Day 105 of 2026

I'm feeling much better this afternoon 

so I have started some stuffed animal surgery. 

I couldn't finish it though as a nap was needed.

 

Day 104 of 2026

I didn't feel very well most of the day and then it got worse. 

I spent the evening in the ER. 

I should be feeling better in a couple days.

 

Day 103 of 2026

The hydrangeas got trimmed today as well as bed clean up, 

brickwork finished  and topsoil added. 

Only mulch and cutting some half bricks to go. 

I even got the forsythia cut back. 

It was a good day.

 

Day 101 of 2026

I should have trimmed the hydrangeas a few weeks ago, 

but I didn't. 

I'm hoping to trim them tomorrow, but first I have to find the pruners. 

And maybe I should clean up the bed.

 

Day 100 of 2026

GB#2 sang a solo/duet tonight in front of a large crowd. 

What courage and confidence that takes. 

She and her singing partner did very well. 

I am so proud of them. 

 

Day 99 of 2026

I am within an inch of beginning the decreases

 of the other end of this hat. 

That sounds like a good time

 to show you my color inspiration. 

In the foreground is my hat. 

The background contains one of my favorite, 

ready-made scarves.

Quite a while ago I pulled colors from my sock yarn stash 

that were as close as I could get to the originals.  

My initial intention was to make striped socks, 

which I may still do,

but then this hat pattern came to mind from my mental queue. 

I don't know if I will ever wear the hat and scarf together,

 but it feels good to make another item 

that contains all these happy colors. 

Side note: I don't wear long scarves much anymore. 

I rather prefer a cowl so I may connect the ends

 at the proper length to make that happen. 

Second side note: The blue and blue with black sections 

are for the reverse side of the hat. 

It will make sense when I show you the final project.

 

Day 98 of 2026

Sometimes the best toys aren't toys.

 

Day 97 of 2026

Today's sunset is from the bridge over the highway. 

When I turned to go back to the car, my legs went all jelly on me. 

That was not fun.

Day 96 of 2026

Are you watching Big Bear Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1 on YouTube? 

I am obsessed. 

I apologize for the glare on the TV 

but couldn't resist capturing the feeding of the brand new eaglets.

 

Day 95 of 2026

Coloring eggs was a fun time for both children and adults alike.

 

Day 94 of 2026

On the search for a particular style of gluten free pretzel, 

Fireball and I stumbled upon this. 

With very few exceptions, everything in this section is gluten free. 

And, yes, I did find the elusive pretzels.

 

Day 93 of 2026

T-bone and GB#4

 

Day 92 of 2026

Everything is growing so fast now. 

I believe I should have a redbud in full bloom tomorrow.

 

Day 91 of 2026

It was very exciting to watch the Artemis II launch today 

with Fireball and GB#3.

 

Day 90 of 2026

While I was hanging out with GB#3 tonight, 

Lincoln decided my lap was the best place 

regardless of whether I wanted to knit or not. 

 

Day 89 of 2026

I realize that it looks like I am knitting an Easter egg, 

but I assure you that it is a reversible hat. 

I finished all the stripes on our trip 

so I am able to continue straight rounds in one color for a while...

unless I decide to put in a random stripe or two.

Day 88 of 2026

I needed a couple things from IKEA. 

I found them but also found more color inspiration.

Day 87 of 2026

We've concluded our Seattle 2026: The Flower Tour and are heading home. 

Of course this visit wasn't just about the flowers. 

It was also about family, celebrations, food, conversation, laughter,

sharing these experiences and so much more. 

Tile art is at Sea-Tac International Airport.

Day 86 of 2026

Ballard Locks is one of my favorite places. 

This afternoon was a great time to visit.

Day 85 of 2026

RoozenGaarde, Skagit County, Washington

We knew we would be a little too early for the full tulip display. 

There were a few varieties in bloom, 

 but there were daffodils as far as the eye can see.

Day 84 of 2026

Continuing our flower theme we visited SAM (Seattle Art Museum) today

 and saw this art installation 

which was formerly installed at Newfields here at home. 

The flowers open and close in slow motion. 

SAM has provided bean bag chairs on the floor under the flowers

 so one can enjoy the display comfortably.

Day 83 of 2026

Daffodils fill the roof boxes at the market.

Day 82 of 2026

We are in Seattle now and our goal is to see all the flowers. 

While this isn't the greatest concentration of cherry blossoms on campus,

 it is my favorite of the pictures I took today. 

On a clear day you would be able to see Mt. Rainier in the distance. 

It was gray and cloudy today but if you look very closely, 

you can see a faint outline of the mountain.

