Spoonflower’s 12 Days of Design: Day #3: Develop a Color Palette
Today I spent some time looking through color palettes, and chose some possibilities.
Spoonflower’s 12 Days of Design: Day #2: Pick a Theme
Day #2 in the Spoonflower challenge has everyone picking a theme. What will yours be?
Spoonflower’s 12 Days of Design: Day #1: Inspiration
Day #1 in Spoonflower's 12 Days of Design is all about gathering inspiration.
Spoonflower’s 12 Days of Design: Introduction
Follow along as I complete my first-ever Spoonflower 12 Days of Design Challenge. I WILL design some textiles. Oh, yes. I will. And then you can buy them.
Ode to the Arizona DOT Twitter Account
Thank you, Arizona DOT, for your magnificent Twitter account. You helped out a lot of people yesterday.
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Random?
In which I discuss the direction of the blog, and other blatherings that shoot out of my fingers.
Olio #18: Saved to Pocket Recently #1
Looking through my 1000+ articles saved to Pocket, I've amassed quite the collection of disparate things to read. I'll be sharing them with you on a semi-regular basis.
Things to Love #18: Logic Puzzles
One person's drudgery is another person's giddy joy. Oh, how I love logic puzzles!
I’ve Got Moxie #18: GeekKid Has Launched!
Earlier this week, some of the contributors at GeekDad and GeekMom have launched a new site, GeekKid!
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day has its definite history, but what does this holiday signify in your life?
Olio #17: Create Your Own Emotional Toolbox
If you're like many of us and sometimes need reminders to take care of yourself, especially mentally and emotionally, you might benefit from creating your own Emotional Toolbox.
Taking a Short Break
I've been under the weather for the past week, and am taking a break from blog posts this week. Thanks for understanding!
Things to Love #16: ‘A Pattern Language’: The Language of Spaces
Have you ever read a book that was written in an odd way but just made complete sense to you? Like you truly knew the contents and meaning all along but couldn't put it into words? Like your feelings and reactions had previously figured it out, but your brain hadn't translated it to a point where you could express it to others? 'A Pattern Language' is such a book for me.
I’ve Got Moxie #16: 7 Lessons from ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’
[Spoiler alert! This post will have spoilers from the show.] Rory and I recently finished watching the BBC series Lark Rise to Candleford. It had been on my "to watch" list for years, but I waited to suggest it to Rory until we were in need of another good series to watch. I don't know how I keep getting him to agree to watch British corset dramas, but I just hope my luck there holds.
Bristol Box #14: For Those Who Like the 1960s ‘Batman’ TV Show
For some people of my generation, and the generation that came before mine (along with some people who just like campy television), the 'Batman' show from the 1960s was the height of superhero television. We never took it too seriously, but enjoyed the humor, both intentional and unintentional. So, if you, like me, are still a fan, this week's Bristol Box will be one you can't miss.