Monthly Archives: October 2013

Tradition, or What’s the point of October 31?

If you are living in the U.S. you know that today is Halloween. New York City takes Halloween pretty seriously; in the Village the annual parade  spills over from 5th Avenue into just about every side street within a 20 … Continue reading

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Finding the time

Some of the things I love to do, in no particular order: Knit, crochet, sew, write, read, exercise, take photos. My struggle is never against boredom, but against time.   I find myself, often, putting off things like a sewing … Continue reading

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Oreos are not the anti-christ

I am so sick of hearing parents preach about food to their kids. Not once while growing up do I remember my Mom launching into a speech about the evils of certain foods or how “we don’t eat that in … Continue reading

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Symmetry

One of the most difficult things to achieve (at least for me) in photos is symmetry.  Sometimes this is due to circumstances beyond my control – a stray leaf, a break in a facade, etc.   But often it is … Continue reading

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