I will admit to being a bit of a book junky. You would think, then, that I love frequenting the local library. But, the books I read are typically for reference, so I want to be able to make notes in them and fill them with sticky bookmarks. I want to be able to revisit them again and again. So, … Read More
june favorites
As I was compiling this list, I realized I had a lot of favorites in June! I ended up editing the list down a bit more because it was getting pretty long. I think that’s a sign that it was a good month. That doesn’t mean everything went right or smooth, but it was full. Full of learning and doing … Read More
ecridor retro fountain pen
I used to spend my birthday money on clothes. It just seemed like the thing to do. Go out, do a little shopping, buy a few new things. But, a few years ago, I realized that those clothes just got lost in the rotation of articles pulled from my closet when I needed something to wear. I didn’t remember what … Read More
May 2019 Favorites
May was a good month. That’s a simple, but true way to say it. I’ve loved the cool spring weather in Minnesota. I enjoyed being out on walks in the mornings and sitting on the porch in the evenings. And, while it’s been stressful at times, I have been loving work. I am working on all sorts of new things…things … Read More
2019 April Favorites
My word…April flew by! I can’t believe it’s May already and the end of the school year is just weeks away. Crazy. I’m not sure if I’m ready for summer just yet! Anyway, before we get ahead of ourselves, let me share some of my favorite things from April… Les Misérables on Masterpiece I’m pretty eager to like just about … Read More
March Favorites
Wow! I wasn’t expecting such a response to selling the postal sorter. I can assure you, though, that I’ve bought and sold a lot of beautiful things over the years…things that were rare, unusual, and things that I loved. But I’ve learned that I can love something for a while, as long as I have the perfect place for it … Read More
December & January Favorites
I have to confess that I was a little too grouchy yesterday to write any kind of a blog post that would’ve been even marginally inspirational or interesting to read. So, I saved you from that and left my writing for this morning when I had a fresh perspective! And, I was having such a great morning that it got me in the … Read More
curiosity killed the cat…
…but I am not a cat. And neither are you. When I was on my creative retreat last March, there were a few themes that kept coming up. They were from different authors and podcasters and, if I heard them more than once, it really made me take notice. Enthusiasm, showing up, schedule, and routine were some of those themes. … Read More