4-24-25

 I really do not like this conference, but it was in Denver so I had an excuse to spend time with the Js. I spent one night in the hotel with Jes and the other nights at her house.

Got to see my cousin there too!

4-21-25

 I drove back to Colorado with Jes and family so I could "attend a conference."

It took three days. I was in the back the whole time.

This was my view.

4-19-25

 Photo day at the family reunion. Four generations present. 

4-18-25

 In Lake Arthur for the reunion. Jes and family drove down from Colorado for it! Dan and I drove down with Mom. We went to an aligator museum with the Js. My mom brought a bunch of cakes and held court like a queen cutting them all for people.

4-13-25

 My mother was very concerned that someone was at her door in the middle of the night. 

4-10-25

 Sta and Will came to visit before our epic family reunion in Louisiana.

Squirt and Will have been best buds since they were babies. I think I look like Sta.

4-6-25

 Getting ready to teach a bunch of 2nd graders how to weave. I made a backstrap loom and practiced.

4-1-25

 I was obsessed with figuring out the Yiddish in this document that mentioned my great grandmother, Ester Gittel. It's from a cousin back in the old country who was trying to get help. 

3-25-25

 I worked hard on creating these stamps for Pesach but could not get them right. I must remember to work on them again so that they will be on my Etsy for 2026.

3-11-25

 I got to see where Jes works today.

3-8-25

 I got the boys some art supplies. I had such fond memories of my piece of blue floam (see 2007) that helped me get through my dissertation writing, that I got some for them. 

3-5-25

 I took the Js to Chick-FilA and they would not come out of the play area and I had to call Jes three times for advice on how to get them out. I was so frustrated.

3-2-25

 We assembled the sandbox that my mom gave the Js. 

3-1-25

 Little Roo is really into Spidey. I'm here on spring break and to help my daughter when her hubby is oiut of town.

2-28-25

 I'm in Denver, and as we just saw the show, The Aluminum Show, i wanted the Js to experience a bit of it 

2-25-25

 My co-author and I gave a talk at a local conference and did a soap-making activity with the participants. 

2-20-25

 My mom turned 91 today!

2-16-25

 Sakura visited us with  Buddy and Fossie. Little Bear was very enamored with them both.

2-10-25

 All in the family.

2-4-25

 We tried to buy this house. 

1-28-25

 Little A sure likes recipes!

1-26-25

 I met a Holocaust survivor today and listened to his lecture at my synagogue. It was really moving.

1-22-25

 It's still snowy.... and I tried to make a lampshade. I 3D printed the parts and then tried to use some fabric I'd dyed. The lampshade is awful.

1-21-25

 We got snow!!!!

1-19-25

 The construction and landscape modifications next door are intense.

1-12-25

 Squirt has learned how to make bagels the official way and has been delivering them to us on Sundays. It's the best treat!

1-11-25

 I don't know where I got the energy from, but I cleaned out my art closet today.

1-8-25

 I made holiday/new year cards this year and wrote notes and sent them out.

1-2-25

 Went hiking with the kids at Chewakla. I was impressed with how much Rose walked.

12-29-24

 All my kids are home!!! They surprised me with a photographer and we made the best photos!

12-26-24

 I decided to try and make real French bread for the first time. It was delicious! Next time I should start with a .... what is it called.... a poule?