What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other? ~ Roger Bannister This past holiday season, I felt the need to cast on numerous projects for other people. Normally, I don't knit that many gifts and the ones I do tackle I try to work on all year long.…Read more The First Completed Wip of 2018
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Dinner and a Movie
They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom. ~ Braveheart This weekend, we continued our quest to watch all the movies that won an Oscar for Best Picture. The next movie on our list was The Broadway Melody from 1928, but we had a semi difficult time finding a copy of this…Read more Dinner and a Movie
Intrigue, Conspiracy & World Domination
Comparison is the death of joy. ~ Mark Twain It's the start of another calendar year. Traditionally, people like to set new year resolutions that are forgotten by the end of January. A few years ago, the British Hubby and I decided to have a theme for each year. 2017 was the year for outdoor…Read more Intrigue, Conspiracy & World Domination
The Last Cast on for 2017
The year end brings no greater pleasure then the opportunity to express to you season's greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and new year be filled with joy. ~ Charles Dickens My last post, I was contemplating if I should cast on one last project for the year. I couldn't resist one last chance…Read more The Last Cast on for 2017
Gumdrop Tribute
Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know. Yesterday was the last Friday of 2017! How did you celebrate life? Every Christmas, I make gumdrop cookies. It's an old family recipe from my Grandma. Since the British Hubby and I are doing no carbs/no sugar, I wasn't going to…Read more Gumdrop Tribute
Boxing Day Traditions
Every choice we make can be a celebration of the world we want. ~ Frances Moore Lappe December 26 marks Boxing Day for Common Wealth nations. The British Hubby and I always celebrate this day with Christmas crackers and lamb. This year it was amazing lamb burgers. Being married to a Brit, I often receive…Read more Boxing Day Traditions
Celebrating Life: No More Workie in 2017
Life has meaning only in the struggle. Triumph or defeat is in the hands of the Gods. So let us celebrate the struggle. ~ Stevie Wonder It's been a week since my last post. Where has the time gone? Well, I spent a good chunk of it at the day job. The remaining time I…Read more Celebrating Life: No More Workie in 2017
Small Comforts
To a great mind, nothing is little. ~ Sherlock Holmes It's been a very long week filled with some ups, some downs and the possibility of a new adventure. The British Hubby and I are settling down for the night with a movie, some knitting and the kitties. We're celebrating life with hot toddies! And comfy…Read more Small Comforts
Crafting for the Holidays
The holiest of holidays are those kept by ourselves in silence and apart; The secret anniversaries of the heart." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The holiday season is officially upon us. Many people stress out about getting the perfect gift for the loved ones in their lives. It's no surprise I like to give everyone…Read more Crafting for the Holidays
The Completed Wips of November
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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