Sometimes a song lyric speaks to me.  Girl power anthems seem to be a recurring theme.  That whole feminista genre plus a few notable male artists, including Coldplay, Justin Timberlake and Josh Krajcik seem to occupy my current playlist. My most recent favorite is the song, 'Human' by Christina Perri; from the album Head or Heart.   It inspired me to make this 4" x … [Read more...]

Time. I love how elastic it is in Summer. That my kids can ask for hard-boiled eggs all the way to eggs benedict for breakfast - and I don't have to calculate time-to-bus. Mind you, while I'm making this breakfast they are upstairs cleaning their rooms. And I've already sent one back upstairs with a stern warning about what will happen if I don't see the level of effort I expect in … [Read more...]

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ONE hour to go until A Call to Art auction goes live! There are over 40 pieces in the auction now, from so many talented people! Please check out the auction today beginning at 7am Eastern Time (USA). #BringBackOurGirlshttp://www.32auctions.com/bringbackourgirls … [Read more...]

Our annual dumpster is rented and installed next to the garage.  Every year we get one and every year we fill it. And I love this time of year.  Especially when the snow holds back and I can FLING with abandon.  Out with the things that don't bless our house. Neil's been so into flinging this morning that he's actually taking a nap.  Poor man has been … [Read more...]

I just posted this blithely on Facebook: "I lost the big 50.  Pounds lost, that is.  Not age!" And then it hit me.  A wall of tears... My sister would have been 50 today. I hope she would be proud of me.  Her death is part of the reason why I'm doing this.  But it is just so damn unfair. Happy Birthday, Carole.  I hope you are celebrating in … [Read more...]