http://indeliblestudios.com/blog Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:52:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A new semester is almost upon me, and I want to get my crafting stuff in order so that I can use the activity of making as a way to unwind from academics.  An inventory of supplies is in order, but for the moment I thought I'd list all the ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=277 Just a few images from our trip to Old World Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago... [caption id="attachment_272" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A stone building at Old World Wisconsin"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_273" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="woven blankets hanging from the rafters in the General Store"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_274" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="bolts of fabric at the General Store (plus ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=271 Old World Wisconsin Originally uploaded by digitalsuzi Yesterday M and I went with my mom, sister, nephew, aunt, and cousin to Old World Wisconsin, a living history museum that shows how people lived in our state in the 19th century. "Interpreters" in each building show you how things were done -- ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=267 I am always reminding my daughter, who's 4, to focus.  Focus on the task at hand, remember the steps to get ready for bed or to get ready in the morning, just get this done and then you can play.  Of course, one of the major problems with this  (and ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=255 I've wanted a Shabby Apple dress for a long time - they're so pretty and ladylike.  And look - the ever-generous Grosgrain is holding a giveaway for one beautiful dress.  Now to do some more window shopping...Share This http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=254 I've been looking for ways to corporate more veggies and fiber into our diets - especially my daughter's.  Baked goods are always a good way to get them in; I don't try to hide them (a la Jessica Seinfeld) because my daughter will try nearly anything and doesn't think vegetables ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=252 As you can tell if you look around this site, I haven't blogged in forever (unless you count my tumblr, which I really don't) - once again I was swallowed whole by the semester.  Now that it's finished, I have a million ideas for craft projects, cooking projects, and other ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=251 Finally I am done with my semester.  My first semester of PhD coursework, and it was accordingly stressful.  I don't know, my utter inability to keep up with the mundanities of life really got to me this time.  Other semesters I've been able to at least re-evaluate my organizational systems ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=244 I love my friends.  M and I went to Chicago to visit two of my best friends.  M was so excited that Emily had toys in her apartment, even though she doesn't have any kids!  (Japanese toys like Monchichis, cute mugs, and of course bears - Emily's mom is a ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=242 ...poor little thing, this little blog.  I haven't had any time to write or make anything or share anything.  My old camera gave up the ghost (this was a $350 fancy shmancy digital back in... 2001 or so) and I had nothing to share.  With grad school, as I predicted, ... http://indeliblestudios.com/blog/?p=239