I have completed two afghans for my oldest nieces! The first Afghan is crocheted, granny square for my niece M. She originally wanted an afghan which had been made by her Nana‘s grandmother, which would have been her great, great grandmother! Obviously my mom was not willing to allow a college student to take that…
A Royal View
I was twelve or thirteen when I first became aware of the British Royal Family. It was a People magazine cover story marking the tenth anniversary of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. There were photographs of their famously extravagant wedding — Diana’s iconic dress, the crowds, the gilded carriages. And there, standing out amidst…
Not all books are worth the time
I come from a family of big-time Readers – both parents, all grandparents, aunts and uncles. I am more likely to stay up reading than stay up partying or watching tv. I made sure to marry someone who also loves to Read; he finishes 150+ books every year, mostly by listening to audiobooks on double…
Snow Good
This past weekend was wonderful for one delightful reason – Snow!! I love it. I enjoy watching it fall. I love the quiet hush of the world when it is blanketed. I especially enjoy drinking cups of tea in my at-home uniform of joggers, sweatshirt and thick socks. Winter feels like a gentle reset. It…
Full Speed Ahead
Currently Reading: Unruly by David Mitchell The past two weeks have been wonderfully packed with dinners for Thanksgiving and two birthdays, more intense than usual housecleaning because there was a 50/50 chance we were doing Thanksgiving with the in-laws at our house, and crafting for both Christmas gifts and my craft show next Saturday. I…
Three signs you should get a dog
The first sign you should get a dog is if you are tired of having enough personal space. Dogs do not see the invisible bubble that you and I have created around ourselves. Dogs love you, the space you occupy and any space near the space you are occupying. Lounging on the couch or bed…