WebsandWings

I'm Just a Seasonal

Thomas A. Smith's new book, "I'm Just a Seasonal: The Life of a Seasonal Ranger in Yosemite National Park" is ready for proof approval, which means that the proof is on the way. The book should be out very soon then. I will take a look at it then send it to Tom for his approval. It should be ready to order by the first weekend in June!

New Logo

The new logo for Webs and Wings is making its online debut today in the header of the blog, along with a slightly brighter color scheme. I used the logo for the first time in my literature for the NY Spa and Resort Expo.

The Vesica Triangle that is the main part of the logo is a construct of sacred geometry - part of the intersection of three circles. The dragonfly is a symbol of transformation. The dragonfly is seen emerging from the geometric structure, as though breaking free of all constraints and limitations.

As I was looking for more mandala material at the fabric store, I found some cream dragonflies on a dark blue background, so I am going to make dragonfly pillows rather than mandala pillows for the labyrinth walks once the mandala fabric is gone.

The double spiral/butterfly logo I designed ended up as the logo for InnerQuest, my joint venture with Hallie Sawyers, taking labyrinths to spas and hospitals. We both found this particular logo irresistable. The double spiral is the start of a meander labyrinth. The butterfly is another symbol for transformation. The InnerQuest blog will be undergoing more facelifts as Hallie comes aboard as a guest author.

Changes

It has been a long time since I have posted to any of my blogs. I had a pinched nerve that kept me off the computer. (See my webworld blog, www.websandwings.blogs.com/webworld.) My son moved to San Francisco to work for the company that hosts my blogs. Then there was tax season. My daughter changed her major yet again, making for much red tape on my part, but she has finally found her niche - Holistic Nutrition. She is going for a PhD and is very happy.

Then there were publishing projects and preparations for a full-day workshop in New York City. (See my InnerQuest blog, www.websandwings.blogs.com/innerquest) Not to mention Toastmasters projects.

It has been a whirlwind and a lot of drama, but much solid progress has been made in the lives of many.

In the process, despite the chaos, I have come back to myself. Chris's vacated bedroom has become my studio, with all my sewing and art. I am now combining my art with the computer and generating graphics and promotional pieces that are much better than anything I've ever had before.

Soon there will be an updated look to all my websites and blogs.  I have a new logo for Webs and Wings and will be creating a new look for my website around it. InnerQuest has its own logo and Hallie Sawyers will be joining me as an author on that site.

I have also started working on my Transformational Journaling book. It should be out before the end of summer.

I am also working on another new book - Personal Intention Labyrinths. I have just received delivery of a huge role of butcher paper to use in putting on related workshops.

Over Memorial Day weekend,  Hallie and I will be going to Sherburne, New York to attend a workshop by Robert Ferre, one of the premier labyrinth builders in the country. I want to construct a labyrinth in the back yard where the pumpkin patch used to be. THere are many other things Robert will cover that I can use.

I can see it will take a while for everything to manifest, but I am on the way. The most important thing is that I am creating and building my vision of what I want, and that is the first step.