I LOVE SPRING

I have been busy reading (I have added 18 books I have read since my last post) I have been knitting 2 scarves 2pr of sock, a sweater for myself and a wool shawl with knit lace edging. I have finished all but the shawl. And there are more unfinished still on their needles.

I hand quilted on of 3 quilts that are ready to quilt. And watched a lot of Netflix. movies. Most of which are episodes of McLeods Daughters. A TV program in Australia. Too bad it didn't play in the US. It was great. They have finished the show with 8 seasons but I am only up to the 6th season. Those of you who get subscribe to Netflix might like to try it out.

Only in the last week I have gotten outside to plant a few vegetable plants. and the week before I planted Basil seeds and Cilantro seeds. Both are growing well in large pots outside. Oh and I have lost 5 lbs. And if you find it you can keep it. I am through with it forever.

It is after 5pm and time to take Tasha on her second walk of the day. Then we can both think about supper. White corn on the cob and cucumber and strawberry salad. Yum. I hope all of you are well. Smile

Spending less

USE IT UP; WEAR IT OUT
MAKE IT DO; OR DO WITHOUT

This is something that is not new because I remember my Grandmother saying it to me when I was very young. I must have thought it was very clever or I would not keep bringing back into my mind. I know she didn't create it but it may be something she learned as a girl herself. But it sure could be used now in this economy. At least it helps to curb yourself if you are heading to the store to spend. I am not against spending altogether but spending selectively is more to the point. ALTHOUGH----my family knows I spend $2.50 on Starbucks way too often. I still keep trying to quit. and trying and trying. and trying. SMILE

Speed limit on days

There really really needs to be a speed limit to hours and days passing. I know this because the weeks are flying by. What has happened to planning to do something and having it come in a timely fashion?? I used to get a lot more done in a days time. I know because I raised a large family. I don't think it is JUST because I am getting older. My kids are having the same problem. The world is turning faster and faster. Maybe it will just whirl off into space in little tiny pieces. Then maybe.... Oh well I could imagine a planet that was what... slower? Okay that was fun. I guess I better get something done. Smile

Is Winter Over Yet????

Hi here I am. I am alive and kicking. We just had what is called a snowstorm in eastern N.Carolina. Not complaining. What we had was just enough, thank you. But now I am done with it. It was in the teens for temps. and a couple inches of snow and blowing like crazy. And then it didn't get above freezing for two days. But today it will melt with sunshine and 40's.

Tasha had never seen snow and she was afraid of it at first and wanted to run back inside. Once I started throwing snowballs instead of tennis balls it was more fun. Then it became difficult to get her out of it. This morning I will be testing the country roads and meeting with the knitting group. We are trying hard to knit the same sweater vest with everyone at different levels of aptitude. And those of us that are "more experienced" are having a bit of trouble with this pattern. Kinda funny really. An example of the blind leading the blind.

I guess since I haven't posted since Nov. you could call it hibernation. But I have a lot to do before the good weather returns. I have challenged myself this year to reading 52 books for the year. And another challenge is it finished one already started knitting, quilting or cross stitch project per month. Maybe I should just say 12 this year. Some are smaller than others. That should clear out a lot of book stacks and sewing room. That is the goal. Until next time, Smile

Some Bliss for a November Day

Lots of yellow butterflys, tiny wild daisys, cotton being harvested in the fields, hay bales piled in the other fields and a freshly bathed and dried dog and a 60 degree day. What more can you ask for November? Smile Oh and I almost forgot the sailboats on the river.

Speaking of Smile

Yesterday while I was driving to the store I turned on the radio. The public radio station was already playing so I left it. Car Talk was the program that was playing. I hope you have heard that program to better understand that as I listened I found myself grinning from ear to ear. Continuously. I felt a little silly when I passed other cars and thought the must think I am crazy to be grinning from ear to ear while driving. These guys are so funny/silly they could make a pickle smile. I am not really interested in cars but it does help bring on a good mood. I felt better all day. Smile

November To Remember

I am not just talking about this election, although it has been a doozy. I think the past week has been more like October should have been. October here was unpredictable. You dressed in the morning ready for the day. HA HA It is almost as if mother nature was playing a game. I took to carrying layers of clothing in the car if I went out. Wind, rain, sun you name it.

A couple of days ago Tasha and I were walking on our dirt/gravel road. Well actually Tasha had her nose to the ground and wasn't watching around her. We rounded a bend in the road and she looked up. A large rolled round hay bail had just been harvested and was only a couple yards off of the road. Her ears went up, barked like crazy and turned and headed for home dragging me behind. I felt like the sled and she was the sled dog. Every couple yards she would turn around (bark) and look as if she thought it was following her. Funny! I won't get that out of my mind for quite a while. She has been a great buddy. The only problem we have with each other is I don't speak dog and she does't speak English.

When I titled this blog I didn't realize how day to day my life was going to be. But life is one day after the other. Some are good and some not so good. But since I hate to pass on the bad days I try to think of the good things that happens in my life. So maybe this blog may seem fluffy or silly but maybe that is as it should be. Let's try not to dwell on the worst of our day but the best of our days. I will quit right here. Smile