Some of you already know but Ms. Adventure is no longer part of the Von …
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First Victory Roll Efforts
My youngest nephew’s first birthday was in July. So for the occasion I decided to …
Read MoreLoretta Shorts
In late September (I know, just in time for winter LoL!), I finished my first …
Read MoreBraking…Dust?
Last Sunday afternoon, my totally awesome brother-in-law, The Mechanic, came to the house and taught …
Read MoreA Warm Winter Scarf, Just in Time for Summer
While knitting is still a very popular hobby, during the early to mid 20th Century …
Read MoreA (Socially Distanced) Day at the Beach
While I completely failed at getting any good pictures, this past weekend Ms. Adventure and …
Read MoreNew Life for Old Shirts (or But That Was my Favorite T-shirt)
It happens to all of us eventually. A beloved favorite T-shirt becomes unwearable. Maybe it’s …
Read MoreProject: Restoration of a ‘68 Mustang
It’s such a quintessential classic American dream that it’s almost cliche: restoring a classic American …
Read MoreA Retro Wardrobe
I love vintage and retro fashion. I never fail to feel gorgeous and happy when …
Read MoreProject: Meditation Table
A few months ago I began a practice of meditation to help with stress and …
Read MoreWhat a long strange 6 months it’s been.
When we last left our intrepid heroine she was in the middle of a massive …
Read MoreBeginning at the Beginning
To be fair I’m not sure that I could have picked a worse time to …
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