Working Together

I had the privilege of teaching a staff development workshop for the staff of the Billerica Public Library in 2013.  At the end of the class, I gave each participant a pre-strung piece of paper to tangle.  All of the pieces would form a larger piece of artwork when assembled together.

While visiting for tangle club last month, I saw that the library had completed and framed the mosaic.  It was on display in the main circulation area of the library.  I was thrilled.

Look at what can happen when people work together!  If they can create such beautiful art, they must make a pretty amazing team.  I love that they framed and displayed this piece so they can remember how they created something special together.

Where do you tangle?

I carry a free cosmetic bag with me everywhere I go. It's a tune up bag rather than a touch up bag.  Filled with tiles and Microns, my bag helps me focus and regain my calm no matter where I am located.

I pull out my tangling bag of tricks in waiting rooms, lunch spots, and the car (as a passenger!).

Recently I found a new place to tangle. It was time for me to renew my license--yes, the dreaded RMV. There seems to be a universal disgust for the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Even in line, I heard complaints from other people about the wait or the general fact of being there.

I had a great time at the RMV!

Am I weird?  Maybe. For this visit, I chose to accept it for what it was--a necessary function to keep me driving. Instead of worrying about the time lost, I enjoyed having some quiet time to myself to tangle.  I worked on three pieces of an ensemble set. I had a great time, felt relaxed, and turned what could be an unpleasant situation into positive me-time.

Surprising I only had to wait thirty minutes. I had expected to be there for two hours so I was a bit disappointed I couldn't sit longer. Yes, maybe I am weird.

We are all busy. There's never enough time. I wonder if life would be easier if we could accept things for what they are and tried to make the most of them.

Here is the finished nine-tile ensemble that I worked on at the RMV.