Which is to say, it's the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, not Mexican Independence Day, which is in September and was established 50 years prior to the Battle of Puebla. In other words, eat tacos, drink margaritas, have fun!! It's also Millie's -- our feral demon floof's -- first birthday! I quite literally scooped… Continue reading Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Author: susanthewritermom
My name is Susan Carsen and in addition to sewing unique, beautiful and practical handbags and totebags, I’m also a military spouse (USAF, ret), Marine mom, Latina, ADHD, multi-crafter (weaving, loom-knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch), & retired romance author.
March flew by!
Ok, it's been a minute since I posted, but for two very good reasons. First, MySonTheMarine is home!!! For good!! His five years are up and he's ready to move on to the next phase of his life, so he's back home!!!! That took up a fair amount of brain space, but then, so did… Continue reading March flew by!
What I’m reading
It just occurred to me that I rarely talk about my reading in here. Given that I read nearly every day and get through a tremendous number of titles, if I tried to list everything, I'd soon be overwhelmed. Instead, I'll just hit the highlights. The first two are for a challenge I joined to… Continue reading What I’m reading
Spring awakening
It's been a month and a half since my last post and I'll lay that at the feet of winter blues. January ended, Imbolc came and went, and Mardi Gras passed while I huddled in my chair and wondered where my get up and go, got up and went. I wove a little, knitted a… Continue reading Spring awakening
Opportunity knocks
Yesterday, I went into a local consignment/pre-owned clothing shop in town with Oldest Child. When we finished our purchases, OC pulled out one of the clutch shopping bags I've made, unsnapped and unfolded it, and started putting our stuff in there. The shopkeeper went, "That's so cool! Where did you get that bag?" "My mom… Continue reading Opportunity knocks
Loom Blossom 