There is something deeply satisfying about rescuing an object bound for the trash heap and giving it a second life. I enjoy the challenge of trying to see the object as something other than what it was created to be and find the creative process much more enjoyable than when[Read more]
Last fall, rather than rake a little every weekend, we waited until our yard was full before tackling the zillions of wayward leaves that made our yard their final resting place. The huge piles were great for jumping in, but were more than we’re allowed to put out for our[Read more]
Today marks the start of the Kentucky Derby Festival – 2 weeks of non-stop celebration, in preparation for a 2-minute horse race. I’m not a native Louisvillian, but I’ve lived in this city longer than I’ve lived anywhere else, so it’s probably time I stop hesitating or giving a laundry list[Read more]
I had great plans for waking up today and being ridiculously productive. Instead, I found myself starting this, working a little on that, but not finishing anything. Like warming up the griddle, only to discover I’m out of Bisquick . . . and I sooooo wanted pancakes today! Rather than wallow,[Read more]
A couple of weeks ago, I ran into someone who used to work with my husband. It’s probably been 10 years since we’ve seen each other and even then we were just “Hi! How are you?” acquaintances. So, when she asked “What are you doing now?” it was just easier[Read more]
There are dozens of ways our boys can melt my heart. Some things they do completely aware of the affect it will have on me (accompanied by a nefarious plan that will only work if mom is thinking with her heart instead of her head). Others are unexpected (those are[Read more]