Expertise. It comes with practice, for which time is usually a prerequisite. Other prerequisites include things like access, ability, and understanding. Multiply these factors across all areas of interest, and one quickly finds that the more interests a person has, the harder it is to become an expert in any one area. As the phrase … [Read more…]
Ready for a long one? Been crafting this one for a few days. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) has been gaining visibility in recent years. When I first heard of it, some folks spoke of it with the same disparaging tone they applied to fads. Just the latest popular chronic illness to self-identify with! The … [Read more…]
We love a good craft! In this post you’ll find a bit of a product review and a bit of a plug for my own art–you have been warned! My little munchkin received Mondo Llama’s polymer clay trinket tray craft kit last night as a solstice gift. (She also received a number of other fun … [Read more…]
The thing about traditions in a family like mine is that we kind of have to make them ourselves. Mi amor is less motivated by the idea of traditions than I am, so it’s mostly up to me what we do. Back when I was more actively and observantly Jewish, the holidays were ready-made. We’ve … [Read more…]
I’ll preface this by saying: I’ve never written a manuscript before. I’ve written 60+ page papers for school, I’ve collected and organized a variety of research into coherent and sensible deliverables, and I’ve even structured numerous songs and short stories. A manuscript? It’s something new altogether. I figured that I may as well cut my … [Read more…]
It’s true, blogs are on their way out, in a way. AI is snapping up many of the creative jobs, and TikTok and podcasts seem to have become the cornerstone of consumer content. The Internet is also a scarier place for those who offer real insight into their lives; what we put out there lives … [Read more…]
Really though, where to begin? Well, let’s start with a check-in. I just graduated again, this time with my master’s degree. (Spoiler alert: It has nothing to do with my bachelor’s degree.) I am using one of my three precious child-free days between graduation and my daughter’s winter break to research the most advantageous way … [Read more…]
Peep my old WordPress accounts or my various social media pages, and you’ll find that I’ve been a prolific creator. From skits on YouTube and a daily fashion blog to Spotify albums and a modest Etsy business, I’ve done my share of amateur production. I’m a dab hand at cosplay and painting, and I’ve even … [Read more…]