There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will. – Epictetus It's hard to believe yesterday was December 1. My goal was to complete four wips last month. I made it half way which is better than none at. Presenting my…Read more The Completed Wips of November
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Here Comes the Rain
Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul. ~ Emily Logan Decens Last week was wet! I know you're thinking the PNW is well known for being wet. Most of the time it's a light rain or more of a mist. Actually downpours don't happen that often. Last week was an exception. Naturally, every day…Read more Here Comes the Rain
Sprouts, Sausages and Sales
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~ Harriett van Horne I'm a feeder. I grew up with a large extended family that liked to eat. My grandma cooked everything from scratch. No boxes or mixes in her kitchen. The British Hubby says I learned how to…Read more Sprouts, Sausages and Sales
Celebrating Life: No Workie this Weekie!
Tolerance and celebration of individual differences is the fire that fuels lasting love. ~ Tom Hannah Today is the very first day of a nine day Thanksgiving Break the British Hubby and I have together. My day job completely closes the week of American Thanksgiving so the British Hubby uses some of his vacation time…Read more Celebrating Life: No Workie this Weekie!
Travel Knitting
One's destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things. ~ Henry Miller It's been about a week since my last post. I've been traveling in the Midwest to attend a family wedding. It was so cold that it makes the rainy windy conditions in the PNW feel balmy. Naturally when traveling,…Read more Travel Knitting
Bonfire Night & The Second Snow
Our integrity sells for so little, but it is all we really have. It is the very last inch of us, but within that last inch, we are free. ~ V for Vendetta November 5 is Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes night in Britain. This is one of my favorite British holidays. I love that…Read more Bonfire Night & The Second Snow
The First Snow
There's just something beautiful about walking in snow that nobody else has walked on. It makes you believe your special. ~ Carol Brunt We've had some chilly spells already in the PNW, but I certainly wasn't expecting snow already. Yesterday on my morning run, it started out raining and changed over to sleet/snow. By the…Read more The First Snow
Central Heating
Thousands of years ago, cats were worshiped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this. Fire was the earliest method for providing heat. Fire places were not ideal ways to heat spaces since most of the heat escaped through the chimney. Ancient Greece invented central heating, but the Romans that mastered it with their tiled floors…Read more Central Heating
All Hallows Eve
Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker. American Halloween has spread to many other countries, but it started out as religious festival. Worshipers would prepare themselves for All Saints day which is November 1. If you're in Mexico, November 1 is called Day of the Dead. You can find out more…Read more All Hallows Eve
Completed Wip: The Third
Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take many small steps. ~ Helmut Schmidt This weekend, the British Hubby and I were like millions of viewers binge watching Stranger Things 2. October is horror/scary movie month at our house so taking a break for the new season fit right in with the Halloween theme.…Read more Completed Wip: The Third
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