Mixed Signals

Mother Nature is sending out mixed signals these days.  In the last week, I've seen a Mockingbird come into the suet feeder that hangs in the kitchen window.  Something I've never seen before, so I'm thinking he's getting desparate for food and coming awfully close to the house. Today, as I stood in the kitchen … Continue reading Mixed Signals

Well, it’s kind of like a sock!

My first attempt at making a sock.  I made mistakes, and that's okay.  I got my gauge wrong, so it's way too big...that's okay, I'm calling it a slipper sock!  Yep, that's my story. I actually enjoyed this and am looking forward to knitting it's mate, wrong gauge and all! And then I'll start again … Continue reading Well, it’s kind of like a sock!

sometimes it’s the little things

Being "self-taught" in painting, there are some things which are so elementary, and yet unknown.   And I love it when I have one of those "aha" moments. Earlier today I had one.  I'm painting something, I don't yet know what it will evolve into, but I knew I wanted to do it in blocks on … Continue reading sometimes it’s the little things