Again with the Hamilton references! But, really, that score is so relatable sometimes. The house is, indeed, a lot quieter. We've lost our grouchy, talkative, always-underfoot fuzz butt, and it's tough to do much more than mope on the couch and force repeated snuggles on his brother. [Raven is sort of up in the air … Continue reading It’s Quiet Uptown
Miscellaneous Crappenstuffs
If it doesn’t immediately fit in one of the other categories, it goes here. So, musings, tangents, updates on stuff like making bags, etc.
A Moment Alone In the Shade
"Like the scripture says, 'Everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, and no one shall make them afraid.' They'll be safe in this nation we've made. I want to sit under my own vine and fig tree - a moment alone in the shade. At home in this nation we've made. One … Continue reading A Moment Alone In the Shade
Hitting the Panic Button
Friends, it's time for some real talk. I've been unthinkably tired for some time. True, that was basically my default setting through most of grad school and the years immediately following, but I felt I was getting better at making sure I took time for me. I was getting better at balancing work and the … Continue reading Hitting the Panic Button
What To Do In the Meantime
So, that last post was a bit of a downer. Not that I'm sorry about it. Life is full of both the joys and the sorrows, and I think it's a mistake to avoid talking about tough situations and topics. That being said, this post will likely be a lot cheerier. With pictures! (instead of … Continue reading What To Do In the Meantime
Baby Got Back (Problems)
Christmas and New Years have come and gone, and with them a *very* small lineup of handmade gifts and items for myself. For the first time in a while, Handmade Christmas was a bit sparse. Between closing on the house and trying to move from my home of 25 years, starting a new job, and … Continue reading Baby Got Back (Problems)
Nerf Guns and Bobbins 