As reluctant as I was to embrace fall, I still had experiences this season worth savoring: Fall colors. Every year, I’m surprised by the season’s beauty. You’d think I’d have a better memory. It’s hard to describe fall without being cliche. The season’s sights and smells always turn people into poets. Myself included. Rather than […]
Read MoreAccording to the calendar, autumn arrived nearly a month ago. According to Starbucks, even longer ago than that. This year I tried to delay the new season as long as I could. I ignored my frost-scarred tomato plants and the frenzied bees that appeared out of nowhere as the days grew shorter. I wore insufficient […]
Read MoreThe DIY trend of the past few years (proliferated by Pinterest) likely began with an honest motive: the collective realization that handmade items can be beautiful, meaningful, and ingenious. Or maybe people discovered how fulfilling “making” can be. Yet, the more DIY tutorials I read–from making homemade yogurt to weaving lawn furniture–the more I’ve realized […]
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