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Margene
Mountain lover, knitter, and reader living in Utah.
Interests: knitting! spinning, hiking, blogging., reading, grrlfriends Postcrossing
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The cards are a perfect idea to put into a library book or hand to a clerk at the grocery (or anywhere). They will make someone's day!
Monday's Rolled Around Again, Folks
Time to . . . On Mondays I share a few tidbits and miscellaneous things I discovered over the weekend. A little of this, some of that. Things to amuse, amaze, entertain, or inform. Maybe even something to rev you up! So. Let's get to it. == "There are three ways to ultimate success: The firs...
The roo is darling, but that Ginnie is such a character and couldn't be more sassy looking! Go, girl!
Happy Friday Eye Candy!
From Maddy, Down Under: A little Wallaby! That first image is a screen shot from a video, and that little guy/girl practically crawled right into her lap! "Have you seen anything cuter?" she asks. Well, here's a contender: The hairdo! The amazing dress! The hand on the hip! The hipness o...
So close on the blanket and the baby! You're life is always so full and interesting. Ducky is going to be one handsome trailer home!
3TT: It's Not All Ducky All The Time
It is all Ducky a lot of the time (lately)! Joining Carole & friends for Three Things on Thursday... I have three photos to share. Roger the RV Inspector came yesterday and spent most of the day with us... inspecting, testing, teaching, advising. In the past week, we've acquired a valid propan...
That little spot of color would be such a lovely welcome when you come back to your home in "the north".
A Never Before
In all our years up north . . . In all this time of having a cabin . . . I have never, ever "gardened." Not even a little bit. Mostly because . . . who needs to garden when you're in deep woods? The woods provide their own landscaping magic, after all. But there's also the practical and logist...
I agree with Honore´...it's in interesting it was Tennessee? Thank you for sharing all of this important information. I see several rabbit holes (which will be fun after being without internet for 2 days!).
Something to Celebrate
With the current State of Things, it feels like there isn't much to celebrate. But today, my friends, we have something! Because on this day . . . 100 years ago . . . The State of Tennessee passed the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, bringing the number of states passing the ame...
I have also been thinking of rereading Charlotte's Web or Stuart Little for my Bingo card. Little Women and Matilda also come to mind. I usually order my stamps on-line and was sending about 100 postcards a month, but, as you might guess, many postcards are not delivered. BUT, what surprised me (until recently) is that it was a US problem! So, I'm sending fewer cards as the pipeline opens again. What I was getting at is I should get my Ruth Asawa stamps today!
Vrooom!
It's Monday morning again. Here we go! Time to . . . On Mondays I share a few tidbits and miscellaneous things I discovered over the weekend. A little of this, some of that. Things to amuse, amaze, entertain, or inform. Maybe even something to rev you up! So. Let's get to it. == "Everything ...
I hope your PO delivers pre-orders faster than mine! I have better luck if I wait until day of release and then order. Seriously, they come a days faster!
Middle of August
That's crazy, isn't it? By this time next month, I'll already have held a new grandbaby at least a few times! Since this photo was taken yesterday morning, the last house on the left is underway... walls are up, windows & door are in, just the roof and sky remain. And that'll be the wrap of ...
The poem feels so right and your story of the woman (who I hope it doing well) is marvelous. They remind us to be present now and that now is full of so much light and life. Have a lovely weekend, Kym!
Planting Some Hope
For many months now, Fridays have been for poetry. But I'm feeling the itch to switch things up a bit. So, starting today . . . Fridays are for hope. (Which will still likely include poetry sometimes. It's just, well, I'm more than a bit desperate for some hope these days.) I've decided to go lo...
Mary Oliver wrote:
Every day
I see or hear
something
that more or less
kills me
with delight...
Isn't it wonderful to know we have this moment of delight to behold in every day for the rest of our lives?
Bright Spots
Several years ago, we re-did our master bathroom. (It was one of those give-a-mouse-a-cookie situations that began with a shower stall that needed to be replaced, and then just mushroomed from there.) In the process, we ended up removing a jacuzzi bathtub. Most people look at me like I'm kind of...
I've had my eye on the two you have waiting in the wings. I like Blue Cozy kits very much. I've got a big AC project (which doesn't get much love) and a sweater (and sock) on the needles. I think stitching will go by the wayside for now. It is nice to know we have the "talents" to do any craft that strikes our fancy!
A Change of Scenery . . . Of Sorts
My knitting is in a rather dull spot at the moment, so I'll show you something else that has caught my fancy these days . . . I have always loved hand-stitching, and especially embroidery. After all, it was my "first craft." My great grandmother taught me simple embroidery when I was very you...
Those kids could make anyone smile! They are entertaining and SO creative! I wonder where they get that from! LOL
Hello, Monday
It's a darn good weekend when I feel like I accomplished stuff and took a good nap. I might have been fighting something last week (likely the same low-grade depression that our former First Lady is suffering, and that most anyone reading these words is probably feeling these days), as I took 1....
So disappointing, but I'll bet that just means more lake time (and that's a win!)!
And Then It Kind of Unraveled
We're up north this week (where it was 43 degrees F when I woke up this morning!). Making-wise, I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to finish up my little bunnies. The early-week weather up north was looking cool and rainy -- perfect for bunny-finishing! So I gathered everything u...
I wouldn't have thought a place like that still existed!! How fun and cool!!
Wandawega Weekending
Well, it was only a day trip, but it sure was cool. I tagged along on Kate's invitation from the owners to meet & tour Camp Wandawega in southern Wisconsin -- not far from Lake Geneva and a little over two hours' drive from home. Sorry... not sorry... there are going to be a lot of pho...
