With visual media taking the spotlight, are words becoming an antiquated form of expression? If this is an online journal for me to keep track of things that I want to remember, then I’d better write those things down! I was reading through some of my older blog posts a while ago. Wow, I loved blogging back in the day and sharing things I was making or places we were visiting as a family. I really did enjoy that. Sure,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Books
The Slow Movement
Downshifting and practicing mindfulness has been the most liberating change I’ve made this year. Stepping away from tech regularly, embracing the great outdoors, making things from scratch, indulging in self care without guilt… I’ve made a conscious effort to build these things into my every day. Has it been easy? Nope! Has it been worth it? Absolutely, yes, yes and yes! The slow living philosophy has been around for ages. The fast pace of advancement in technology that’s often intrusive… Read more »
Crinkly Pages
Look! I’m knitting a sock!! Confession :: this post isn’t about knitting but a post without a picture is, you know, meh! I just finished a book and the words continue to linger with me. Does this happen to you sometimes when you read something powerful, or watch a movie that’s especially moving? The Pearl That Broke It’s Shell by Nadia Hashimi is the book that I just finished and it was such a tender story with a powerful message. At first, I… Read more »
A Perfect Day For Green
Spring is almost here according to the Weatherman and the calendar. Spring flowers have broken free a few weeks too early but no one will begrudge their overenthusiastic schedule since they make everything beautiful. I have little something on the needles today, perfect green knitting for St. Paddy’s Day. I’m knitting the Molly hat again for my dear friend’s daughter who turns 3 next week. She and her brother had a very unfortunate incident involving a pair of scissors and Dora. … Read more »
