January 2013 – Seashell Nell

To Frank.

I usually talk fashion on Wednesdays, but my camera has just died, so instead I’ll post about a man named Frank. Frank lives on the sidewalk by my office building. He usually lives in boxes and under trash bags, and I know this and occasionally pass him on my way to and from work. TodayContinueContinue reading “To Frank.”

City-life conundrums: St. Martin and Mormons

“Conundrums” is an excellent word. Therefore, I’m utilizing it again. The first thing that needs to be known is that there is a legend about a man known as St. Martin of Tours. In this story St. Martin is a soldier, riding his horse through a city. He happens upon a beggar and pities theContinueContinue reading “City-life conundrums: St. Martin and Mormons”

Gluten Free Conundrums

There’s a slightly-obscure Catholic New Years tradition where we are randomly assigned a saint to study/ emulate in the new year. I’ve received saints to study over the past few years at my New Years retreat, which is all fun and smiles. Last year (2012) my saint was St. Elmo. I had never heard ofContinueContinue reading “Gluten Free Conundrums”

What HE Wore Wednesday–John

This dashing gentleman is John. He is awesome. If I saw a shooting star right now I would wish that when I am his age I am a fraction of his awesome. John attends daily mass at the wee church where I attend daily mass, and he always looks dapper and sharp. He always wearsContinueContinue reading “What HE Wore Wednesday–John”

Thankful Tuesday

Remember that one of my New Year’s resolutions was to pray more? Heh. Getting there. Anyway! I’ve taken up, thanks to this handy cheat sheet from BustedHalo.com, working through St. Ignatius’ daily Examen. Basically it’s an end-of-the-day prayer that looks over your day. So far, I dig it. One of my favorite parts is stepContinueContinue reading “Thankful Tuesday”

What I Wore Wednesday

One time I was at a church rummage sale. My family was still looking at other things, but I had already scanned the rooms of clothing. I was in the church-auditorium, which is where the dishes and the toys were stashed. There was a rack of cheap Halloween costumes, all the size of toddlers. But,ContinueContinue reading “What I Wore Wednesday”

Thoughts on jumpers. Go.

Hey guys. When I asked about the exposed zipper dilemma of the Frankendress sewing of yore, I received excellent feedback. So, new question: thoughts on jumpers? I’m thinking about making one for an upcoming dance. Here’s the thing: I’ve been very hesitant in the past. Why? Because I was homeschooled. There’s a prejudice, I know,ContinueContinue reading “Thoughts on jumpers. Go.”

Crafting Challenge 2013. Numero Uno for Juli-YEAH!

Remember when I said that I wanted to make thirteen crafts in 2013 presented on the thirteenth of each month?? “I meant what I said. And I said what I meant. An elephant is faithful, one hundred percent!” That’s a quote from Dr. Suess’ Horton. And it’s my second time quoting it on the blog.ContinueContinue reading “Crafting Challenge 2013. Numero Uno for Juli-YEAH!”

This past week: through the lens of “friends”

I’ll start by stating: I’m not fully informed on Twitter etiquette. So, my friend Kathryn tweets at me and I want to share it with all ya’lls. Am I supposed to erase her account evidence (for safety reasons) or am I supposed to let everyone see it and follow her (you know, the whole socialContinueContinue reading “This past week: through the lens of “friends””

What SHE Wore Wednesday–Jessica

Jessica walked into my office today and it was like seeing a vision of a vintage Barbie. I, on the other hand, was dressed like a three-year-old with no concept of weather-appropriate clothing because when I ran this morning it was raining and so I wore rainboots to work. That doesn’t sound that bad, exceptContinueContinue reading “What SHE Wore Wednesday–Jessica”