Why do we stress over stressing? A lot of us are busier than we’ve ever been, and I’ll be open with you–I got a bit on my plate these days as well. My library, like many others lately, is going through its ups and downs, I’m still trying to put my house in order after moving into it with my fiance about two months ago, and I have not one but two wedding ceremonies to think about (that’s what happens … Continue reading →
Why is knitting just so darn relaxing? When I was a kid, both of my grandmothers taught me different knitting stitches to keep me occupied and out of trouble (my grandfathers taught me woodworking for the same reasons, but that’s a story for another time). I was knitting in the early ’80s when knitting wasn’t cool, so you could imagine how I looked in the corner of the playground huddled over my knitting needles and yarn when the rest of … Continue reading →
Why don’t adults include simple, old-fashioned fun in their lives? The world has always been a busy place, and now it seems like it’s gotten even busier than ever. There’s always something to do, whether it’s work, kids, older parents, and other things. There’s always something to worry about–money, job, health issues, relationships, you name it. We have so many things on our mind and so many things to keep us busy, that we forget to take a break from … Continue reading →