The logistics of a 5k can be daunting, let alone a half Ironman in a beach location. But, the power brokers and city planners of...

Discovering (for us) a New Town - Wilmington, North Carolina Travel is my special sauce - it makes me tick - I slurp it up any chance I...

When writing becomes a grind, as it sometimes does, especially every single day, there are ways to be inspired. Take, for instance, an...

His eyes bore into mine. I got that funny feeling that I better not stare at him as much as he was staring back at me. Minutes before,...

While I work on Joy Ride Journeys (working title), I am also adding stories to The Lady in the Soccer Suit. Here is a sneak peek of a...

The Bobbin and the Bobbin Case No matter the cost, brand, or condition, a sewing machine will NOT work without a bobbin or a bobbin case....

Oh, how I love going on retreats with my quilting bee (JSB or Just Sew Bee). We are now a multi-state bee, with two living in Arizona and...

How many pillowcases do we need in a household? For me/us, it looks like over 50! Can you imagine? Really though, as I was preparing two...

A The Lady in the Soccer Suit Story: Turf fields for soccer, football, and other sports have become ubiquitous in the last ten years. I...

Board ready! I love this part of the process when designing the quilt - especially a T-shirt quilt. In this part of the process, I place...