by Raechel Henderson | Jun 26, 2023 | musings
I have a favorite IKEA bag. It’s a little, reusable shopping bag that folds into a pocket. I’ve had it for years and I love it. It’s part of my everyday carry and I’ve used it to carry library books, groceries, and when foraging. Things that...
by Raechel Henderson | Jun 10, 2023 | musings
It started with this video. While the main point is about medieval hygiene, I was struck by the mention of head covers and how they helped keep hair clean. It brought to mind memories of my grandma, who would wear bandanas as a head kerchief. I don’t know if it was to...
by Raechel Henderson | Jun 3, 2023 | musings
“I like your computer,” she said. “It looks like it was made by Indians or something.” Chia looked down at her sandbenders. Turned off the red switch. “Coral,” she said. “These are turquoise. The ones that look like ivory are...
by Raechel Henderson | Apr 10, 2023 | musings
Today I start my Hanged Man year. It is a year of breaking patterns, addressing unresolved issues, and accepting and surrendering to circumstances.* I’m taking this to mean that I am moving on from a scarcity mindset, always worried about money and paying my...
by Raechel Henderson | Jun 14, 2022 | musings
Embroidered fairy from a Legend of Zelda game by Benjamin. When I was a full time sewist, people would always assume that my kids had wonderful, handmade Halloween costumes or that my daughter was really interested in sewing. They didn’t see the three years in a row...
by Raechel Henderson | Jan 5, 2017 | musings
Originally published January 5, 2017. I’ve made so many moves over the years it’s hard to keep track of them all. Besides the physical moves I’ve made—from Wyoming to Chicago and various suburbs thereof—I’ve made personal, emotional and relationship...
