Threading a Needle

Threading a Needle

by | Jan 13, 2026 | blog post, rant

My inability to thread a needle, a task simply accomplished throughout thousands of hours of sewing tasks, is harassing my patience. Thank goodness I have little need to do it other than replace the occasional button or repair a garment’s hem loose threads....
AI took over my EM dash, but not my voice

AI took over my EM dash, but not my voice

by | Jan 7, 2026 | blog post, rant

Writing is an esteemed, yet difficult endeavor, a craft to be admired when well done. Via pen or pencil, people bled onto the page, pounded typewriter keys or computer keyboards, stared at walls for inspiration, and chewed nails in deadline desperation. Some took a...