An attempt to weave linen towels on a warp that had been preserved on a loom for 20 years ended in dismal failure. Though during the process of failing, I came to the insight that it was not so much a failure but a reminder that life seldom turns out the way we plan; that life is as fragile as a thin linen thread; and that even the most idyllic situations can unravel into a terrible mess. 2013.