I joined a Facebook group that shares Manhole Covers from around the world! There are more than 48,000 manhole cover enthusiasts in the group. As with any social media following, a few of the crew are outspoken. Others, like me, are casual observers, glad to have found a harmless pastime. Until, BOOM!, some knucklehead ruins …
My daughter is a barista and I felt like she needed a groovy apron. I’ve laid the steps out here so you can make one for yourself, if you so desire. Step One: Find 1 1/2 Yards of Vintage Fabric Of course, the fabric you use does not have to be vintage for this pattern …
Woohoo! I’m halfway to my reading goal of 24 Book for 2024! This page may contain affiliate links. For more information, click here. On January One of this year, I challenged myself to read 24 books (in homage to the 2024 trip around the sun). It seemed a simple enough thing to do. I love …
Leaf peeping is the act of intentionally admiring spectacular fall foliage. Living in the HOT middle of summertime Texas has me longing for cooler temperatures so I can walk outside without catching fire. And I’d really like to wear the hand-knitted hat I just finished. Maybe more importantly, planning trips is one of my favorite …
MY CANCER NOTES is a journal, calendar and notebook, designed by a caregiver, to track the myriad of appointments, medications and provider information cancer patients are expected to keep straight. Because chemo brain is real. MY CANCER NOTES MY CANCER NOTES is the brainchild of the daughter (me) of a sweet octogenarian who was diagnosed …
I love visiting art museums! It’s something I grew up doing, having a fine art painting mama. Not familiar with visiting Art Museums? Here’s a few things you can do to be more comfortable about going and how to have more fun. I’ll be using a collection of paintings hanging in the Museum of Fine …
One month ago today, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse passed over a wide swath of Texas! And other parts of North America! To celebrate this celestial event, I launched an Etsy store to sell my designs on t-shirts and mugs. TWO Original 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Designs AVAILABLE NOW are not one, but TWO original …
Oatmeal v Porridge. Seriously, is it possible to make this bland, time-less food staple interesting? Yes, possibly. Oatmeal verses Porridge. What’s the Difference? It didn’t occur to me when I started writing this article that there are two ways to look at the Oatmeal v Porridge question. One: Ingredients A quick trip around the internet …
Cancer Awareness Ribbons are something we’re all aware of, right? They’re an excellent way to show our support for people struggling with terrible diagnoses. I am aware this simple symbol of a looped color ribbon is also worn to demonstrate solidarity with a wide range of notable causes and other human conditions. This particular post …
I recently took a short trip that included a two-night stay in a hotel with my parents. Without giving away too much personal information, they’re in their mid-eighties and in pretty great shape. This post includes an affiliate link. Details here. When taking roadtrips, such as this one, I have a tendency to take everything …