I Really Need To Get Myself Together.

I'm not one for New Year's Resolutions, but I am one for making lists. If I could fill a shopping cart to the brim all at once, I'd stock up on all those little luxuries I usually forgo these days.  For now I'll settle for choosing a personal reward for myself from this wishlist every … Continue reading I Really Need To Get Myself Together.

Kennedy Center Gets Stapled

Mavis Staples (jcs) 2008 Mavis Staples, a ‘freedom singer’ during the Civil Rights Movement, was recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors this week, along with James Taylor, Al Pacino, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, and The Eagles. Staples often performed with or for Dr. Martin Luther King. I was able to see her perform in 2008 … Continue reading Kennedy Center Gets Stapled

Hey Mom, I’m an Ambassador!

Don't worry, faithful readers... I haven't joined the forthcoming U.S. government's administration, and I'm not moving to Burma nor the Vatican. I have, however, signed on for a new program in my neck of the woods as one of the #BFFAmbassadors! BFF - or Berkshire Family Focus, as it's known in full - is an … Continue reading Hey Mom, I’m an Ambassador!

Handmade Holidays: Wax Hacks 

I've been wanting to try this little DIY for months, and I finally got my chance -- the super-melty art of recycling crayons. By virtue of Pinterest and art fairs across the country, this is not a new craft, and a lot of people are already well aware of the how-and-what. But the results are … Continue reading Handmade Holidays: Wax Hacks 

The Bloggiest of Them All.

I love hosting Blogtoberfest each year. It's not something I invented; in fact, it was quite popular in the earlier years of blogging, and has waned. But I still love it, and the reason why is still the same: The People. The bloggers. The podcasters. The influencers. The content producers. Every year, this little one-lady … Continue reading The Bloggiest of Them All.