Brown nose, plant in my mouth, laying in a garden: that face says it all.
Read MoreEaster Sunrise
“Red sky in the morning, sailers take warning.” I know the rhyme refers to impending bad weather, but to me sunrises represent hope as light pushes away the darkness. On Easter weekend, that seems appropriately symbolic.
Read MoreA Measure of a Saturday
My knitting projects often remind me of the time during which they were knit; they are a measure of where I was and what was happening. This weekend is a good example of that. On Saturday when I left on the ferry I threw my just started second sock for my nephew’s Christmas gift (I’m…
Read MoreMy Socks Have a Dual Personality
Once I’m done the hub bub of Christmas knitting I generally try to knit myself a pair of socks in January. The first of the month I cast on my socks from the Tosh Sock yarn I purchased at Knit East. I finished the first sock around mid-month. I loved the vibrant colours; it reminded…
Read MoreWell Lit
I know it’s a bit early but today I put up my outside Christmas lights. I try to put them up on a nice-ish day in late October or early November, but usually don’t turn them on until December. I don’t know why I consider it such a victory when they’re done; maybe it’s my irrational…
Read MoreWalking the Line
The thing about puppies is that it sometimes takes a while til they learn their boundaries. I’m fortunate that I live off the road and Charlie can wander the yard (somewhat) freely. My parents live close to the road so he has a rope on the clothes line which allows him to stay outside on his…
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Windy Wonderings 