First Home “Work Day”: Meaning Both of Us Worked!

I had to get a lot of work done today. I had meetings and writing to get done, so Katie had her first show-some-initiative, do it yourself “work day” for home school. She started out working on her one page journal entry based on the visit to King Tut, but that rapidly degenerated into organizing… More First Home “Work Day”: Meaning Both of Us Worked!

The Blue List: Take Care of Self and Family

Take care of yourself and your family. Get your house in order. Consider making large purchases that will get a tariff. Wear a blue bracelet and show you care.

Santa Cruz Pride & My Crochet Garden

I barely have the words to express how incredible June 4, 2023, was in downtown Santa Cruz. Pride is the most joyous celebration, and I was privileged to have a booth to sell my crochet. I met so many wonderful people. I think I smiled all day as folks came in, looked at things, loved… More Santa Cruz Pride & My Crochet Garden

My Crochet Garden

I love to crochet. I learned from a woman I cared for when I was 11. Gramma Watson was in her 90s and lived next door. I was hired to keep her company, but truly, she was the one who gave me a gift for life. She taught me to crochet, and we’d sit together,… More My Crochet Garden

Photos

These photos belong to Jennifer Carole and are okay to use with credit somewhere (does not need to be watermarked): Courtesy Smith Family