We are featuring an Instagram pic from @neilhimself (aka Neil Gaiman). If this image comes up as an empty box, you owe it to yourself to go over to Instagram right this second and follow him. 1. Because he writes delightful books full of wonder and 2. because he occasionally waxes poetic about pens. I’ll…
This week was pencil intense in a way I haven’t seen in … well… ever. If you’ve never considered pencils before, this week might change your mind. There is a watercolor pencil review, a video on how to get a wicked sharp point, a Retro 51 mechanical pencils review and a peek into the process…
First, I want to remind everyone that this weekend, Laura is participating in a knit-a-thon to raise money for food charities. She’ll be knitting for 12 straight hours and you can still help support her efforts. Looking forward to cheering her on from my bench seat. Second, today is my first day at a new…
This week I was tickled by the tale of the lost dog that got caught for stealing a unicorn plushie from Dollar General. Click on the link below to read the whole story, complete with happy ending. Hope your week is filled with whatever comforts make you as happy as a stray dog loves a…
Once again, there was tragedy in the US last week. I don’t want to dwell on it here but I didn’t feel like I could just ignore the newspaper headlines. The senseless violence saddens me. However, I am reminded of a quote from my favorite philosophers, Bill & Ted, “Be excellent to each other.” I…
Hello all! Laura here to tell you about the event I’ve been training for my whole life. I’ve joined the Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon, a 12-hour knitting event on April 11, 2021. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for food insecurity, and all the money raised will be donated to Feeding America,…
I’m tired. I don’t know about anyone else but after 12 months of quarantine, working-from-home, self-isolation, and the complete upset of the world, I’m tired. I’ve done my best to stay positive this past year, being stuck in my house with internet access, electricity (most of the time), delivery services and the occasional outing to…
