Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” ~ Saint Francis de Sales Have you ever had one of those days when everything annoys you? And then you start to question what you're doing…Read more Craftvent: Day 17
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Reading Challenge
You don't have to live forever, you just have to live. ~ Natalie Babbitt Tuck Everlasting Growing up in the Midwest pre-internet and pre-cable tv, I was an avid reader. It's how I was able to see the world. I still love to read, but often times life gets in the way. Once I learned…Read more Reading Challenge
Let in the New Year
The beginning is the most important part of the work. ~ Plato New Year's Eve and New Year's day are filled with traditions. How do you mark a new year? A kiss from your sweetie at the stroke of midnight, special foods for good luck or fortune or maybe you let in the New Year.…Read more Let in the New Year
Craftvent Day 11: Winter Solstice
Winter is not a season. It's a celebration. ~ Anamika Mishra Saturday is the first full day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This year there is also a full moon. That makes it the brightest longest night. More on that here. This has only happened 10 times. The next one will be in 2094.…Read more Craftvent Day 11: Winter Solstice
Craftvent Day 10
We aren’t passengers on Spaceship Earth. We’re the crew. We aren’t residents on this planet. We’re citizens. The difference in both cases is responsibility.” ~Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart I made it to double digits! My scarf/shawl/really big mustache is growing. I haven't quite decided if I like it or not. Originally, I thought I might gift…Read more Craftvent Day 10