Taking a break from grafting citrus outside today to pop in and let you know about my new post on the Sizzix Blog which celebrates nature! This summer, the backyard oasis is really coming alive. There are a ton of insects, mostly good ones, and their presence has brought in birds looking for easy protein-rich … Continue reading
I’ve been sending out handmade cards on the most regular schedule ever, and it feels pretty good. In this digital age of quick tags, handles, emails, and Facebook messages, I feel like the act of sending or receiving a card through snail mail, handmade or not, has taken on a deeper meaning. At least for … Continue reading
Over the past few months, I have fallen really hard… for California native plants. Last year, I planted a few Ceanothus aka California Lilac, a few Mimulus aka Monkeyflower, and some others. After they got settled their first year, they have flowered and grown beautifully in this, their second. But here’s the most amazing … Continue reading
Every spring, I find myself surprised that there is so darn much to do in the home orchard. And yet, every year it’s the same. Well, I guess the tasks change as we improve the landscape bit by bit. But feeling like the work will never end, that feeling is the same. Last year … Continue reading
I have an incredibly sensitive nose. Sometimes that’s a blessing. Sometimes it really isn’t. But when I’m out back checking out how things are going in the home orchard, seeing what’s in bloom, taking a second to sniff, it’s all good. Right now, not much is in bloom except for some dandelions, which I’m leaving … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is almost here – how did that happen? Each autumn we come to Vegas, and each year even though we extend our stay a little bit longer, it never feels like enough time. I had so many home improvement projects that I wanted to tackle. Far too ambitious those goals were, but I did … Continue reading
Hello, friends. I have video tutorial to share for this project on the Sizzix Blog today. In it, I share a ridiculously easy way you can use your dies to make stamps! Hope you’ll check it out! FYI, since making this project, I’ve been making my dies work double duty for me and creating stamps … Continue reading
Hello, my friends! My mother came to stay with me for about a month, and since it was a rare opportunity to spend quality time with her, I decided to put some of my other commitments to the side for a bit while she was in town. Hence, the relative quiet here on the blog. … Continue reading
So it looks like we’ll be in Vegas just about a week longer before heading back to California. This visit was bittersweet – while here, we got some bad news about my father’s health. After learning this, I flew to Florida to spend some time with my family. Shortly after I returned to Las Vegas, … Continue reading
Hello, my friends! I’m just about finished with the first draft of the play that I’ve been working on whoopee! My sister arrives tomorrow to visit me for a nice stretch. I’m looking forward to a lot of relaxing and healthy activities together. And I’m also excited that she will make it just in time … Continue reading
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