It is extraordinary how extraordinary the ordinary person
is.
-- George F. Will
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Life Hack #7: Remembering to....
This is a bracelet made by my rock-hound Grandpa (rest in peace, kindly man) around a milk jug.
It's supposed to help me remember to make my medicine in the morning because the medicine comes in a green box.
It's working more than not having it there would work.... I'm still pretty forgetful, though.
It's supposed to help me remember to make my medicine in the morning because the medicine comes in a green box.
It's working more than not having it there would work.... I'm still pretty forgetful, though.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Weekly Round-Up
This week I ...
... got to enjoy the simple things, like putting together a puzzle with my husband.
... went to two craft fairs. Marcia is interesting in selling at craft fairs, and so we thought we'd go check them out. Here we are at St. Mark's....
... and at my alma mater, St. John's. I met the mother of one of my students (always a pleasure, mostly because my students are awesome), and she told me that a single-day fee for a spot at the local farmer's market is only $37. That was MUCH more reasonable than I thought it would be, plus I hadn't realized that you don't have to commit for the whole summer.... hmmm....
... got to enjoy the simple things, like putting together a puzzle with my husband.
... went to two craft fairs. Marcia is interesting in selling at craft fairs, and so we thought we'd go check them out. Here we are at St. Mark's....
... and at my alma mater, St. John's. I met the mother of one of my students (always a pleasure, mostly because my students are awesome), and she told me that a single-day fee for a spot at the local farmer's market is only $37. That was MUCH more reasonable than I thought it would be, plus I hadn't realized that you don't have to commit for the whole summer.... hmmm....
Do Something Impossible
Go to the Impossibottle website and be inspired to try something impossible! The ideas are all based on the original works of Harry Eng.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Library Trip ~or~ Evidence of Eclectic-ness
A recent trip to the library netted
the following:
2. Ngaio Marsh's Vintage Murder
3.
Jan Karon's A Light in the Window
4.
Just My Type: A Book about Fonts by Simon Garfield
5.
Altered Shoes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Making Your Footwear Fabulous by
Marty Stephens-Heebner
6. Sherri Haab's Jewelry Upcycled!
7. Eco Books: Inventive Projectsfrom the Recycling Bin by Terry Taylor
Friday, November 8, 2013
Puzzle Painting Tutorial
This was such fun! I am definitely going to do more of these.
This baby shower gift was for a cousin's wife who has had a difficult pregnancy, and has endured MONTHS of bedrest in a hospital room with one window that looks out on a brick wall. Since that doesn't leave a lot of decorate the nursery time, I made this.
Part of the idea is of connections and of using materials in the way they were intended, but with a big twist. A single puzzle piece usually communicates nothing. But together, in context, it has meaning.
Pictures and a tutorial after the jump.
This baby shower gift was for a cousin's wife who has had a difficult pregnancy, and has endured MONTHS of bedrest in a hospital room with one window that looks out on a brick wall. Since that doesn't leave a lot of decorate the nursery time, I made this.
Part of the idea is of connections and of using materials in the way they were intended, but with a big twist. A single puzzle piece usually communicates nothing. But together, in context, it has meaning.
Pictures and a tutorial after the jump.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
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