I call myself a quilter. In the interest of full disclosure…I haven’t touched my sewing machine in at least ten months. And considering the fact that I own enough fabric to insulate a small village…that feels a little ridiculous. First it was cancer,then it was recovery,then it was the Great Retirement Delusion. The phase where … Continue reading My Creative Brain Was Hiding… in the Fabric
Tag: mental-health
Domestic Squatting: A Personal Tail
For the past FIVE days, my best frienemy Hennie has been staying at my house. Hennie belongs to Mama’s granddaughter, my niece.Which, according to Mama’s completely unverified family math, makes ME Hennie’s great aunt. Honestly, that feels correct.I do have strong opinions and chronic disappointment in other people’s decisions. Also, I am older. Now Hennie … Continue reading Domestic Squatting: A Personal Tail
🐾Sassy Says: I Have Responsibilities On Campus
I would first like the record to reflect that the parents left me behind. Again. Discarded while they wandered off on what I assume was a completely unnecessary vacation involving restaurants that don’t allow dogs and beds that probably weren’t even properly covered in fur. I think it’s important to report the facts. The parents … Continue reading 🐾Sassy Says: I Have Responsibilities On Campus
Lake Music
Rain tap tap tapping on the metal roof Wind whipping through the trees Water rushing everywhere The lake makes its own music
Not Today Gravity
Hubby and I are on a weekend trip with friends. Yes, I know. We are in the middle of managing two houses, packing one, moving into another, and generally living in a state best described as “controlled chaos.” So naturally…we ran away for the weekend to make life easier. Solid plan. No notes. It’s day … Continue reading Not Today Gravity




