Merry Christmas!

A small black and white Havanese dog in a red and white Christmas onesie sits on a charcoal gray blanket.

A very merry Christmas to those who celebrate and a very wonderful December 25th to those who don’t from little Sasja, Raymond, and me. I hope this day finds you happy and healthy and full of chocolate! We’re having a day of lovely chemistry related presents – I love my new periodic table blanket! – … Read more

Updates for December 9th…

A small black and white Havanese dog, stretching towards an unidentified person.

Hi everyone! Hope you’re doing well on this 9th day of December! Sasja is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Paws in a few short weeks, as are we! I still have to find time to get into the workshop to make some gifts! Eek! I’m still working on the November e-book. I had a … Read more

Welcome to December 2024!

A small black and white Havanese dog named Sasja sits on a grey lounge chair wearing a grey and white sweater and a green and red scarf.

Wow, okay, how did it become December 1? I’m still back in October! But yay, this is my favourite month of the year, filled with most of my celebrations as it’s our dating anniversary on December 19 (31 years!), my birthday on the 21st, Christmas on the 25th, and the anniversary of my adoption on … Read more

My October 2024 e-book, Creating light lotions, part two: Cold process, cationic emulsifiers, is here!

Yep, it’s done! Thank you again for all your support and patience as I put the last finishing touches on this e-book. My October e-book, Creating light lotions, part two: Cold process, cationic emulsifiers, is ready for purchase and download! You’ll be making awesome light lotions in no time using cold process emulsifiers that can create … Read more

I’m back to work…mostly!

A small black and white Havanese dog sits on a green couch with pink cushions and grey blankets

Hello! I’m getting back to normal today after series of seven migraines that hit me over eight days – this is not remotely normal, I only get two or three every eight to ten years! – and recovering from the aftermath over the last week. I’m still feeling a bit like a giant picked me … Read more