A Monday Morning in March . . .

Just letting you know that I’ve posted a new article on Substack: “On Writing the Ordinary, and Why that Matters (Against the Ob-literation of so much that we value). It was prompted, in large part, by the upending I felt — as did many/most of you, I know — in watching Friday’s horrifying imbroglio. I suppose you could say it’s my ode to what keeps me going, comforts and inspires me in my quotidian domestic, my daily rounds. Click through to read an excerpt and access links that will take you to my Substack post.

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Gifts of the Season

In which I wish you all the gifts of the season . . . and tell you of a special gift from a new reader. . . and encourage you to see the Gift of You 😉 I’d love you to stop by when you have a minute . . . meanwhile, All the Best of the Festive Season!

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Transition to Home

Seasonal shift reflected in the pots outside on the terrace, and I’m shifting/shifted as well, back home after four months away, grounding myself in the daily pleasures (and challenges) of mending and making. Clearing some space for integrating travel experiences into my present, carrying them forward, seeing how they’ve changed me. Stop by if you have a minute — just click through.

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This Old Dog, Beginning (Again), Not Quite a New Trick

In which post, some thoughts and words about the benefits of being a beginner. Of learning new things. Even when some of the new things are old things (because it turns out that when you’re almost 70, many of the old things can seem new again 😉 As my recent excavation of my decades-old stash of sheet music has revealed. I’m hoping you’ll read and connect and we can have a conversation about the benefits of learning new things (while disproving a proverb or two about old dogs). Click through, please. . .

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What I Wore and Cringe Culture and You (Thank Goodness for You!)

Yes, there are some What I Wore photos in this post, but it’s not primarily a post about Style. It’s about the willingness to be vulnerable that Bloggers must muster to represent themselves with integrity or authenticity. This blogger, at any rate. Also about Cringe Culture and mean comments. . . so yes, I threw in some OOTD posts to lighten the mix. Hope you’ll click through to read more. xo

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Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all words and photographs in this blog are my own. If you wish to use any of them, please give me credit for my work. And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own. I will take the necessary action to stop such theft. Thanks.