If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
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 →
While I was on vacation for the first half of July, I came home eager to make something. By chance, the project The Quilted Forest pulled for the month (#3) was a project I’d been thinking about, one I thought I could finish quickly, perfect for the two weeks I had left. All I needed... Continue Reading →
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.~Carl Rogers
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 →
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 →
