Sometimes it feels like time stopped in March, but here we are at the end of another month, officially halfway through 2020, and still going forward one day at a time into this new “normal” of quarantine. Thankfully reading is a constant, no matter what else is going on (or not going on). Even though… Continue reading Reading Life: June 2020
Another Wednesday, another look at my current works in progress. Happy Birthday cross stitch Jon will be one year old in one week… it really crept up on me! I’m allllmost done stitching this as a birthday present. I think I’ll finish it as a standing cube, like the one I did for Amelia. But… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
Every Friday I share five highlights from my week, big or small, as a reminder to stay grateful. 1. Fathers 2. Grandparents 3. Walking! 4. Partners in Crime 5. Currently reading
Every Friday I share five highlights from my week, big or small, as a reminder to stay grateful. 1. Eleven years 2. WIP 3. Every AM 4. Happy mail 5. Currently reading
Another Wednesday, another look at my current works in progress. Happy Birthday cross stitch Still stitching but working on borders is slow going. Getting close though! … Rainbow Jelly quilt This quilt has been so much fun to work on: easy sewing, yummy colors, and coming together quickly. The blocks are done, the top is… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
Wednesday again! Time for another weekly update on my current works in progress. Happy Birthday Jon With one month to go, I’m trying to make more progress on this one but I’m honestly more interested in using my time to sew instead of cross stitch. So we’ll see if I manage to finish in time!… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
Jon is eleven months old! Per blog tradition, I’m back to sharing monthly updates. Eleven Months Old Likes: exploring and studying how something works, following Amelia around, eating everything in sight, occasionally sitting still long enough to read a book (Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden is his favorite) Dislikes: bumping his head (a million times a… Continue reading Eleven Months with Jon
What a week! In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement, I’ve been keeping my eyes, ears and heart open by listening, supporting, donating and reading. Today I’m sharing 5 books that have helped open my mind and 5 books that are coming my way to read next. Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward Between… Continue reading High Five for Friday
Wednesday again! Here’s a peek at my current works in progress. Happy Birthday cross stitch The central scene is done! So now there is just the border and the rest of the “Happy birthday Jon” message to go. Crossing my fingers it will be done in time for his birthday, because most of my crafting… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
The world feels as if it’s on fire, but we’re still trucking along over here. May was another month of social distancing/isolating, and another month of solid reading. I got a little burned out on contemporary fiction, but finished the month with one of the best books I’ve read all year! This year I’m continuing… Continue reading Reading Life: May 2020
