I have been unpacking from my writing retreat, and making this project board: While my board isn’t as cool as the one made by struthless, I was inspired by his video. https://youtu.be/6KrvFNrfFGg?si=i0sgDHWBm2Bk5cEE I’m hoping that being able to measure my progress with my writing projects will be motivating, and help me through the long period... Continue Reading →
Used Jigsaw Puzzle Surprise
I get the majority of my jigsaw puzzles second hand. A local greenhouse has a puzzle shelf where you can swap puzzles for free, and I have found some great puzzles at the thrift store. Most people expect that a second-hand puzzle will be missing pieces, but it’s rare enough that I’m always surprised when... Continue Reading →
From Digital to Analog Thanks to a Promise
While sick recently, I’ve found myself regretting a promise I made to a friend. We were talking about how phone games can eat up your time — hours, even days of it — without any benefits. After playing a phone game, I feel the same or worse than when I started, despite the fact I... Continue Reading →
My August Project-of-the-Month
For August, I could have kept working on July’s POM, but it’s really been too hot. Quilts take lots of ironing, and I couldn’t face it. So I decided to start the Rolife miniature kit I bought in the spring of 2025 instead. I bought the kit as a way to ease into a new... Continue Reading →
My July POM: When Unfinished Is Okay
While I didn’t finish my novelty log cabin quilt in July, I did try. In addition to repairing all the damage I’d accidentally done to it, I needed to make it bigger so it would fit our king-sized bed. That meant adding borders to the top, and more fabric to the back. Simple enough. Only... Continue Reading →
