There is magic in the night when the pumpkins glow by moonlight. It's been awhile dear followers. This cold has zapped my creativity and my energy. It's not been great for my knitting either, but I have enjoyed Monster Mayhem 2019. This Friday we took a slightly different approach with our movie pick. The original…Read more Great Scott, It’s Friday Night!
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Stormy Monday
Success is to wake up each morning and consciously decide that today will be the best day of your life. ~ Ken Poirot It's Monday again. I was out sick most of last week from the day job. Going back today was exhausting and not that sleepy kind of exhausting. The exhaustion one feels in…Read more Stormy Monday
Fats Domino Tuesday
Be so happy that when others look at you they become happy too. After last week's Blue Monday tribute by New Order, I had a suggestion from a follower for Blue Monday by Fats Domino. (I love suggestions from you dear followers). I was unfamiliar with this song and figured we should all be exposed…Read more Fats Domino Tuesday
Book Challenge: The Alchemist
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott Last week, I finished book number 13 in my 2019 Reading Challenge. Goodreads claims I'm on track to reach my goal of 20 books. My main problem is I get distracted by interesting new…Read more Book Challenge: The Alchemist
And the Winner is…
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread. ~ Mother Teresa I know you've been sitting on the edge of your seats for the past week or so eagerly awaiting the results of the knitted giveaway. Okay, you probably haven't been. Well, maybe just a little? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzAfTmC3It0 Cowl and…Read more And the Winner is…
Friday the 13th
Don't be superstitious. Nothing will happen on Friday the 13th that cannot happen on Saturday the 14th. I'm not superstitious, but how often does Friday the 13th also fall on a full moon? According to this website not that often. The next one will occur in 2049. The last Friday the 13 was in July…Read more Friday the 13th
Rainy Days and Mondays
Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away the hunger. ~ Saint Basil Over the weekend, we had a proper thunderstorm. If you're from the South or the Midwest, you know what I'm talking about. If you're from the PNW, you have…Read more Rainy Days and Mondays
2019 International Ural Ride Day
Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. ~ Ernest Hemingway This weekend was International Ural Ride Day. We decided to spread the love for Ural riding by using it for our errands. It started with a…Read more 2019 International Ural Ride Day
Christmas in July: September Edition
No one has ever become poor by giving. ~ Anne Frank Way back in July, I signed up for a dishcloth swap. I needed some inspiration for my kitchen dishcloths. My knitting was in a bit of a rut. I love knitting and giving dishcloths and towels, but my own were starting to look a…Read more Christmas in July: September Edition
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