Today was a lovely day, even though we had torrents of rain pouring down. I attended a NAWBO event that included an open house for a spa (my hands are nicely moisturized and massaged) and some yummy cupcakes. The best part was that I came away feeling supported. Networking is not my forte (it can […]
“We already have all the time there is. We can’t make more of it, we can only enjoy the time we have.” ~ Paul Pearsall So the past few days I’ve had trouble sleeping in spite of various remedies (scullcap and some other herbal sleep aids, sleepytime tea, counting backwards from 333, checking my horoscope, […]
I hope you had a lovely start of the new year! This new year is a sabbatical for me, and one resolution is to not push myself to plan too much for at least 2 months. So for now my blog posts will be a bit erratic too, rather than keeping with the schedule I […]
I’ve lit the fourth Advent candle (our family tradition), and am reflecting on all the lasts I will have tomorrow. My last commute, last time in the office, the final goodbyes to colleagues. I’m pleased to report that the Flurries I created for my colleagues have been well-received. It’s amazing how handwritten notes stand out […]
The wind is howling around my home and rattling the windows. Snow has been falling steadily, and is expected to pile up to 6 inches tonight. It’s been a good hibernation day (love that song by Jars of Clay). With ice on the windows, what else can you do but head for the craft room? […]
December 1 came with our first snow flurries.  Winter has officially arrived. The skating rinks are open and the Christmas lights are spreading in the neighborhoods. It makes me want to bake cookies and eat sweets all day long.  Instead I’m creating my own flurries with punches and UTEE. While the insides of […]
It’s getting darker much earlier now which is throwing off my body clock. The dipping temperatures also mark the coming of winter. It was too chilly for my neighborhood walk this weekend. ☹ So you’ll see more inside photos over the winter season, and possibly some retrospectives. This week, I’m busy giving thanks for the […]
As a child, you can’t wait to be a grown up—like your parents Then you decide you don’t want to be ANYTHING like your parents at all. But today I realized my parents’ hobbies do influence mine (whaaat!?). 😉 They become inspiration … and synergies are born One man’s discards become a new recipient’s treasured […]
