Today was such a cool, sunny morning I pried myself away form my work and went for a jog. I am by no means a "serious" runner. To quote Penny from the Big Bang Theory, "I just run until I get tired and then I grab a bear claw". Luckily my run didn't take me past a Tim Horton's ( Read more... )

It is our last full day in China so we have decided to spend it wandering the Old Town area and shopping. In a town famous for silk, pearls and jade, how could we not shop ( Read more... )

Despite being weary from an overnight sleeper train from Datong, today was about as wonderful a day as we could have ( Read more... )

In addition to my job and various business I run, I have been dividing my time between home renovations and travel planning. Good winter projects ( Read more... )

I have finally gotten around to taking a photo of my new dragon pendant! It is a lousy photo that really doesn't do it justice, but I will take some time for a better photo when I put it up on the web site after Pennsic.


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My little Renaissance dragon pendant is really coming along. The "enamelled" version is very pretty. I though the green was pretty snazzy, but I am now doing one in gold and red that is my new favorite. I will have to make some late period garb so I can wear one of these myself ( Read more... )

Today was my one year check-up after my laser eye surgery. I am delighted to find I am still 20/20 ( Read more... )

I am pleased as punch as I inadvertently found something I have been looking for for a long time....the elusive nightgown ( Read more... )

We booked a holiday! Now I have something to look forward to to get me through the cold days to come ( Read more... )

Back home and pretty stressed out already! I think I need to adjust my work mix ( Read more... )