When it comes to starting a new sewing or knitting project, I usually just dive in. I don't want to take the time to check my knitting gauge or practice my quilting design, although I often do. A quick test can save me time and materials. But I avoid extended practice because I don't feel like... Continue Reading →
In Defense of NaNoWriMo — Writers Need Practice, Too
For most people, Halloween is a day for costumes, candy, and a good scare. For me, Halloween is the last day before November arrives and my last chance to prepare for the challenge that is National Novel Writing Month. (For those who don't know, the goal is to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.) Every... Continue Reading →
