3-24-24

 When we moved into our house, we were told about the yellow roses that the former owner planted. The roses didn't do too well for a few years, but now when they bloom in the spring, they fill up the fence.

3-18-24

 I made these socks and this cream for Rose

3-10-24

 This woman and I have the same mitochondrial DNA and I think we got it from a woman on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay back in the late 1700s. It's shocking how much we resemble each other.

3-6-24

 Dan and I went to Cheaha State Park and stayed in the lodge.

3-3-24

 When my sister Sakura was a little girl, she wanted this doll, which was $80 at the local store, Betsy's on Ross. I chipped in $40 and Sakura saved up $40 and we bought her together. She got very dirty over the past 45 years, and so I gave her a bath today so that Rose can play with her.

2-17-24

 My mom's 90th birthday party-- my sisters came home. Age is just a number. We are: 55, 56, and 59 here.

2-9-24

 My newest grandbaby was born today! Squirt and Panda's baby..... Let's see, what shall I call him? Teddy. I will call him Teddy.

2-5-24

 My cousin EZ found this photo of my grandfather when he was a boy!!! He was born in 1908 so this is probably 1913.

2-1-24

 I made an orange thing so Aza and I can care Rose around on our hips. She likes to be carried.

1-30-24

 I created a lesson with one of my students where the kids had to repair bones, and then I fired them in the kiln to see which ones were repaired well. kindof a silly activity, but it was fun for them.

1-29-24

 Last year I started a stamp business, and it really took off last fall. 

1-28-24

 I have been helping out at the synagogue during Sunday school. Today we talked about the seven species and we dissected a pomegranate and some dates, and planted the seeds of both.

1-20-24

 I got Rose and Ozzi some hoodies that say SISSY and BUBS.

1-8-24

 I just love this photo of the two sisters and the twin cousins! School is fixing to start back up for me. It was a rough December with a bladder flare, and I got FMLA leave coverage for 20 hours a week if I need it. Quitting is on my mind most days.

1-6-24

 My mom and Jes and little Roo.

1-2-24

 The twin cousins playing in Ozzi's new room. 

1-1-24

It's been a long time, and I miss this blog. I think it helps ground me in time and space to create a story I can look back on and see where I am. I skipped much of 2023-- the year we went to Israel, the year I became Jewish, the year I started the program at school that took every ounce of my energy. 

So, starting fresh with 2024. 

Aza had little baby Ozzi last month. Jes came to visit with little Roo and big sister Rose is just loving being a big sister. It is so much fun to see the twin cousins play together. You can see the green blanket I knit for Ozzi.  

1-27-23

 

I’m helping plan my class reunion again. I helped with the 30th and now it’s been 42 years. Wait, WHAT? Here is the logo I made for our flyer.

1-26-23

FaceTime with jd!

1-24-23

That time Dan busted a ghost

1-24-23

That time I tried to make paper from dryer lint.

1-22-23

Back home making pots.

1-18-23

Happy birthday Aza! We watched Rosie Posey today while Aza worked

1-17-23

My forever friend visited today.

1-15-23

Teaching Rosie to walk!

1-14-23

Sleeping with the fishes. We went to an aquarium today.

1-13-23

What we look like these days

1-12-23

Surprise!!! We flew to Virginia to surprise Aza for her birthday!

1-10-23

Looking into getting one of these for the ability to illustrate the book I think will be accepted.

1-8-23

Peaceful home

1-4-23

Our new office suite