Monthly Archives: January 2019

Gifting

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Jam-packed with feeling  I dusted off my sewing machine to construct a pair of jammies for my husband and was struck by the lessons sewing can teach us. For me and most of my pals, time is a true commodity, … Continue reading →

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Toilet Paper: Art and Conversation Piece

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Originally posted on Cynthia (Ištá Tȟó Tȟó) Coleman Emery's Blog:
For Molly The eponymously named toilet paper Seems toilet paper has become front and center. I got somewhat obsessed during my recent visit to India. After just a…

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Toilet Paper: Art and Conversation Piece

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

For Molly Seems toilet paper has become front and center. I got somewhat obsessed during my recent visit to India. After just a few days on the journey, I ran out of the purse-packet size of Kleenex I brought for … Continue reading →

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A Pescatarian’s Dream

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I looked forward to sampling the local fish in India as we made our way farther and farther south. We landed at the southern-most tip in the lovely city of Kovalom at a resort with a pool, hot-running water and … Continue reading →

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Travelling the World?

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Here’s an idea: Pack for one week What’s amazing is that even after five decades of trekking the globe, I’m still learning how to be a competent traveler. My first solo trip was as an eight-year-old. My parents loaded me … Continue reading →

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It’s all in the sign

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Felicitous new year The signage in South India is fascinating. Restaurants have “homely” food and you can get a haircut in a “saloon.” Our haircuts and our hair coloring make us stand out like a beam in a lighthouse. No … Continue reading →

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