So, screen printing is a HUGE process of trial and error. HUGE. There are lots of factors that could go wrong and so to get to a place where one is actually screen printing takes a handful of tries. Here is my very first attempt. It went horribly wrong… 1. I coated the screen, waited … Continue reading »
I like to collect hobbies. I think I may have written a post about this before. My husband, Mr. Hemingway, is a skilled woodworker and Mrs. Darcy is clearly an eloquent writer. I love that they are passionate about what they do. I, on the other hand, just like to minimally understand a craft and … Continue reading »
Lots of people lately are writing about what they’re thankful for. Sometimes it bothers me that people only seem to be thankful during November. But, as I sit here in my office I can hear Mrs. Darcy across the way in her office. And, it struck me that I am thankful that I get to … Continue reading »
there isn’t a lot of weather here in the great state of southern california. this is four pictures layered atop one another in an attempt to show the wind – the only “weather” we had here today. Continue reading »
Mrs. Darcy has finally inspired me… I am officially jumping into the October blog challenge through photography. Thank you Mrs. Darcy. Here is my first: Day 22 – My Town Continue reading »
A Handful of Dust – Chapter Three – Hard Cheese on Tony It’s that time again – chapter three is upon us – and I am still disgusted with Brenda and in love with Tony. I understand Mrs. Darcy’s assessment of society pushing people into marriage and it was probably hard to resist that push … Continue reading »
CHAPTER TWO – ENGLISH GOTHIC In this chapter we are introduced to some new characters, Tony and Brenda Last. They have a son who is mainly raised by a nanny and Ben the stableman. They seem like a normal married couple who live on a HUGE estate in the quiet countryside of England. Normal. Anyway, … Continue reading »
Each and every summer Mrs. Darcy and I read a “classic” book. We found a list years ago that supposedly ranks the top 100 books ever written. I can tell you that this list is hardly accurate – we have read several books that I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. Regardless, we continue each … Continue reading »
