It has been a while since I did a book date. Last time I wrote, I was in a reading slump and hoping The Johnstown Flood would break the slump-it did! Since that book, I have read the following: Class Mom: I really enjoyed this book! I had many laugh out loud moments. Looking forward … Continue reading Book Date
Lucky
I am so lucky to have a local book store named An Unlikely Story. I've written about it before. It is my happy place. To go and browse books, have a coffee or lunch in the cafe and be able to hear authors speak is a joy. Today I went to a luncheon for one … Continue reading Lucky
YOP: Finished Project
I have my first finished project from my current Year of Projects list. You may remember my Nightshift Shawl by Drea Renee Knits. (Before blocking) I enjoyed making that shawl, but it is a lot of shawl for me to wear as I tend to get very hot easily. So, I decided to make The … Continue reading YOP: Finished Project
Yard Sale Redo
We needed a small table for next to our couch, just to hold a drink, put your phone down, etc. As I'm trying to reuse, reduce, refashion, I opted to look at yard sales. I found this table for $5.00. (picture taken after I started sanding, the top was in a horrible state) I did … Continue reading Yard Sale Redo
Tablet Sleeve
Although I own a tablet I love (a Samsung) and use it often to read via Libby (library) and Kindle, I opted to purchase a Kindle Reader on Amazon Prime Day. Mainly because I spend a lot of time in the back yard, on the deck reading while the kids are playing in the blow … Continue reading Tablet Sleeve
Special Olympics
Oh boy, were they special! My son Eamon participated in his first Special Olympics! It was a wonderful day! My husband and I attended (unfortunately, it was held on the rain date, so other family didn't have that date off) and his 1:1 Aide, Special Ed teacher, First Grade teacher and his entire First Grade … Continue reading Special Olympics
Year of Projects 2019/2020
This is a full, ambitious list. I won't complete it all, especially the fiber projects as I'm choosing bigger projects. Knitting: Finish my Shift Cowl (and possibly use this pattern to use up scrap yarns throughout the year) Knit a Quince & Co. wrap (kit already received) Make any pattern from Taproot Magazine Knit/Crochet my … Continue reading Year of Projects 2019/2020
