Patience. If not for patience, then I probably would not have made as much progress in my recovery journey. I had never been this ill and always bounced back from all previous ailments (mostly colds and one incident of gastroenteritis). I feel better overall, but my stamina and endurance have taken a hit. I’ve lost a …

Never did I think I would get pneumonia, but I did. Basically, here’s how it progressed: Sep 11–14: I experienced the start of my menstrual cycle with its usual tiredness. A cough also presented. Sep 15: Hoarseness presented. Sep 16–18: Cough increased and produced sputum. Some head congestion. Energy levels were norm…

These painter’s pyramids may appear simple, but they sure are handy! They can be found at most hardware stores, though we got ours from Amazon in a set of four different colors. What to do with them? Stack them to a height that suits your needs. Prop up one end of the paper or canvas for a slight incline during painti…

Many of us do it. We swatch paints when we get a new color, when we’re bored, or when we’re curious about how they mix. However, we may need the occasional reminder that swatching is really a study into the relationship between water, pigment, surface, and brush/applicator. Each of those four players contributes to pe…