What’s been going on catch-up and such

Written before the blog pause

On YouTube I’ve been discovering more craft based channels. I don’t think anything that can be cut, fastened, glued, twisted, or sewn hasn’t or isn’t being done. Amazing art. I’m developing a craving for decoupaging balloons with lace dollies. 

Last gas up at the cheaper gas station was $4.00/gallon for regular unleaded. It was a shock for a second there. At other gas pumps, I’ve seen $4.59/gallon. 😱

Adding, 2nd time I’ve deleted the AOL app. I am not a fan of photos of women in bikinis, wearing no pants or see through clothing plastered on the front page. 

An increase of  arthritis discomfort in my knee is not a shock. I had a recent cortisone shot that helps, but I still can’t walk far. An exam for a possible knee replacement is scheduled. 

Spring is at peak here in Vermont. After all the rain, the green everywhere is just stunning. Warmer sunny weather is welcome. Alas, there was a recent frost warning. 

Blog Pause

Blog is on Pause

Will resume posting in June

Day 128 of Week 19 May 2026

This month is Summer planning month for me. As the days are longer, the dreams of Summer stretch further into my imagination. 

Then paranoia sets in blocking my sunshine. My mother often said when I was a kid, Don’t plan because something will always go wrong. 

I heard the heartbreak in her voice. Today, I feel my own when planning ahead. For her, I can say in my early years, events proved her right. What cycle is this that dampens dreams? I stop going on here about what I’d like to do, plans I make so as to break that cycle of something going wrong.  

Somethings can also go right!

Have a Right Good Weekend 

Read about social trends

Visit an art gallery

Make a new recipe

Ask an apple about your future

Find a constellation in the stars

Dance with love ones

Sketch a daffodil

Grabbing what’s around you

Portfolio woven fabric

Looking around more after discovering a drawing between two cabinets, I see fabric atop a cardboard box. It is two pieces that were cut for throw pillows. 

Out comes my handy sewing tin, and away I go hand basting the edges. The incentive to get out a sewing machine builds.

Using bed pillows as the pillow forms, the closure is planned for tiny grommets that can be used to lace up the open edge. Easy on and off to wash.

On the Art of Freaking Out

Freaking out, I believe, is a moment of emotional panic that can blur common sense. I also believe it happens in clusters than can diminish in strength.

The clusters are made up of various sizes and durations of freaking out.  On the good side, as they go on, one’s awareness can increase as the identification of what stupid looks like becomes sharper as well as kicking in quicker. One can learn to handle freaking out with great skill. 

To all those (of us) out there on the learning curve of self control during a freaking out cluster or a one time event, please know you are not stupid or emotionally weak. You are not alone. I myself have been there more times than my ability to cope with the shame allows me to admit. (I haven’t kept count.) 😎😂

No, no mobile app today
Medium hot coffee w/cream & sugar

There are times when the world does look topsy-turvy.