A Mindful Life

My husband has found a way to keep me from invading “his” room, where he spends most of his time with laptop and ginormous t.v. How has he managed this feat? He has warned me that my Christmas presents are unpacked and strewn all over the room, because he intends to wrap gifts tonight. He [...]

A year ago I went up to Washington to help my father-in-law. His lymphoma came out of remission and moved into his brain. He could no longer drive, so I drove the 62 mile round-trip to take him for radiation treatment. We had a ritual. Before embarking south on Highway 20, we would pull up [...]

The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness. –Max Eastman

My parents’ home, Christmas 2003 There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. – Edith Wharton, Vesalius in Zante

I’m happy, so happy! A couple weeks ago I mentioned getting together with an acquaintance who manages Hands On Bay Area for which I volunteer. I love what they do. They make it easy for busy people to find time to volunteer and help other non-profits get the volunteer assistance they need. We discussed the [...]

My first felting project. Cascade 220, colorways 7827 (yellow) & 8010 (cream), size 15 needles. It took 60 minutes of agitation.

This one is for me! Mine, all mine! You cannot have it. No! Rowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% super kid mohair/30% silk, colorway 596, one-half of a 229yd/210m ball; Rowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% super kid mohair/30% silk, colorway 578, one-half of a 229yd/210m ball; size 35 needles.

Yep, I’ve read a lot of books in the past few years. This year is a record; I’ve never read as many before. This is due in part to the fact that I’ve had lots of time to read. While I’m grateful for this, I do seek a change. A job, to be specific. When [...]

Note: in process; this will be updated on 12/31. * = recommended   strike = don’t bother   neither mark = it passed the time    FictionCoastliners4: Fantastic NovelsFamily Matters*Fup*Gilead*Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*Life of Pi*Mansfield Park*Microserfs*Middlesex*Paddy Clarke Ha Ha HaSammy’s HillShe’s Come Undone*The Age [...]

* = recommended   strike = don’t bother   neither mark = it passed the time    FictionAngle of Repose*Balzac & the Little Chinese SeamstressCold Mountain*Cry, the Beloved Country*Fluke*How Right You Are, Jeeves*IronweedLamb: the Gospel According to Biff*PostcardsPride and Prejudice*Reindeer Moon*Speak