Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age. —Anais Nin Yesterday was St. Valentine's Day. Traditionally, I've always believed this holiday was rather commercial. I don't want my affection determined by the flower, candy, greeting card, jewelry and restaurant industries attempting to make money. Since the appearance…Read more St. Valentine’s Day Jaffa Cake
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Craftvent Day 14
"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." ~ Arthur C. Clarke This week, we've been watching an approaching winter storm develop. I love knitting while I'm layered in various knitting garments to keep warm. That's good since I have plenty of hats, scarves and…Read more Craftvent Day 14
Working from Home: Weeks 49 and 50
Life is very fleeting. Seize the moments when they arise. February can be a hard time in the PNW. It's cold. It's dark. Many days we don't see the sun. It's also a hopeful time. The days are getting longer. Spring feels right around the corner. These past few weeks have been mostly cold with…Read more Working from Home: Weeks 49 and 50
Casino Royale
"I'm the money." "Every penny of it." ~ Casino Royale It's been awhile since I've posted about our Friday night movie nights. In truth, we took a little hiatus from our Bond movie marathon. We're back with just a handful of Bond movies remaining. Casino Royale is the next title. This is the first movie…Read more Casino Royale
Craftvent Day 13
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive---- to breathe, to think to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius This weekend seems to be a celebration of surprises so far. Day 13 in craftvent was a surprise day. What's in package number 13!? The surprise days…Read more Craftvent Day 13
That’s Right, Woodchuck-chuckers, It’s Groundhog Day!
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The other day I was contemplating why I enjoy Groundhog Day so much. Is it six more weeks of winter or six more weeks until spring? Or is it a made up reason to celebrate life when it's cold, dark and you miss the sun? Or maybe this…Read more That’s Right, Woodchuck-chuckers, It’s Groundhog Day!
Craftvent Day 12
Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes. Day 12 marks the official half way point for my Craftvent kal! Sure, I was supposed to open these on December 12, but look at the value I'm getting out of this? Can I…Read more Craftvent Day 12
Working from Home: Week 47 and 48
It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Last week, I stared at my screen and tried to will myself to have something to write that was insightful or clever about still working from home for yet another week. The minutes ticked by. There was no clacking of keys. No sage…Read more Working from Home: Week 47 and 48
Craftvent Day 11
Do what is right, not what is easy. It's the last week of January. It's cold and sunny this morning. It's very tempting to cast on a new project and let my momentum on my craftvent scarves wan. Working on two scarves means each day takes twice as long. Typically, this is exactly when I…Read more Craftvent Day 11
The Books of 2020
Always look on the bright side of life. Otherwise it'll be too dark to read. ~ Unknown With the conclusion of 2020, means the end of my 2020 Book Challenge. I was very ambitious last year when I set my reading goal of 25 books. Based off of 2019, I thought it was doable. Nothing…Read more The Books of 2020
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