tjsthings
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Clip ons
A few weeks ago I saw some nice glass beads and some carved black beads. I I actually had plans to make a statement necklace with the black beads and a matching pair of earrings. Let’s just say that my youngest had a liking for the beads and the earrings survived. Since the glass is… Read more
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Growth opportunities in a winter wonderland.
From Wednesday on, my week becomes a blur of children’s things, things I do to keep our home running and other things that keep me busy. Of course, these are the days when my younger kids decide they want to, um, provide greater growth opportunities for me. These come in the form of wanting to… Read more
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Black History Book Tuesday: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Six years ago, I read and reviewed The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. HBO will premiere a movie based on the events in the book on Saturday, April 22 at 8pm. I would strongly advise everyone to see the film if they have not read the book. The story is as important as it is… Read more
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
This morning I read about Kal and Edna Horine, a couple that has been married for 74 years. That’s almost three quarters of a century. I always like reading about and listening to people who have been married for a long time. I always come away with something to think about that can be applied… Read more