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When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Green Tea Lemonade With Mint.
Warning: Heavy Sarcasm Ahead (Especially at Microsoft’s Expense)If you’re a hardcore Windows fan-girl, grab a helmet. Have you read The Internet is Made of Demons? Yeah… if that’s true, my computer is 100% possessed. This beast didn’t even start life as a “normal”...
Barbara G. Walker: The Woman Who Shaped My Knitting and Opened My Mind
For the longest time, Barbara G. Walker was simply the brilliant mind behind my sweater-knitting bible, Knitting from the Top Down—the book that changed everything for me when it came to seamless garment construction. If you’ve ever knit a sweater without the dreaded...
When Politics Crash Knit Happens
Yesterday, near the end of Knit Happens Wednesday, just as I was wrapping up a lovely session of stitches and chatter, a conversation unfolded that rocked me to my core. Out of nowhere, this intelligent, confident Latino woman timidly drops: "I voted for Trump." Not...
Inclusivity, Identity, and the Meaning of a Safe Space
I’ve spent the past six months building a home for the Fiberarts Community, and honestly, I feel like I’m rebuilding myself in the process. A big part of this journey has been about understanding others, seeing things from their perspectives, and reflecting on my own...
My Insane Meno Brain -22- A Season of Reflection: Loss, Creativity and Connections
Welcome to My Insane Meno Brain! In this heartfelt holiday episode, we’re diving into the complexities of coming to terms with loss during the festive season and finding solace in crafting handmade Christmas gifts. I’ll also share a recap of my recent AI talk—how it...
My Insane Meno Brain – 21 – It’s Been A Minute Christmas Update
Welcome back to My Insane Meno Brain! It’s been a little while since my last episode, and I’ve missed connecting with you all. In this episode, I’m catching up and reflecting on what’s been happening during this Christmas season. From the challenges this time of year...
Knit Happens… Even If It Starts with Just Me
Building a community is like trying to write the first few words of a post—you’re full of ideas but unsure where to start. So, I guess the beginning is as good a place as any... Like many of you, I learned a big lesson during COVID: I took the small things for...
My Insane Meno Brain – 20 – Tea, Herbs, and Harmony: My Menopause Support Routine
In this episode, I dive into the benefits of drinking green tea with spearmint, especially for peri- and menopausal women, and how it supports overall wellness. I also share my experience with fenugreek, a natural remedy that’s great for managing body odor, and...
My Insane Meno Brain – 19 – Growth, Fun, and the Fiberarts Community: A Midlife Reflection
In this episode, titled "Growth, Fun, and the Fiberarts Community: A Midlife Reflection," I reflect on my emotional journey at this stage of life. I dive into Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, ponder whether I'm where I "should" be, and explore how...
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