A few things that make my teeth show. [Scroll over the words to find the links.] Megan Galante’s beautiful paper roses and leaves display for the window display at Only Hearts. Charles Rafferty’s poem, “Against Hesitation.” Digest slowly. If you crave more, go to Brian Brodeur’s site for an interview with Charles. If you stare […]
On the Brink of a New Year
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I have in the past, but they’ve been unrealistic and somewhat discouraging after the first week. No chocolate until I get down to a certain weight? Who am I kidding?! I’ve decided to make some realistic changes instead. Write daily in a gratitude journal. Read the daily entry in […]
Dolls, Jesus, and Christmas Eve
Last summer, I saw the pattern for this doll in Alicia Paulson’s Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share, and immediately thought, “Liliana would love that!” Since Paulson had been to The Nutcracker with her girls, she thought it would be fun to give them a Clara doll–matching their personal specs (blonde hair, […]
Rejuvenating Vacay in Your Jammies
This time of year, when we’re inundated with all the stuff we have to buy, all the guilt that we really should be adding that person to our list, it’s nice to enjoy a little joy for ourselves. Kind of like cocooning yourself away in your own private happy place. Even if it is for […]
Have You Had a Snow Day Yet?
Well, if you’re in a wintry area of the country like I am, then the answer is probably a resounding “yes!” I found the best website for filling up those snow-blanketed days with creative activities. 5 Orange Potatoes, which you can view here. I’d start with the Snow Cream. Obviously, it’s why you’re all wondrously […]