Day 81 of 2026

Every airport has their own special art. 

This installation was at Las Vegas Terminal 3. 

It is 

"Mirare" by Stu Schechter

Click above for the highlight about the piece.

Day 80 of 2026

We made it to Las Vegas for a tribute for my uncle 

who passed away in December

 after which we were graced with a beautiful sunset.

Day 79 of 2026

We're off. 

First stop is a layover in Phoenix.

Day 78 of 2026

There are  no words for how sad we are to say goodbye.

Day 77 of 2026

Old friends.

 

Day 76 of 2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day. 

I changed the dishes sometime last week. 

Some of them are in the dishwasher. 

Can you tell which ones we use the most?

I don't think I can list them all

 but I used all my greens, white and linen.

 

Day 75 of 2026

This will be a double-sided hat. 

The next thing to knit will be the brim

 for the opposite side hat. 

But first I need to try it on to see if the length is good. 

It appears it is. Onward.

 

Day 74 of 2026

We have a severe thunderstorm warning tonight. 

The storm is definitely upon us -

great lightning and loud thunder.

 

Day 73 of 2026

More spring emerges each day.

 

Day 72 of 2026

Today's colors begin with purple and end with pink.

 

Day 71 of 2026

 

I'm working on a Musselburgh hat by Ysolda. 

I have wanted to make this pattern for a while. 

At the same time I have had a yarn pull that I really like 

that I have also wanted to use for something. 

These two thoughts have merged here. 

I can't wait to show you where this color story is going.

 

Day 70 of 2026

I just noticed on the other side of the fence in the back yard

 that my neighbor's forsythia is blooming bright yellow. 

I had no idea if ours was blooming

 so I went outside in the rain to check. 

Yes. It certainly is.

 

Day 69 of 2026

Tuesday sky.

 

Day 68 of 2026

This is quilt top number three of the quilt tops I acquired in February. 

This one has some issues, but look at those cute boats.

I couldn't pass it up.

As you can see on the backside, this top is hand stitched. 

Unfortunately, the stitches are fairly large. 

You can tell from the strings and clumps of threads on the back

 that this top has been washed. 

Large stitches and a top that is not quilted but washed

 is usually a disaster as is the case here. 

Some seams are coming apart, the edges are not holding together 

and it appears to not be square. 

I believe this used to be a complete quilt at one point

 because there are crease lines and threads near the edge 

and lots of areas with what appears to be former quilting threads. 

But I will not be deterred.

 

Day 67 of 2026

The plant that grew up through the lamp

 has continued to flourish. 

Here's a peek 

at it when I first noticed it was taking a new route.

 

Day 66 of 2026

Lunch with friends

 

Day 65 of 2026

I just received the yarn for another new project. 

It's so soft and the colors are amazing.

 

Day 64 of 2026

I got a  package today. 

Another new cast on coming soon. 

Because I need another WIP. 

(Work-in-Progress)

 

Day 63 of 2026

It looks like spring really is on its way. 

I guess it's time to get out my small rake 

and clean out last year's leaves.

 

Day 62 of 2026

Last night we used the shells for chicken tacos. 

Tonight we are putting the chicken on salads 

with taco toppings. 

 

Day 61 of 2026

Eight taco shells nest nicely in a full circle

 but four is trickier. 

To avoid letting the last shell collapse

 making it nearly impossible to fill, 

I've arranged these like a Girl Scout friendship knot 

or cardboard box flaps.

The configuration was successful.

 

Day 60 of 2026

The moon.

98% waxing gibbous.

 

Day 59 of 2026

We were out today near the Old House and decided to walk by

 and see how it was doing. 

We were shocked to see how inhospitable it was. 

I am so sad to see such a great house give off such a vibe. 

I cannot know what Great Grandpa H's reaction would be

 if he were still here to see this, 

but I imagine it would include both sadness and anger.

Click here to see the Old House in 2023. 

You can also click the Old House label in the left sidebar

 on the blog page for some pictures of the beautiful interior.

 

Day 58 of 2026

Sunshine, shadows and chimes.

 

Day 57 of 2026

One Big Adventure tonight was a Pacers game. 

It was fun even if they didn't win.

 

Day 56 of 2026

Here is another quilt top I just acquired. 

This one is very well made although maybe not quite square.

 It doesn't surprise me

 as the quilt is all on the bias before the borders. 

It measures approximately 86 x 90 inches.

Day 55 of 2026

I recently found a few quilt tops. 

This one has 31 different embroidered flowers. 

I can see lines under some of the stitches. 

I can't tell if they were printed on the fabric

 or traced by the maker. 

Either way, this one will be fun to quilt up.