Wow! The Snee is a songwriter too!

Sadly, I can relate to this.

Sometimes I feel like it sewing vs. biking when it come to space competitions in our house! Its nice to know there are other moms out there sending off their kids and surviving it!

great advice Jessica. I'm packing the scarves and my oddly versatile asymmetric skirt.

Well, actually I am and then some! It's hard to really sense how old I am some days, but my youngest son keeps reminding me I am one of those "old people."

I wish a had a totally patch covered pair of jeans!

You know yourself how complex this is, sending boys off to school. One would think that getting dressed would be a far more simple endeavor.

Yes, I am a lucky girl.

Oh Yes, now that I have to do more office work, I think I need some stomping big boots!

i have been eying that new Alma pattern!

Hey you should take a crack at it!

Maybe time out will last all summer?

Don't be too critical. I think most everything you make is exquisite. On the other hand, there really is nothing like crochet to calm the inner crafter.

I think that those log cabin squares look as if they could be quite meditative to make, especially if I didn't have to think about what to wear.

it's sort of shocking how those accounts start out as a fun diversion but then become another thing that has to be managed. I think that hill climbing and hand sewing sound like perfectly complementary hobbies.

Lucy, I'm glad it's working for you. I think that the terrariums look great when there are rock features too, like a dry river bottom. Experiment! If you have a Flikr account or another photo sharing site, you are welcome to put a link to your creation in the comments!

yes, I really need to make directions for this someday.

Lucy, I'm glad this worked for you! and those are good questions. 1) Yes, air may enter, especially carbon dioxide which plants need. So you can open the lid every once in awhile, inhale the nice smell and then feed it with your breath! 2) Put in enough water to moisten everything. Watch it closely for a few days. If you have excessive condensation you can crack the lid for a few hours. After awhile the terrarium will stabilize, but due to gradual water loss, you might need to give it a few drops of water in a couple months. 3) To make your terrarium happy, just try to mimic the natural setting of the plants. Usually this means some filtered light, like you would have on a forest floor.

or red Hill, Rustoleum Green, pancakes and pinochle. or "pay attention and ask what's trump" ? I guess I need to write another

Louise, It's beautiful, as usual.

Hope you perk up. I would love to see what you could come up with!