Happy Monday! Can you believe July is nearly over? I know it's cliché, but I have no idea where this summer has gone. That's one of the reasons I'm so grateful for this little notebook habit of mine - it's easy to look back and see that, yes, I actually existed this summer. Without it,... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Mushroom Edition
Last week I mentioned that we have a ton of mushrooms this year. I've been taking pictures of them all week and am sharing them here today, plus a few other lovely bits from the yard -- including a freshly hatched monarch butterfly chrysalis. The humidity has finally moved out and the mourning doves sound... Continue Reading →
Unraveled | Reading & Knitting | Week 29 in 2021
Happy Unraveled Wednesday! I'm joining Kat to share my reading and knitting for the week. I have a LOT of updates that I can't way to share with you today. They include some great progress on my Spark cardigan and four more finished books! On Monday I hinted about some unraveling - I usually push... Continue Reading →
Jibun Techo | Week 28 in 2021
Each Monday I share the previous week's entry in my planner. My purpose is to think about how I'm using my time and ensure I'm making choices that match up with my overarching goals and values. I'm also seeking some semblance of balance, but that's usually difficult to see over the span of just a... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 28 in 2021
It's been a few weeks since I've written one of these posts, so I'm reconditioning my joy-spotting muscles and am here to share a few bits of happiness with you all. Strawflowers covered in pollinatorshydrangeas are so close!wide shot of the garden + This was our first week of second grade for Bryce (7 years... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday | Reading & Knitting | Week 28 in 2021
I'm joining Kat at As Kat Knits for Unraveled Wednesday again this week. Today I'm sharing an update on my second Spark cardigan and two more finished books. I'm thrilled to share that the sleeves are attached to my Spark Cardigan! And just like the last one, I was certain I'd done something terribly wrong... Continue Reading →
Jibun Techo | Weeks 26 & 27 in 2021
On Monday mornings I spend a little time looking at the week that just ended - how am I using my time? Does it match my overarching goals and and values? Today we'll be (briefly) looking at two weeks since I took a little blogging vacation last week! Week 26Week 27 I've had two very... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday | Knitting & Reading | Week 27 in 2021
I think I'm on a roll because I've shown up for two Unraveled Wednesdays in a row! A big thank you to Kat for hosting this weekly roundup for knitters and readers. Today I'm sharing an update on my Spark Cardigan and three more finished books. I really enjoyed last week's comments because so many... Continue Reading →
Unraveled | Knitting & Reading | Week 26 in 2021
Hello Unraveled friends! This is my first linkup with Kat and the Unraveled gang since the end of March because it's been a quiet year for knitting. But I managed to do a little last week and hope that sharing the progress will help me keep a tiny bit of momentum. And of course -... Continue Reading →
Stillness June 2021 | Check In
The last Tuesday of every month always sneaks up on me. But that means it's time to join Carolyn and write a little something about my one little word for the year - Stillness. Since we're halfway through the year, I want to take the opportunity to reflect on some of the practices I've cultivated... Continue Reading →
