Just hoping no one knows That I’ve been Going through the motions–Buffy I am tired and uninspired lately.  I am fully functional, but lacking motivation or joy.  I work, I knit, I do the laundry (oh, the endless laundry).   I tried and failed miserably at NaNoWriMo this year. It was one more thing I didn’t [...]

Three years ago today, he died. I marked the hours over the last few days. The last conversation, slipping away, the ambulance ride, the doctors and ICU, the decision, the paperwork and telling children. The anniversaries are over again for another year. We, even I, say it gets easier. It is one of those lies [...]

Things to do, learn and accomplish in the reasonably near future: Actually learn to take a decent photo Hike and build up enough endurance to go on at least a 3 to 4 hour hike Knit a shawl Sew well fitting clothes for myself Draft a pattern Keep a garden alive Make a quilted table [...]