I have stayed away from Doomscrolling fairly easily, but I find myself just scrolling the hours away! So, I have been strict with myself found more happiness and a calmer self. If I scroll I look for yarn, household upgrades, and books (even though I rarely buy anything).
First Monday in August
Monday again. Already August. (Can you believe that? Time continues to whirl away.) Let's . . . On Mondays I share a few tidbits and miscellaneous things I discovered over the weekend. A little of this, a little of that. Things to amuse, amaze, entertain, or inform. Maybe something to rev you...
(I am SO behind.) I can't find my copy of Aimless Love anywhere! How can that be? Where, oh where, can it be? At least my LBS has a copy and I'm going to get another as one must have a number of Billy Collins at ones figure tips. Thank you for the reminder to read more BC.
Poetry On a Friday . . . Now On a Saturday
(Sometimes . . . you write a blog post and then forget to post it. It happens. So enjoy some poetry on a Friday on a Saturday!) == When I feel like I really need break (as in . . . give me a fu*king break), I look for poetry that will make me forget for a moment. Poetry that might bring a smile....
Great news!
Update - Landed!
This is not a very exciting photo, but Ann sent it last night from Lima! They've arrived!! They were tested for COVID and all passed, then were quarantined at a hotel for the night and today will continue quarantine at their new house.
I hope they are safely in their new home and that all goes smoothly for them from now on out! They are the epitome of "go with the flow"!
Another chapter: Spain > Peru
My sister & her family are moving from Valencia, Spain, to Lima, Peru, today! They had about a week's notice, though they've been preparing (purging) for a good long while, and all she knew when I last spoke with her (on Saturday) was that they were leaving from Madrid... she didn't even know wh...
Here's hoping the tree is otherwise in good shape. It doesn't look like one you would like to lose! I'm so glad the drama wasn't a melodrama and hope that all's well that ends well.
Right In My Own Backyard
The other day, we woke up to some Big Drama in the garden . . . (Husband included for scale.) SURPRISE! So it's a bit of a drag, for sure. But it could have been much worse. I'm counting my lucky stars and feeling grateful that . . . 1 -- It didn't hit the fence. 2 -- It didn't hit "Tom'...
I LOVE this row! Your color choices make me so happy and this project is so fun to watch!
Unraveled Wednesday: Pink Windows
I'm joining Kat & the Unravelers today to share what I'm knitting & reading,.. KNITTING: I'm on Row 4 of the Safe At Home Blanket. This was as of Tuesday morning. I love how color plays... the same pink was used for the windows of each house. I recently took delivery of a kit from Briar...
Thank you for the information on how to use a public restroom. I've been planning my trips around town by how much time I can be away from a bathroom. So far I haven't had to use any but my own. Rachel Cargle is what who we all need now.
Just Another Manic Monday
Well, maybe not so manic. But it's Monday all the same! Time to . . . As usual, on Mondays I share a bit of this and a little of that and things I discovered over the weekend. (And I always start things off with my quote-for-the-week.) == “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In t...
WHO?? I seriously don't know who Tom Nook is, but a quick Google and now I understand. How close are we to seeing this ponytail?
Who'd Have Thought???
So, last night Tom and I were having a drink on the patio (as we do) . . . and I asked a hypothetical question, just for discussion: Let's say . . . it's January 1, 2020. And a prediction-genie appears to give us a view of our lives in 2020 by telling us things that WOULD happen - for sure - ...
Your little houses just make me so happy! It must be the bright colors. They look sunny, joyful and fun, like a little town you'd love to live in! I'm another Feedly fan (have been since Google Reader died).
Unraveled Wednesday: The 16th House
I'm joining Kat & the Unravelers today to share what I'm knitting & reading,.. KNITTING: I'm closing in on Row 3 of the Safe At Home Blanket, and started the 16th house last night. I think it's my favorite so far! That's Row 3, and this... ...is overall progress. The knitting is almost 1/...
You do great work and you would never known Rusty had his hair cut at home. Nicely done. Smith has resorted to a total buzz (easy and quick for a professional to do). He doesn't want to cut his own and he doesn't dare let me touch it. Your little houses are SO cute.
Getting back into the groove
Well, that was a nice break... a long, hot & lazy weekend. Though, y'know, "lazy" doesn't mean I didn't get anything done! I gave Rusty his second haircut! I borrowed Ali's electric clippers and even did the back this time. It was my first time using a clippers -- it was only a little scary,...
It didn't take long for your garden to "age" into a lovely place with so many lovely spaces. To walk through your garden would really be delightful.
Shake Things Up Once In A While
We have a little patio right off the kitchen at our house. In the summertime, it's a true extension of our house; our outoor living room. (Here's Jenny, giving you a warm welcome earlier this summer.) It's comfortable and easy and there are patio lights hanging for evenings. Tom's grill is out...
I have cut my own bangs every couple of weeks for months now. I have decided not to visit my stylist because...why would you!? So many of my friends have given in and gone, but I am going to see how long I can get this mess (I'll happily cut the bangs). There are SO many articles about the state of our National response, but the person(s) who SHOULD be listening has his head up his *$$. I can't even...
We loved Hamilton! It was going to come back to SLC this year and we had an in to get tickets. Oh well...maybe some days, but ITMT I am LOVING the ability to watch it again and again. Smith confessed he had an earworm of the Kings song! LOL
Monday Morning You Sure Look Fine
Hey, gang. It's Monday again! Time to . . . Nice long weekend? Watch Hamilton? Yeah. Here, too. I hope you stayed home and stayed safe! (JoJo is VERY pleased that the fireworks have lessened considerably in our neighborhood.) (It was a tough couple of nights, but we got through it.) As usual,...
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