today, i’d like to introduce a new series, called “of meaning”, a periodic feature that will be kicking off fully next week. over time, i plan to feature a range of friends, family and colleagues sharing their thoughts on an item (or place, tradition, song, experience…) that holds personal meaning to them. something that gives life more joy, beauty, connectivity, personality…my hope is to participate in the cultural conversation around conscientious consumption, explore collective memory, and provide a forum for sharing the thoughts of a diverse, creative, and inspiring group of contributors.
[pictured] the oak tree in my parent’s front yard, a place of meaning to me
[...] to the first installment in my [of meaning] column. today i’ll get things started by sharing my own something of meaning, my textile [...]