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PROGRAMMING NOTE from the Author and Archivist


So obviously I just stopped blogging on this platform. I'll get back to it eventually. Or not. I'm taking a break from all social media. It seemed necessary for my mental health.

The last few years have been busy and … challenging:

- 2015 Happened.
- 2016 Let's call it The Lost Year. (Obviously words failed me.)
- 2017 about broke me. Literally. Mentally.
- 2018 was ridiculous, proving 2017 was just a warm up. (Good thing I was already broken so it couldn't hurt as much.#2018TrashCanFire I thought things were going okay, but maybe not?)

- 2019 was such a blur. I know there were highlights, but then stuff happened and carried into the next year...

- And then in March#2020 really took a turn. Who can even categorize 2020? Do we dare?


I kinda want a do-over of some of the last few years. But life doesn’t work that way.


So for now, I'm hunkering down. Regrouping. Trying to stay safe and sort some stuff out.


Stay safe everyone. Stay well.

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

A Graphic Letter to Santa*

Dear Santa,

It may seem to be a tad early to be starting my annual Christmas requests, but then I realized that I was one of those people who has started (and in some cases finished) my shopping. Plus, I started having hysterics from the first holiday travel spot accompanied by Christmas music I saw on television this weekend. I think I scared the neighbors, I was screaming so loudly. (Advertisers, please note: IT IS TOOO SOON!)

Anyway Santa, I would like to see if one of your graphic design inclined elves can design me a logo for Auntie Nettie’s Attic – one that I can use on the blog, the business cards, and over on the oft-mentioned, but not quite there yet etsy.com site.

If the elf was to ask, I’m hoping that it could incorporate my love of books, yarn, a crochet hook**, craft projects, photography, cooking, and travel, etc. How you can work in the Attic setting is up to you. It doesn’t have to be extravagant. In fact, simpler is probably better. Some kind of black and white, pen and ink line drawing would be fine, ala The Toy Society.


I know it seems like a lot to ask Santa. However, my one design guy is busy to the nth degree with his own little elves and taking and teaching lots of classes. I managed to get myself on his Naughty list with some pirated materials, too, so I can’t really hope for a Christmas present this year. I assure you, aside from that transgression, I think I’m on the Nice list. You can check with Grandma Mary and Grumpa Max if you want to be sure.

Many thanks for your consideration of this request. All my best to Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and the elves.

Hugs and Kisses,

Auntie Nettie

* Please! This is a family friendly site. What kind of graphic were you expecting?
** This is important. Knitting needles and crochet hooks are NOT the same. Just ask Mrs. Claus.

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