Mondrian-Style Door

This door, done in the abstract style of Piet Mondrian, was the perfect entrance to the Artist & Craftsman Supply store in Kansas City, which announced it would be closing earlier this year.

M*A*S*H Quote of the Day–4/25/26

“I’ve got Command on my tail! And a hospital full of Greeks waiting on a lamb that’s on a plane on his way to Iowa to become Radar’s little brother!” Lt. Colonel Henry Blake, “Private Charles Lamb,” season three, episode 14

Sartorial Saturday–An Apron for Autism Acceptance

I’m so excited about this year’s charity apron from Rare Dirndl, and just in time for Autism Acceptance Month, too!

I have been a huge fan of Rare Dirndl’s summer charity projects since I bought the lemons apron back in 2022. I’ve enjoyed supporting various charities, some of which I hadn’t heard of before, and I love that as a company, Rare Dirndl wants to give back. This year’s apron, though, is especially near and dear to my heart, because the organization being supported is the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity, whose mission is to “help Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives.” If you’ve followed my blog for any amount of time, you probably know that autism is something that has touched my family’s life.

Here’s a closer look at the bright and bold puzzle piece print…I also love the contrasting apron ties!

I kept my accessories simple, with a blue necklace from Meteor Jewelry Company and an edelweiss wrap bracelet from Rare Dirndl, plus hoop earrings:

I paired the apron with my purple dirndl dress because I love the way the colors look together, but I’m also looking forward to wearing it with my blue Everyday Dirndl, and probably a few others, too!

Rare Dirndl is actually offering a second apron in support of this cause this year, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted to buy it, too…I love that’s it’s very different, but equally beautiful, and still supports a great cause!

M*A*S*H Quote of the Day–4/24/26

“Attention, all personnel: Please contact Colonel Blake if anyone knows the whereabouts of tonight’s entrée. In the meantime, be on the lookout for a white Caucasian lamb. He is reported to be unarmed and considered to be delicious.” P.A. Announcer, “Private Charles Lamb,” season three, episode 14

2025-26 School Year–Week Thirty

Fun things first…after we went on the Busch 360 Tour last August, I promised Chickadee we’d go on a classic tour of the ballpark this spring…Monday was the day! We also toured the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, where Chickadee got to hold a game-used Yadier Molina bat, and I got to hold one that belonged to Stan the Man! If you’re looking for a great way to learn local history, visit your nearest ballpark if you can!

We finished up a few final new concepts in algebra, including the mid-point formula, and then began a review that will take us through the end of the year. We discussed both the water and rock cycles in science. In history we read about the Chernobyl disaster, perestroika, glasnost, and the end of the Cold War. Chickadee began one final writing assignment that includes creating an outline based off a short story. We started a short, fun literature study of one of my favorite books, The Phantom Tollbooth. This week’s recipe from the American Girl Sweet and Savory Treats Cookbook was Chocolate-Vanilla Sandwich Cookies inspired by Rebecca…yes, we basically made homemade Oreos!

Just two more weeks of the 2025-26 school year to go!

Chickadee Thursday

As a follow-up to the Busch 360 Tour Chickadee and I went on in August, we went on the Classic Tour of the ballpark on Monday, plus we visited the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum and walked around Ballpark Village…it was about the most fun you can have when the Cardinals aren’t in town!