I am thankful for the weaknesses of my children. In them, I see the weaknesses I had as a child: the child who loses things, the child who struggles to memorize the multiplication table, the child who understands the algebra concepts and memorizes the formulas but makes simple errors when executing the problem, the child…
Some of you might remember the pink eyelet blouse I made earlier this year for Elsa. Wren wants a similar blouse, but in white. I inherited a lot of eyelet from my grandmother. I used Elsa’s shirt pattern to draft a larger one for Wren. I made Elsa’s shirt pattern from a shirt she already…
I’m thankful for a freezer, which makes it possible to stock up on food when it’s on a good sale, and provides a way to keep food from the garden. What are you thankful for today?
November is the best month for grocery sales. Harvests are in and people are preparing for Thanksgiving feasts at the end of the month. Sales rotate around items for the Thanksgiving meal, fall harvests, and meats. I’ve already been to Winco this month, though I may return there again later in the month. Potato sales in…
I’m thankful for the opportunity to vote today. What are you thankful for today?
I’m thankful for the beautiful weather that we’re having. It will be in the low 80’s today: perfect weather for having the house open! What are you thankful for today?
I saved seeds from an Armenian cucumber to plant next year. I also saved seeds from zinnia flowers, before tearing out the spent zinnias. I picked Armenian cucumbers from the garden. I cut thyme and Swiss chard from the garden. I planted seeds for spinach and lettuce. Using fabric and ribbons I had on hand,…
I’m thankful that I was able to attend church today. What are you thankful for?
Today I am thankful that I can work in the garden. The weather is beautiful and there is much to be done. What are you thankful for today?
I’m sure you’re wondering what happened to yesterday’s gift. I thought it was 2-3 hour project. I even got a head start by laying out and taping together the 28-page printable downloadable pattern the night before (a 40-minute task). I started the project and it didn’t take long to remember how frustrating it is to sew…
When I was a teenager, my parents used to watch the televsion show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. I remember being so impressed by Wayne Brady, one of the actors on the show, and his ability to make up funny lyrics to songs on the spot. At one point I learned that he was married,…
Today I am thankful for the invention of the doppler, which allows midwives and doctors to hear an unborn baby’s heartbeat, and for a midwife who knew what we needed to do to make sure my son was born safely. I enjoyed his giggles yesterday. He is a happy and healthy baby, and I…