And just like that, it’s December. Poof.

I’m actually glad. I feel more optimistic now, and the start of a new month leading up to the start of a new year gives me hope. I realized I’m ending the year like I began it, with pin loom weaving: this time, with some acid-overdye and vintage artifacts from my grandmother’s button collection.

The first of our new sites is up! The Noon & Wilder site is live – and so is the bookstore! I am so excited. Thank you so much to Crystal Jordan for making that happen. She did a fabulous job, don’t you think? You can click the image and go visit the new site, too!

We have our free master class – but note the date change; it is SUNDAY, 12/15/2019. 11:00 PST; you can ask Auntie Google what time that is in your valley. Jonni has been my creativity coach since 2013 and I highly recommend this course. You’ll be glad you did – whether or not you journal, you’re sure to find something helpful in your creativity journey.

In other goings-on, we took a hike in our local nature preserve, the Mercer Slough Nature Park. There was actually ice on the river! That surprised both of us, because it didn’t seem that cold out. But down in amidst the trees it got pretty chilly.

There were ducks out wandering on the river. I tried to snap a picture of one, but it dove into the water right when I took the shot and all I have is his tail feathers. Brat. About a mile and a half in, there’s a lovely bridge that goes over the water and affords a lovely view of the water. It’s hard to believe this area is just south of downtown in the second-largest city in the state of Washington.

Tomorrow I head back to the day job after an entire week’s vacation. I’m looking forward to re-establishing my routine. I have some creative projects to work on, some gifts and some just play. What about you, Dear Reader? What’s in your intentions for this week?