Something beautiful is on the horizon. Normally, on Friday nights the British Hubby and I celebrate the end of the work week. This week it felt more like I survived the work week. Late Wednesday night, I started to get flu like symptoms. The British Hubby suspects I ate something I shouldn't from the fridge.…Read more Surviving the Work Week
Cats
Fluoride Conspiracy: Harmful or Helpful?
"You know what they put in the water don't ya, fluoride on the pretext that it strengthens your teeth. That's ridiculous. You know what this stuff does to you? It actually weakens your will, takes away your capacity for creative thought and makes you a slave to the State. " Jerry Fletcher Conspiracy Theory As…Read more Fluoride Conspiracy: Harmful or Helpful?
The Seasons of Ural Riding
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship. ~ Louisa May Alcott Last Friday, the weather forecast at our house predicated clouds but no rain. The British Hubby and I decided to take advantage of the situation and get out on the Ural (Ulysses). We planned our route and checked…Read more The Seasons of Ural Riding
Adventures in Brisketing
Love is in the air. No wait, that's BBQ never mind. For many parts of the world, Spring Break is the week after Easter. The British Hubby and I had an opportunity for a long weekend. We had intended to get away for a few days, but for a variety of reasons it just didn't…Read more Adventures in Brisketing
Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
"The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven I try to claim back my commute time by listening to audio books to and from work. The day job really does interfere with my crafting and literary pursuits. My latest audio book…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
River Trail Hike
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Spring in the PNW typically means a breezy sunny day followed by gloomy rain/hail clouds the next day. The weather can change drastically in a 24 hour period. It was a lovely sunny day last Saturday. The British Hubby and…Read more River Trail Hike
Malabrigo March Comes to an End
The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes. ~ Sir Winston Churchill It's the start of a new month. March is normally all Malabrigo all the time. This year I took a slightly different approach. I cast on a few new projects, but I also kept knitting on a few…Read more Malabrigo March Comes to an End
Count Down to Nuclear Cat
Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them. ~ Jim Davis The kitties have their annual check up in the Spring. It's normally at the end of April. This month they all turned 10! That means a Senior kitty screening. All week, I've been thinking…Read more Count Down to Nuclear Cat
Bold Betty: February Edition
If those men can do it, I can do it ~ Emma Gatewood Last month, I received a lovely green bag to match my hand dyed yarn from Downtown Dye Works. The color is Hiker with Heart. My coaster with the crucial Bold Betty information was delayed by a month. The yarn is in honor…Read more Bold Betty: February Edition
BBQ: The First
It is a miracle that barbecue survives formal education. ~ Albert Einstein With snow covering the ground and the British Hubby recovering from his cold, Saturday we ventured into the world of smoking meat and BBQ. We needed a new grilling apparatus. Our new one uses wood pellets and has the option to smoke meat. Since…Read more BBQ: The First
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