From My Mind

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My Non-Custodial Mom Story

My Non-Custodial Mom Story

In the summer of 2019, after a two-year-long custody battle (that began when my penultimate husband would not agree to stop flying our children from Texas to Virginia--and back--every first, third, and fifth weekend) the residential custody of my two children, ages 9...

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Mosaic Musings

Wabi Sabi: The Ugly Driveway Project

The Problem: An Ugly, Cracked, Old Driveway In the summer of 2016, we were in the midst of wedding planning. Despite my partner Mark's and my agreement that we didn’t need to have a wedding to feel tethered to each other, our kids had other ideas. “But you’re not...

Confession of a Scrap Lover

Confession of a Scrap Lover

When I started mosaics I would visit the gorgeous studio of Betsy Grury/Sugarloose Studio where there were jars and jars of sorted tile, beads, and more — all at the ready. I would walk around her table and shelves just looking at all the beautiful and fun tiles that...

My First Craft Show: Learning Lessons

My First Craft Show: Learning Lessons

When your mosaic addiction becomes strong enough that you need to start selling the results of your addiction, you too may want to try out selling at a craft fair. I recently participated in the Artisans In The Garden event at a local community garden. Here...

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