A sliver of one last blood orange, with a sliver of a lyric from Sufjan Stevens, “I can see a … More
Author: alison
There will be blood orange
“Booze is a busy, busy muse,” says Rosie Schaap in a Food 52 interview about her book Drinking with Men, a memoir … More
February mikan
The fruit at the market is looking very pathetic. Wrinkled, parched, wretched. Even the tangerines (mikan in Japanese, “cuties” in … More
When Pigs Fly
A happy pink little pig with wings, with the words “When pigs fly” I haven’t had a chance to paint … More
My Inbox: Sakura and a Crane from Fumiko in Japan
Lovely spring greetings from Fumiko in Japan — a card with the word “sakura,” or cherry blossom, on it, along … More
My Inbox: Yet More New Year Cards!
On the left, from Ina of Lithuana On the right, from Kasia of Poland Kasia enclosed a lovey laminated leaf, … More
from the punny archive — my Valentine to you
Happy Valentine’s Day! Last year I had my bootie in gear — I published a series of punny Valentines, and … More
My Inbox: a Valentine from Debbie in Sapporo
Super cute Valentine from Debbie in Sapporo, Japan — “You are the wind in my sails” Love the cancelled “LOVE” … More
hawaiian orchids
An etegami I did over a year ago… It’s not the best, but it’s very evocative of how I feel … More
My Inbox: more Happy New Year Cards!
Just a few more new years’ cards Thanks to Marie Francoise, Shay, Carol, Hideko, Lisa, and Mary!