A Taste of Stuff We Like…
Stuff We Like: Managing Chronic Illness
Ah, bodies! So fun to pilot and manage, especially when each of us is so well supported by our healthcare system. This month’s Stuff We Like was suggested by Elyse. Many of us in SBTB HQ deal with chronic illnesses that make every day a new and different adventure: what part hurts today? When will my energy run out? And how did I injure myself that badly in my sleep?! We have a number of … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Managing Chronic Illness
Stuff We Like: Crafting and Reading in the Dark
This month’s Stuff We like comes from LittyN, who has a request: So you did a gift guide for crafty folks in 2021, but some of the links are dead and it didn’t address a question that was raised as I was a passenger in a long drive back over the holidays — what’s the best neck light for knitting (or crocheting) in twilight or encroaching darkness? Needs to be not distracting to the driver … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Crafting and Reading in the Dark
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Sparkly Witchy Vibes
Our last gift guide of the year is a collection of links for those of you who are into astrology, tarot, plants, anything vaguely magical or witchcraft-related. As always, NB: Some of our links are affiliate coded, which sends a portion of your purchase price back to us at no extra cost to you. It’s one of a few ways we keep the hot pink mayhem going at SBTB HQ, so thank you in advance … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Sparkly Witchy Vibes
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Summer Knitting and Audio Books
We are in the miserable, dog days of summer here in Wisconsin. I take a few medications that impact my ability to regulate temperature, so I’m hiding from the heat and humidity inside with my knitting. I’m working on some light weight summer projects, and also listening to some great audio books, and I wanted to share with you all. July means it’s time for Olive Knits annual MKAL (and this year will be the … Continue reading Summer Knitting and Audio Books
Kickass Women in History: Bridget “Biddy” Mason
While I look for Kickass Women all over the world, I admit to being partial to stories from my home state of California. This month, I want to introduce you to Biddy Mason, a woman who fought successfully for her freedom and went on to purchase land all over Los Angeles, leaving a lasting legacy for her family and community. Bridget “Biddy” Mason was born in Mississippi in 1818. Born into slavery, she was forced … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Bridget “Biddy” Mason
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HaBO: Clothing Designer Gets Eye Surgery
This HaBO comes from Katy, who is looking for this romance I’m searching for a book and have tried everything! Here is what I remember: It was from the 80s or 90s. Heroine wore thick glasses, eventually had eye surgery in book. She designed clothes on the side, specifically there was a tennis outfit and a jumpsuit. Hero misses the glasses after surgery. I don’t remember their occupations. Ringing any bells for the Bitchery?
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HaBO: “You’re in My Heart” by Rod Stewart
This HaBO is from Jennifer, who wants to find this Harlequin Romance: Looking for a 1980s Harlequin Romance (not Presents). Brown-toned cover. Contemporary setting. Hero played piano and sang Rod Stewart’s “You’re in My Heart” (“you’ll be my breath should I grow old”). Heroine cared for his niece and nephew while their mother received medical treatment and mother’s name was Marigold. The heroine met the mother and two children on a ship and helped because … Continue reading HaBO: “You’re in My Heart” by Rod Stewart