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Work(s) in Progress: Learning to Crochet Lace

Posted on February 11, 2026April 15, 2026 by Melissa

Apparently, according to all the cool people, lace is all the rage these days! Did you know? All I know is that I’ve never crocheted lace before and so am giving it a go as part of the Stitchwell Social Club’s make along challenge this month. I also know that I’ve never learned how to…

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Deliria by Eve Stanton, 1933

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Melissa

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…

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Category: Family History

Musings (berries, games, music, & more)

Posted on October 27, 2025April 16, 2026 by Melissa

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…

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Work(s) in Progress: Illustrated Life Journal

Posted on October 22, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

In an attempt at breaking out of some of the creative boxes I’ve allowed to be built around myself (either willfully or by default), I’ve decided to sign up for a few self-led art classes. The first class, called Illustrated Life Journal: A Daily Mindful Practice is described as follows: What if you could improve…

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Currently: October 2025

Posted on October 17, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

As the world sped up and I simply tried to keep up with it all, I almost forgot how to keep up here with regular check ins about the simple pleasures in life. Silly me. And so, this is me, dipping my toes back into the currents with a brand new mid-month check in after…

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Over a Cuppa: Twelve (Hard to Witness)

Posted on September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you on this chilly 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. I am so glad we can…

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