Remember the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials, where the person with the chocolate runs into the person with the peanut butter – literally runs into, so that their ingredients are combined – and it’s a moment of pure serendipity? Earlier this year, as I was sorting my collection of[Read more]
“Mom! Why do you keep singing when I’ve told you not to?!” After more than a decade of being soothed by the sound of my voice – often falling asleep mid-song – our 13-year-old son now complains whenever he hears me sing. I get it. The typically-developing side of him is bothered simply[Read more]
Where did March go? I vaguely recall it coming in like a lion, but after that it’s all a blur. Fortunately, I snapped a few pictures here and there, so I can piece together some of what went on. It certainly looks like I had fun! I spent a good[Read more]
My quest for balance and my need for organization intersected this week, when I looked at my ever-growing stash of obtainium and realized I’ve got to use up more of this stuff . . . but only if I make things that leave my house. I created some calm amid the[Read more]
Remember the days of wrapping your boyfriend’s class ring in mohair to make it small enough to fit your finger? After I covered all my wire hangers in t-shirt yarn, I started looking for other metal that needed softening and decided to use a bangle bracelet as my next guinea[Read more]
Yes, I’m still on my Cornell kick. Last week, I explored ways I could adapt his style to the materials I have on hand (or what I think I can get more of) for some of the school projects I’m teaching in the next few months. I have several ancient (more[Read more]