“You might have to make a cozy home inside your heart one day, and when you do, you’ll be glad you didn’t skimp on butter and cheese.”– Duchess Goldblatt My silence here these past five months has been in no way a reflection of stalled creativity. On the contrary. I’ve been making things: drawings, paper…

The 29th Annual Portsmouth Athenaeum Proprietors Art Show opened to the public this past Saturday, December 6, and I gallery sat for the first time yesterday afternoon. I love greeting, meeting and talking with the public, be they from near or far, and will continue to gallery sit weekly during the run of the exhibit.…

This is my most recent and last whimsical drawing in a series I began in June 2023. What’s next? No idea. I’m feeling the urge to begin anew. Stay tuned.

Last Saturday, a dear friend asked if I would make an ESC for his 81-year-old aunt who has macular degeneration and a chickie for his 7-year-old great niece who is head over heels in love with chickens. I made his aunt’s ESC as well as two chickies (to keep each other company). Our friend and…

There is a huge movement happening in knitting and crocheting communities around the world which began about a year and a half ago. I began knitting Emotional Support Chickens earlier this year and thus far have knit four sweet girls. Early on I ordered a five pound box of 100% wool filler from Mountain Meadow…

The Portsmouth Athenaeum Proprietors’ Art Show now is open to the public in the Randall Gallery at 9 Market Square. Three of my whimsical drawings are making their exhibition debut here! If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll stop in and enjoy the amazing creativity and beauty on view! Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m.…

While not a monogamous knitter, I’ve historically tended to toggle between no more than two projects at one time. Until recently, that is. I’m on a more-than-usual knitting roll, having knit and finally been able to deliver yesterday two beautiful pairs of Springbound Mitts with no thumbs (above) to friends. I also have on my…