February 21, 2018
Today I heading back north from Roswell, New Mexico towards Albuquerque, I came upon these two cowboys having a squabble across Highway 285. Now, if I pulled over for everything that piqued my interest on the road, I would never get anywhere! Colors, textures, abandoned and decaying buildings, old neon Read more…
January 24, 2018
A while back when I met an age milestone, I made a book of 50 things life had taught me so far. And I think I gave it to my Mom? After another milestone, I am now revisiting these and am set to create a brand new edition. Many of Read more…
January 14, 2018
Ok, so I tried another ancient buzz-worthy grain: Teff. Teff means “lost” in Amharic… because it’s so damn tiny. Each grain is like a third the size of a single quinoa seed. First originating in Ethiopia and Eritrea between 4,000 B.C.E. and 1,000 B.C.E. , it’s one of those cool ancient Read more…
December 9, 2017
I love these Nicely Festive shoes from Irregular Choice. In fact, I love a whole lot of their crazy shoes. Their styles are this wacky version of exaggerated whimsy and impracticality. (And they clearly label shoe materials, which is a plus.) Trouble is, they cost a pretty penny. Well–considering their Read more…
December 2, 2017
Art always imitates nature. I like this fact. It’s why I don’t often feel the need to go to an art museum. Not to sound like some stoner or the American Beauty guy watching the plastic bag, but there is so much magic and beauty everywhere. And you don’t even Read more…
August 23, 2017
I woke up in Cincinnati, Ohio and went to bed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This means that, likely, I will spend tomorrow evening in my own bed. New York. Though I am squeezing in brief stops as I pass through, this excursion is winding down. But I still need sustenance and Read more…
August 9, 2017
I made my first reservation related to Great American Eclipse travel in September 2016 …like a big nerd. Now that it is almost here, along with growing media coverage including its own section in the New York Times last Sunday, I have to make sure my preparations are squared away. Like Read more…
August 6, 2017
There’s always a reason to go to Philadelphia. Usually it’s food. But the food invites you to make a day of it, to explore other things. Then, the duration of exploration makes you hungry again. (So yes, it’s mostly about food.) But Philadelphia is only two hours away, has deep Read more…
July 13, 2017
Today is day one of a California summer adventure! And day ones are about getting acclimated, adjusting to the road and a totally new lay of the land. This land, our land/your land, is coated in a sun-dried muff; it’s baked, the high and mighty ball of fire sucking out Read more…
June 27, 2017
I’m officially sick of seeing pictures of me as a mermaid “blowing up” on social media (i.e. more than 5 likes). But for posterity, I’ll include some fiddled-with outtakes on you, dear blog. Starting with my at-home mermaid hair. Then, at Coney Island, we got soaked in the rain. This Read more…
June 11, 2017
My bag packed for the 5th Grade overnight trip, I had my sweet tooth covered. But that’s about it… It would be our last year at Club Getaway, so we’d have to make it count. This included sneaking off from my group to take scenic pictures. Things to climb. Dandies Read more…
October 4, 2016
The postcard that inspired the album’s artwork The album’s artwork The dress I embroidered with gold trim and stars many moons ago, along with other supplies I was so excited that the shoot was finally happening, I snapped a picture of my leg driving to Jacob Riis Beach, a spot Read more…
February 13, 2016
Another school recess has started! So I must clear my plate for new offerings and doings. 2016 is moving fast. Let’s stop and look for a moment. Green means go. Flat iron. Building Brooklyn buildings Open-faced beet and tahini Switching buttons Trial for classroom Valentine activity Success! Life merging has Read more…
December 29, 2015
Every now and again, walking through her streets, I remember that this city is the best one in the country… that the books and movies and art and culture and subculture that praise her are for good reason. And I am grateful to have known her so long, though we’ve grown Read more…
December 13, 2015
Upcycled bread box. Yellow and teal. “You don’t bring me flours anymore.” Coke bottle crate spice holder. Vintage aesthetic / modern function. Animals on plates. Black radish heart procession. In the train, out at the station, the slither of pink sunset. Christmas is here. Fir on the floor. Weekly banana bread. Read more…
August 25, 2015
Today was our only day at sea without Alaskan scenery, not counting the glorious expanse of lapping waves that we are riding on. It was a day to explore the ship, to relax, to eat. The cruise seems far less booked than the other cruises I have done in my Read more…
July 19, 2015
Animals, Arts & Crafts, Beautiful Places Close By, Box-free Baking, Eating Out, Pies, Tarts, & Parfaits, Product Reviews
Dad & Sister coconut whip, blueberry, strawberry chocolate cake parfaits. Happy July Birthdays! Fluff keeping cool in the shade. Collaborative craft for a special Momma. 5 people are better than 1! Symmetry is a kind of beauty. This salad is from The Purple Elephant in Northport, Long Island. This Buffalo Read more…
January 27, 2015
In advance recognition of heading to state #49 this summer, I finally finished my United Great States commemorative necklace. Another batch of granola bars. A visit to Three Brother with my sister. Crab cake benedict. Did you know that Girl Scout Thin Mints are vegan now? I had to hear Read more…
July 4, 2014
I am glad to be back home for the 4th. Outside the Bennington flaps proudly. Inside, I get started crafting my 50 States Commemoration necklace that will celebrate my spending time in all of our 50 United States. I visit #48 next week… leaving two more. I’ll let you guess which Read more…
June 22, 2014
There is nothing that says summer more loudly, perhaps brashly, than Coney Island in Brooklyn. And on the first day of Summer, the day of the annual Mermaid Parade, a merfriend and I took the streets to join the masses of scantily-clad seamen and women, including New York City mayor and Read more…
October 17, 2012
#1: Pumpkins #2: Hearty Loaves #3: Bright, October sun #4: Migrating birds #5: My being missing in action, inundated with all things 10-year-old.
August 26, 2011
Yes, it is back to school time! Last year I shared my D.I.Y. inspirational posters for my classroom. This year I am adding a few more. For the library: Vocabulary enrichment: This poster format was inspired by a crafter who was selling it in woodcut form for top dollar (see Read more…
July 12, 2011
Summer recess is only a couple weeks in and I am still riding a wave of wrap-up productivity, knocking projects off my to-do list. I finished up my necklace holder about a month ago and since, my earrings have been eager for their own crafted display. Reusing some goodies and Read more…
July 10, 2011
Black stockings in a drawer all look the same. At a glance the opaque footless look like the sheer that look like the textured tights, etc. To add to this, my hose drawer exceeds maximum capacity, hiding some while making the rest more susceptible to snags. It is inside inefficiency Read more…
May 29, 2011
Everything has its place. And with my embracing jewelry adornments lately, I needed to give them a proper home. Since I was not impressed with the standard tree or body form necklace holder, I had to make my own. Rustic and pretty, soft pastel and cold iron. Start with a Read more…
