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“…look at what ‘crazy’ can do.”

An epic and inspirational read. There were times I wasn’t sure if I could finish this. In fact, I had started it earlier this year and put it aside for some fantasy/action reads. I’m so glad I picked it back up and stuck with it. For decades this woman, Elizabeth Packard, had been written offContinue reading ““…look at what ‘crazy’ can do.””

Feeling a bit Silly

I’ve been working on this shawl for months now. It’s a long project, so I’m often distracted by other ideas. Some of those ideas are finished, so it’s back to this beauty. I was knitting away last night, thinking about how far from the end I am when something occurred to me. Maybe this shouldContinue reading “Feeling a bit Silly”

I Might Be Losing Steam

This is one heavy read. It’s also not my first foray into this subject, but it is the lengthiest. I started this book earlier this year and was easily distracted by dark fantasy novels and lighthearted graphic novels. Then I found my way to Carmilla and The Butchering Art. When I finished those, I wasContinue reading “I Might Be Losing Steam”

It Is Done- Yippie!!

This is one of the largest projects I have taken on. And I am so grateful I knew to weave ends as I went, instead of leaving it all for the end. It’s going to be sad to see it go, but I’m sure it will be appreciated. Our neighbor got one final mow inContinue reading “It Is Done- Yippie!!”

Seriously

I’ve been working myself up to get back into writing my gothic fairy tale novel. The first month of school is always more exhausting than I anticipate, so my break from it went longer than I had planned, which may, actually, have been a good thing. I’m always a bit scared to open that Pandora’sContinue reading “Seriously”

Butchering Art & Carmilla

“Ideas are never created in a vacuum, and Lister’s life very much attests to that truth.” To know Lister thought his life had little bearing on understanding his scientific and surgical successes and their influence on medicine and society is amusing. Lindsey Fitzharris seamlessly weaves the science and medicine with the interpersonal. I have lovedContinue reading “Butchering Art & Carmilla”

Pacing Myself

After a couple days of finishing these blocks my right arm is very unhappy from neck to fingertips. I knew better. I should have stretched and rolled frequently, but I was so in the zone. I swore to take a break. For two days I stared at this pile. The most arduous parts completed andContinue reading “Pacing Myself”

The Dangers of Granny Squares

I’ve returned my attention to the afghan I’m making for our neighbor and have been sucked in, despite my protesting joints. With each piece I finish I get closer and closer to putting it all together; to seeing my ever evolving imaginings come into existence. The stacks are nearly complete. Growing taller as the hoursContinue reading “The Dangers of Granny Squares”

Making History Fun

I’ve been trying to figure out what specifically about the last several historical nonfictions I’ve read is so appealing to me. They are all written by women, which I find interesting. They are all done as more of a story than a recounting of facts, but are chock-full of information. Each one feels intimate. WithContinue reading “Making History Fun”

New Project Ear Worm

I couldn’t help it. Once the idea started taking shape my fingers were itching. It’s still morphing and trying new shapes in my head, but if I don’t get started I’ll never figure it out. I had to recount my stitches as I was a bit off, so I figured out which color markers toContinue reading “New Project Ear Worm”