When I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, I jumped headfirst into the medical literature, determined to learn all I could about this disease that would afflict me for the rest of my life. At the time, I had never […]
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Find the items I recommend including in your home’s standard hand sewing kit.
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A step-by-step tutorial for creating beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter eggs.
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Happy New Year! I hope 2022 is already off to a great start for you! I had a relaxing break and a wonderful holiday with my family. My siblings and I were able to travel to Connecticut for Christmas, all of us gathering at home with our parents for the first time since before the
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While in Connecticut for the Christmas holiday, I spent time sorting through craft supplies that belonged to my maternal grandmother. Tins upon tins of her sequins, beads, pins, and glitter remain tucked away in drawers in my parent’s attic. These tiny treasures, many of which she stored in glass medicine vials, provide a glimpse into
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