The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.~Carl Rogers
The Good Life
Struggling To Make All The Things
I find many things interesting, which can be challenging. An example of the range of my interests is my recent deep dive into three of them: I attended a writer’s conference, a Tolkien conference, and a nature journaling camping trip in May. I loved each event, but if I had to stick to just one... Continue Reading →
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Waiting for Normal
Life constantly throws me curve balls. I know I'm not the only one. And I hope I'm not the only one who occasionally succumbs to the hopelessness that stems from unexpected illnesses, sudden changes in plans, and a bone-deep weariness that makes everything feel pointless. I feel like I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel... Continue Reading →
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The Cost of Hurrying
Back in January, I set myself the goal of finishing “Forest Floor” (my maple-leaf quilt) by September of this year. I gave myself nine months to free-motion quilt and bind it. Plenty of time. When August hit, I was no where near finished, but I wanted to do what I could to work towards my... Continue Reading →
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5 Non-Puzzle Lessons I Learned From The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships
I recently discovered something I didn't even know existed: speed jigsaw puzzle competitions. YouTube popped up some videos by Karen Puzzles about the 2023 International Championships, and I started watching out of curiosity. Three things happened. First, I was charmed by the people and the event. I'm not into sports or competitions, so I was... Continue Reading →
