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Date Joined: September 19, 2015
Last Online: June 25, 2022 Birthday: April 8 Country: United States |
Gypsy at heart. Most prized possession: dog-eared passport because, oh my, the places I can go! Most adored human: she of the adventurous soul - my delightful, irreverent, 20yo woman-child daughter.
June 25, 2022: I've moved to the pacific northwest a year ago. The weather is definitely not my thing (too much rain and gloom), but I've made lovely friends here and will likely stay awhile. But also very very glad borders are opening and time to dust off my suitcases!
My daughter and I have spent most of her life as expats outside the US. In the past we've lived in Malta, Cambodia, Vanuatu, Ghana, Tanzania, and Australia. And, we travel alot no matter where we live. Our last big trip before covid (summer 2019) we spent 3 months in Greece -- I was working in the refugee camp and she was volunteering at a vet clinic. We'll be up and running as soon as things open up again. Next trips: Morocco with my best friend, and spa week in Mexico with my mom.
Other than being constantly in need of new luggage, I'm a child rights lawyer and researcher. I research and write about child welfare and adoption.
I'm an artist wannabe. I don't have any special talent but I quilt, sew, do various kinds of needlework and have lately gotten into paper crafts.
1980 hair bands. Shameful but true.
Huge reader. We've spent most of the last 10 years living in developing countries where there is no such thing as TV -- that suits us fine because we are readers. Outlander fan, but I also like any historical fiction and lawyer/legal thrillers.
I also spend way more time than I should on Crosswords!
Random things that make me happy:
THINGS I CAN HAPPILY LIVE WITHOUT:
IF YOU DON'T GET SOMETHING FROM ME, LET ME KNOW PLEASE.
Postcard Wishlist: I don't really care what kind of card, but I like interesting images, watercolors, birds & animals (NO SNAKES!), books, maps, clocks, crowns, keys, botanicals, B&W....
Not a fan of tourist cards - truly not my thing.
No Religious, Rude, Crude, or Mean cards please.
I like to recycle stuff -- Please don't be offended if I use newspapers or mag pages or other interesting materials for envies and mailers. Thanks!
** Please use the messaging system on SB and not my email account. My email is subject to review by third parties and I'd much rather my personal stuff not mix with my work stuff. Thank you!
It is possible that my cat, Oddly Bean, will want to send you something as well. She has been known to include a cat hair or two in the envies. I do my best to avoid that -- cost of postage and all -- but she loves to hang out on my desk (the better to see the squirrels in the yard and increase her chances of getting a cuddle). My apologies in advance if my mail arrives with a stray cat hair or two.
One of my 2022 challenges is to reuse as much of the SB packaging as I can -- envies and mailers. I want to upcycle envies by adding/re-doing/altering them in fun ways and put them back in the mailbox. Don't be surprised if you receive an envie that looks a little familiar! Open to private swaps with anyone interested in trading a few of these!
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Comments
Thank you for the Who likes tag for postage!
Thank you for the Summer Stationary for my WW June wishes! Happy Summer!
What a fun random envie! My favorite! You are so thoughtful! I will use everything for more happy mail, makes and journals. My husband and I had fun with the optical illusion postcard! :) Thank you! See you again soon in your mailbox! WW June
Thank you for the lovely random envie you sent for my WW June wishlist - I love everything as usual!!!
Hi Sheri! Thanks so much for the tiny stickers for my May WW - I love them all and cannot wait to use them to decorate my postcards & other mail. Have a great end of your month!
Hi Sheri, Thanks for the awesome April RAK! It arrived today with lots of fun things for me to play with! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for the random envie RAK full of fun stuff.
Thank you for the WW May Pink happy mail. So bright and cherry! Happy Swapping
Thank you very much for the birthday card and tea! It one of my favorite flavors and the card is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for making my birthday special...WW May
Thank you for the birthday card and black cat postcard! WW May