Since I put the first draft of the novel aside to simmer for awhile, I’ve been spending my time catching up on a few quilt projects. I jumped on The Splendid Sampler quilt-along. The patterns for two 6-inch blocks are posted each week. At the end of the year, I will have 100 of the… Continue reading A workroom update
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90,423 words later
I have finished the rough draft of my first novel. It’s gone past the critical eye of two critique partners, so it isn’t as rough as it would have been. In fact, some parts aren’t too bad at all. I thought I’d feel elated. I thought a giant whoo hooo would come bursting out of… Continue reading 90,423 words later
My talented friend Fawn Fritzen & a new CD
Do you remember two years ago, when I introduced you to my singer/songwriter friend Fawn Fritzen? Go to this post if you missed it. At that time, she was just getting ready to release her first album, Bedroom Voice. She’s done some really fun things along the way, including making a very sweet music video… Continue reading My talented friend Fawn Fritzen & a new CD
A frosty morning walk
It is such a joy to wake up and see the sun shining! Sam and I decided to go for an early walk. I can’t go for very long because my fasciitis is back. Argh! But I do the best that I can, and this morning the pull was irresistible. There are so many things… Continue reading A frosty morning walk
Finally, finger-less mitts!
Well it took me several tries (three, to be exact) but I finally got these finger-less mitts made! I knit the part that goes over the fingers a little bit shorter because I personally prefer them that way. I’m less likely to wear them if the end bit is too long, hampering free motion of… Continue reading Finally, finger-less mitts!
Steel cut oats in the crock pot for breakfast
Just a few minutes ago, I opened the fridge and took out a container of left over, steel-cut oatmeal. I’d made a batch the other day; it is my favourite dead-of-winter breakfast. Stomach grumbling, I spooned out a congealed glop, added a spoonful of honey, and poured a bit of milk over. After three minutes… Continue reading Steel cut oats in the crock pot for breakfast