Happy Birthday, Miss Austen

Dear Miss Austen, In celebration of your 240th birthday–though I suppose a lady would not like to reveal her age–my gift to […]

How to Crochet a Cunning Jayne Cobb Hat

Halloween gives children and adults the chance to put on a costume and play with another persona for a few hours. (Plus, candy!) I wear a costume to open the door for the kiddos in my neighborhood. A few years back, I dressed as a brunette Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This year, I’ll be answering the door as Jayne Cobb, the Hero of Canton from the TV show Firefly.