2019

  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 …

February Days

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 …

Christmas Cheer!

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 …

Life Snaphots

Where did February go? Where is 2017 going? I feel like this year is slipping through my fingers. How is it practically mid-March already?! The days have been speeding past me in a blur, but in the best kind of blur possible. There were trips to the zoo, sewing my …

Winter Days

January is almost to an end! How did a month of 2017 already happen? Time is flying, my friends, but I am trying my best to savor these winter days. I’ve been knitting and baking while obsessively listening to Hamilton. Yes, I have finally jumped on the bandwagon. I’ve been …

Hello 2017!

Hello 2017! The end of 2016 has been a bit chaotic, but in a good way. There was the rush to buy all my presents, get them wrapped, prep for holiday meals, and hanging out with family from out of town. With the new year here, I feel like I …

December So Far…

December, you are going way too fast! I’m trying to savor all these holiday magical moments before they are gone. Misty mornings, afternoons cooking, and cozy nights knitting is how I best describe my December days. I did break it up with a stint in Las Vegas and a detour …