in the winter i have less opportunity to take macro photographs of nature
recently my substitute for this has been photographing the tiny meditative stitches
these ones on natural linen with indigo thread i dyed
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stitching these indigo heart set my mind wandering this week
stitching hearts
mending hearts
is it possible for a heart muscle to heal after a myocardial infarction
yes it is
the key is a peptide called thymosin beta 4
found in the thymus gland and in platelets
it acts on another protein called actin
that forms microtubules
that connect to form the cystoskeleton
the inner network that holds cells together and allows them to keep their shape
the cystoskeleton looks very similar to the stitching in my indigo hearts
especially that crazy quilt style one
ok now i am thinking i might have lost all my readers
and it is a good thing i don't ramble on about medicine and science very often
have a wonderful weekend my friends
in ontario it is an extra long one because monday is family day
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I love your rambling on about science and medicine and wish you would do it more.
Posted by: Paula | February 15, 2013 at 07:52 AM
I agree, I love to hear about the connections you are making between your Work and your Work.
Posted by: virginia | February 15, 2013 at 08:14 AM
LOL!Didn't catch a thing!But it was fun!AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | February 15, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Please, ramble as often as your heart dictates! I'm so grateful for all you share, no matter what the subject. I'm much older than you, Margie, and just this morning I was thinking about all the things I've learned over a lifetime that will die with me. I think it was Wayne Dyer who said we shouldn't die with our music still inside us. We want to hear all your music, dear Margie! For many, many more years to come.
Posted by: Ruth | February 15, 2013 at 09:35 AM
haha, I hear a lot of rambling on about science and medicine in my job!! (although I am not the smart one...;-) but it's facinating to read about. I really love the last picture, so beautiful, wish I could crochet and knit.
Posted by: Nadia | February 15, 2013 at 12:42 PM
I like the crochet covered rocks. I usually see them done in white. This blue is really pretty.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 15, 2013 at 01:11 PM
your stitched blue hearts are beautiful - thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Cheryl | February 15, 2013 at 01:17 PM
If I was embroidering, I would just be worrying about pricking my finger. And look at you, thinking about all of the inner workings of the heart. You are a treasure, Margie, and I love these indigo hearts.
Posted by: Kathleen | February 15, 2013 at 02:23 PM
When I first started reading you, you wrote more about science, I think. And I think I loved it because you were even more special, in my eyes. Never stop being the Amazing person you are. The amazing doctor, the amazing mama, the amazing sister, the amazing crafter, the amazing friend & so much more.
Love you. xoxo
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | February 15, 2013 at 04:06 PM
(and of course I forgot ... the amazing oma !!! argh !) oxox
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | February 15, 2013 at 04:08 PM
I agree with Sonia! You ARE amazing...on so many levels! I admire you so! i am a science buff myself..always knew I would be SOMETHING that had to do with medicine! My little Zach cracks me up though...he is learning about cells in 4th grade..he said, "whenever we start talking about cells I feel really weird and tingly!" ...So squeamish it makes me laugh!! Keep on teaching Margie...and learning..You are so very inspiring!!!!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | February 15, 2013 at 04:37 PM
You didn't lose me at all, and I really enjoy these glimpses of the connections between your creative mind and your medical one :)
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | February 15, 2013 at 04:40 PM
You can ramble all you want honey, I LOVE listening to you. Those stitches are so beautiful!
Posted by: Geninne | February 15, 2013 at 06:29 PM
I love the idea of family day. I think I want to move to Canada next.
I love hearing your doctor speak too, I feel smarter by osmosis somehow, just knowing you.
Love your hearts too and everything you do. xo
Posted by: joanie | February 15, 2013 at 06:53 PM
I'm used to the science speak from listening to my husband and his friends/coworkers talk when I join them on nights out. I just whip out my crochet when the talk starts going over my head. :)
Posted by: Extragrunty | February 16, 2013 at 03:56 AM
Your free-form stitches are inspiring me to pick up needle and thread. I embroidered as a kid and I loved it. That was thirty years ago. I am excited to try it again.
Posted by: Mary Jo | February 16, 2013 at 09:03 AM
I was having similar, though not medical, thoughts about repairing hearts on Friday as I knitted two for a sympathy card for a friend who lost her son. I loved your post and the stitched hearts.
Posted by: Becky C. | February 16, 2013 at 09:18 PM
Of all your projects, this one touched my creative heart completely... this is beautiful. I really love how much the piece speak for itself. You need not a writted a word... Incredible, thank you so much for posting!
Posted by: Heidi | February 18, 2013 at 04:44 AM
Ruth echoed my thoughts exactly, Margie! Everything that we do and are is so interconnected, like the webs that cover the planet. Hugs from Alaska
Posted by: Sherry Harmes | February 18, 2013 at 05:43 AM
you are so clever. i love these indigo hearts. and i really like the way you match art + science together.
Posted by: melissa | February 19, 2013 at 04:06 AM