Did you know that his publisher bet Ted that he couldn’t write a book using only 50 words? The result was Green Eggs and Ham. Did you know Horton Hears a Who was published after Horton Hatches the Egg? I always figured Horton sat on the egg because he remembered a person’s a person no... Continue Reading →
In the Raw – Pioneer Mamas and Me
The pile of knotted softness beckons me. The cool metal hook feels solid in my hand. I follow the string of yarn back to the place I left off. As I slip the hook into the loop, my thumb presses the raised letters declaring the size of the hook. Then muscle memory holds me captive.... Continue Reading →
Tips, Hacks & Real Life – Go Ahead & Laugh.
Thank you Holderness Family! Here's a few of my favorites. Just take a moment. Even if it's just snark, let it out. Laughter is medicine!
Christmas in 2020
I was halfway into the writing of a tongue-in-cheek post when I felt it. No spark of life. The post was encouraging and uplifting and on the way to imparting hope in the middle of this bizarre year. Yet, it was just off. Kinda like this year. My thoughts drift and land on the undecorated... Continue Reading →
FMF – “cancel”
It's been a while since I've posted with the Five Minute Friday crew but when I saw today's word... I had to. Even as I write this, fragile plans with flights and tickets and packed suitcases are waiting for something to come along and declare them nonexistent. Isn't that what cancel feels like? In the... Continue Reading →