Spring???

So, it looks like we have on more really nice day, before the temps drop a little. Perhaps I can get the dogs to the park today.
Yesterday was fantastic, as forecast the temp was around 70. My friend Eva talked me into a trip to the zoo (I love the zoo) with herself and Stephan, [...]

AGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

That’s the sound of me screaming in frustration. Why???? Because I had all but finished writing for the day when either blogger had a hiccup, or my ISP decided to take a break and when I went to save my post, the whole thing went kerflewy (technical term). I can assure you, a few other [...]

a little homesick….just a little

It’s time once again for Favorite Foto Friday.

Once again I’m bringing you a picture taken on the Olympic Peninsula in the great state of Washington. This is the view from the trail down to the beach….actually one of many trails to many beaches along the highway. From this photo, you can see a few [...]

I think I would like some cheese with my whine……

Random thoughts today…..
I’ve been thinking more about my yarn choice for the cardigan on my to do list. I said the other day that I had just about settled on a creamy vanilla color, choosing the practical over the bright, vibrant color. I’m now having second thoughts, and the reason for this is that somehow [...]

Out of focus

Yesterday was largely lost. I couldn’t read, I couldn’t knit….I couldn’t see. Yesterday was my eye exam.
Several months ago I saw the dermatologist, a follow-up appointment to check for any new bits of melanoma needing attention. He very seriously informed me that I absolutely had to have my eyes checked, they had to be dilated [...]

Final Lap

Ding, Ding, Ding…….the bell for the final lap has sounded and the olympic knitters are pressing toward the finish line. Let’s check the progress in Colorado Springs…….

Isn’t it cute? There has been a slight pause for blocking and buttons, but I’m definitely in the final lap. The buttonhole band gave me a little trouble….the [...]

Ah…..Italia

With the Olympics being held in Italy this year, I thought I’d share one of my favorite shots in this weeks edition of Favorite Foto Friday.

Last May, my number one son and I took a fabulous trip to Italy. The whole adventure was dreamlike….I had to keep reminding myself that I was really, truly [...]

the good, the bad and the ugly

The sun is streaming into my family room and both dogs are enjoying a nap, following a full morning at the groomers. Oh to be a dog! To be able to lay in the sun’s warmth, with no thoughts of what one should be doing, no projects calling out for attention, no treadmill sending subliminal [...]

My latest discoveries….

Several weeks ago while reading Claudia’s Blog, I learned about knitting podcasts. My first visit to this medium was to KnitCast, an interview like forum in which Marie Irshad, the host, talks with others in the knitting world. When I checked in with KnitCast this week, I was pointed toward another podcast that I just [...]

Temptation

Robert Orben said “Most people want to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch.” Temptation has been delivered to my doorstep in the form of this box.

Last week I placed an order with my favorite online yarn provider KnitPicks, and inside this box are a couple of patterns, a color [...]