I didn’t plan to forgo 12th Night. I had handmade gifts for my Lonely Tower friends – lotion bars, lip balm, and chocolate dipped candy canes for their winter coffees. I had the Arts and Sciences competition things prepared and ready to go. Looking forward to my favorite winter holiday. Sadly a serious out of…
The author reflects on a moment captured in a craft store, where they participate in “Junk Journaling” with their stepdaughter. Wearing a sweatshirt from a past Calontir coronation, they find joy in blending their historical interests with modern crafting. This experience highlights the fluidity of identity over decades.
This is the time of the year I usually go to Calontir’s Kris Kinder event. What’s not to love? So much holiday spirit and shopping to enjoy. Nan receiving her degree. This year I celebrated something more exciting and important. Something in the works for three years. Yesterday, my daughter graduated as a Nurse Anesthetist. It…
John, Donna, and Teddy Post Pasta
Christmas Eve. A joyous night in the year. I’m fortunate my grandkids want this Grandma to stay overnight with them, to wake up and watch them open their presents. There is no greater joy than seeing their dreams come true on Christmas. They won’t always be so eager for my sleep over with them, but for…
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