How is your stay-at-home experience going? I have found the need to be more creative during these long hours at home. It gives my hands something to do and my mind goes into a flow state. It’s been months since I’ve knitted, but lately I’ve felt the pull to do …
Christmas passed in a blur. How can it be 2019 already? There is something bittersweet about putting away this year’s decorations. I got a real tree for my bedroom and I’m going to miss the evergreen scent and twinkle lights. But I also feel hopeful as I think about …
The nights are freezing and the winds are harsh during the day. I have to bundle up for my walks to work. Thick socks, scarf, mittens, and hat. It’s truly winter, so different from the beginning of the month. It was in the seventies and sunny. It was the perfect …
I love this time of year. Everything is a little bit more lively, a little more festive. The lights on the house are up including a 9 foot Santa! And all the decorations inside are done! I even have all my Christmas shopping complete except for one gift. I still …
I went to San Diego for Thanksgiving week to visit family. And when in San Diego, one must go to the Zoo. The other highlight was of course the beach. On that particular day, it was unseasonably warm with the temperature going up to the 90s. I also …
The end of summer is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather starts to cool and the potential of fall makes me giddy. Pumpkins and Halloween decorations pop up in the stores and all I want to do is bake and fill the house with scents of …
What is summer without a vacation? I spent the last week in South Lake Tahoe and then went to San Diego Comic-Con. It was lots of fun, but now I’m still recovering and in desperate need to do laundry. However, I’m stalling on doing the laundry by writing this post. …
The other day it was 103 degrees and sprinkling and all I felt was awe. I mean, I was a hot sweaty mess, too, but all that I could focus on was the amazing sunset. Every time summer comes around people complain about the heat. I glorify in it. I’m …
Life lately: fort building, finishing Into the Water by Paula Hawkins (very much recommend it!), working on the stag head pullover, quilting, and feeling very grateful toward all those who sacrifice for our country. Save
May is being lovely to me. First of all, I’ve got the best mom and grandma and had the opportunity to celebrate them this recent Mother’s Day. I’m so lucky to have such amazing women in my life. I also was in a baking mood and made 3 dozen chocolate …
