It’s been a whole year. A pendant each week for a year, exploring the meaning of health, the components of health, and the practical things that make me feel healthy.  From ice cream to organization, they’ve been varied.  Above all, I’ve confirmed that making things is good for me.  The act of transforming one thing into another, the chance to play with ideas, and the calm and concentration that making each pendant required was healthy.  At the center of this pendant is the word “make”. It’s a command, a reminder.

Each of this year’s pendants has been a small statement and a short exploration that may grow into a larger work over time.  Now I have to decide what next year’s making project will be…