Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard. Now, here's the truth. You can't really learn how to weave and finish a project in two hours. But I was so excited I went straight home after the class and … [Read more...]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: April 2018
April showers bring May flowers… and we can’t wait. Hands up if you are ready for summer. 🙌🏻 Our monthly round-up of local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. April 5-7 & April 13-14, 7:30 p.m. April 15, 2 p.m. "Doubt," a drama, by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Gavyn Hardegree. A nun who is the … [Read more...]
A Quick Way to Bring Spring into Your Home… Aka. Flowers
With spring around the corner (aka tomorrow), we are over here scrambling for ways to make the seasonal transition in our homes (and our wardrobes). Let’s be honest Spring Equinox might just now be upon us, but as soon as that first day of spring break hits, you know everyone is preemptively diving in head first to fresh blooms and spring colors. So the question remains, … [Read more...]
Dirty Dancing in Abilene
Dirty Dancing is an American classic with a deceitful name. It’s not about the dancing, even though there is plenty of dancing involved. It’s about a young woman’s coming of age. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the original 1987 film and I was struck anew last week at the stage performance. I never realized, or maybe I forgot, how much that story resonates with me as a … [Read more...]
#EventsToBeScene: March 2018
Beware the Ides of March. This year is already flying by. Our monthly round-up of our fav local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. March 3 The Abilene Philharmonic Guild Gold Medallion Ball "Retreat to Shangri-La" with Grande Dame Portia Moore and Golden Charm Gaylor Neatherlin will take place at the Abilene … [Read more...]