My OBT

What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?


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Much Loved

Pink Teddy looks like I feel. Photo and caption above by Mark Nixon

It’s hard to believe I’m writing another one of these awful notes, and only a week after the last one. I don’t recognize this world. I don’t know where all this hate and violence is coming from. Leaving the analysis and problem solving to bigger brains than mine, I’m going to just keep on keeping on with the beautiful things and hope that some day soon we don’t need them quite so much.  Wishing us all better days. ❤

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Etsomnia™ 98: D.I.Why?

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D.I.Y. embroidery kit. Do you know what else starts with N? Nope.

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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Hallelujah!

This has been making the rounds on Facebook for a few days, so I’m assuming most of you have seen it. However, I’m on a new diet which has left me a bit daft and full of feels, so I’m sharing it anyway!

Here’s one of my favorite singers singing my favorite song (with the help of 1500 of his friends).


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All I Ask

bell 1At a time when it seems like we are constantly bombarded with news of violence and death and intolerance and unrest, we all need something beautiful. This blog is my small daily contribution. And while it never feels like enough, I think it’s important that we continue to work hard to put out more good than bad in the world. I wish us all comfort and peace. ❤

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Etsomnia™ 96: Short Story

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If crocheted shorts are actually becoming a thing, I’m moving to Antartica where no shorts are worn until the siege passes.

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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