An interviewer asked Alfred Hitchcock, “…what is your definition of happiness?” “A clear horizon ― nothing to worry about on your plate, only things that …
Experimenting with Foraged and Indigenous Ingredients
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Injuries, Beach Walks, and Knitting
In the beginning of the summer, I sustained a back sprain after falling down some stairs. Shortly after, I also got sick. Fortunately, I am …
Forest Bathing: The Path to Happiness is Acknowledgement of Pain
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ― Gautama Buddha I went to one of my favorite walking …
How to Waste Time: Overworking
When asked how I waste the most time every day, my answer is similar: work. To be specific, endless overwork.
Summer 2024 Mood Board!
This season, our theme is Outdoor Adventures. As inflation complicates budgets and food, I thought it would be a great opportunity to explore local hiking …
6 Cottagecore Ideas for Small Spaces
I’ll never forget my first apartment. I was twenty-three years old and maintaining a grungy fourth floor walk up in a pre-war building in Brooklyn, …
How to Market: Antique Food Shopping Advice That Still Applies Today – Butcher’s Meat
“How to Market, And the Seasons of the Year for Butchers’ Meat, Poultry, Fish, Etc.” ― Hannah Glasse 18th Century Food Shopping in the Colonial …
Garden Harvests: Spearmint and Lettuce Rule All
“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.” — Janet Kilburn Phillips When I first started gardening, I envied all of the beautiful gardens out there …
May Wildflower Hike: I Have A Lot to Learn
“The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem “Hamatreya” I embarked on my first wildflower hike this year! This might seem strange to …
I Made My First Plus Sized Dress
Sewing, crocheting, and knitting are crafts that come with a massive dose of love. When you sew, crochet, or knit for someone, you are expressing …