the woods

My muscles are angry… or happy?? Sore anyway. I ran the Iron Knee yesterday. About 21-22 kilometres through the gnarly woods. It was very very fun. More than once, I had to laugh… Read More →

starting back in

After such a long absence, I am not really sure where to start. First impressions of Cali will come, but we’re not really there yet. I did visit Colombia last week. It was… Read More →

a really long time

A few things are happening around here.  AZ has accepted a job in Cali, Colombia.  So we are moving.  To Colombia. I know. I can’t stand it. So, my course work is on… Read More →

inspired

I am taking an art class (Illustration and Design).  I was nervous about this one because it requires intangible skills like creativity and imagination.  For my sewing and pattern drafting classes, I have to listen well,… Read More →

felted sweaters

I love them.  Armwarmers.  Some neighbourhood friends came over to make mittens last Friday.  On Saturday morning, the kiddies jumped into the scraps. The sweaters were felted in the washing machine.  Hot cycle… Read More →

king of all the wild things

creepiness and switching features

So funny.  We are in the process of trying to make these Creepy Face Changers.  As per usual, I have bulldozed ahead and made some mistakes (cutting the mouths wrong! arg!)…  No matter,… Read More →

thanksgiving

I have photos to post and updates to make.  This for now.  My love, harvesting… Happy weekend to you all.

tracing table

We had a set-up like this when I was growing up.  I think because my dad was a geography teacher and had to make maps for his students.  As a kid, I used… Read More →

backpacking with babies (?!) and a general update

They aren’t really babies anymore.   W has started full-day Kindergarten. We have entered a whole new phase of familyhood.  I love it.  Really, I panicked last year, but have managed to arrange… Read More →