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Just sayin'
Might want to consider moving to Australia. At least they think about the issue.
"In summary, the literature indicates that adolescent violence and abuse to parents is a significant problem that has been neglected by clinical researchers. Although this is clearly a family issue, abusive adolescents and indeed fathers are unlikely to seek ( Read more... ) -
A new level of locavorism
Urban Foraging.
Very. Cool.
"The more you learn about ancestral ways, the more powerful you will become. You will acquire the ability to recognize hidden abundance, to see things that were previously invisible to you. For instance, where I once saw a nondescript green mass lining the roadsides, I now recognize cough medicine, fiber to weave mats ( Read more... ) -
These used to be books. Really.
Yea, I like words, and I like books. Turns out I also like "book art".
Say for instance, you needed a new bookshelf. How about using some old books to make one?
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Knitting moments
Oh, the zen of knitting! It can help you find inner peace ... anywhere ... including, apparently, at stop lights, check-out lines, and during those long waiting room moments while your kids try on their new clothes.
Seriously, it's an adorable little article and anyone who loves knitting will adore the cartoon illustrations. And maybe, relate to ( Read more... ) -
Embellishments ...
What to do with a rainbow scarf, to make it 'special'?
I thought of a ruffled edging, but my beta testers (one a knitter, one who wouldn't touch the needles if you paid her) said no.
What about:- Sequins (I would never)
- Beads
- Applique
- Fringe (oh-so-mundane for a scarf)
- Top-stiching - random
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There's a fine line between hobby and obsession.
Bad enough I wanted to go to the best, teh only, sock summit on the planet.
But when I saw Ravelry had a new contest "Sock Summit: Dye for Glory", well ... I wished I could beam a couple years forward, when all our home improvement projects are done and we have extra room in the house for my crafting!
WAH!
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Today's brain fart, I mean title ...
"Barefoot in the Cubicle"
Newlyweds ... new job ...
Straight-laced attorney meets free-spirit ... less than ideal work conditions meet exciting projects ...
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A sign of age, or?
I'm a decent writer, but have never been good at titling my papers. True across the board: schoolwork, creative writing, or technical writing.
So why, as I journey toward 50, do I find myself categorizing my days in book title format?
This week's title:
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Pizza-Mia!
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If people don’t want to join you for the best pizza in town, screw ’em. They’ll come around. They always do. You’re comfortable being ahead of the curve and on the less beaten path, because, often, you are. By the time people realize that your way is the best way, you’re on to something new.
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