Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Essential Recipes and Cooking Tips - The Martha Stewart Show
Essential Recipes and Cooking Tips - The Martha Stewart Show
Guaranteed to make your cooking more enjoyable!
Guaranteed to make your cooking more enjoyable!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Practice makes perfect..
I came across Barbara Baig's book titled How to be a Writer.
All of a sudden I have calmed down. I am appreciating the writing journey.
Now I know that I can learn to be a writer regardless of doubt or other mental obstructions.
This instructional book focuses on lessons to awaken your imagination, observation and addresses voice as well as so many other invaluable tips.
The day began a little blah but now I have found a new sense of purpose and writing confidence. I hope I can make it translate to my NaNo experience. However, it is the journey that entices me.
Happy writing to all NaNoWriMO writers out there!!
All of a sudden I have calmed down. I am appreciating the writing journey.
Now I know that I can learn to be a writer regardless of doubt or other mental obstructions.
This instructional book focuses on lessons to awaken your imagination, observation and addresses voice as well as so many other invaluable tips.
The day began a little blah but now I have found a new sense of purpose and writing confidence. I hope I can make it translate to my NaNo experience. However, it is the journey that entices me.
Happy writing to all NaNoWriMO writers out there!!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
BARNES & NOBLE | PRODROMOS - The prequel to SPIDER'S DANCE by Will Graham | NOOK Book (eBook)
BARNES & NOBLE PRODROMOS - The prequel to SPIDER'S DANCE by Will Graham NOOK Book (eBook)
Another winner by Will Graham..do not miss this!
Another winner by Will Graham..do not miss this!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
50.000 steps or 50.000 words..
Okay, so I gave in. I started writing today and entered NaNoWrMo.
Three hundred words so far..yesssiree.
I bought a pedometer and am walking my little cherub/grandson around the tract.
Ten thousand steps so far in two days. At this rate I reach New York City in three years.
Why the contests..walking and writing?
I do not know. I feel better when I walk and it get easier each time.
I feel my muse taking over when I write.
So merging the mental and the physical may not be a bad thing.
We will see at the end of November.
Three hundred words so far..yesssiree.
I bought a pedometer and am walking my little cherub/grandson around the tract.
Ten thousand steps so far in two days. At this rate I reach New York City in three years.
Why the contests..walking and writing?
I do not know. I feel better when I walk and it get easier each time.
I feel my muse taking over when I write.
So merging the mental and the physical may not be a bad thing.
We will see at the end of November.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Sometimes easier is better
I am having fun with this scarf using Deborah Norville serenity chunky yarn on 10/12 size needles.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network
A favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.
Do you have a favorite?
A favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.
Do you have a favorite?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Singer 160th Anniversary | We've come SEW far. Share your own SINGER story and help us celebrate 160 years of a legendary sewing brand.
History of the Singer Sewing Machine..cool!
Singer 160th Anniversary We've come SEW far. Share your own SINGER story and help us celebrate 160 years of a legendary sewing brand.
Singer 160th Anniversary We've come SEW far. Share your own SINGER story and help us celebrate 160 years of a legendary sewing brand.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Terms of Endearment
Recently as I began my repertoire of endearments to my little cherub/grandson I wondered about how many ways and types of phrases there are to express love to another.
"Let me count the ways" is uppermost in my mind.
"How do I love thee?"
Then I figured that most of us categorize our expressions of love.
To friends we hug and admire and feel familial love.
To family, we love unconditionally and express our love in sacrifice, caring and giving a sense of belonging.
To spouses, we experience an all encompassing feeling of love which entails security, passion and a feeling of forever.
However, when it comes to baby we truly go gooey with love.
We want a child to be welcomed into the world and we gradually introduce him to the reality of everyday life. But not yet. No, no, not yet. We will try to shelter him from the brouhaha of events and lull him with "Spongebob Square Pants" and "Wa WA WA" tv shows and keep him close and happy for as along as we can.
In the meantime, we will coo and croon to the little ones in our lives.
"Let me count the ways" is uppermost in my mind.
"How do I love thee?"
Then I figured that most of us categorize our expressions of love.
To friends we hug and admire and feel familial love.
To family, we love unconditionally and express our love in sacrifice, caring and giving a sense of belonging.
To spouses, we experience an all encompassing feeling of love which entails security, passion and a feeling of forever.
However, when it comes to baby we truly go gooey with love.
We want a child to be welcomed into the world and we gradually introduce him to the reality of everyday life. But not yet. No, no, not yet. We will try to shelter him from the brouhaha of events and lull him with "Spongebob Square Pants" and "Wa WA WA" tv shows and keep him close and happy for as along as we can.
