Two things that have been bringing me joy lately are fresh loaves of bread baked in the Le Creuset Dutch oven Kaleb got me for my birthday this year, and thoughtfully hand-mending my clothing.
For much of my life I prioritized quantity over quality when it came to clothing. I think moving from Arizona to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, then up to Washington in just under a year forced me to whittle my wardrobe down to versatile basics, pack light each time I moved, and to treat what I have with care – all skills I now consider essential and am grateful for.
A beige fabric patch with a black screen print of a hand that says “I pledge allegiance to the land” pinned to a rust colored shirt in preparation for hand-sewing 
A beige fabric patch with a black screen print of a hand that says “I pledge allegiance to the land” stitched to a rust colored shirt with a series of small golden dashes around the edge
This patch is one I ordered from The Far Woods and had been saving for a special occasion. Covering an unfortunate bleach spot on one of my favorite shirts felt like I was finally putting it to good use.
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