Three months after my first cataract surgery, things are still fuzzy in my right eye. Unlike most veterans of cataract surgery, I’m not loving my new IOL. Read more.
The Baby Quilts Are Ready — Now All We Need Are the Babies
Grandchild No. One is due in February, and I’ve managed to finish the baby quilt in plenty of time . . . Make that four baby quilts. Read more.
Visions of the Baby Jesus Light Up Centuries of Art
The Baby Jesus. Far away and long ago a baby was born, one who has inspired centuries of artists — and lights up the dark days of winter. Read more.
Holiday Gifts: Fun, Funky Fiber Art — Woolly Scarves, and Down and Dirty Angels
Funky Gifts: Fiber art gets earthy these days in Berkeley, where even angels can get down and dirty. Read more.
Funny, Funky Gift Ideas — Bernie Sanders Earrings and Clocks Made of Vintage Books
Thanks to the ever-creative minds of Berkeley, California, a funny, funky gift can be yours to give — Bernie Sanders earrings or a wall clock made of vintage hardcover books. Read more.
The Cataract Chronicles: I’ll Be Seeing Me
One of the perks of having lots of years under your belt is that one fine day you get to have your cataracts done — and you get your old face back. Read more.
I’m Thankful for Friends, Family, Pumpkin Pie and — It’s a Girl!
Eleven things I’m thankful for this season. And, once again, pumpkin pie and stuffing make the list. Read more.