Family Celebration At @philamuseum

Family Celebration Asian New Year: Year of the Horse Sunday, January 12 Ring in the Year of the Horse with a day of art and culture. The Philadelphia Suns will usher in the day with a traditional lion dance followed by performances by local students from the Folk Arts– Cultural Treasures Charter School. Enjoy demonstrations of calligraphy and paper cutting. Create artwork…

Twisted Mix Tape: No Regrets

I am back this week to link up with Jen’s Twisted MixTape and the theme is all about Past Mistakes. Thank you Jen for a moment to pour out my heart!   Michael Bolton Said I Loved You…But I Lied While I have never played willie nilly with someone’s heart I had to include this song. It’s deep (tongue firmly…

Fat Speak and Skinny Jeans

The Bee and I were shopping recently for a dress for a funeral that we were attending and what I thought was going to be a simple trip turned into a lesson for me. As we hit our favorite shop, we had a time limit and a goal: shop quickly for a black dress. Nothing about the trip was quick….

Happier With Family

The holidays swept in and out in the blink of an eye. This past holiday season I was in a better place both mentally (not as stressed or grumpy) and financially (I made several gifts and did not shopping when I wanted to) and therefore I felt like I was able to appreciate the holiday a bit more. It was…

On the Hooks and Needles: January

yaRRns By Jan 03, 2014 No Comments

Now that the holidays are over and items for others are complete, well save one baby blanket, I can take a look back at my crafting season (if you will) and exhale. As I reflect back over the last few weeks I can proudly look at the completed yarnthings and feel good about the work I have done. It was…