What to say in the first entry of a blog? How the heck do I know? I’ve
finally bowed to the peer pressure, and here we are. If you purposely clicked over to this page, you
probably want to know a bit about the person
behind Terrace-Hill. Or, if you’re not
sure how you accidentally got here, and are now trying to find a way out, may I suggest
Pinterest (you’re welcome.) First off, I’m a seasoned homemaker, having been married for nigh on 29
years. So, you ask, “What does that even mean?” Well, it means that I’ve learned a lot along
the way. Below is a list of my job skills/qualifications:
- Keen resourcefulness that comes from being “poor college students” in the early years
- The patience of Job having raised a son and a daughter to adulthood, only to realize that there is no retirement plan!
- Accepting of the sad fact that the “warranty on my parts” wore out about 10 years ago—and my “welcome to almost turning 50” party was celebrated with hand surgery for osteoarthritis—not a cake in sight—dang it
- Certificated (or certifiable) in the following areas: master gardener, chef, food preserver, home/office/life organizer, wedding planner (not on purpose,) counselor, bookkeeper, tax preparer, home decorator, do it yourself-er, medical triage officer…geez, this is depressing—enough already!
- Married for longer than 10 celebrity couples I can think of off the top of my head—combined! I’m still crazy in love with my husband, he’s pretty terrific, and only occasionally bugs me—mostly because he’s so low key and nothing bugs him!
- Highly developed sense of humor (survival skill) and using laughter for medicinal purposes.
So, now I spend my days two ways:
Most months I teach wonderful elementary school students, each of
whom is dealing with their own special learning style. For some reason, these non-typically
developing children make my world go around.
I just LOVE them. I love how hard
they work to overcome an educational system that struggles to support
them. I love being a witness to the “light”
going on in an academic or social situation. Seeing the transformation when
they realize that they ARE going to be able to understand a concept—it may just
take a bit longer and a more creative approach. There’s a special place in my
heart for families living with Autism. I
hesitate to pick favorites--but I must say that from Kindergarten through the 8th
grade, hands down, my students on the Autism Spectrum totally rock my world!
Next, when I get home from school, I get started with the various aspects
of designing, pattern-making, cutting, sewing and running of a handmade vintage
style apron business called Terrace-Hill in my bright little home office/studio. My creations have traveled to far flung parts
of the globe, where they're admired and used by people with varied backgrounds
and cultures. That is pretty cool, if you ask me.
So, that’s my life in a nutshell. I’ll close with one of my favorite
mantras…make it a great day—or not, the choice is yours!
Couldn't think of a better introduction! Very interesting and you are one resourceful crafty lady!
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