My daughter and son-in-law in Atlanta are without AC. I know. In Atlanta! Actually, I’m sadder for my grandcats. They wear fur coats 24/7, ya know. Our Mocha has been going out on the patio with Mom, and unlike Mom, … Continue reading →

We–well really, Jennifer–got files to the printer on Friday. It’s a week ahead of the usual schedule, because we wanted to have the Summer issue for The National Needlework Association show in Columbus, OH next weekend. Strangely, I felt less … Continue reading →

Got Greg to go mattress shopping today. The ones that got my vote had the nicest quilting on top. Then I learned that the closer the quilting, the firmer the mattress. Well, that made sense. Our current one has a … Continue reading →

The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Fair was great fun. Got to pet lots of sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and angora rabbits. Met Jackie Miller, who is contributing directions for her batik-print fabric collar/necklaces, and saw Tricia Drake’s lovely knitwear–along with … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, it’s the Sheep and Fiber Festival at Masterson Station and I’m looking forward to seeing Tricia Drake of Tricky Knits and Susan B. Anderson of Spud and Chloe. And the sheep! And dog trials! But the biggest thing for … Continue reading →

One day for mothers, then life goes on as usual, with moms at the wheel! I had a good day, even though Greg was in OH honoring his mother–and giving his sis a small break. Zach provided limo service to … Continue reading →

Plum Pretty looked mighty fine at the running of The Oaks today at Churchill Downs. Prior to the equine fillies, a parade of pink hit the track, beautiful survivors of breast cancer from every state, lots of brave and mighty … Continue reading →

Decisions, decisions: and a big hat is not one of them. Do I wear my most ancient jeans for planting flowers? Or nicer ones, in case we are invited to a spur-of-the-moment  ’throw a dollar in the pot and pick … Continue reading →

Found a good-looking printed summer purse the other day at my favorite off-price boo-teak, with only one flaw: the designer assumes that I want to advertise the brand, to show people that I have no eye for style and must … Continue reading →

There is a small brook in our backyard, just outside my studio windows. In the summer, it runs dry, but today it rages. Our normal April rainfall is 3.5”. The other day we had 4”. In a day! The odd-duck … Continue reading →