“This is the year I get in shape!”  I have told myself for the last decade.  I like the idea of toning up, slimming down and being able to keep up with my kids, but putting that goal into action is another thing entirely.   It isn’t the desire, but the discipline to put on my walking…

Tattoos, once associated with the military, convicts or motorcycle gangs, are now being embraced by mainstream society. “People are more knowledgeable and put more thought into getting a tattoo. Instead of just going for something trendy, they will often choose something with meaning,” explained Tanner Richardson, a tattoo artist at Colfax’s Old School Tattoo Parlor….

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7GwduhsiI[/youtube] Recently, I received a box of sewing notions which included a bunch of zippers. There are plenty of things I am  not good at, mastering the art of  sewing in a zipper is one of them! In fact, I think that is why I am addicted to apron making, since it is “zipper free”….

I am a pretty easy going gal, but there are a few things that tend to rattle me; having a bee in my shirt is at the top of my list. Last Saturday I pulled into the library parking lot and started to unbuckle my seatbelt. In the slight fold of my t-shirt was a…

 I am an article writer so actually publishing anything beyond my 750-1,200 words is a big step for me. Going from print to e-book has been even a bigger learning adventure. Thankfully, I have friends who know how to navigate the process and I am not to proud to ask…or even bribe with chocolate chip…