Searching for a retirement hobby that goes with you anywhere? Check out Tatting. Using a needle or a shuttle Tatting is a form of needlework. Needlework also includes knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, and embroidery. From sporting events to your local coffee shop, Tatting is a hobby … [Read more...] about Tatting
Things to Try
The Art of Painting
For many artists, creating and letting a paintbrush flow through your fingers may be getting a little paint on your hands is delightful. At that moment, your mind is free, not thinking about anything else. When paint and canvas meet, creativity begins. The outcome is unknown; the colors … [Read more...] about The Art of Painting
To Grow or Not to Grow
Many people never attempt to grow anything. They think they can not or do not have a green thumb. After a conversation with JoAnn, she convinced me anything is possible and everyone should try gardening. Retiring after 30 years in the Paper Mill, she found her passion. She spends … [Read more...] about To Grow or Not to Grow
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Most of us have heard the phrase Laughter is the Best Medicine. What do you think? The other day the unexpected happened. I was dropping off our clothes at the cleaners, and a gentleman picked his up. We started talking inside and continued our conversation outside of the … [Read more...] about Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Paper Mache
I think we all have some knowledge of paper mache from art class in school. I have to tell you it is just as much fun today as it was when you were a child. While Traveling I had the pleasure of attending a class at the Decatur Area Art Council in Decatur, IL, on paper mache; this is what I … [Read more...] about Paper Mache