Vision Quest

The Word Weaver: March/April 2007 Vol 13 No.2 

Vision Quest

 

Bring me the sunset in a cup

the Eagle said to the boy.

You sit here upon this precipice

So close to my nest

Sent here by elders, you vision quest.

 

On the third day 

Your belly aches

No water, no food.

Filled only by the cool night air

I soar above you.

Greak darkness blankets your bare flesh.

 

And than the dream 

cleansed with cedar smudge

Shy you enter the spirit lodge. 

Bear and Silver Wolf  unravel from the

smoke.

Racing skyward

And braid around my wings.

 

Flowing white hair from grandfather’s head

Fall toward the flame.

The sunset you can have

 the wise one says

In return, one white feather to place upon

the boy’s head

Our people are hungry and through your

 eyes

we must hunt.

 

Carry the vision seeker with talon feet

Snatch jeweled fish below.

When the sun rises on the fourth day

Our people will gather,

Give thanks to you

Perched on the rim on the setting sun.

 

                                                                                                                               

 

 

There’s No Place Like Home: Thread Count/Spring 2006

   If you ever had the pleasure of stating in one of the Leading Hotels of the World such as The New York Palace in midtown Manhattan, your body may be silently longing for those luxurious 300 thread count, all-cotton sheets to engulf it again. Once you have experienced a 300 TC, it’s almost disappointing to come home to your 180 TC sheets. Linens labeled with thread count can provide a useful tool to determine the quality of sheets. Thread count refers to the number of vertical warp threads and horizontal weft threads in one square inch of fabric.

    The higher the thread count, the more luxurious the feel of the fabric. To most people that means softness. Linens with higher thread counts are usually more expensive, but the right sheets can make the difference between feeling restless and extremely relaxed when it comes to tucking in at night. We spend one-third of our life between the sheets, so it’s no wonder some of us have an emotional attachment to our linens. Many women will clean out there closet before they will part with old sheets in the linen cupboard. Sheets can last for 10 to 20 years, depending on the use and care.

    For most people, bedding is a sensuous purchase. Adding to or replacing bed linen, however,can feel like an overwhelming task in the never ending aisles of linen departments. Bed linens come in a staggering variety of fibres,weaves and colors. Selecting linens comes down to personal choice.

There’s No Place Like Home: Window Treatments/Spring 2006

Window treatments play an important role in your decorating plans. They can add mood through color and texture, e privacy and provide a visual anchor to rooms that lack a focal point. If you are confused about selecting a window treatment you are not alone. There are many things to consider when dressing a window such as your budget,the architecture of the room, and how you want the window treatment to look and function.

Moving into a new home or apartment is an exciting time, and you many want to settle in and cocoon as soon as possible. This can be a challenge when every window is exposed and privacy is your number one concern. Instant privacy can be achieved with fabric temporary shades. These are made from white,non-woven polyester and fit any size window. They are easy to install,just trim to fit, peel and stick.
Have you ever visited a cathedral at the perfect time of day when the sun is shining its bright rays through magnificent stained glass windows? The beauty of this celestial art form is breathtaking. A similar effect can be achieved by using decorative window film. This thin, translucent film self adheres to smooth glass and can be illuminated by daylight or room light. The vibrant colors and elaborate stained glass designs will enhance any size window. Window covering film is easy to remove and leaves no residue. This style of window art allows you the flexibility to experience different moods and sensations for a relatively small investment.

If dressing windows with bamboo reminds you predominately of the decorating theme on Gilligan’s Island, let’s groove out of the 1960’s and into the future of decorating with exotic bamboo shades. When you explore this contemporary craft, you will find intricate weaves using natural elements such as reed, jute, grass and bamboo. Oriental shades of green tea, sesame and black pearl will add warmth and sophistication to your interior. Bamboo shades allow you to bring nature indoors, and also provide insulation against summer’s heat and winter’s cold. These interwoven lines of pattern and texture beautifully compliment wood furnishings.