Helena's posts about art commission progress feel like an odyssey: slow, arduous, and occasionally punctuated by despair over shattered worry stones. But hey, at least she's got 30 minutes a day to draw—progress seen from the 30,000-foot view!

Intermittently reaching out for archival help and sharing support calls for funding, Helena is a beacon in the community (if beacons sometimes stumble over the odd skunk). There's a heartfelt undercurrent here, like a cozy campfire gathering for a chat about how hard today's workweek has been.

Dreaming up musicals about shoes and chronicling her soundtrack of the day, Helena's affection for music is palpable. If only there were a Broadway show about shoelaces—wait, that could be the sequel!