Need This

I have come to realize that I need this place, this blog. This blog should be, and I hope to make it, a journal of sorts of the things I make. I would also like to show from time to time the handcrafted goodness I find around the internet that amazes and inspires me. From the number of posts here you would think I don't make much but I really have several projects going all the time.

Lately I have wanted to start making socks for myself. With good intentions and several balls of sock yarn, crochet hooks and a couple patterns I set out to do just that on our cruise to Alaska. I figured at sea time would be good for trying out making socks and I choose crochet because I can pretty much do it in my sleep.

I tried and as much as I love to crochet the result just did not feel as good as what I imagined a knitted sock would. So I frogged the work.

When the Olympics started I realized I had to have something for my hands to do with all the TV time watching all the events. So my crocheted sock has become an easy to knit slouchy hat or it will when I get it done,

Good Time

The first of August seems to be a good a time as any to start blogging again. I have so neglected this blog that it really feels like starting over. I have missed writing here.

It has been quite a year with some pretty big things happening.

• I had Flat Stanley with me and I hope showed him a good time around Jackson.
• I helped my Mom after she had a knee replaced.
• I got to go on my first cruise which was ok and a second one to Alaska that was wonderful.
• I had to move from the house we had rented for a year and a half surrounded by all the wildlife. Jim did a great job of finding a new place while I was with Mom. We now have a pond in our backyard.

I welcome comments and conversation here. I have been missing that.
More to come.

Snow Machines in Jackson

I have had Flat Stanley with me for awhile now. This video is to share one of the coolest and most exciting things he has got to do since he has been with me. We all liked the flips best and you can watch for that on the second trick. Full screen makes it easier to see.

The Next American Idol?

I think it is very possible...... you?

So....

how are you doing? me too.

Blogfire Blitz Cozy to Just Imagine Crafts

As the first snow fell this morning here in Jackson I was thinking about ways to feel cozy. Food comes to mind and I think about things like long simmering soups and stews on the stove or in the crockpot. What is cozier that a crackling fire in the fireplace and a soft chair, a cup of tea and a good book? Sound good to you? If so you might consider adding one thing to this picture and I have it in my shop.

This shawl is so soft and warm it will keep any fall or winter from your back, neck or shoulders. Since this post is part of a Blogfire Blitz I encourage you to check out the next blog that is part of the blitz. Just Imagine Crafts has a charming shop on Artfire that features among other things collars and leashes for your canine fur babies.

Is your dog a rockstar?

It seems such a silly thing but I found out an old family story was a bit off. I was told that the night I was born the doctor took a break from waiting for me to arrive, went home, watched an episode of Gunsmoke, came back and delivered me. The part that is a bit off is that I was born in June and the show, Gunsmoke, did not start its first season until September. I wonder what he did watch?

PS I am around and still figuring out whether to try and catch up here from the summer or just consider myself starting over. I do have some summer memories I would like to share here if only for myself.