TravelingMel

Fewer children's books feature natural environments. Here's why it's a problem and some books that buck the trend. more »

My very awesome mom-in-law gave me a shiny-new sewing machine. This machine can do anything. And I am very excited to learn how to sew. I have all sorts of ideas about what I want to make. I'm starting slow, though. I found some material scraps at o… more »

Oh yes, I am posting about the river, again. I can't tell you how many requests I get for more river posts. I could tell you, but I am not going to. You may be thinking, "Doesn't Mel have anything to do other than watch the river rise and fall?" N… more »

Right now I am loving: Getting rid of stuff on Craigslist. Rolling out my muscles on this awesome contraption. Dreaming of making these Thin Mints. Yum! Hiking to the Boiling River with my three favorite guys. Making the perfect… more »

Yesterday it snowed. I love snow as much as the next person, maybe more, but it did make me regret putting tomato and basil starts in the garden. I knew it was too early, but I wanted it to work. I think the tomatoes will pull through in their capsules… more »