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Lee Becker's avatar

I just finished reading The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Your description of the cycle of flax fits well with cycle of growth, as you know. Your program sounds wonderful. We hope to join you for part of it.

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you — it will be great to have you here!

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Always Already's avatar

Thank you for the steady hand of service to the WHC. What a great long run you had there!

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Leslie's avatar

I do a happy dance every day to get to be manifesting Field to Frock into being with you. Thank you.

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Jessica Becker's avatar

What a trip we are on!!

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Marlena's avatar

Big hugs your way, Jessica.

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you!🙏

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Tez's avatar

I didn't know the linen is made from flax! What a cool event happening.

Love the part about spreading your wings.

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Judy L Tipton's avatar

Pleased that you were able to segue from depressing news to thoughts of historic times, the future and an excellent way to observe the equinox.

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Ann McCullough's avatar

The festival sounds amazing. I’ll be anxious to hear about the event.

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Jessica Becker's avatar

From one textile enthusiast to another, I wish you could be here!!

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

What a wonderful venture! Sorry you were swept up in the insanity and love your openness to what emerges next. 💚

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you! It’s going to be interesting for sure!

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Christy Holz Sheppleman's avatar

I just can’t wrap my mind around these layoffs. I’m so sorry...for you, for your family, for us! The grief for your program and life’s work is heavy. Thank you for sharing your personal experience and thank you for your hope/optimism. I will be at the festival...sounds amazing!

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you — we live in interesting times and I’m lucky to have you in community. So glad you are excited about Field to Frock!!

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Erika J's avatar

Wow, this festival sounds amazing

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Come!!! It’s going to be great!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Smock to Frock sounds enchanting!! Wow. Sorry about your lay-off, Jessica. This entire process is so unwieldy and scary. I love your commitment to natural fibers. Keep ion going!

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you! Maybe I’ll be “researching” the textiles of Mexico soon…

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you 🙏 I’m taking inspiration from people such as yourself at this moment!

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Mary Beth Rew Hicks's avatar

Just want to say I'm so sorry about your job chaos and layoff. I get it, my position as a fish biologist is hanging on by a thread.

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