Hello,

Long time no post.... but now here I am with many things (as usual) on my mind and in the works.  I will be teaching a beginning sign language class in my home Thurs. Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11 and 18 from 4:30p -6p.  Class size will  be small.  Cost is $100. My education is as an interpreter for the deaf. If there is more interest I will open up another class. Please let me know as it is filling up quickly. Session II will start Oct. 25, Thurs, for 6 weeks.

 I also have been using my creative energies to make 2 aprons and a walker pocket. 

  The walker pockets are my pattern and have 2 pockets on either side of the bar that it hangs from. I will take orders to make these. 

My goal is make a load and take them to area assisted living homes.

The aprons were made for a senior that is rapidly going blind and uses a walker.  The aprons were made from her own dresses that I converted to personal aprons.These were ready to go to the get rid of pile. I added a button on top to tie a string to for a sharpie pen lid and then the pen snaps into the lid. They are adorable and she loves them. I will take orders to make these.  They need to be from your own dresses or shirts.  Men's shirts work well too.  I Love the concept of re-purposing/ up-cycling.



I do plan on teaching other classes.  Just have to narrow it down from learning to tat, children's games around the world, children's sewing, or cooking meals to put in freezer.... hmm. So many decisions. What would you be interested in? I am open to other topics (within my scope of knowledge) for classes. Let me know and I can teach a class if there is enough interest.
Until Next time... I am on my journey.....See ya round....

So much life has happened since March.  I have a daughter getting married, a son going in for surgery, and a family camping trip in June of this year.  In July another wedding out of town to go to and August holds a wedding for our last daughter! Whew.........

A few weeks ago I finished a great class  by the Merit Program housed at the Chemeketa building of Business and Industry in downtown Salem. It was, "Exploring and Defining Your Business".  I highly recommend it if you are wandering around in your head about ideas of what you might like to start as a small business.  It is just a start, but a great one for pertinent information and things to consider when contemplating a business. I had to decide if I wanted to go with "The Titus House" idea I have had for over 15 years  or "Mama's Extra Hand" model to focus on.  I chose "The Titus House" since it is my passion. 

My business concept for 

"The Titus House"

It is a non-profit business in my home focused on building up women and helping to train the next generation. There will be classes and workshops on various topics of the home and relationships.  

žSome class topics:

žWell stocked kitchen

žCooking from Scratch

žMenu Planning

žThinking outside the box

žKeys to your child’s heart

žPersonality types

žLearning styles

I will also be available to assist/mentor on an individual basis with specific needs in the home. 

The teaching would not only be taught by myself. The working concept of the Titus House is of women with various talents/skills coming together to share our collective knowledge. I have many ideas but the format would be one of collaboration and building a network of women.  There would also be avenues of building friendships in tea times and other unique and fun ways.  

This has been a challenging class for me, but I knew that it would. This concept dove tails right along with "Mama's Extra Hand" but that was more for trying to bring money into the home, unlike the non-profit "Titus House"; doing what I do well, along with passing on to others. 

Something that I want to try in the kitchen is making Green Tea Ice Cream with mango slices.  I had this in a wonderful dessert we had at Thia Dish restaurant in Silverton, OR. Absolutely light and yummy.  Heavenly. With our meal we had rice cooked in coconut milk. OH WOW! I want to try that too.


Love to read your comments.  Leave me one.  Just push on the comment word and a text box will open up.  Thanks. 'Til next time, I am on my journey............