Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world. ~ Oprah Winfrey Last Friday, I was very excited for the weekend. This Friday has a much more somber vibe. To be honest, I didn't really want to write a celebrating life post this week. However, I know from my…Read more Celebrating Life: Comfort Food
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Craftvent Day 10
The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller I didn't expect it to take me another week to write the next Craftvent post. After all, Day 10 is a surprise day with no knitting involved. Life is unpredictable.…Read more Craftvent Day 10
Celebrating Life: Keto Iced Lolly
Some people grumble that roses have thorns, I'm grateful that thorns have roses. ~ Alphonse Karr Last Friday, we were celebrating life with gratitude. I learned from my dear followers about a gratitude jar. I love that idea! I also love the idea of a gratitude journal. I haven't yet settled on which route to…Read more Celebrating Life: Keto Iced Lolly
Working from Home: Week 46
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~ Plato Today's quote struck an accord with me this morning. When we talk with friends, family, coworkers or even people we live with, how much do we really know what's going on behind the scenes? As an introvert, I am aware of my…Read more Working from Home: Week 46
Craftvent Day 9
If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path. ~ Embracing the Buddha Within When I'm knitting a gift, I like to think of that person while I'm knitting. I think about the good times we've shared, happy memories or just the love and compassion I feel towards them. I…Read more Craftvent Day 9
Die Another Day
"I know all about you. Sex for dinner and death for breakfast." Over the holidays, the British Hubby and I took a slight hiatus on our Friday night Bond movie marathon. Die Another Day was our next movie. This is the last movie with Pierce Brosnan as Bond. I've been pondering why I enjoyed this…Read more Die Another Day
Celebrating Life: Gratitude
Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~ Marcel Proust We're a week into 2021. That means it's Friday again, and the British Hubby and I are celebrating life. With each passing week, finding reasons to celebrate seem more and more…Read more Celebrating Life: Gratitude
Craftvent Day 8
Appreciate yourself and honor your soul. You would think since I had some extra time off the past two weeks, I would be a bit further along on Craftvent. Life is about finding a balance. While I wish I could knit non-stop for two weeks straight, my hands and arms would not appreciate that. I…Read more Craftvent Day 8
The Last Cast Ons of 2020
For the wise, learning never ends. 2020 is coming to a close. Hasn't this year felt like a decade instead of a year? I've learned quite a bit this year both in knitting and in my day job. My knitting skills have definitely improved by leaps and bounds. I contemplated breaking from tradition and working…Read more The Last Cast Ons of 2020
Craftvent Day 7
What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. ~ Yiddish proverb 2020 has been full of surprises. I think you would agree, these aren't the surprises most of us like to receive. Fortunately, craftvent and my self-care calendars have been a joy to open. I'm enjoying watching Northern Lights and Cinnamon Sugar…Read more Craftvent Day 7
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