 As you know, I’m a mom to two wonderful boys. And as you also probably know, I adore the sheer act of making. Sewing, embroidery, crocheting, jewelry-making, you name it (except knitting, ugh, never knitting)… Even before I had kids, I knew I’d want to share those skills with my offspring and make things with them. […]  So now, dear friends, is when I admit that I am, was, and will continue to be, a complete geek. It’s interesting saying that in this space. I have posted about geeky things in the past, but my writing has been more literary-inclined of late. I circle around several themes though (long-time readers know this) […]
 We recently got back from a trip over to Port Townsend/Seattle area to see family and unwind a bit. It’s a place that’s near and dear to my heart. We do have dearly loved family over there, but also there is just something in the air, the soil… the way everything is green… that speaks to […]  This is a story about chicken, and salt, and spices. This is a story about loving your food, about laughing over the dinner table, and wiping your plate with a hunk of bread afterward to salvage every last iota of delicious flavor. (Or sneaking into the kitchen during clean-up to sop drippings right out of […]  Spring hastens forth, and I’m viscerally, pathetically grateful for it. I’m late to formally welcoming the Vernal Equinox in this space, but it comes and nods and passes, all the same. My feet long for the touch of cool – not cold – earth, I want to caress young pea plants in the garden and […]
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Bev - Yes! Great post. #5 is so important, and as adults probably the most challenging to do with your kids. But it’s how they really expand their creativity!
I used to wear Eve while I made jewelry. Sadly she doesn’t watch me much while I make it, though I talk to her about the jewelry I make, and she has her own supplies.
Dakota - Bev, thank you *SO* much. That is awesome that Eve has her own supplies. I can imagine that in a couple years she’ll really take off in that direction with such a creative & committed to her creativity Mama!
Nina - I wish you could meet my Rebecca who is SO crafty even though I do not so much as even color.
Dakota - I wish I could too! Isn’t it amazing how kids can have so much aptitude for something that parents don’t? My oldest boy is a heck of a good athlete – but I’m not sure where he gets it from!