Keeping Burnout at Bay, One Holiday Tree at a Time
“Is that a Christmas tree?” the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters asked me during a Zoom call. “Absolutely not,” …
The Great Halloween Tree of 2021
It’s spooky season, ya’ll. FINALLY. Bring on the pumpkin everything and the spooky decor and soon, the candy hunting munchkins. I can’t …
The Airplane Tree: An Ode to Oshkosh
When planning my summer holiday trees, July’s theme was an absolute no-brainer. How could I not make an airplane tree in honor …
20 goals for 2020
Amid the debates about whether we’re starting a new year or a new decade, I saw a Twitter thread last week about …
Cosmic lessons in patience: The bathroom remodel edition
“Two to three weeks,” he said. “Bathrooms are small and easy,” he said. “Okay, let’s do it,” we said. And the universe …
Milestones on wheels
I watched a milestone drive away last night. After a few years of keeping the driveway occupied, my old Corolla-mobile set off …
The Great Halloween Tree, a recipe
Behold: Nine feet of fabulous Halloween glory. Now you might be saying to yourself, “Wow that Shawna has really gone off the …
#100HappyDays: DIY outdoor lighting
DIY temporary patio lighting. Necessity is the mother of invention. June 27, 2014 I’m new to outdoor entertaining having just put in …
#100HappyDays: Flowers in the Attic? No, boxes.
Where we shall be putting boxes now, thanks to T’s hard work. June 17, 2014 As a tween, I developed a serious …
#100Happydays: My poor Corolla mobile
No, I didn’t smash off the front end. The bumper is being spruced up in preparation for selling. May 29, 2014. While …