If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
Now that I've finished my shawl project, I'm feeling the need to knit for animals again. I still adore my pony, cow (OK, bull), and pig pajamas, but this time I want to do something a little different, which is why I've decided to knit for my flamingo salt and pepper shakers. I inherited these... Continue Reading →
I've been attending early morning water-aerobics classes for a month now, and I've learned a few things. I've already written about the more practical lessons I've had, like park in the same place and pack your gym bag the night before. But water aerobics offers unexpected perks in addition to the more obvious health benefits.... Continue Reading →
Children long to be adults. They want to drive a car, to stay up as late, to have their school years behind them, to eat dessert for dinner. They want to be in charge of their lives instead of having all the adults around them telling them what to do. They think adulthood means freedom... Continue Reading →
Back in November, I was too sick to fly and had to cancel a trip. I hated doing it. It meant missing a visit with my family but even more painful was the thought that I would have to sort everything out with the airlines at some point. I would have to call the travel... Continue Reading →
When I was looking online for a rule on when to take down my Christmas tree, I found lots of rules for housekeeping. I read through them, hoping to find the Silver Bullet to Housekeeping, even though I don't believe life's challenges are ever simple enough to have a single solution. Apparently, the internet agrees... Continue Reading →
