I know that houses in dreams represent your life as a whole. I dream about houses a LOT, and there are particular dream houses I return to often. I can ferret out some meanings – for instance, I no longer dream about my grandfather’s house, but I used to find all kinds of little secret…

About 15 minutes ago I was snuggled under the covers, half-asleep, with a copy of a Wendell Berry novel, when I heard a voice yell “Stop where you are! Stop where you are! Don’t move!” At first I thought it must be something on the Internet in the next room but it was too loud.…

Again? you say. I just registered for two daylong classes at Art & Soul in Hampton, Va. in early May. Revival: Restoration to a Visual Life; An Awakening with Traci Bunkers and Longstitch Variations with Chrissie Hines. I know, I’ll never pay off my car early or go to Italy next year if I keep…

Thank you for following my descent into madness journey forward to a simpler, more authentic, fun life. Recently I was filling out a questionnaire that asked me where I saw myself five years from now. I see myself right here, doing what I’m doing now, except hopefully with more skill and joy. My life ain’t…

I’m happy today because yesterday I met with Nikki and Regula and I am now officially NOT the web master of Slow Food Piedmont Triad! Yay! Sandy and I went out and celebrated at McCoul’s, where I had one Smithwick’s too many and was hungover by midnight. Then my hip hurt so bad during the…

I just love Groundhog Day. It is at the top of my favorite movie list. Bill Murray rocks. On this Groundhog Day, I went to see a new friend of mine who is going to Duke to be certified as an Integrative Health Coach. She is practicing on Sandy and me (separately) and I hope…

This is a weekend planning post. If I accomplish half of what I plan on a Friday night, I am generally doing well. First, at some point I plan to go over to Susanne’s and hang out. Finish the box looms for my tapestry workshop on Wednesday night while I’m there. What she’s doing (printing…

I got to sleep late. I went to my first class, with a laid-back faculty member who seems kind and thoughtful. And we HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT! I’m old enough to have gone to a segregated school and remember bathrooms and entrances to stores “for colored only.” I remember being a prejudiced little thing when…

I’m a gummint employee, so today is a holiday for me. I’m back under the covers with a cup of coffee, a book (The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood) and my Mac. The only thing I ever use this Mac for is occasional Internet and iTunes, simply because the battery is good and it’s more…

I have been sucked into the Facebook vortex, and felt guilty about neglecting my blog, so I’m making amends. Sandy and I are also in a refinancing vortex, with some tense disagreement and shopping around after I’d already locked in, so things are not so good around here. We’re not getting the extra money as…