Wordless Wednesday…

Ok… I lied. This is not really “wordless” because I have to tell this story! On this day in 1983, my one and only Favorite Son was born a premie and weighed 4 pounds, 6 ounces. He was healthy thank goodness, and stayed in the hospital two weeks until he reached 5 pounds. This photo was taken the day he came home. I will always remember how wonderful it felt to hold him. Today, I look up to speak to him… I’m 5’5” and he’s 6’2”. So proud of the wonderful human he has grown into. ❤

Tuesday Tidbits

Handicraft, Part 1 ~ Macrame’

Like a few other things in my life lately, macrame’ has come full circle. Ever since I was young, I’ve loved being creative and the process of creating things with my hands – from all types of artwork and crafts to writing, photography, gardening, etc. I got into macrame’ in the late 60s, and when I was 17 I taught a macrame’ class to high school aged campers. For many years after that – into the 70s – I continued creating wall hangings, hanging tables, plant hangers, belts & guitar straps, bracelets… a few commissions.

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Welcome…!

Welcome to my wittle world… So happy you found me! Come along as I prepare for and make it through a huge and wonderful transition in my life!

January 2, 2024 UPDATE:

Everything below beginning with a self introduction, was penned in August of 2021 – almost 2 1/2 years ago. I have made many plans, changes of plans and decisions along the way to my current situation – happily transplanted from Florida to Western NC and living near both my children and their families. Ultimately, I made the transition in a different manner than I had thought I would back in 2021 – but, it’s all good! I’ll leave the below post for now and will give a more detailed update later plus my aim is to post more regularly once again. Happy New Year!

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