Although I grew up in the 80’s, I had an old soul as a mentor. She was a well-aged soul who lived in a house with no running water and no power to it. She plowed her own garden, raised her own food, busted her own wood and drew water from her well by hand… Continue reading Nothing Beats a Classic
Author: Yarn Zen Fibers
Many years ago, I was outside playing kickball with the neighborhood kids. My grandmother called me inside and quickly informed me that "Young ladies do not play with boys!". And she sat me down beside her and taught me my first set of crochet stitches. I do not recall my age, exactly, but do remember I was still in my single digits. Today I am very much grateful for her passing this skill down to me. It has saved my life in so many ways. I have used it as physical and emotional therapy more times than I can count...
Rising Of the Third Temple
Just to put this out there…Might “we” be the “Third Temple”? Ephesians 2:19-2219 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple… Continue reading Rising Of the Third Temple
Believe the Science? An Ever-Evolving Truth.
I must admit, I am a fighter, stubborn as they come. I have battled science and won. I have been a “teacher” to the scientific world. I know better than to “believe the science” because science is an ever-evolving journey to find truths we do not know yet. I believe in the process. I believe… Continue reading Believe the Science? An Ever-Evolving Truth.
Tide in Knots: Salt Water
Children only stay little for a short period of time, so they need as much salt as possible while they are still young! Salt is one of the oldest preservatives known to man, so why not start early? Take them to the beach as often as possible! I recall a discussion with my great grandmother… Continue reading Tide in Knots: Salt Water
The Contoured Crocheted Mask Pattern
Is anyone having trouble finding masks these days? Or perhaps the cost has skyrocketed? I know the ones I have been looking at online are either out of stock, have a ship date of late “next month” or are literally 300X the price they once were before COVID-19. I started making these masks for some… Continue reading The Contoured Crocheted Mask Pattern
It is with a sad heart, but joyous hope
This story really pulls at my heart strings. Adoption is a beautiful thing. The men and women that put their hearts and souls into nurturing others is so heart warming. I thank God for each and every one of them, both adoptive and foster parents. The reason I share this with a sad heart is… Continue reading It is with a sad heart, but joyous hope
Desire, Dream, Do and Delegate
I woke up this morning with the words Dream, Do, and Delegate in my head. As I was coming down stairs, the word Desire also manifested itself. Now it is spelled out like this: Desire – “Lord, give me the desires of my heart” Dream – Start turning those Desires into Dreams and aspirations Do… Continue reading Desire, Dream, Do and Delegate
Cookies and Cream
Implosion
Spiritual Revolt of a Nation Isaiah 22:3-4 All your leaders have fled together; they have been captured without using the bow. All you who were caught were taken prisoner together, having fled while the enemy was still far away. Therefore, I said, ‘Turn away from me; let me weep bitterly. Do not try to console… Continue reading Implosion
Blanket Sweaters
I have recently come across these sweaters on Pinterest and found them fascinating! The concept is so simple, yet it has drawn so much attention from all sorts of people. On this one I have chosen to use the V-stitch, 160 across and doing 51 rows before sewing the corners and doing rounds on… Continue reading Blanket Sweaters