The Skinny Scarf
The skinny scarf is appropriate for nearly every occasion, and for women of all ages. Sure, it’s sought after more for its visual appeal than it is for functionality, but sometimes that’s the whole point. Wrap it around your neck once, or simply drape it over the back of your neck, letting the remainder of [...]
A Short Break
I’m in the midst of one of the busiest weeks I’ve had in a long time with nearly a dozen projects moving along more slowly than I expected, and deadlines coming up faster than I anticipated. The sheer thought of everything I have left to digest on my already overloaded plate feels like it’s Thanksgiving [...]
Retired Until Next Summer
One of my favorite things about where we live, is the moment we walk outside, we’re just a few feet from our outdoor community pool. The Boss and I used the pool pretty often when we first got out here, but now that the temperature has dropped significantly, this life preserver hangs lifelessly from the [...]
Plonk!
Turns out you can’t really skip rocks in a puddle. But you CAN throw them really hard over and over again to get a good shot of the splash. But be prepared to be judged as passers by slow to a stop, and stare as a woman with CRAZY in her eyes pelts rocks in [...]
How to be a Skater Kid
Rule number one: When you go to the park, you have to take a friend with you. Why? Because your friend will do this. And it will breed a little healthy competition. Next, you have to visualize your next move — spot your target, and don’t look away. This granite is about to eat some [...]
Woven Bracelet With Sequins
I really like when I see the unexpected paired together. A feminine skirt with motorcycle boots, plaid with stripes, extra tall women with short men. Okay, I’ll admit it. That last combination makes me a little uncomfortable. I got this bracelet from H&M because I really liked the weave and sequins combination, it looks a [...]
Uncovered
The week-long thunderstorms came to an end this weekend, and the little alley that I walk through to get to work is no longer flooded with rain water. Now that the pools have cleared, you can see what was displaced as the rain and wind swept in. I dug this rock out of the mud [...]


