It wasn’t brutally humid today, so we spent some time outside the afternoon, dipping our feet in the pool, playing with chalk, sharing a snack mix. Neil used the chalk to write you all a warning, which I rather hope you do not heed. (Aside: did you know that you can hover your mouse over […]
Read More: Fun with chalk and fabric scrapsMonth: July 2008
Swamp folk
Sometimes it’s handy living in such close proximity to a wildlife refuge. Lately it’s been our go-to place when we’re needing a change of scenery. Today, after listening to an hour of one child micromanaging the other’s every move, and after trying unsuccessfully to get him to see that he’d be a much happier boy […]
Read More: Swamp folkRedecorating, decluttering, and re-arranging
This is an image of what I have not been up to for the last week… If you’re viewing this on my website and not through a feed reader, then you have undoubtedly noticed by now what I have been doing. So, what’s up with the new look? Let me give you the scoop. Polka […]
Read More: Redecorating, decluttering, and re-arrangingPolymer clay at the library
So, I guess you’re wondering where I wandered off to, eh? Well, it’s been such a crazy busy week here, and much of what I’ve been doing has been un-photograph-worthy, and frankly, really boring to talk about. One noteworthy thing I did do, was teach a class at the local library on Thursday evening. And […]
Read More: Polymer clay at the librarySticky, rainy, nerdy days
So it’s been a very sticky, very rainy, very nerdy couple of days over here at Polka Dot headquarters. The weather has cooled off considerably with the rain, but it’s hard to tell with all of this humidity hanging around. My feet stick to the floor, and my hands to the banisters, but it seems […]
Read More: Sticky, rainy, nerdy daysSneak peek
You might be wondering where I scuttled off to after asking for your opinions. I really appreciate those opinions by the way! Despite the fact that the poll isn’t working (guess I should have tested that) I still got a nice amount of helpful feedback. What, in particular, have I learned over the last few […]
Read More: Sneak peekMore percolating
As long as I’m asking questions, how about this one? I could use some opinions regarding my personal website’s background. (Click on the images to see how they each look in actual size) [poll=3] Thanks so much for your input! I know what I like, but I could use some objective opinions, especially from people […]
Read More: More percolatingPercolating
A lily from my mother’s yard. Isn’t it pretty? I think so. It’s got nothing to do with this post. I have ideas. A head full of them, in fact, and I’m contemplating something right now that requires me to summarize this blog in just a word (or two or three). I think I’m too […]
Read More: PercolatingWineberry Crisp
The lure of the Jersey Fresh fruit was just too strong to let me be lazy for very long today. It compelled me to clear off the kitchen counters, unload the dishwasher, re-load it (thereby freeing up some sink space), clean off the table, and give everything a good wipe down. Once that was done, […]
Read More: Wineberry CrispSurfaces
I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to see all of these clear surfaces in my bedroom. Neil left Thursday morning for Readercon, and I’ve been on my own ever since. Somehow I have managed to pass the time… I have been pretty busy, in fact, and I just spent half an hour […]
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