Author: Rene

My sister was cleaning out her closets and gave me a roll of cellophane gift wrap. I now have something to put in the empty side of my luggage. It’s a start.

We may be stymied in our retail efforts today as the wind whips around with blowing snow and the promise of frozen digits. Probably a fortuitous circumstance. We shall be compelled to craft and create, staying warm until we venture to the ice sculpture competition, a frosty event on a bone-chilling day.

We know how to have a good time!

Vowing to bring my biggest piece of luggage, I arrived at my sister’s with a suitcase not even halfway filled. One side is completely empty, the other is about two thirds full. It was a good experiment in testing the limits of my luggage lugging capability. However, it did bring to mind that show I find so fascinating, “To Catch a Smuggler.”

Often the person being flagged has empty luggage or no luggage, aiding in the transportation of illegal drugs or merchandise. It did cross my mind that an almost empty bag could bring unwarranted attention.

I safely made it through security and beyond, thus beginning the retail therapy phase of my visit. I intend to do my best to return with something else in my bag.

Off we go!

I’m visiting the “ruleless” sister. We plan on exercising daily, eating salads for dinner, and doing some retail therapy. I can promise we shall adhere to one of those intentions quite easily!

Stay tuned for the deets.

Another year to start anew, yet every day is thus.
We try again, we do our best, carry on as so we must.

Measuring our time in years, maybe memories?
Seeking solace with our friends, shared epiphanies.

I’m feeling old, though yet still young, my body wants a rest.
My heart and soul, as well as mind, still want to give my best.

So off I go to exercise and keep my limbs a’moving.
Because I want to show the world that I can still be groovin’.

A little encouragement for the new year and your resolve to clean. I could use a few cards.

”Paroline,” the other English major who keeps the world spinning, sent this gem. Perfect for the beginning of our year, and in her profound words I quote, “Adios old nonsense!”

Amen to that!

Purchased Purse’s Proper Pose. Yes. The answer is, yes, you should have a proper pose for a newly purchased purse. However, do not let that challenge keep you from the purchase! Many have acquired a new satchel and neglected finding a way to showcase its beauty. Some have even switched the contents of their old tote into the new one upon arriving at their vehicle post-shopping experience, eve while the receipt is still hot off the register! No preening or parading of the purchase was ever done. It can happen.

However, in the event you are looking for a new pocketbook and find one, you are welcome to borrow this time-trusted stance offered by my model friend, “Pristina.” It is sure to bring attention to your purse, not your midriff.

Carry on.

Writing down these thoughts would probably help? Oh how quickly those new year’s resolutions and helpful habits slide back into the past year! Today I am searching for some time to put the pen to paper again.

It’s a good day for quiet thinking. Thank you Mr. Shelley. “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Well, the best part of creating a space for a two-year old who really doesn’t care about fabric is that I had the chance to use what I already owned. It brings me great pleasure to do a craft with current supplies.

My little card table tent is comprised of an old yellow tablecloth, upholstery fabric from past dining room chairs, blanket binding from an old sewing project, and graduation “ropes” from one of the distinguished family members. I plan on attaching a few more flowers with the glue gun today, but for now, I can call this whimsy complete.

Hopefully it will provide at least ten minutes of continuous play today!

Look what I am going to do with my fabric scraps! It’s not like a sheet wouldn’t do the trick, but these are so cute and easy to sew. I’m going to channel my inner creativity and work on this project, thus avoiding taking down Christmas lights and cleaning.

I think it feeds into the “magical” theme this year. Happy Tuesday!