Serendipity: luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for. (Merriam-Webster). It’s one of my favorite words–and one of my favorite things. It’s just such an amazing thing when the planets unexpectedly align in your favor and the universe hands you a surprise gift. Perhaps my best serendipitous …
Once upon a time, I used to do a lot of crafts. I was especially fond of knitting, and because I’m a wee bit obsessive, I accumulated an impressive yarn stash. And then things happened. I had one kid and then another. Work got busier. I traveled more. I started writing–first fanfic, then original fiction. …
I was supposed to be on a cruise ship in Central America right now. I’m not. I’m in my kitchen, catching up on work for the day job and feeling cranky about it even though I know millions of other people have suffered much, much worse during the pandemic. Travel used to be a huge …
It’s been just over a year since I last blogged. I made the decision to give it up for a year mainly as a way of trying to reserve limited time and energy. Like everyone else on the planet, I’ve been going through an emotionally exhausting time, and the day job in particular has been …