I am a very old school person in many ways. I believe in proper manners and in making sure that people are comfortable around me. That last part is sometimes challenging because some folks consider me to be really powerful (not realizing that they have just as much power as anyone else on the planet) […]
The Tidy Artist
I am an artist. Many of you know this about me. I like to paint, sew, make jewelry and even sculpt if I have a supply of clay on hand (get it? Clay on hand? I am also an amateur stand up comedian!). Most of my art is something that creates a passive income for […]
Cart Theft
There was this one time last year when we were grocery shopping that I witnessed a cart theft. I am minding my own business checking out oatmeal chocolate chip cookies when I hear this frantic woman’s voice calling, “Excuse me! Excuse ME! You took my cart!” I look up and see this pregnant lady (looking […]
The Six Foot Pumpernickel Diaries
If you are eating, I feel compelled to tell you that, contrary to the title of this blog, this is not a blog about food. In fact, if you are currently eating, please just read this after you are done. Or, if you have a strong constitution, just put your fork down and proceed. Consider […]
Claiming Space
I am in the middle of an exciting process. Now that my youngest has moved out on her own, I am renovating her old bedroom into my art studio. A friend of mine was mortified that I would do that. She is the type that, although her adults kids have not lived with her for […]