It's Not My Garden

But still pretty, nonetheless! I think my neighbor has been doing the gardening in front of my apartment building.

Craft Sunday

Today, I taught an hour-long workshop for the Columbus Community Kollel's conference for Jewish women.


My workshop was about creating your own handmade accessory (fabric flower brooches) and the importance of shopping locally and buying handmade. I made a packet for the participants with websites, local shops, events, and directions for the project.

Shop Locally & Buy Handmade:

• To build a strong local economy
• To support independent entrepreneurs and small business owners (many of whom are women!)
• To combat the forces of mass production, which can be detrimental to our environment
• To find unique pieces that are created with love

Thanksgiving Morning

My moment of solitude. I woke up at 9 am (which is very late compared to the time I usually get up) and made myself some cinnamon oatmeal, cooked apples with cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla, and a cup of tea with a cinnamon stick. Mmmm...cinnamon-licious. Then, I watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and had a fabulous leisurely morning.

I bought some flowers to take to my parents' house for Thanksgiving dinner. They were the perfect combo of "fall colors".