Ruffed grouse?
I went for a bike ride yesterday and saw some sights in the neighborhood. At first I thought these little ground-hugging birds were young turkeys. But 1) no “adults” around 2) not a big...
Category: Objects
Items of interest
I was thinking I have nothing to post about. Then I looked out the window and noticed this tree. It struck me that it looks very odd at this time of year. It’s a...
Beginnings
Hopeful beginnings, I should say. Both because I have hope for certain results and because success, whatever that means, is not guaranteed. I want to knit a sweater or maybe a vest in this...
A case
This is a gift for a family member. I took a class in making these boxes over the summer. It’s not easy. I was not in a careful frame of mind when making this...
Still in progress, but better
I’ve done a lot of cleaning and organizing. My art room feels better. Not there yet. My work desk is an old wallpaperer’s table. It’s just the right dimensions for the space, which thrills...
Busy
Everything is out of the pantry. Two bagsful of old and unused grains, spices, seeds, and nuts are ready for the compost. Empty mason jars are stored on top of the upper cupboards to...
Hidden story
I am awake. It’s 3 am. Can’t sleep. Every time I set an alarm because I need to get up early, I wake up absurdly earlier than the alarm. Oh well. We are going...