Quarantine has continued to allow me more time to create and this month’s bullet journal spread really embraces all the whimsy of making art at home! It’s messy and full of florals, of course. This month is unique (as is…

Conscious and Creative Notions
This DIY craft is perfect for beginners and a great scrap buster project. It’s quick and easy to sew and makes a great gift! Especially for upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Anyone with glasses, ...
Ambling out to the kitchen in the summer mornings, I grab my cup of coffee and gaze out the back door’s window to our garden. As the aroma from my drink drifts up and I suppress a yawn, the birds are ...
Today marks a year that I moved out of the Pink Apartment, lovingly named for the pink carpets, pink counters, and, what used to be, pink walls. In August 2021 I got the keys and gave the whole ...
September 26 to September 30 The Final Four Days As the end of the course approached, my heart was racing. Anxiety was building and the new normal that had come to comfort me was about to be ...
September 17 to September 25 The second week of my time at Exeter rolled into week three after the reveal of our book workshop project at the end of week two. The Columbia Publishing Course (CPC) ...
Quarantine has continued to allow me more time to create and this month’s bullet journal spread really embraces all the whimsy of making art at home! It’s messy and full of florals, of course. This month is unique (as is…
If you’re like me you might be feeling a lot of different things. (Like ALL the things during this time of uncertainty.) One thing I didn’t expect to feel is guilt. It’s such a complicated and toxic feeling to be…
Happy spring cleaning! I have severe asthma caused by allergies; strong-smelling cleaning products and fragrances really bother me so I have to be careful about what I use to clean my home. Vinegar has been used to clean for centuries…
As any writer should, I drink copious amounts of tea. Having a cuppa while I’m writing warms me up and wakes me up! I drink a huge cup of black tea every morning and I love the routine of sipping…
Last week I was feeling really alone. And I imagine I am not alone in that sentiment either! These are uncertain times and we are all trying to find a way to live with this new “normal.” Because this is…
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