Seasons: The odd uneven time | September 2026
I don't recall such a definitive September before... a curious month... the days leading up to autumn were warm with summer temperatures right up until the week that autumn arrived and then, as if a switch had been flipped, it felt like autumn. I do so love the...
I dissent because Congress elected otherwise. I dissent because the Court betrays its duty to faithfully implement the great statue Congress wrote. I dissent because the Court's decision will set back the foundational right Congress granted of racial equality in electoral opportunity. I dissent. — Justice Elena Kagan
Unraveled Wednesday | 7.29.26
Greetings Gentle Unravelers! We have arrived at the final Wednesday of July and August is on the horizon. In the South Hills of Pittsburgh we had a lovely day of rain yesterday... it was much needed and I welcomed it as such. I am continuing to practice my budding...
Seasons: Summer Struggles | July 2026
Every season is one of becoming, but not always one of blooming. Be gracious with your ever-evolving self. — B. Oakman If you have followed along on my season journey this year, thank you... I appreciate you being here so very much. July...oh, July. You were so much...
Unraveled Wednesday | 7.22.26
Greetings Gentle Unravelers! July is proving to me that even smoky, hellscape months move along quickly. (Whew, right?) This week we are having an abatement in temperatures and the smoke has likewise receded to yellow. I have not been so aware of breathing (or rather...
Sometimes Monday | 7.20.26
Greetings from a slightly less smoky Pittsburgh! Slightly. We are supposed to be "yellow" for the next few days... a reprieve from purple and red! But even at yellow I am having issues breathing outdoors so modified walks will continue this week. I would so love to...
Unraveled Wednesday | 7.15.26
Greetings dear Unraveler's and Happy Mid-July to you all! Fifty-two days of stitching and I ended up with this beauty! I am so happy with it... and it is in the rotation of wearing! It works well with a simple shirt and linen pants and (as you can see by the fuzz) it...
Sometimes Monday | 7.13.26
I confess to feeling a bit of sadness that Norway is out... I am so enjoying fútbol and all the antics around it but particularly Norway... and the delight that is Erling Haaland. Oh, and all that RO-ing! (FYI, there's a mitten for all that...) Who knew that in my...