I sent a message to one friend, and then started writing an email to another friend, and then thought of other friends I wanted to include, and then finally I just gave myself a talking to. Tresa. Tree. Be Brave.…
The Social Model of Adversity
Atticus had his latest surgery this week, an operation on his knees that one of our friends and CP mentors calls “a right of passage for a CP kid.” We are home from a week in the hospital now, licking…
Productivity in the Pandemic
I had a different topic for this post in mind, but when I looked up the date and realized we’re almost through May already, I needed to toss it out for a mini-existential breakdown. Whew. Time, eh? I love hearing…
We Can Do It
I’ve spent the entire last six weeks sewing my heart out. Sustainably at first, just one project among many I’d spend my time on. A little ironing here, a little sewing there. When I started, people were still scoffing at…
There Never Was a Normal
I’ve been quieter here than I anticipated when I announced my return. Current events and a global pandemic threw all our plans up in the air and laughed. I’ve struggled with knowing exactly what to say. I’m in a very…
Welcome to Calamity! Here’s How to Cope.
My poor friends! I see you out there, having to face horrible things as this Coronavirus descends on our communities and we’re left without leadership. We’re all terrified and trying to figure out what comes next and facing outcomes that…
So let’s catch up…
Hello old friends! It’s been a while, and in that time, a whole lot has changed. In a “burn your life to the ground and start over” kind of way, even though so many of the big things in my…
Persephone
Whenever my story is toldMy pain belongs to my motherNeither my freedom nor my captivity my ownTrapped in a bargain I never choseMy life a casualty in a longer war In all the sorrow and the painI’ve had to…
Big News to Share!
Y’all, I have been sitting on some major changes over here. And FINALLY I get to share what I’ve been working on for the last three years. With my business partner Meredith, I’ve started a subscription box company that specializes…
Christmas DIY – Make a Retro Crocheted Santa
I did pretty dang good trying to cram all of my holiday tutorials into the time I had between back spasms and general poor health, but at 8:00 on Christmas Eve it’s time to move on to playing Santa. So…