How hard can this be?

My mom can do anything. In her world, everything is possible, and nothing is too daunting to tackle. Where some might spend hours studying and planning, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work.

Over the years, she has perfected the domestic arts of sewing, quilting, cooking, and gardening. She's created macrame owls, hook rugs, terrariums, and a harp. She's made curtains, beanbag chairs, sleeping bags, and wedding dresses.





She doesn't throw things away, she fixes them. She patches holes, fixes zippers, recovers couches, refinishes furniture, and repairs canvas-sided trailers. Nothing is too unpleasant to clean - pigeon coops, barns, or even my house. Stain removal is a snap and window cleaning is her specialty.







She's mastered the craft of home remodeling and deocrating. She paints, sands, stains, seals, lays tile, hangs sheetrock, hangs pictures, and hangs doors. She has learned the trades of upholster, carpenter, electrician, plumber, tiler, roofer, and architect. She also excels at demolition. She has a sledgehammer and knows how to use it.







My mom is not afraid to try new things. She rides rollercoasters, waterslides, and mountain bikes. She hikes, skis, and geo-caches. She's tried waterskiing, snorkeling, wall climbing, and ballroom dancing. She's been a Sweet Adeline, a cantor, and an extra in a Coen brothers' movie. She's attended political events and she's on Facebook.








My mom is a life-long learner. She listens to public radio. She reads, writes, listens, and asks questions. She does the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. She plays Scrabble. She has a library card and knows how to use it. She has a computer and knows how to use it.





Okay everyone, let's get going. After all...how hard can this be?