Farewell to 2008

So this is the final day of an incredible year. For me, it was the year I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley. This was the culmination of a lifelong dream. I barely graduated from high school back in 1964, and never could have imagined that at the age of 61 I would be marching down the center aisle of the Greek Theater to receive my diploma. It was a life-changing moment for me, and a proud day for my family. Here's a photo of the Cal campanile at sunset.

The Presidential election, faltering economy, and general state of unrest around the world made 2008 a tumultuous and historic year in the annals of history. I'm hopeful that the new year will bring peace and prosperity to all.

Slow progress

I'm reasonably satisfied that this blog will come together sometime soon. All the posts so far have been about the process of familiarizing myself with all the bells and whistles available for a blog. No pictures yet. So that is the next step.

Two favorite blogs

I'd like to acknowledge two blogs that have inspired me: Sigridsewingprojects and Susaninstitches. Sigrid is a great source for ideas and techniques re sewing lingerie.She has a well-organized blog and occasionally includes photos of her native Netherlands. Susan's blog is just very fun and offers a wonderful look at life Down Under. I hope to share some ideas with these two creative women in the near future. However, since my blog is still in the embryonic stages, I think I'll fly under the radar for a while.

First Posting

I was thrilled to discover that the title A Thread Runs Through It was available for this blog. It combines two of my great interests in life:  sewing and literature. I will try to keep the focus on these topics here.  My goal is to make this a site that will inspire others.  I'll try to incorporate photos, tutorials, book recommendations and just about anything related to sewing and literature.  If you are inspired (or not) by any of my posts, I would love to have your comments.