Live for the moments you can't put into words. The British Hubby and I often do a Ural weekend getaway on this holiday weekend in the States. We like finding some historic town or artist fair to dine, shop and relax. Remember the Escape to Camano Island? One of the many things we like about…Read more Memorial Weekend Memories
Food & Cooking
The Enforcer and Sudden Impact
"Go ahead, make my day." Sudden Impact This Friday night we continued the Dirty Harry series with The Enforcer and Sudden Impact. Being able to see the character develop made me appreciate these movies more than I had when I saw them in my youth. The Enforcer has a pretty violent beginning, and Harry's new…Read more The Enforcer and Sudden Impact
Mini Malabrigo March Break
Knitting makes the good times better and the hard times easier. Normally, this would be a Malabrigo March update on my progress this past few weeks. While I do have a little progress to show, I've decided to hold off that update until next week. Partially because I had to stop to knit an LFC…Read more Mini Malabrigo March Break
Dirty Harry and Magnum Force
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?" ~ Dirty Harry 1971 This is one of those movie quotes that people know even if they've never seen these movies. In talking about famous movie quotes, the British Hubby and I discovered there are five Dirty Harry movies. We…Read more Dirty Harry and Magnum Force
Book Challenge: Guidebook to Murder
"And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby has always been one of my favorite books. I'm not sure if it's the glimpse into another time or the age when I first read it, but it's always held…Read more Book Challenge: Guidebook to Murder
Working from Home: Week 11
One always measures friendships by how they show in bad weather. ~ Winston Churchill Another week has passed. We are still in shelter in place or stay home, stay healthy. A few things have opened up for phase 1 of our safe start, but really not much will change before June and not even then…Read more Working from Home: Week 11
Beginning of the End
There's no place like home. ~ The Wizard of Oz With the title and beginning quote, you might think the blog post is about current times, but this was our movie Friday night movie last week. Did you know Monday was national Twilight Zone Day? It sure does feel like we could be living in…Read more Beginning of the End
Working from Home: Week 10
Life is a challenge, we must take it. ~ Mother Teresa Another week has gone by. We're still working from home and social distancing and wearing masks and gloves and quarantining items as needed. Our stay at home orders have been extended through the end of May with some very limited restrictions being lifted. Different…Read more Working from Home: Week 10
Where Did Monday Go?
Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. ~ Alice Walker Wow, what happened to Monday? I knew I had quite a bit on my plate from the day job, but I blinked and the day was gone. I had intended to do a Malabrigo March update, but I just ran out of time. One project is…Read more Where Did Monday Go?
Working from Home: Week 9
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. ~ Tony Robbins Another week has passed. I'm amazed at how long the days feel. Sure, it helps the days are light longer now here in the PNW as we move to the summer equinox. We are still in shelter in place until May 4.…Read more Working from Home: Week 9
