The Meaning of Life
The meaning of life is so hard to pinpoint because for each and every one of us it is different. We have different lessons to learn, different people to influence or teach and different ways to express ourselves.
My New Root Cellar
I decided this past summer that this ugly space under the stairs in the basement needed to become a kind of root cellar. I’ve done tons of gardening this summer and need space to store some of my produce, preserved food and odds and ends that have been crammed into kitchen cabinets.
Growing Up with Racists
He was mean and hateful when it came to people with even a tinge more melanin in their skin. My father, and much of my family, were racists.
Embroider Everything!
Lately, I’ve been seeing tons of embroidery in wearable items. Shoes, jeans, jackets and tops. You can embroider everything!
If You Are Going To Do It Do It Right
If you are going to do it, do it right was one of the things my father told me often as I was growing up . You know how as kids we just want to get the chores done so we can get back to whatever it is that we would rather do? For me it was reading. But he was having none of it. He said to do it right. Which meant HIS way.
Herb of the Month – Bayberry
Bayberry is both a shrub and a tree. All members of the bayberry family (also known as wax myrtle, waxberry, or candelberry) are classified botanically as Myricaceae, and many varieties are found all over the world.
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Crafter {Craft-a-holic}
I know it may seem mighty early to some of you but – are you ready for some Christmas shopping? I’m teaming up with a bunch of…
