…and Then the Bed Fell

Some days I feel heavier than others.  I’m not talking about the number I see on the scales, but the impression my heft makes on the world around me.  Today I made a big impression.  My bed fell.  It went like this:  my daughter asked for some help shaping her eyebrows.  I sat down on [...]

Post-Turkey Dancing

I haven’t written here in days.  One reason was Thanksgiving.  I did the cooking for my household (my daughter and me) and the two guests we invited.  I concentrated on the things that the four of us eat:  turkey, rice, sweet potato casserole, creamed corn, and pumpkin muffins.  Oh yeah, almost forgot the ice cream.  [...]

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, Part II

Jimmigirl, you are absolutely right.  What good does it do to moan about the loss of Karabella’s Breeze if I don’t let them know my thoughts.  I went right to their website where I saw that only an odd colour of yellow is left on their colour card for Breeze.  I felt slightly faint when [...]

Everything I Know: A New Series

I was driving to town today and had an idea.  It was so compelling that I pulled over to the shoulder of the road and dug into my bag for paper and pen so I could write it down.  In case you haven’t noticed, I am a fiend about education.  I welcome opportunities to learn, [...]

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg…

I had my treatment today at the oncology center.  It was fun.  No, they didn’t give me anything that affected my brain, except the usual Benadryl.  I met some new people, including a woman who’s been on and off in treatment for breast cancer for 20 years, and makes it her business to know everyone [...]

Selling Handknits

Every now and then I have a good idea.  This happened today.  I awoke with determination to get a haircut.  I was looking raggedy around the edges, as a very short hairstyle can go bad overnight.  I called my salon and since it was Tuesday they could get me in right away.  That was great.  [...]

Mosaics and Fusion

Mosaic Market happened.  It was both better and worse than I hoped.  I loved the venue:  intimate, live music all afternoon, a great collection of 14 venders, lots of time to spend with my friends.  I made four sales, not bad for a brand new place and skimpy advertising.  On the rough side, my body [...]

7 Random Facts

I was tagged by Stacie at Nomadic Creations (http://www.stacieflorer.typepad.com/) a 7 random facts demand.  Stacie makes divine jewelry, and she’s a sweetheart, so I must obey.  This is the perfect morning for random facts about myself.  My mind is on the Mosaic Market tomorrow, and I need a little creative rest.  Here goes:
1.  I do freehand [...]

Performance Anxiety

Performance Anxiety:  Anxiety linked to a particular ability or task (not just the one you’re probably thinking about).  I never had performance anxiety about my medical work.  It has been a surprise to encounter it when it comes to the sales aspect of my knitting work.  With the craft show two days away, I have [...]

Going to Sell

A local craft market opens on Saturday, November 15th.  It’s downtown in an area of good foot traffic.  I’m going.  A friend has volunteered to help me.  I’m so excited!  I haven’t been to a show in about a year.  The trunk show is off for now, and I’m still in the mood to go [...]