A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. ~ George Bernard Shaw It's been another 604,800 seconds. That's how many seconds are in a week. It's week 41 working from home. We are firmly into the Holiday season now. Are you making any new…Read more Working from Home: Week 41
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Craftvent: Day 2
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already eased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. Sure, I bet you thought since Day 1 involved no knitting it wouldn't take me another week to post about Day 2? I thought that too! Then I remembered I have two calendars…Read more Craftvent: Day 2
Celebrating Life: Opt Outside
There's always something beautiful outside. Today is one of the biggest shopping days in the United States. As a child, I always thought it was strange that the day after we show gratitude we shop. As an adult, I recognize just how commercialized everything has become. The British Hubby often calls this country, The United…Read more Celebrating Life: Opt Outside
Celebrating Life: Hygge
"You don't spell it. You feel it." Winnie-the-Pooh It's Friday again. This Friday I'm celebrating Hygge (pronounced HOO-GA). Back in 2019, I bought The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living. The Scandinavian countries spend some of the year without much natural sunlight. Yet, they all seem so happy. Here's an excerpt from…Read more Celebrating Life: Hygge
Remember Remember
People shouldn't be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. I love Guy Fawkes day. The British celebrate a plot to blow up parliament. Soon it will be 400 years since this event took place. With any luck, the British Hubby will be in England to celebrate. We've had great fun…Read more Remember Remember
Social Distancing with Jaws
Mayor Vaughn: “Amity as you know, means friendship.” ~ Jaws Growing up, the British Hubby never celebrated July 4. Why would he? This is not an important day in UK history. As we became a couple and merged our lives together, it was important we create our own reasons to celebrate holidays from both our…Read more Social Distancing with Jaws
2020: The Year of Exploration & Skill Building
Adventure begins where plans end. Happy New Year! It's the start of a new year and a new decade. That is of course, only if you follow the Gregorian Calendar. If you've been following the blog for a bit, you'll know we like to pick themes for the year. Last year, was the Year of…Read more 2020: The Year of Exploration & Skill Building
The Last Cheeseburger of 2019
To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often. ~ Winston Churchill Every January 1, we have a chance to remake ourselves. At the start of a new decade, this seems to be even more important, but really one can remake themselves at the start of every morning. You don't…Read more The Last Cheeseburger of 2019
Boxing Day Black Pudding
Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening. ~ Greta Garbo If you've ever lived in part of the British Empire, you will know what Boxing Day is all about. December 26 is Boxing Day in the United Kingdom. Servants were expected to serve the holiday feast…Read more Boxing Day Black Pudding
Craftvent Day Three: The Snips!
Do give books - religious or otherwise - for Christmas. They're never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal. ~ Lenore Hershey Craftvent is back on track! Well, as on track as it's going to be when I'm starting an event that's due to finish in the next 24 hours. I'm a process knitter. I'm here…Read more Craftvent Day Three: The Snips!
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