I always carry an umbrella. I live in Chicago, which is called “The Windy City,” but should be called, “The City of Unpredictable Weather.” When I arrived here over a decade and a half ago, I believed in the power … Continue reading →
Yes, I know. It’s an ugly chair. I, however, happen to like it. It belonged to my great-grandfather and is in serious need of re-upholstering, but because of its construction that’s not inexpensive. For one thing, the pegs that hold … Continue reading →
Temp work is a good way to learn the world of work without committing to a particular company. Temporary agencies are used by companies of all sizes, from small single proprietorships to multi-national corporations. You can spend your time learning … Continue reading →
A few years ago, I decided to try Tunisian crochet. I took a class at a local store and talked about the challenges of the art in a blog post, here. Since then, I haven’t played with it much, other … Continue reading →
I grew up on a ranch in the middle of the Sierra Nevada mountains, away from the lights of any city. At night, you could see the stars – the constellations, the Milky Way, the planets, and the moon. When … Continue reading →
Soap. We all use it. But do we really understand what it is? Most, if not all, of the stuff we buy at the grocery store or fancy upscale shops isn’t soap, it’s detergent – or, if you’re lucky, … Continue reading →
Grave rubbings is a hobby common in genealogy. People interested in their family history sometimes make rubbings of their ancestors’ grave markers as a way of preserving it as art. I don’t know where most of my ancestors are buried, … Continue reading →
Books. It’s what unites us. If you’re a reader, then you know what I mean. If not, then… I don’t get it. There is a breed of person who is “not a reader,” but I don’t understand them at all. … Continue reading →
I love quotes. I have several quote dictionaries on my shelf, on subjects ranging from leadership to inspirational to a treasure trove for public speakers. On Twitter, one of the popular hashtags is #quotes, and people from around the globe … Continue reading →
One art I’d like to try someday is quilling. This is an art that uses small strips of paper, wound to various tightness, to create a three-dimensional art. When I was a child, I remember seeing ones that were usually … Continue reading →
