Sydney Frusti | Author & Creative Mind

Month: September 2021

  • The Door

    The Door was not large.  It was not ornate.  It was not unordinary.  The only interesting thing about the Door was its handle.  It had an old Victorian-style handle that curved where it was pulled.  The keyhole belonged to an equally interesting Key, but the Key was hidden away. A Family lived in the house. …

  • Lessons Learned at the Sewing Machine

    I recently took up sewing as a hobby, and it’s been quite the learning curve.  I have a newfound appreciation for anything made of fabric because I realize just how difficult it is for a human being to produce such beautiful work.  Of course, like anything, it takes practice to truly improve. The main reason…

  • Booger Hugs and Soggy Cheerios

    There’s one thing nobody told me about becoming a mom: that certain things would bother me a whole lot less than they used to.  Talk to any new parent and it wouldn’t be unusual to hear them discussing the color and consistency of poop, or any other number of topics not considered polite dinner conversation. …

  • Gaining New Perspective

    Too much of a good thing, or even the right amount at the wrong time, can leave us feeling sickened and empty.  I’m reminded of my daughter’s recent birthday, where she got to enjoy cake for the first time.  For the initial bites, she was clearly enjoying herself.  But by the time she got about…