Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~ Anthony D'Angelo Last year, I decided I needed to have more vibrant socks for those gloomy overcast days in winter. You know the ones I'm talking about when you can't really figure out if it's morning or afternoon. I've been making…Read more Sock Sensations
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Wildlife Corridors
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. ~ Albert Einstein I love living in the Pacific Northwest. One of my favorite aspects of the PNW is how passionate people are about the outdoors and wildlife. Even in urban areas one can find acres of land dedicated to natural habitats for wildlife or…Read more Wildlife Corridors
The Big Chill Continues
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. ~ John Steinbeck It's day eight of below freezing temperatures at my house. (I still have snow!) Poor Ernie has constant static because he's been sleeping on the heating vents. Our humidifiers are getting a workout attempting to put…Read more The Big Chill Continues
The Big Chill
The best way out is always through. ~ Robert Frost I may have mentioned it snowed here on New Year's Eve. Normally, snow at my house doesn't last long. It hovers right around the freezing mark for a bit and then warms up. It's day five of below freezing temperatures. Even the highs have been…Read more The Big Chill
2017 Resolutions
Practice your retirement daily. On January 1, many people make New Year's resolutions. This tradition has been going on for centuries. A tradition that can be traced back 4,000 years to ancient Babylonians according to History.com. Resolutions used to be a promise made to the gods along with a reaffirmation of loyalty to the king.…Read more 2017 Resolutions
Count down to 2017
It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~ Ernest Hemingway It's the final hours of 2016. Plenty of time to finish a few wips and recap my knitting year. When I started this blog, I had around 75 wips (I suspect this…Read more Count down to 2017
Cranberry Christmas
"Strange isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" "Remember no man is a failure who has friends." Two quotes from my favorite holiday movie, It's a Wonderful Life. The British Hubby and I watch it every year on Christmas Eve. This…Read more Cranberry Christmas
Winter Solstice
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. ~ Victor Hugo In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the darkest day. Many holiday traditions and celebrations can be traced back to ancient cultures. According to Sarah Pruitt, many of our Christmas traditions can be traced back to a Roman celebration honoring…Read more Winter Solstice
The Beginning of a Journey
If you are facing in the right direction, all you need to do is keep on walking. ~ Buddhist saying Hike 1: Bridges & Frozen Waterfalls Today, the British Hubby and I started our 52 hike challenge. I discovered this website after our Black Friday Opt-Out hike. Then I joined the Peace-Along Kal (okay my…Read more The Beginning of a Journey
Instant Gratification?
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. ~ Thomas Edison You may remember a few weeks ago, I had an impulse purchase of two skeins of Malabrigo Caracol. This week I decided to make a Rainbow Twist, thinking it would be…Read more Instant Gratification?
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