Now that I’ve left our old church, I’m better able to see its impact on me from a distance. Of course, I can’t blame everything on it, but the teachings did influence me greatly. As I’ve branched out to selling more soaps, creams, and detergents, I’ve opened my own Etsy shop separate from my husband’s … Continue reading When church teaches you to be meek and mild.
Porch Kitty Shadow
I do so love her.
I make banana bread because I can’t sleep.
Sleep is again not mine to have. Falling asleep is usually not difficult, but staying asleep is. When my children wake up to banana bread, it’s usually because I woke up at 3 or 4 am. If I wasn’t awake with several hours to go before anyone else wakes up, dog included, my kids wouldn’t … Continue reading I make banana bread because I can’t sleep.
Christmas, science, animals and kids who love them all.
When you live in a house that adores animals of all kinds and finds a reason for science in nearly everything, Christmas looks like this.
Omicron sounds like a decepticon.
My kids have been vaccinated now for several weeks and the initial excitement they felt is waning, especially for my youngest. Understandably, he was hoping that his vaccination would help and that he might not have to wear his mask as often, specifically around his closest friends. Viruses get stronger with each new person they … Continue reading Omicron sounds like a decepticon.
When good stuff is made by people who say and do mean things.
When something that you love becomes associated with something hurtful, you yourself risk being associated with that hurtful thing. This happens throughout the artistic world. Many artists create work that provokes humor and spirit out of harmony with the discord they sow in real life. Understandably, the attitudes and beliefs of a person will impact … Continue reading When good stuff is made by people who say and do mean things.
No spoilers: me and Harry Potter.
There are few book series that I respond to quite like Harry Potter. I first met Harry Potter during high school. A classmate walked into geometry, completely absorbed in book one, and found her seat without even looking. It wasn’t too much later in the year that the same thing happened, but this time it … Continue reading No spoilers: me and Harry Potter.
I said yes… to Amazon.
When I was 13, I probably wouldn't have hesitated to accept money, sponsorship, and advertising. In my effort to remember who I was then and nurture this art I've come back to, I've done what I never thought I would do and partnered with Amazon. I already write about books and other objects I love, … Continue reading I said yes… to Amazon.
She loves cold mornings.
Bella is especially fond of chilly mornings, because one of the boys typically brings a blanket out to snuggle on the couch. Just to the right and out of view, my oldest was using her as a pillow. He is supposed to put his blanket back before he leaves for school, but I looked the … Continue reading She loves cold mornings.
Hark!
There are few things I truly love about Christmas, but I love lights. After another bad dream, instead of the typical darkness in the early hours of the morning, I was greeted by the glow of our tree, just put up last night. Since trying to become more aware of what things feel genuinely good … Continue reading Hark!
Beka Tucker 