Tag: sewing

  • It’s Gonna Be May

    It’s Gonna Be May

    Busy weekend! Friend time, family time, garden time! I needed it after a crazy and hectic week at work. Yesterday I hung out with two friends for hours catching up. Pedicures were part of the itinerary. No guilt here, I haven’t spent money on myself in forever! Before that, I did some pine needle gathering…

  • Adventures on Craigslist

    Adventures on Craigslist

    I’m so happy I have seedlings this year! Have you seen how Bob on Bob’s Burgers talks to food he cooks? That’s me, murmuring gentle encouragement to the seed trays. Right now I have onions, tomatoes, thyme, creeping thyme and two kinds of lettuce visible and under the grow light. Plus the sprouted potato. Yet…

  • Meals and Deals

    Meals and Deals

    Sitting here waiting for the expected snow or sleet to commence. My son just got home from a jiu jitsu tournament so I’m glad it held off a little. My daughter was supposed to go to volleyball today but is nauseous/slightly feverish. I wish she wasn’t ill but… no volleyball means I showered, baked bread,…

  • Darling Don’t You Go and Cut Your Hair

    Darling Don’t You Go and Cut Your Hair

    This Sunday morning is off to a fine start. As soon as I got out of bed, only half-awake, I started prepping short-rib beef stew for the Crock-Pot. I had been pushing this off for days, and didn’t want to wait any longer. Been cooking a few hours now and it smells wonderfully oniony. After…

  • So, A Needle Pulling Thread

    So, A Needle Pulling Thread