It’s been a few months since I shared some of my knitting projects, so here ya go! The way most of my early projects have started.... I have since learned to ask the local yarn store to roll the yarn I buy into usable balls before I leave the store. But, knots be damned, that …
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Ripples of Hope Award and Speech
I wrote here about being chosen as the recipient of the 2020 Ripples of Hope Award. Man, what an honor! Did I mention that TOM BROKAW won last year? Yes.. yes I did mention that-- I still can't believe it! How does someone follow Tom Brokaw? Well, I'm not entirely sure, so I just ignored …
2019: Year in Review
A year ago, as 2018 was ending, I made 2 lists in my planner. The lists were 2018 Reflections + Highlights, and 2019 Goals. 2018 was a great year. The kids were doing great, we bought a house, and completed a half marathon. We went on really fun trips, saw friends, I dyed my hair …
A Thanksgiving Food Post
I truly have so much to be thankful for. During this time of year, I know a lot of people reflect on their fortune, their family, and plans for the year to come. And, yes-- I have done all of that as well. But I've already written a lot on this blog about these things... …
From Stage Right enters a new character: The Puppy
About 3 weeks ago we took the plunge and got a puppy. This wasn't a very pre-meditated decision... we discussed it a few months ago, as a "someday it would be fun to have a dog" kind of conversation. But, gradually the idea of "someday" seemed too far away. Plus I'm home way more than …
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My life as a Home Barista
I started drinking coffee in college, and the habit built over the years. I remember running out of coffee one day in medical school, and thinking, no big deal-- I'll just go to class without it. And... that day was memorable because I could NOT focus on anything. I might as well have just slept …
*shrug*
Just kidding! I made a shrug! I've explained what a shrug is more times than I expected to over the past week or so-- but I think that is partially my fault. The entire time I was knitting this, I figured it was very possible it would become something other than what I had in …
