"The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven I try to claim back my commute time by listening to audio books to and from work. The day job really does interfere with my crafting and literary pursuits. My latest audio book…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
Nature
River Trail Hike
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Spring in the PNW typically means a breezy sunny day followed by gloomy rain/hail clouds the next day. The weather can change drastically in a 24 hour period. It was a lovely sunny day last Saturday. The British Hubby and…Read more River Trail Hike
Bold Betty: February Edition
If those men can do it, I can do it ~ Emma Gatewood Last month, I received a lovely green bag to match my hand dyed yarn from Downtown Dye Works. The color is Hiker with Heart. My coaster with the crucial Bold Betty information was delayed by a month. The yarn is in honor…Read more Bold Betty: February Edition
BBQ: The First
It is a miracle that barbecue survives formal education. ~ Albert Einstein With snow covering the ground and the British Hubby recovering from his cold, Saturday we ventured into the world of smoking meat and BBQ. We needed a new grilling apparatus. Our new one uses wood pellets and has the option to smoke meat. Since…Read more BBQ: The First
Winter Still Clinging On
Bad weather always looks worse through a window. ~ Bill Lehrer Yesterday morning, the British Hubby and I woke up to snow! It was little more than a dusting that was already melting on our back deck and front yard. I must admit the cold nights have been great for my allergies. I know most…Read more Winter Still Clinging On
Bulbs, Birds and Books
Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. This weekend, my allergies hit with full force. Things are starting to sprout. This makes the pollen count high. I noticed these bulbs on our back deck. This Spring, we added some bird feeders. The kitties love them. The birds love them. The birds are especially…Read more Bulbs, Birds and Books
Pom Poms, Badges & Snowstorms
A man who asks is a fool for five minutes. A man who never asks is a fool for life. ~ Chinese Proverb Yesterday afternoon I had my next Stitch Sprouts lesson. We were making pom poms! I was pretty excited. Here's a no tech way to make a pom pom. Or you can get…Read more Pom Poms, Badges & Snowstorms
Snow Flurries and Saturday Adventures
The snow doesn't give a soft white damn whom it touches. ~ E.E. Cummings Winter is still refusing to make way for Spring here in the PNW. This is what I woke up to this morning. Our backyard weather station was reading lows in the mid twenties, but it felt like 17 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm trying…Read more Snow Flurries and Saturday Adventures
Signs of Spring
The Earth laughs in flowers. The past week we've had quite the cold spell. Winter refuses to make way for Spring. The 10 day forecast contains highs barely above freezing. Today, there were off and on snow flurries. Feeling a little bummed that the cold temperatures are going to last forever, I noticed green sprouts…Read more Signs of Spring
The Farm
I roamed the countryside searching for answers to things I did not understand. ~Leonardo da Vinci Some days, I miss living in rural Midwest. When I found the Betty McDonald Farm, I thought it would be a great place to stay on Vashon Island. I wasn't disappointed. It was so quaint and charming. It reminded…Read more The Farm
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