Happy Thanksgiving to you all and most especially to my dear one who is on the other side of the world in Afghanistan this holiday. We here in the States have much to be thankful for and those of us involved with fiber arts should give thanks daily for all the beautiful threads that exist in this world. Giving thanks is always a choice and choice is what this fourth keyform is all about. When I made mine I made it as a holder for my scissors beause what would represent choice more to a weaver than scissors? This keyform reaches back into history to the belt worn by the ancient goddess Ishtar or Astarte that symbolizes the power of choice. The ancients believed their gods held the power of choice over their lives in much the same way as the three Fates that the Romans and Greeks wove into their legends. The first fate was a spinner and her symbol was the drop spindle, the second one was the weaver and the third was in charge of cutting the cloth or string, which represented death. That last one was why everyone wanted to stay on the good side of the Fates.

Back to choice. Choice is always difficult because it is never easy to see down the road and know just where your choices will take you. From a spiritual standpoint every choice has repercussions on many levels. As I move into this hectic holiday season I will try to make choices that are not harmful to others and that allow me some peace as well.

The special orders are almost finished and the Christmas Gallery opens here tomorrow. Blessings to you all.