Archive for August, 2010

Jackess of all trades

Jackess of all trades

With titles like that its no wonder I am not getting any traffic thanks to SEO (search engine optimization).
Its the truth though, I will attempt just about anything. You … Continue reading

Poetry in motion

Poetry in motion

Miss Fab has been learning how to write limericks poems in writing class. I had no idea what those are, but after a quick example and rhythm tutorial, I got … Continue reading

 
A pies and flowers kind of day

A pies and flowers kind of day

Weeds.
What are weeds? And are they misunderstood? I am guessing that those out there that spend numerous hours and money fighting with unwanted pesky garden guests will be reaching with … Continue reading

Hummus yum yum

Hummus yum yum

One of my favorite things to do, amongst many others, is to grab a loaf of bread, break it apart and dunk the freshly torn pieces in a gooey mass … Continue reading

 
Voting – family style

Voting – family style

I love voting. I always have.
In  fact, I dont think I have missed any election from the time I could vote.
Its not that I think my vote is extra special … Continue reading

Trip ripples

Trip ripples

In theory, dropping everything and going off on a trip for a year sounds straight forward, almost effortless. A lot like throwing the garbage, I guess.
In reality, or at least … Continue reading

 
I can smell spring in the air

I can smell spring in the air

Everything is awakening in the garden – the almond tree is blossoming, the flowers are coloring the green of the grasses around the place, and sway in the breeze, as … Continue reading

Mother additions

Mother additions

There are mother substitutes and there are mother additions, such that value add to the persona that carries the name mother. Today I will talk about the latter.
Please welcome to … Continue reading

 
From a scarf to a bag

From a scarf to a bag

Here is another idea for you. Make a bag from a lovely woolen scarf. How? Follow these directions.
1. Go to the local op-shop and find a beautiful long woolen scarf.
2. … Continue reading

Forts, corns and late night dancing

Forts, corns and late night dancing

This day, like many others, started with an activity we like to call building forts, but in reality its probably more a case of bring everything you can to this … Continue reading