I was wondering where you'd gone! Grateful that you popped up in my feed again. I love all of this. When I started writing under the second name of 'England' (the oldest maternal second name I can trace in my family line), I actually wanted to change my first name to my Grandmother's - Edie. Actually, her name was Edith but I liked the shortened version. Someone put me off doing so but I wish I hadn't listened. I think when we're delving into our personal folk stories, it's natural to want to step into someone else's shoes, to see the world through their eyes. Plus, it's just fun to play with bringing out a different side of our characters. I'm looking forward to reading more.
It's never too late! I love Edie. I've enjoyed reading about your explorations of your own folk history and I'm eager for more! Possibly something we could think about together in the future! But yes, signing my name as his did really feel like I can write from a completely different perspective.
What a handsome guy. And the beauty and history in weaving especially at 12!! I remember most often stories of family cooking, more curious of daily life, hardships and celebrations.
I zoomed in on Bunker and the neighborhood, knowing coastal swampy areas after moving closer by the Panhandle from the Midwest. Seems stories normally surrounded me of traveling west, not the South. Fascinating always. Glad you shared this Hilary, lovely name too!! My mother was Adene Louise and my favorite. Some names just grab you.
Hope the coverlet sees the light of day once again. If not, wonderful you have this lasting memory, so much go unturned or unknown especially when no longer around to converse with.
I love all of this so much! The naming, the "creativity as literacy," the way you wrote this piece in general. I'm so excited for this new chapter for the Patchwork Principle and would love to "think out loud" with you someday. :)
What a precious piece of family history. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Love this: "What higher literacy is there than the literacy of the earth and the knowledge of our pasts?"
I was wondering where you'd gone! Grateful that you popped up in my feed again. I love all of this. When I started writing under the second name of 'England' (the oldest maternal second name I can trace in my family line), I actually wanted to change my first name to my Grandmother's - Edie. Actually, her name was Edith but I liked the shortened version. Someone put me off doing so but I wish I hadn't listened. I think when we're delving into our personal folk stories, it's natural to want to step into someone else's shoes, to see the world through their eyes. Plus, it's just fun to play with bringing out a different side of our characters. I'm looking forward to reading more.
It's never too late! I love Edie. I've enjoyed reading about your explorations of your own folk history and I'm eager for more! Possibly something we could think about together in the future! But yes, signing my name as his did really feel like I can write from a completely different perspective.
Thank you for writing this!
What a handsome guy. And the beauty and history in weaving especially at 12!! I remember most often stories of family cooking, more curious of daily life, hardships and celebrations.
I zoomed in on Bunker and the neighborhood, knowing coastal swampy areas after moving closer by the Panhandle from the Midwest. Seems stories normally surrounded me of traveling west, not the South. Fascinating always. Glad you shared this Hilary, lovely name too!! My mother was Adene Louise and my favorite. Some names just grab you.
Hope the coverlet sees the light of day once again. If not, wonderful you have this lasting memory, so much go unturned or unknown especially when no longer around to converse with.
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I love all of this so much! The naming, the "creativity as literacy," the way you wrote this piece in general. I'm so excited for this new chapter for the Patchwork Principle and would love to "think out loud" with you someday. :)