Some of the names embroidered in the quilt squares:  Otsie Trousdale, Ardith, Elaine, Myrtle, Susan... After seeing the exhibit...

A couple of things happened. The HAPPY thing was that my young friend Anne and her friend Tess came to see the Art of Homemaking Exhibit...

I must have been CRAZY to think it was a good idea to install a major ART OF HOMEMAKING exhibit on December 1st. Really, Rita?? YOU DO RE...

Friday nights at Grandma's house: bath, pajamas, movie, popcorn. (Hot Cocoa optional...) During the week, I try to record any movi...

So, this post is when I get to lay it to rest. The 2019 HOLIDAY SEASON IS OVER. And, I AM GLAD. Holy Cow. We have done something wrong, ...

Although I joke that I mostly do "mugs and rugs" for Christmas -- there's actually A LOT MORE GOING ON...of course... Like, ...

So -- to back up a bit, one of our traditions is that every year, I help the kids make Christmas "goody bags". They make caramel...