc!) so I invite you to make sure you’re registered in your state too! Your voice matters🗣
Thorn Alexander Updates
Check out all the good stuff back in stock! This week we’re really digging the Mission Blue II kit, though there are only 3 left!
Psssst … There will also be two kits released next week and newsletter subscribers will be the first to be alerted. Keep an eye open 👁 The kits: Hatshepsut & Phoebe Handbag Strap. There will only be ten of each available!
New Blog Posts!
All Stitched Up: Little Palm Tree
A look into Brooke’s personal projects — featuring a cute palm tree! Kits will be available this summer!
Poetry Vol. 1: Recurring Dream
A poem written by Brooke in 2013 and read at an open mic in 2015. Check out this poem and others over at Pillow Talk >
A stunning collection of photos from Brooke’s quarantine strolls.
Songs To Stitch To, Sing To, Get You Through The Week
Set Aside Some Time This Week For Some Self-Care
I. Write down three nice things about yourself
II. Make your fave summer drink - be it lemonade, cucumber water, or a mojito 😋
III. Eat outside or go for a picnic somewhere special
Soulful Salutations
I. “Don’t move the way fear makes you move. Move the way love makes you move.” — Osho
II. “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance... rhythm and harmony.” — Thomas Merton
III. “Speak. Of course, context matters. You must be strategic about when, how, to whom, and about which situations you decide to call out. But speak. Find your voice and use it.” — Austin Channing Brown
Uplifting Things Happening Around The World
I. OMG - Hamilton is available for streaming starting July 3rd!
II. On Tuesday the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reported zero new coronavirus deaths for the first time since March!
III. Check out this moving story about a marine veteran that dedicated himself to volunteering during the pandemic.
IV. Four years ago pig farmers in Suffolk turned half their land into a pollinator project and it’s estimated that their wildflowers have been feeding 1,186,300 bees at any one time!
V. The COVID19 daily death toll has dropped to 5 in New York state, which was once the epicenter for the virus.
VI. Mississippi is removing the confederate emblem from their state flag, after 126 years of it’s existence.
Have a great week!
Be well,
Sheila
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