: One of the things I wanted to do while in India was volunteer at a local animal shelter. I visited …
: It’s early (04:15) and I’m awake. Here’s a few more photos from my trip so far. …
: Greetings from India! I am on retreat with my teacher in beautiful Kovalam, in the (freshly renamed) …
: Feeling a lot of heavy feelings these days. But we went to Biscuit’s happy place over the …
: For my birthday this year, I got myself an e-ink sketchbook and note-taking tablet (and ebook …
: We’ve watched a couple of the Puppet Master films so far this spooky season. Pictured: Blade …
: Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of …
: Last week, a bee stung me on my neck (pause for scratching). The good news is that I haven’t …
: Weathered the heat wave in Santa Margarita for a long weekend rounding retreat with my meditation …
: A mildly interesting sight to see in our neighborhood. RIP, death bloom.
: Making the slowest progress on Ivy’s blanket. But I’ve remembered how much I enjoy …
: We have a real dog. Look at him! Laying down on the filthy scratchy bricks. So comfortable, so …
: Been missing Pesto a lot this week. And Biscuit hasn’t been sleeping well the past few days, …
: Ready. Our little Biscuit boy has been settling in so well to his new home. We love him so much. He’s …
: Fact checking: Dṛṣṭi Aṅguṣṭhamadhye-dṛṣṭi Thumb (urdhva hastasana, utkatasana) Bhrūmadhye-dṛṣṭi Third Eye (yoga …
: In a fit of what is probably stress-induced mania, I have decided I want to carve myself a wooden …
: Made some good blanket progress over the weekend 🧶 I’m liking this rib stitch, it’s …
: We’re in Pesto’s body horror era 🫠 Better that dead tissue falls off rather than staying …
: A new human addition to the family is as good a reason as any to buy more yarn 🧶 Making a Tunisian …
: Pupdate: Pesto’s going in for round 2 of lasering on October 2.
: www.donorschoose.org It’s stupid that schools are so unevenly and chronically underfunded, but …
: Pesto’s tumor is growing back :( Okay, now that I’ve had a moment to feel dramatic about …
: Checking in on my flowery neighborhood friends.
: This is Baby Boots. She lives down the street and is tiny, cute, and very friendly!
: Try to take a nice video of puppy snuggles and this happens >:[
: I’ve been spotted.. and judged.
: I’m just thinking about eggplant parmesan again. It is a simple recipe, very straightforward, …
: Someone’s got a little blep happening this morning…
: I made a family recipe for Eggplant Parmesan yesterday. It took all afternoon but turned out …
: I’ve been really loving my little project corner lately. I’ve got a bit of WIP-itis, but …
: What a treat to visit Pesto’s favorite place today: the beach!
: My favorite part about working from bed is that I get to share co-working space with this little guy …
: Working from my “bed desk” this morning. Ben and I share our office, and he’s …
: I had glued and started sewing this pouch before realizing that I forgot to finish the edges of the …
: Sweet Pesto had a follow-up appointment at the vet today. It went well; everything seems to be …
: Waak Waak Djungi - Mother, I’m Going 🎵 Late-90s collaboration between an Australian electronic …
: I got impatient and bungled my way through sewing this pouch together with straight needles. It was …
: I’m learning tarot and elder futhark because why not. It’s fun to learn. 🔮 Today’s …
: ~ponders the existence of dinner. Hint hint
: It’s nice to have the right tool for the job. For leather working, it seems like that tool is …
: I bothered an interesting bug friend on my way to the store the other day.
: Pupdate Pesto got his mouth lasered! The tumor was drastically reduced (yay!), he’s lost some teeth …
: We got Pesto home yesterday and he looks so good <3
: Pesto’s at the vet getting some teeth removed and his mouth-tumor zapped with a laser. The …
: Got a bit further on this envelope pouch over the weekend. Size came out a bit weird so I had to get …
: Pesto’s at the doggy ophthalmologist’s office to check up on his eyes right now. …
: Pesto showing off his funny toofers
: Pesto Update This year has been a bit rough for our little Pest. A few months ago, we noticed a tumor growing in …
: 23 seconds of nature on the Lemon Loop trail.
: https://slo.surfrider.org/programs/beach-cleanups
: Had a real nice afternoon constitutional today.