If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I saw this video on how to make an argyle pattern with a crochet stitch and got all excited. I had to try it. I went through my stash and found a yarn I thought would work (based on their explanations) but after several tries, I hadn't succeeded. Determined to make something using this fun technique,... Continue Reading →
November is halfway over and by now, many people despair of finishing their NaNoWriMo challenge. I'm here to remind you that there is no magic. There is only determination. Over the years I've noticed that the most significant difference between the people who keep writing and the people who stop writing is no more and... Continue Reading →
Not long ago, I asked a friend if she was interested in writing a book. I was gearing up for NaNoWriMo and hoping she might join in the fun. She loves to read, she's articulate and smart, and I was pretty sure she would be interested in writing. I asked her if she had ever done... Continue Reading →
My Hadrian's Wall virtual hike is nearing the end. There's only 11 days left but Dory and I still have 23 miles to go. If we had been able to keep to our earlier pace, we'd have a doable 12 miles left, but my assumption that things would get easier as we got farther into... Continue Reading →
