Welcome to Esther's Blog

Welcome to Esther's Blog

The World According to Esther

Creativity through Recovery- Malas

So I’m officially 10 weeks post my final surgery.  The last recovery was more difficult than I expected, and I found a surprising new outlet for meditation and inspiration. This, in turn, has been a huge help for me in taking the step back into my creative life. This journey..  from the moment we left […]

Not Dead Yet; Or, Ode to Hospital Food

I know it’s been quiet over here from the Jazzturtle camp.  It’s been a crazy couple months, and  I have had quite a roller coaster ride! On Oct 5th, early in the morning my husband took me to Duke Hospital Emergency Room, because I had extreme abdominal pain.  After spending the night in the ER, […]

Uninhibited Exploration-Kids and SAORI

Last week I had the opportunity to assist my friend and mentor, Chiaki O’Brien, teaching SAORI weaving to K-5th graders, at the Blake School just outside Minneapolis.  To say it was an inspirational week is an understatement.

My Norwegian Adventure- with Moose!

Norway! One of the best parts of my “job” is having the opportunities to travel. Before the madness of the Fall season settled in, I was thrilled to be able to teach at a wonderful spinning retreat in Lillehammer Norway.