Pam Hoyle

Tying the Knots

Just over three years ago, my youngest son and his beautiful girl Ruby announced that they were getting married. Both of them are unique, a bit unconventional, and they share a love of bohemia, Lord of the Rings and all things woodsy. My home was newly branded as an empty nest after nearly four decades of kids, friends and orphans using it as a soft place to land. Even though I worked full time, there was something missing. I spent too much “me time” in front of trash tv or social media. I longed to do something creative, but I felt that whatever I did would never be good enough. When the bride mentioned that she wanted a large macramé backdrop for her mountain wedding, and was planning to make a custom purchase, I blithely said, “I can do that.” I was so innocent.