I am using crafting and wine as therapy for all the crap going on. I recently started making lye soap again. Since you wind up with pounds of soap, I have started selling it again. Bluesky Family, I had my first sale this weekend! Small victories are how we will get through this.

President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. He was a symbol of what is best about America: kindness, compassion, duty and service. He will be missed, most of all by those who long for a return of that kind of country, led by a man with such strength of character.

I’m trying to get some work done, but Loki keeps bumping my elbow. When I look down, this is the look he gives me. Guess I have to spend the day playing with him instead.

Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.

My current coping mechanism is crafting. I’ve starting making cold process soap again and this my latest batch. What can I say, stabbing fabric with a needle and mixing dangerous chemicals help me to relax.

Picked up a new book. I may have found a new podcast to follow.

Picked up this diamond painting from my amazing framing shop. It took me almost six months to finish. Mini Long I Have Waited by Christy Grandjean charted by Heaven and Earth Designs. It is 36” tall in the frame.

I spent the weekend blocking trolls. It’s amazing how my feed is interesting and engaging. Replies stick to the topic at hand. No slurs or whataboutism. It’s magical!

My local community college offers non-credit classes. I am currently sitting in a Zoom class on ancient wines. It was supposed to come with three half bottles. They gave us whole bottles. There may be drunk posts tonight.

Baby production slavery is slavery.
Marriage with no alternative is slavery.
Domestic slavery is slavery.
Slavery of women and children is slavery.
Then and now.

My latest diamond painting finish. Trick or Treat by Anne Stokes kit is from DAC.

I received my COVID booster today. Figured I should get it while vaccines are still legal.

Where are my fellow cross stitchers? This is my current WIP. The artwork is Space Traveler by David Hoffrichter charted by HAED. I’m working 2x2 on 36-count, blue-gray linen. The pattern is now retired.

My coworker is being a bit clingy today.

Your mission, men, should you choose to accept it:

Sharing my #labradors because they are adorable.

Hi all. I fled from the bird when Leon bought it, but I’m giving this a try. Some of my interests include cross stitch, diamond painting, fishing, wine, and overthrowing the patriarchy.