In the meantime, we will coo and croon to the little ones in our lives.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Mock cable stitch
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Goo.gaga or Lady Gaga..How to talk to a baby
Looking for ways to amuse my newest cherub/grandchild I reached into the recesses of my mind and mulled over the question..what would a new baby like to hear? Lullabies, Katy Perry, The cast album recreation of The Sound of Music or Itsy, Bitsy Spider?
Some people have the baby talk knack down to a science. They make the cooing and expressions and the oohing and aahing and the baby mimics them right back. Or right back atcha Grandma.
Me, not so much. I did not talk baby talk to my little ones and the first child spoke in full sentences when she first uttered.."What's to eat, Mother? The fridge looks empty to me." Of course she jiggled the jello containers before they were jello and oops onto the floor they went. I did not utter any words..just cleaned the sticky jello from the pristine floor.
So the other day I began the medley of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry and Michael Jackson with a few songs such as "My favorite things" and he smiled at me and I think that he will forgive an old lady if she tries to mimic Beyonce.
What are your favorite songs or things to amuse a baby? I can use all the help that I can get.
Some people have the baby talk knack down to a science. They make the cooing and expressions and the oohing and aahing and the baby mimics them right back. Or right back atcha Grandma.
Me, not so much. I did not talk baby talk to my little ones and the first child spoke in full sentences when she first uttered.."What's to eat, Mother? The fridge looks empty to me." Of course she jiggled the jello containers before they were jello and oops onto the floor they went. I did not utter any words..just cleaned the sticky jello from the pristine floor.
So the other day I began the medley of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry and Michael Jackson with a few songs such as "My favorite things" and he smiled at me and I think that he will forgive an old lady if she tries to mimic Beyonce.
What are your favorite songs or things to amuse a baby? I can use all the help that I can get.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
So many irons in the fire..
Sometimes I fear that I might become bored. Not the case these last few years.
Reading novels until I fear my eyes will cross, savoring new TV shows, trying out new knitting projects. Even joining a writing contest last year..NaNoWrimo.
Ha! That was a learning experience. Here I thought that I could knock off a story in no time flat and I became paralyzed with fear and writer's block.
Then I reassessed the project. Even with my trusty craft books on writing I had the humbling experience of realizing that I had so much to learn about writing.
I have a new appreciation for the blood, sweat and tears that go into a good story.
Do I feel defeated? No..just energized by the fact that the writing challenge awaits me and that life itself is an ongoing ebb and flow. My hat is off to all who ever became published and to those who soon will have the chance to be seen in print.
Reading novels until I fear my eyes will cross, savoring new TV shows, trying out new knitting projects. Even joining a writing contest last year..NaNoWrimo.
Ha! That was a learning experience. Here I thought that I could knock off a story in no time flat and I became paralyzed with fear and writer's block.
Then I reassessed the project. Even with my trusty craft books on writing I had the humbling experience of realizing that I had so much to learn about writing.
I have a new appreciation for the blood, sweat and tears that go into a good story.
Do I feel defeated? No..just energized by the fact that the writing challenge awaits me and that life itself is an ongoing ebb and flow. My hat is off to all who ever became published and to those who soon will have the chance to be seen in print.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday Night..Mama Mia!
A surprise telephone call summoned the family to my daughter's home for Lasagna.
Homemade lasagna with sausage, tomato sauce, grated parmesano, mozzarella and a side of garlic bread. To accompany the meal we had salad and broccoli.
Then the fun began. Sharing recent doctor appointments between delicious bites we do as we always..we interrupt each other, raise our hand for our turn to share and generally defer to the loudest family member.
After dinner and before dessert we passed the baby around. He was good enough to eat but we just kissed him and held him and gave into the fact that his legs were getting really strong.
I don't if I imagined this but I thought the assault of lasagna breath may have had sometime to do with him crossing his eyes and holding his fists up to his nose but I am sure that when he starts to talk he will interrupt us and tell us his tales of woe and happiness. Until then, we will just enjoy the family moments together.
Homemade lasagna with sausage, tomato sauce, grated parmesano, mozzarella and a side of garlic bread. To accompany the meal we had salad and broccoli.
Then the fun began. Sharing recent doctor appointments between delicious bites we do as we always..we interrupt each other, raise our hand for our turn to share and generally defer to the loudest family member.
After dinner and before dessert we passed the baby around. He was good enough to eat but we just kissed him and held him and gave into the fact that his legs were getting really strong.
I don't if I imagined this but I thought the assault of lasagna breath may have had sometime to do with him crossing his eyes and holding his fists up to his nose but I am sure that when he starts to talk he will interrupt us and tell us his tales of woe and happiness. Until then, we will just enjoy the family moments together.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
MMmmm..I love the smell of Pot Roast in the morning.
