United wishes and good will cannot overcome brute facts. Truth is incontrovertible. Panic may resent it. Ignorance may deride it. Malice may distort it. But there it is. ~ Winston Churchill Another two weeks have gone by. I've had some vacation days, but am still primarily working from home. In this state, businesses are now…Read more Working From Home: Week 18 and 19
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Working from Home: Weeks 16 and 17
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~ Winston Churchill I missed last week's WFH post. Now that life is starting to take a new shape, we're getting busier again. I must admit we like the slower pace of life. I'm…Read more Working from Home: Weeks 16 and 17
Burt Misses Gracie
"I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." When Harry Met Sally When we took Gracie for her hyperthyroid treatment we were expecting Ernie to be upset. Ernie is a true…Read more Burt Misses Gracie
Radioactive Gracie
What greater gift than the love of a cat. ~ Charles Dickens This morning we deposited Gracie at the Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center. This is a cat only facility which is just what Gracie needs. I was a bit anxious last night. She was our very first kitty. You know what they say about first…Read more Radioactive Gracie
Working from Home: Week 15
Never, never, never give up. ~ Winston Churchill This is the first full week of June and yet this month seems almost over. Perhaps that's because I've adjusted to working from home and my ability to actually complete my to do list! It's fantastic being able to do some cooking while keeping up on my…Read more Working from Home: Week 15
Three Skeins Full
Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home. ~ Magdalena Neuner It's been awhile since I've posted about my various blanket clubs. I thought this week, I would change it up from the MM20 update. (Okay, the real reason is it gives me another week to make some progress…Read more Three Skeins Full
Working from Home: Week 14
Do not let spacious plans for a new world divert your energies from saving what is left of the old. ~ Winston Churchill Wow, what a week! Some places now have curfews this week to discourage rioting and looters. I fully support peaceful protests, but violence is not the answer. Our stay at home orders…Read more Working from Home: Week 14
Working from Home: Week 13
Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path. Another week has passed. About one third of this state has been able to move onto Phase 2 of our safe start plan. Where we live is still in the shelter in place phase. It is definitely hard to see parts…Read more Working from Home: Week 13
Memorial Weekend Memories
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
Working from Home: Week 12
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ~ Winston Churchill When I started using this title and updating the number, I really thought it was a boring title for a blog post. What's going to attract readers attention? Nothing! Now, it's the only way I can…Read more Working from Home: Week 12
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