‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, except Macy the Mouse. She stuffed all the stockings with things she had made— Lovely gifts for her friends, yet few pennies she paid. When out of the window a rosy glow revealed, Not a sleigh, but a manger and … Continue reading Macy’s Christmas
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Mining for Gold: A Key to Artful Living
Some days can feel heavy, darker than others. The weight of responsibilities is such that you'd rather not have to walk through them. These types of days can come round every so often, or stay for a season. Even at the holidays, we can experience these weighty days ... perhaps even because of the holidays! … Continue reading Mining for Gold: A Key to Artful Living
Did You Know?
Did you know that I have a whole section here on my blog with FREE knit and crochet patterns???? Yes, just for you, the knitter or crocheter! And I have JUST ADDED another pattern to the FREE line-up! Snowy Frostman used to sell on Etsy for $5, but now you can download it for FREE … Continue reading Did You Know?
The apple doesn’t fall far…
In My Mama’s Clothes It used to be, long ago, in clothes she made I wore Dresses then, jumpers too knickers and a pinafore. And as I grew, close to her size her very own clothes she gave Passed down to me, so I could be stylish—my money to save. There’s more to this than … Continue reading The apple doesn’t fall far…
I would be…
Bird in Winter That bird out there, he thinks it’s Spring! In frigid frost his pipes do sing. Through the dark night he carries his tune. As morn reveals the barren waste, he croons. He seems unaffected by Winters’ harshness. Does he not see the bare trees leafless? He chirps on though cold he must … Continue reading I would be…
Macy the Mouse-Part Two
Macy the Mouse lives in Genevieve’s house right under the living room chair. She darts in and out, dodging yarn balls about but can’t quite make it up the stair. So downstairs she stays, knowing Genevieve’s ways are similar to her own. They both love to make, for making’s sake. To give or to keep … Continue reading Macy the Mouse-Part Two
Angels Unaware
On this Sunday in Advent, when the candle we light is the Angel candle, I catch my breath as I remember. Not too many months ago, I felt much like a poor shepherd out in the field being visited by not one, but many angels. These angels wore scrubs, not robes. They wielded not swords, … Continue reading Angels Unaware
Out of the Garden Project 2013
This year's Honor Card for the Out of the Garden Project was created specifically for them. I am honored each year to have my artwork grace their Honor Cards, given for each $5 donated to their amazing work of providing food for school age children and their families throughout the Triad. You can read here … Continue reading Out of the Garden Project 2013
Woolly Worm Considerations
**From my recently published book of rhyming words, Words On A Line. Woolly Predictions As Autumn began to fall in these parts Across my path a woolly albino darts. Or rather chugs across where my feet will fall Announcing in fur a mild winter for all. But lo, as I walk through Autumn’s blaze, I … Continue reading Woolly Worm Considerations
Words On A Line
So I was out a 'walking... Sounds like the start of one of my other poems, but really and truly, these things happen while I'm on my walks! Crazy, huh? I got the idea to publish a little book of rhyming words by thinking about the question: What would I title a book of poetry … Continue reading Words On A Line