2017 – Page 2 – ORBITED BY NINE DARK MOONS

I Painted Our Wine Glasses

October 10, 2017 - 6:30 PM October 10, 2017General Creativity 8

i carefully painted "1 cup" lines around each of our 6 wine glasses

This project was inspired by wine. Need I say more?

I Haz A Staph Infection

October 3, 2017 - 6:01 PM October 3, 2017Food & Health 6

After 8 weeks of being sick, I finally have a diagnosis.

OMG – 5k Mud Run!

September 24, 2017 - 6:06 PM September 25, 2017Food & Health 12

me completing the funnest obstacle at the 5k muddy leprechaun mud run - marini farm, ispwich!

For the past 5 years Marini Farm in Ipswich has hosted the “Muddy Leprechaun”, a 5k obstacle run through their muddy fields. Every year I’ve wanted to do it, but since I don’t run, I never pursued it. Until last year when I decided “who cares if I don’t run, I’m doing it!” Hubby runs, so last Fall I asked him about doing this year’s mud run with me, but he wasn’t interested. So I asked Abbie [who doesn’t run either] and she said “YES!!!”

I’ve Been Sick for 5 Weeks – MEH!

September 13, 2017 - 7:47 PM September 13, 2017Food & Health 8

abbie's daughter claire trying to resurrect me after a 5k mud run

It SUCKS. No energy for projects. Barely enough energy to go to work and do a good job. I’ve had a sore throat for 36 days now [that’s 5 weeks + 1 day]! HOWEVER, being sick for 5 weeks did NOT stop me from competing in a 5k mud run last weekend 😀

I’m a Caulking Dumbass

August 28, 2017 - 5:45 PM August 28, 2017Home Improvement 8

i used my finger to spread the caulk and remove the excess

To be fair, this was my first attempt using caulk where the results have to look “nice”. I caulked the storm windows a few years ago [and made a mess], and caulked a few seams in the basement cage last month [and made a mess]. But last weekend I tried to caulk the kitchen counters and… made a mess.

2 Stars & A Pendant

August 27, 2017 - 5:36 PM January 1, 2018General Creativity 6

i turned christyne's piece of beach glass into a necklace

A couple of weeks ago my coworker & friend Diane heard I work with stained glass. She had tried it years ago and is thinking about taking it up again. I offered to go over the basics with her if she came over. So 3 Sunday’s ago she came by and we spent a couple of hours playing with stained glass 🙂

It’s My 4th Blogiversary!

August 26, 2017 - 12:43 PM August 26, 2017Home Improvement 8

Today is my 4th Blogiversary! On August 26, 2013, I published my first post on ninedarkmoons.com and started a 4 year odyssey of DIY, creativity, photography, and self expression. I’ve had so much fun, met so many awesome people, & accomplished more than I ever thought possible.

Chameleon Mural – Part 4: Yellow!

August 17, 2017 - 6:15 PM August 17, 2017General Creativity 8

i added shading to the lower face and tried to do the eye

I haven’t had much time to work on the chameleon mural since last posting. However, I’ve found a few hours here and there. I’ve added some yellow highlights to the face & tail, and started work on the eye.

I Virtually Made it to the Middle of Lake Michigan!

August 7, 2017 - 5:35 PM August 14, 2017Food & Health 8

Last August I shared my mission to virtually bicycle across the US from Ipswich, MA, to the Seattle Aquarium. I am logging all the miles I ride on the recumbent bike at the YMCA & the miles I walk into myvirtualmission.com. Each time I log new miles my virtual icon moves across the map. I am currently on a ferry in the middle of Lake Michigan.

Litter Box Drama

August 1, 2017 - 4:58 PM August 1, 2017Home Improvement 12

birdie relaxing on the art table in the girl cave

We have 3 cats. And 6 litter boxes, which we empty and scrub each week. 2 litter boxes are elevated for Birdie, the rest are on ground level for Darwin & Bonkers. You would think 6 would be enough. But no.