How was your weekend? Me? Oh, I completed a 23-year long project. No, make that I realized a 23+-year-old dream. The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired. The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired We have to begin this journey over 50 years ago when my father was in grade school. My father grew up in a time when dyslexia had a different name. Horrible names like “stupid”, “idiot” and “lazy”. My father was a brilliantly gifted artist and athlete. But when he was 16 he couldn’t take the name ... View the Post
Make A Difference
Hello my friends~ I miss you so all very much. A big hug to all of you who have sent well wishes and prayers. I am interrupting my bloggy sabbatical to speak about something very close to my heart. I am praying it does not come across as me getting up on a contraption such as this: Make A Difference Many of you know that I grew up in foster care. I am here today because of God's grace, my own will and determination and because people cared. People I knew well, and strangers who came into my ... View the Post
Questions and Answers
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was willing to answer any and all Questions and Answers. I was expecting more design related questions, but it seems that the majority of you wanted to know if I am related to this woman: Laura Ingalls Wilder The simple answer is "Yes." The more interesting answer is my great great grandfather, Lansford "James" Ingalls and Charles (Pa) were brothers. My dear friend, Miss Sandy from Quill Cottage, created an entire series of posts on LIW in June of 2008. You ... View the Post
Pes (Peace) to the World
This post was inspired by six-year-old Sweet Boy and his wish for Pes (Peace) to the World. The Drum Major Instinct If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That's a new definition of greatness. And this morning, the thing that I like about it: by giving that definition of greatness, it means that everybody can be great, (Everybody) ... View the Post
It’s a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie
Several holiday seasons ago I worked for Macy's. I went from department to department wherever they needed extra help. One of the area's I worked in quite a bit was the gift wrap department. I picked up quite a few tips that I thought I would share with you. It's a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie. It's a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie Here are some of my favorite supplies: I like paper that has a bit of weight to it. There are some brands that have a cutting ... View the Post
Will You Be A Part Of History
For regular readers of this blog, you are aware that I generally write about "fluff and stuff". My cousin recently sent me a copy of an article that explains why women should take the time to be registered and vote. It touched me greatly. What is most amazing is that this all occurred less than 90 years ago. Will You Be A Part Of History? Will You Be A Part Of History The women were innocent and defenseless. And by the end of the night, they were barely alive. Forty prison guards wielding ... View the Post