Category Archives: Needlework

first crocus

This afternoon when I was out between rain showers with Bode saw some tiny yellow crocuses blooming in the grass between the sidewalk and curb at a house where a gardener lives. The birds out back in the trees have … Continue reading

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wish on a star vintage doily and other February things

Guess I should get this done while it is still February.     This started in 2005 [details] when I ran out of salmon pink variegated thread (from my mom’s stash) and set the doily aside. I then did an … Continue reading

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mother in hospital again…

She was looking better on Thanksgiving than earlier in the week, but had problems over the weekend. I talked to her Monday night and we planned for me to come on Tuesday morning and stay with her while my father … Continue reading

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beginning 2008

We have had several days of what I would consider typical January weather, cold and a bit of snow — which does brighten things up. I have been getting re-acquainted with Joomla! for a project, and this morning even modified … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras thaw to St. Pat’s snow

A friend asked what I have been doing instead of updating my blog. We had winter roll in late and severe in mid-January. I have been watching the weather, knitting sweaters, learning new music, tending the critters, eating, and sleeping.

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