Block 548: December 13, 2014

Slow Saturday here. Date: December 13, 2014 Crane: 548 Days Spent on Project: 663 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: I need to figure out a way to check and make sure I’m not double dipping with my thanks. Yeah, I have a system, but I think I need a … Continue reading →

Block 220: October 2, 2013

  What a difference a day makes. Gotta keep the ball rolling now. Crane: 220 Days Spent on Project: 227 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have mailed it to: Devon D. Devon and I graduated from Kenyon the same year. We were in a few plays together, we shared friends and classes. … Continue reading →

Block 193: September 5, 2013

  It’s Thursday. After a thoroughly regular day, another day of nothing particularly great, things changed. I woke up feeling great. It’s amazing how easy it actually is to know when something feels right, you know? Being happy doesn’t require effort. Date: September 5, 2013 Crane: 193 Days Spent on Project: 200 Location: Apartment, Washington … Continue reading →

Block 160: August 3, 2013

  Happy, rainy Saturday. The light is a little gray. The Dog refused to go outside in the 7:30am drizzle. But we’re here! Date: August 3, 2013 Crane: 160 Days Spent on Project: 167 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Anne M. Like yesterday’s Crane dedication to Wendy, Anne … Continue reading →

Block 159: August 2, 2013

  Ladies and Gentlemen: And we’re back! My new sewing machine arrived last night; I unpacked it this morning, set it up, and it seems I’m back in business. I realized, on this week “vacation” from the project, that I missed this process; I felt upset to set it aside. But, I had a valid … Continue reading →

Block 158: July 25, 2013

  Thursday! It’s almost Friday! So, my sewing machine kinda kicked the bucket this morning. This now begs the question… do I find someone to repair it or buy a new one? I found a good Singer on Amazon that was on sale for just over $100. Would it cost more than that to completely … Continue reading →

Block 157: July 24, 2013

  Wednesday, everyone! We’re in the middle of the week with nowhere to go but onward! Date: July 24, 2013 Crane: 157 Days Spent on Project: 157 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Erika S. Erika was the fourth roommate in the apartment that became the central hub of … Continue reading →

Block 156: July 23, 2013

  Happy Tuesday, everyone. Are we ready to take on the week? Date: July 23, 2013 Crane: 156 Days Spent on Project: 156 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Angie W. My last year at Kenyon, I spent a very large portion of my free time hanging out with … Continue reading →

Block 155: July 22, 2013

  Happy Monday, everyone. Yet another week begins! Date: July 22, 2013 Crane: 155 Days Spent on Project: 155 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Ilona W. I technically met Ilona at the very end of my first year at Kenyon, when she walked up to me and said … Continue reading →

Block 154: July 21, 2013

  Finally! A day off! A day where I do not have to be anywhere… no rehearsal, no meetings, no fittings, no shopping, no sewing, nothing! On the agenda today? The gym. City Quilter (I need more fabric!). The dog park with The Dog (if the heat isn’t that bad). And maybe a few hours … Continue reading →