Category Archives: Education

Create: To Be the Cause Of

After reading the ‘easy to follow instructions’ I will begin to create my version of this counted cross stitch creation. I was to use two threads, but used one twice instead. Pictured above is back-stitch – make a stitch (colored thread … Continue reading

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Writer’s Workshop: Words of Yearbook Past

4.)  Dig out your high school yearbook and share a message a friend wrote that stands out to you. – A writing prompt from Mama’s Losin It! I couldn’t pick just one. Hey Jessica, Don’t forget that you are supposed to … Continue reading

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Knitting is Addicting

In March 2011, I was invited to a beginners workshop for fiber arts focusing on knitting. I was able to have one-on-one lessons with my instructor, Caroline Wise. We set out some roving on the dyeing table (wooden bench covered with plastic), got … Continue reading

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The Venus Transit

A recent visit to the R.H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park informed us of the Venus transit to take place on June 5th. We would have to come back for the safety glasses because they were sold out. June … Continue reading

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A Red Rock Holiday

I sleep as much as I can with it feeling like daylight outside. The lights are so bright that it has affected the local bird community. They are all in the tree above us singing their mating songs at the … Continue reading

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