He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

I remember as a little girl watching Ariel plucking a (seaweed?) flower. With a dreamy look in her eyes, she dismembers the flower in rhythm, “he loves me, he loves me not.” Of course, the last petal proclaims Eric does indeed love her, and she is overjoyed. As an adult, it seems so silly. But, […]
It’s a Hard Knit Life

One of my latest adventures was a knitting class (Knitting 101) at Stitch Buffalo. After the first class, I was super excited! I decided it would be a great idea to practice with the gorgeous yarn I had recently purchased from Lumpy Buttons. The Hank When I got home, I pulled the yarn––purple with green […]
Springtime

For some, spring is synonymous with growth, new beginnings, and joy. In Buffalo, it is a bit more complex than that; it more resembles the highs and lows of a toxic relationship. Initially, as the single digit and teen temperatures give way to high 30’s and even 40’s, we are in a state of ecstasy! […]
Feline vs. Two-Legged Female

Rats! I missed the two-legged male for my early morning feeding–I no longer smell him in the house. Great. Now, I’ll have to wake the two-legged female. [the feline’s ears perk up at the sound of a toilet flushing] Oh, good! It sounds like she’s just leaving the noisy waterhole. I’ll rub against her legs […]