Perusing the meat counter this week I spied a rolled beef roast..two to three pounds tops.
A few days later I put the meat topped with a coarse garlic rub, a tin of golden mushroom soup and a little water into my crock-pot.
I set in on high and a few hours later I had a juicy cooked piece of meat.
While it was cooking the air was filled with the juicy aroma of meat cooking.
It felt like a Sunday meal being cooked with the promise of everyone sitting at the table oohing and aahing over the tasty meal.
I served the roast with mashed potatoes, gravy and carrots.
It was delicious. Not only that..I had leftovers.
Somehow, this meal made be feel relaxed.
I usually run into the kitchen in the late afternoon and make chicken, chili or chops. But nothing feels like the thrill of a meat and potatoes meal.
A few days later I put the meat topped with a coarse garlic rub, a tin of golden mushroom soup and a little water into my crock-pot.
I set in on high and a few hours later I had a juicy cooked piece of meat.
While it was cooking the air was filled with the juicy aroma of meat cooking.
It felt like a Sunday meal being cooked with the promise of everyone sitting at the table oohing and aahing over the tasty meal.
I served the roast with mashed potatoes, gravy and carrots.
It was delicious. Not only that..I had leftovers.
Somehow, this meal made be feel relaxed.
I usually run into the kitchen in the late afternoon and make chicken, chili or chops. But nothing feels like the thrill of a meat and potatoes meal.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
One! singular sensation
Every little stitch that I make..
I am loving the Lorna's Laces Superwash Merino will.feels really nice to work with.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Grandma Moses.. or Mother Teresa?
As Autumn approaches I usually buy a spiral notebook to begin my "school year."
Organizing my all things to me room I came across old notebooks with the similar yearly goals such as lose weight, write that novel and get busy with those crafts.
This year I asked myself what would Mother Teresa have done?
Her goals had been set early on and soon became second nature to her.
Now Grandma Moses!! There is a name that keeps popping up around my house.
Years ago as I was in an angst mood I blurted out that I had this creative urge to wow the world with my flamboyant endeavours. A friend reminded me of Grandma Moses.
I cannot imagine that Grandma Moses ever told herself to lose weight, run a marathon or write the great American novel. She painted what she knew and people were attracted to her work. She became famous and we still refer to her ageless accomplishments.
Yes. That is who I want to be. I want to celebrate life and go on doing creative things that I love.
I know that I will never be a Mother Teresa but maybe I can touch someone with kindness in some small way.
Organizing my all things to me room I came across old notebooks with the similar yearly goals such as lose weight, write that novel and get busy with those crafts.
This year I asked myself what would Mother Teresa have done?
Her goals had been set early on and soon became second nature to her.
Now Grandma Moses!! There is a name that keeps popping up around my house.
Years ago as I was in an angst mood I blurted out that I had this creative urge to wow the world with my flamboyant endeavours. A friend reminded me of Grandma Moses.
I cannot imagine that Grandma Moses ever told herself to lose weight, run a marathon or write the great American novel. She painted what she knew and people were attracted to her work. She became famous and we still refer to her ageless accomplishments.
Yes. That is who I want to be. I want to celebrate life and go on doing creative things that I love.
I know that I will never be a Mother Teresa but maybe I can touch someone with kindness in some small way.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
The Great Escape
Sometimes I ask myself why I knit or read. There can only be one answer..to Escape.
As a septuagenarian ( a big word for a big decade) I find myself trying to avoid life's necessary distractions.
The last week's events included procedurals and not the ones found on CSI or Bones TV shows but the medical ones necessarily foisted on old people.
The shopping for ugly bland fasting ingredients, the downing of these putrid so called meals and finally the camaraderie of sharing with neighbors, friends and relatives.
Believe me people will always try to top each other and family members will always cringe at the dinner table. Only infants are spared the reason and understanding to share in the glory of the Procedures.
And so I knit and read and place my hands in front of my face when Ducky of NCIS examines a charred body in the forensic lab.
I knit to dream about the lucky person who will be the recipient of the lovely project on the needles..another fantasy to play out in my warped mind.
As a septuagenarian ( a big word for a big decade) I find myself trying to avoid life's necessary distractions.
The last week's events included procedurals and not the ones found on CSI or Bones TV shows but the medical ones necessarily foisted on old people.
The shopping for ugly bland fasting ingredients, the downing of these putrid so called meals and finally the camaraderie of sharing with neighbors, friends and relatives.
Believe me people will always try to top each other and family members will always cringe at the dinner table. Only infants are spared the reason and understanding to share in the glory of the Procedures.
