The cooler months always find me longing to pick up my crochet hook and stitch the short days away. Sometimes I have large projects in mind, other times I’ll find something small to make. This year, I’ve decided to participate in the Stitchwell Season’s Feelings Make Along (it’s free!) hosted by Vickie Howell. The Season’s…
Author: Melissa
Deliria by Eve Stanton, 1933
This post was originally published to my old family history blog, boldandqueer(dot)com. Since no longer publishing on that site, I have moved a handful of popular posts to this space and dated them as their original publish date. However, a few posts, like this one, will be dated in the present because they are special…
Work(s) in Progress: 50 Before 50 Bucket List (update #1)
Remember the 50 things I want to accomplish before I turn 50 bucket list I posted in June? The simple, affordable, novel, and achievable experiences I outlined to get out of my box and actually do the things that have been/are easily put off until “another time”? Well, with a few months behind us and…
Musings (berries, games, music, & more)
These raspberries (for being the last). This reflection (for stopping me in my tracks). This game (for bringing us to the table). This sunrise (for being spectacular). This reminder (because I needed it). And also: This collection (because WoW)! These apples (can’t be taken for granted). On giving up (in a good way). This song…
Over a Cuppa: Fourteen (Comfort vs. Learning Zones)
Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you on this beautiful Autumn day! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart could desire. It’s a little chilly out…
Turning Pages: The Last Bookshop in London
Welp, I guess if you’re only going to get through one book in a stretch, it better be a good one 🙂 Yes, October has been a s l o w month in the reading department for me but, thankfully, every minute of listening and page turning has been worth the time carved out of…






