We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. ~ Winston Churchill Over the past few weeks, I've come to appreciate my handmade items. They're comforting in these uncertain times. Many are items I've created over the years. Others are treasured gifts from when I was young like…Read more Building Grandma’s Log Cabin
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The Last Monday of MM20
By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before. ~ Edwin Elliot It's March 30. That means I have less than 48 hours to cast on any last minute Malabrigo March projects! For awhile it was looking like I was going to run out of available needles, but then…Read more The Last Monday of MM20
Rain Rain Go Away
Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. ~ Bob Marley Wow, what an odd winter we're having. Below normal temperatures than above normal temperatures. Snow when we don't normally have snow. And January had 28 days of rain out of 31. Eek, that's a lot of rain. Most people think it rains all…Read more Rain Rain Go Away
Friday Night Heist
"Elementary, my dear Watson." ~ The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1939. The snow has mostly melted. Okay, we actually still have quite a bit left, but the road conditions have cleared up enough to travel into work. Commuting sure does cut down on my knitting and snuggling time. Snow or no snow Friday night typically…Read more Friday Night Heist
Snow Day: The First
When it snows you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels. It's the first snow day of 2020. It's rare my house has snow in January. Yes, it's winter and it's cold, but normally the snow level stays at a higher elevation. Traditionally, we've not been house bound until February, but an arctic storm…Read more Snow Day: The First
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
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