This was first published in September last year, but I just heard this yesterday on the radio.  Even after we parked our car we couldn't help continuing to listen to this story.  Nice work Jeannie Yandel, and Laurynn Evans!

http://kuow.org/program.php?id=24508

 

"Anyhow:from my standpoint the only thing--if you're some sort of artist--is to work a little harder than you can at being who you are:while if you're an unartist(i.e. aren't)nothing but big&quick recognition matters." (sic) - e.e. cummings, from a letter to his daughter. From "Voice of the Day" at Sojo.net

GOOD (@GOOD) 1/7/12 2:17 PM The memory map: is it possible to chart all the territory in the world? su.pr/3WZPl9

When I saw a sewing idea to make a pencil and paper travel kit, for kids, out of felt, with dividers for the pencils, I thought I would try something similar for the kids' bathroom stuff. We travel a lot and I thought this would help us stay more organized. I had also grown tired of using zipper plastic bags because they become yucky after just one use. So, I came up with this simple bathroom kit with a few pockets. I used a full size toothbrush to gauge the height of the pockets. In this picture I used half of a hand towel, folded up about half way. I've also used large washcloths folded about 1/3 of the way. I stitched in some pockets and sewed the edges of the towel up to start. Then I sewed a flannel backing with the rough edges tucked in, around the edges of the whole towel or washcloth, making sure to add the 18" length of 1/2 " cotton twill to one of the sides, just above the pocket, for a tie. I carefully sewed as close the edge of the bottom of the pockets as possible so the pockets would not lose much depth.

I've given these away as gifts as well. The kids seem to like packing their own stuff and it gives the toothbrushes and toothpaste, and floss a much better chance of making their way back home. I used all cotton fabric so they are easily washable. :)

Jenny

I love this pastor's blog. I don't remember who I heard about this from, but thank you. She's funny, open, and has great insight into how, I think, God actually intended people to be to one another, and ourselves, i.e. tolerant, and kind.

http://sarcasticlutheran.typepad.com/sarcastic_lutheran/