I was struck by how much alike Liz and Maria are, I think both of them noticed that as well. Liz is a creative also, she sells prize winning wool and loves farming, and is debating whether or not to leave her day job and go for the life she really wants.

Like most people, she worries about benefits and retirement. I gave my usual riff about working only for money, that’s it is just another way of being a slave, it is not a good trade-off for a meaningful or creative life.

Maria felt the same way, I thought I could see a real friendship forming right in front me. Liz got a tour of Maria’s studio and she peppered us with questions about how we live.

I know most people choose security over an independent and creative life, but we have no regrets about our choices, no matter what happens to us. Everyone has the right to make up their own mind and live out their own choices, but we also have the right to say how we feel.

It was a good and important time with Liz.

Ian and I agreed to get together and talk some more, he is also making some important decisions about his life. We are grateful to know people like this, and experience the rewards of having them in our lives.

The sheep look great and I think we will be skirting wool today and tomorrow.