If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
Poor Tiny. Aunt Rexie promised to make her a Luna Lovegood costume for Halloween and ran out of time. So Tiny is a ghost this Halloween, and she's so big that even a king-sized sheet doesn't cover her! NOTE: Aunt Rexie isn't the only one short on time. I will be taking a break from... Continue Reading →
For Halloween this year, Kurt and I decided to be Lurch and Wednesday Addams. The most time-consuming part of our costumes was sewing the doll. She took me a day and a half to make, but I love the results. It took me three hours to get to this point. I sewed a strip of... Continue Reading →
My mother told me Dad wanted a shirt with pockets for Christmas. I was going to buy him a flannel shirt, then realized he might have something else in mind. Having listened to the Hidden Brain episode on gift giving, I decided I better get more input. So I texted to ask for details about... Continue Reading →
Maybe I've been spending too much time on social media, but my holiday preparation surprises keep reminding me of movie scenes. Here's my a tongue-in-cheek pictorial guide to emotions of the holiday season using some of my favorite movies to explain them. How I think my shopping is going to go: Aubrey Wood as the... Continue Reading →
In true holiday tradition, my Tyrannosaurus rex Tiny decided at the last minute that she wanted to be a fairy for Halloween. I wasn't able to make a costume for myself this year, but I figured I could manage one for her. I pulled out the tulle and and butterfly wings and ribbon and got... Continue Reading →
