In Japan, broken objects are often repaired with gold. The flaw is seen as a unique piece of the object’s history, which adds to its beauty. from Emily McDowell’s Empathy Cards I always thought of Sashiko as a form of…
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You know the look you get from your zero waste friend when you grab a produce bag at the grocery store: a mix of disappointment and disgust. You turn away, mortified. So instead of buying a pound of apples for…
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Whenever I read comments under a Frida Kahlo related post, there are always one or two that show disdain for her. Most comments focus on her paintings not being groundbreaking or of quality compared to the ones by her contemporaries…
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Krav Maga saved my life. 2017 was a rough year. For many months I lived with anger stuck in my chest. Day in and out I’d feel this painful heaviness that I couldn’t get rid of no matter what I…
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I have a bag full of old T-Shirts. Yes, I have a problem getting rid of things. Usually, when I throw something out, I’ll probably need it later so it stays. I know Marie Kondo would be disgusted and disappointed…
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My cats play with anything they can get their paws on. Sometimes they love to play with a package label. Other times they love hanging out in a box. All of them love catnip. I bought a catnip plant a…
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Back in August, I built a closed terrarium in a big jar with a Spider plant and a Violet. I haven’t watered them since, and they happily keep growing. I am fascinated by the water cycle happening in this closed…
Ask yourself this: when was the last time you took a moment to savor your morning cup of coffee or tea? Or a slice of pie? I mean, really notice the taste and aroma. When was the last time you…
On today’s post, I’ll show you how to make a bug hotel for ladybugs, butterflies, and pollinators with a few items. Why would you want to make a hotel for bugs? You can help solitary insects like butterflies and certain…