Category Archives: Try This!

The Henson stitch dilemma

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Sometimes I make notes for myself and later I wonder what I meant. This is my note: “Henson stitch dilemma”. The context, I know, is puppet making. This is one of those things you learn when you start figuring out … Continue reading →

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How to get through your to-do list

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

First, make your to-do list, but don’t include everything under the sun. Start out with about 9 things that you can do (or make progress on) in half an hour or less. Find a random number generator, roll some dice, … Continue reading →

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How to get a free balloon ride

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Once upon a time, I had a friend who had a husband and they knew a couple who had a balloon. Before this, I had never thought about how balloons get where they are going and get back home. What … Continue reading →

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What I learned from volunteering at Kids Code Camp

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Volunteers should be contacted before 4 am on the morning of the camp, with parking directions and the name of someone to contact when they arrive. Students who are trying to catch up to the instructor are not really learning. … Continue reading →

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Veggie Cream Cheese

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

This is one of my favorite things, especially if I have good bagels to spread it on. Start with your favorite cream cheese. I like the Neufchatel kind for some reason. Usually I will do a whole package, this time … Continue reading →

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For 2017: A Vision Board That Fits in Your Wallet

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

First, for those who don’t know: A vision board is a collection of images and/or text that represents the “vision” you have for yourself. It’s called a board because usually the images are arranged on a large piece of heavy … Continue reading →

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This must be where I’ve been hiding out…

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Brave Thoughts

Welcome to Gingerbread Village! Our little community (and we mean little) features several custom cabins for your enjoyment. Take a look around and start planning your next getaway! The Village itself features six gingerbread cabins on tidy, shiny aluminum foil … Continue reading →

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