And so I knit and read and place my hands in front of my face when Ducky of NCIS examines a charred body in the forensic lab.
I knit to dream about the lucky person who will be the recipient of the lovely project on the needles..another fantasy to play out in my warped mind.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Bonkers for Beanies and Books
Reading a lot.
Favorite reads include Tess St John's DON"T LET IT SHOW.
Debbie Macomber's A SEASON OF ANGELS invokes Christmas in July.
And of course, looking ahead I am knitting this beanie:
Favorite reads include Tess St John's DON"T LET IT SHOW.
Debbie Macomber's A SEASON OF ANGELS invokes Christmas in July.
And of course, looking ahead I am knitting this beanie:
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
What a difference a day makes..24 little rows.
What a difference a day makes in my knitting progress..had to rip around 24 rows to go back to some semblance of progress.
Meanwhile to shore myself up I drug out an older accomplishment Here:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
There's a Flaw (or a Fly) in my Yarn!!
I was knitting along minding my knitting business when out of a clear blue sky, a tiny nosebleed appeared in my stockinette stitching.
Ah, the conundrum. Would I proceed and pretend I did not see it or would I rip and begin the sleeve again?.
DH the computer guru said we have an app for that..Photoshop.
Could I deceive the legions of fans who breathlessly await the progress of my FIVE HOUR BABY SWEATER which has turned into a serial melodrama?
I bow to DH since I first learned to use a sewing machine in the seventies. I am now in my seventies and still learning.
Sewing a jumpsuit for my little girl and burning the midnight oil my DH sat patiently by while I sewed and ripped the inner thigh area just leaving enough room so that she could walk and move her little legs while wearing my masterpiece.
Well, back to the present. I am ready to contact the yarn company and asked them if they have notice of profusion of flies experiencing nosebleeds because the inspectors obviously missed this batch.
My DH told me that I do not have to knit but I placed my hand dramatically on my forehead and explain that it is for the children..yes I knit and sew for the children.
Ah, the conundrum. Would I proceed and pretend I did not see it or would I rip and begin the sleeve again?.
DH the computer guru said we have an app for that..Photoshop.
Could I deceive the legions of fans who breathlessly await the progress of my FIVE HOUR BABY SWEATER which has turned into a serial melodrama?
I bow to DH since I first learned to use a sewing machine in the seventies. I am now in my seventies and still learning.
Sewing a jumpsuit for my little girl and burning the midnight oil my DH sat patiently by while I sewed and ripped the inner thigh area just leaving enough room so that she could walk and move her little legs while wearing my masterpiece.
Well, back to the present. I am ready to contact the yarn company and asked them if they have notice of profusion of flies experiencing nosebleeds because the inspectors obviously missed this batch.
My DH told me that I do not have to knit but I placed my hand dramatically on my forehead and explain that it is for the children..yes I knit and sew for the children.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
America's Got Talent!
Went to Hollywood to view taping of America's Got Talent yesterday..loads of fun!!
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Where in the World is the Five Hour Baby Sweater..
The Sweater goes everywhere with me..even to the Flying Field
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
What am I reading?
The all encompassing question might be what am I not reading.
My Nook is burning up with all the fabulous downloads.
I just finished Mary Kay Andrews' HISSY FIT.
I read Elaine Viets PUMPED FOR MURDER.
I read Will Graham's STREET HEAT and SOMETIMES. THERE REALLY ARE MONSTERS UNDER THE BED. Fun and exciting reads..loved them.
I am enjoying Nina Cordoba's NOT DREAMING OF YOU..delightful.
All this reading, holding my little Jacob, knitting, following my husband on his flying ventures..it is enough to make a woman Happy!
My Nook is burning up with all the fabulous downloads.
I just finished Mary Kay Andrews' HISSY FIT.
I read Elaine Viets PUMPED FOR MURDER.
I read Will Graham's STREET HEAT and SOMETIMES. THERE REALLY ARE MONSTERS UNDER THE BED. Fun and exciting reads..loved them.
I am enjoying Nina Cordoba's NOT DREAMING OF YOU..delightful.
All this reading, holding my little Jacob, knitting, following my husband on his flying ventures..it is enough to make a woman Happy!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Is It a Helicopter/Baby Sweater yet?
While the new grandpa is in the garage building his latest model helicopter, grandma is feverishly knitting a Five Hour Baby Sweater in the house.
The race is on:
The race is on:
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Five Hour Baby Sweater
I can do this. I can knit a sweater in five hours before Jacob is too big to wear the knitted item.
Pictures to follow.
Knitting with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Wool.
Pictures to follow.
Knitting with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Wool.
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