(Topic: Vocabulary, Definitions) Hi Friends, A few weeks ago, I posted about the word “strong”, and how it applies to me. Or more specifically, I expressed my frustration that the word has two meanings – but that the meanings are completely opposite. I had several friends comment or chat with me, saying they thought I
DIY SOCK FIX: Make Socks Actually Fit Your Calves!
(Topic: DIY, Crafts, Socks) Hi Friends, If you have calves that are anything larger than twiggy, you might notice that sometimes socks with patterns just don’t fit quite right!! I now know to check the inside of the sock for long threads, but I still have socks in my drawer that weren’t fitting right. So
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Pookie Helps Pack!
(Topic: Moving, Anxiety) Hi Friends, I think I’ve dropped a few hints, so you may have gathered: we’re moving this summer! (Obviously, for privacy, I’m not posting about where or when…) As you can imagine, it’s a bit of an emotional mixed bag, especially since I don’t know what it will be like living farther
Pot Scrubber
(Topic: Crocheting) Hi Friends! Here’s a little thing I threw together recently. One of my sisters bought a pot-scrubbie at a store for a dollar or two, but I realized that it would probably be easy to make and wanted to try my hand at it. I took a plastic net from a bag of
Am I Strong?
(Topic: grief, strength, definitions) Hi Friends, Several times recently, I have been told I am strong. Over the last few years, it’s happened a few times more. Most frequently I have been told this by strangers, who don’t know anything about me, and who have just heard about Charlie – and if I’m not crying,
Spinach Boats
(Topic: food, crafts) Hi Friends! Just a little fun one today. Spinach boats were a meal I looked forward to as a kid! The potatoes can be boiled or baked, but then cut in half, place a slice of cheese on top, and place in the oven to melt the cheese. In the meantime, cook
My Breath Away
(topic: grief triggers, happy reminders) Hi friends, Last summer, I took a picture and made some notes for this post, and I want to share them with you now. For some reason, there was a summer service at church that got changed around, and we missed the notification that the service was going to start
Blue and White Handtowel
(Topic: Knitting) Hi Friends! I have been knitting a bunch this week. This particular pattern was nice and easy – I actually specifically picked it out to be one where I mostly don’t have to look at the pattern (unlike the green lacy cowl I am still plugging away at…), so it’s easier to do
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on my Mind at Once – Plus Tips on How to Support a Grieving Loved One
(Topic: grief, holidays, support) I know a mama who planted an azalea for every one of her babies who died. This one in my yard makes me think of her. Hi Friends, This post is a bit later than I’d intended, because this week is a tough one for loss families of many kinds. Being
New Cowl
(Topic: Knitting) I know, I know, I haven’t finished the green leafy one. But wait till you see this yarn! I got to pet a finished cowl made with this pattern and this yarn, and it feels like a CLOUD. It was amazing! The “Kid Seta Cowl” looks pretty awesome. The Adriafil lace yarn feels