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Rabbit Holes

Man have I done it to myself. This passion project about Twilight (which is really a bigger passion project about sexism in literature) has taken me down a lot of paths. I knew this would happen. Sigh. I’m only slightly surprised that it’s overlapping with my Beauty and the Beast project. The similarities between theContinue reading “Rabbit Holes”

I’ve Opened the Can

Can of worms, that is. I occasionally delve into comment sections on Facebook just to see what people are saying. Mostly it’s a lot of unrecognized need to be heard and validated. Most of my comment diving is in groups I belong to. Those tend to be more productive conversations and people getting the validationContinue reading “I’ve Opened the Can”

I Wrote a Facebook Post

I did it. I wrote a post in a writing group. I tend to avoid engaging in conversations on Facebook outside of friendly ones with people I’m actually friends with. It’s opening a can of worms and there’s a reason I dropped out of debate club in high school. I can totally appreciate people havingContinue reading “I Wrote a Facebook Post”

Spring Entered Differently This Year

The last bit of winter here was bleak, cold, and wet. It was as though Winter just didn’t know how to say goodbye. There was nothing unusual about it still being wintery. It simply felt desperate to hang on. Then Spring burst up around us. It was as though all the birds and the bugsContinue reading “Spring Entered Differently This Year”

Waffles!

I absolutely love having a waffle iron in the house. They can make any breakfast feel like a special occasion. Add some blueberry pie filling and powdered sugar and you’ve got an extravagant meal! My oldest mixed up the batter while I finished up some dishes (the never ending side quest). I added in someContinue reading “Waffles!”

Useful Crochet Therapy

I recently got to check a floating To-Do off my list. I bought us all metal water bottles with lids that won’t grow mildew we can’t scrub out. At least that’s the hope. So, of course, I had to make bottle bags (or whatever they’re called). It was definitely helpful having a project while spendingContinue reading “Useful Crochet Therapy”

Sleeve Number One

I forgot I was going to need my size 6 circulars for the sleeve cuffs and started to use them on a double knit scarf that will take forever to finish. So, I reached for my double pointed needles. Somehow I’ve misplaced all but two of my bamboo ones, but I do have a fullContinue reading “Sleeve Number One”

Knitting Away Anxiety

It began yesterday evening and has steadily climbed to a full anxiety attack that greeted me this morning. The best I can do is ride it out and keep myself as calm as possible. I rarely have panic attacks these days. As long as I’m handling life ok I don’t have them. Anxiety and anxietyContinue reading “Knitting Away Anxiety”

Slow Beginnings

*Deep breath* I’m currently working on two large writing projects, while also having a plethora of ideas for other, smaller writing projects. I’m using notebooks and pens. Ideas come in short bursts. Which leaves time for other things. Like another project in a different area. Both novels have been with me since my youth. IContinue reading “Slow Beginnings”

The Books We Keep: Childhood Favorites

No matter how many times I’ve moved I have always made sure to hang onto my books. I have picture books that hold more stories than the pages contain. The American Girl Felicity collection that I’ve treasured since the day I got each of them. Early reading chapter books. My mother’s Nancy Drew hardcovers. IContinue reading “The Books We Keep: Childhood Favorites”