In my mind, my father has always been connected with newspapers; sections were passed back and forth, the turnings of pages were important sounds in my house. Clippings were saved, often for reasons not apparent. A perfectly nice day could be ruined if the paper didn't arrive on time. No matter where I live, I still subscribe.

I rode The Palmetto to Georgia; stay tuned for more trains on the loom.

Ruth Manning has woven tapestries most of her life. Once creating large format works, she now devotes her time to the very small. Add a job as a public school art teacher and you’re certain to have an interesting life.