Tag Archives: arts and crafts

Becoming my own “tiger mom”

Posted on June 7, 2011 by stillalife

Saturday night, my husband and I heard the Charles Lloyd Quartet with Zakir Hussain. It was a spectacular evening.  We had heard Mr. Lloyd once before, maybe 30 years ago, and were as impressed now as we were then.  He … Continue reading →

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Why do it yourself?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by stillalife

I have always been a dilettante when it comes to arts and craft.  I feel inspired by the work talented and creative people produce and I want to replicate what they have done even when I have no experience, talent … Continue reading →

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Read it, then eat it

Posted on April 2, 2011 by stillalife

By now all the entries in today’s Seattle Edible Book Festival will have been judged and eaten.  Change that to most of the entries, since not all looked tasty enough for folks to consider putting them in their mouths; nonetheless, together they formed … Continue reading →

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Nowhere have you seen sock animals like these

Posted on January 6, 2011 by stillalife

I went to Nowhere yesterday to visit Donna, a friend with whom I used to work. Nowhere is located about 30 miles from where I live.  It calls itself a city, though its central business district of about two square … Continue reading →

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