Not Crotchety…Crochet-y
I tend to immerse myself in a particular project or type of project to the exclusion of everything else for a time, and then drop that project or type of … Continue reading Not Crotchety…Crochet-y
Category: Happiness Project
Alexander the Great, Crochet Consultant
At my daughter’s request, I’m crocheting a sweater. It’s a cute striped pullover. Or rather, it will be a cute striped pullover. Right now it’s just two rhombuses and two … Continue reading Alexander the Great, Crochet Consultant
Spelling Lessons
My son—who will turn three next month—loves playing with magnetic letters on the refrigerator. He lines them up and tells me what they spell. Like this one: He says it … Continue reading Spelling Lessons
Execrable Eczema
<Begin Rant> I give up. Eczema on my EYELIDS since September. I thought it was triggered by some dairy I accidentally ate and that it was finally going away after … Continue reading Execrable Eczema
Mom, the Lingerie Model
My son, who will be three in August, was looking at a bra ad that arrived in the mail today. “Huh,” he said, indicating that he was thinking something about … Continue reading Mom, the Lingerie Model
Empathetic Medicine
My daughter turned seven this past weekend. I wanted to post about her birthday, but I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to say. Thinking about my children’s birthdays is … Continue reading Empathetic Medicine
Viva Bliss Award: Passing It On
I’m not much for blog awards. Not only do blog awards tend to feel suspiciously like chain letters to me (“Here’s your award! Now pass it on to ten people!”), … Continue reading Viva Bliss Award: Passing It On
Dandelions and Dog Poo: Exercising With Children
With the longer days and warmer temperatures, my thoughts have turned to getting into a regular exercise routine. I’m trying to keep it realistic since most of my time is … Continue reading Dandelions and Dog Poo: Exercising With Children
Biking Home From Church: A Springtime Olfactory Journey
Decaying leaves. Lilacs. Honeysuckle. Cow manure. Cut grass. Wild onions. Charcoal smoke. Fecund earthiness of the wetlands. Car exhaust. Warming asphalt. Mild sewage smell from the water treatment facility. Pine … Continue reading Biking Home From Church: A Springtime Olfactory Journey
Sisyphus and Housecleaning
There aren’t many splurges in which I engage, at least not many that involve spending money. One thing I do allow myself is a monthly visit from housecleaning professionals to … Continue reading Sisyphus and Housecleaning
Balancing Act
Lately, I’ve noticed three brown-headed cowbird pairs pecking at the fallen seed under our feeders. There is a beauty to them, especially the males, with their sleek black body feathers and … Continue reading Balancing Act
The Contents of My Purse
My friend Lori has a blog post that includes a picture of the contents of her purse. The idea intrigued me, and I decided to do it, too. In preparation, … Continue reading The Contents of My Purse
Imperfect Happiness 