Day 125 of 2026

The purple irises are on full display.

 

Day 124 of 2026

Today's photo is a screen shot of the wallpaper on my phone. 

I've been trying to change it each day to reflect my activity 

or people I might be seeing that day. 

Yesterday GB#5 wanted a picture of us on my phone. 

We selected this one from last year's 50th Anniversary weekend 

that I don't think I shared here. 

To top it off, I caught the 11:11 this morning.

 

Day 123 of 2026

GB#5

 

Day 122 of 2026

Hello, May.

 

Day 121 of 2026

This was a beautiful part of my day...

observing youthful wonder.

 

Day 120 of 2026

I just received the yarn I preordered from 

Caitlin of Dreamwood Fibers & Fables 

in her newest collection.

It is absolutely gorgeous and soft.  

 

Day 119 of 2026

I wore my sandals today, 

not because it was really that warm 

but because it was warm enough 

to hope it will be warm more consistently in the near future. 

 

Day 118 of 2026

Easter has come and gone, 

but I'm still hanging on to my pretty eggs. 

 

Day 117 of 2026

Once upon a time I used to do cross stitch. 

That was before I really got into quilting. 

This pattern is (was?) a Suzy's Zoo pattern. 

I'm pretty sure it is in this booklet. 

I'm also guessing there are more copies of it 

around on the internet.

 

Day 116 of 2026

The signs outside say BUY SELL TRADE. 

If there ever was a movie you wanted to buy, 

this would be the place to find it.

 

Day 115 of 2026

Late this afternoon I got a severe weather alert on my phone.  

Shortly after that the local sirens went off indicating a tornado warning. 

The storm was fast to come and fast to go. 

Later I saw videos of swirling debris taken from motorists. 

Even later I read that there might have been a tornado 

along a road Fireball takes home from work. 

Luckily, he had taken off early and was already home.

 

Day 114 of 2026

Now that the hat is done, I'm back at my socks.

 I completed three more pattern repeats

 and started the heel flap today. 

It has not been hard to jump back into. 

I'm trying to be better at finishing things

 before I cast on a new thing. 

Sometimes it cannot be avoided.

 

Day 113 of 2026

I finally finished the knitting of the Musselburgh hat. 

I am so excited about it.

 Tomorrow I'll block it and figure out a way to show you

 the four different ways to wear it.

 

Day 112 of 2026

I went to the back yard

 to check out the progress on my lilac bush. 

While most of the buds are not open, 

there are buds covering the entire plant 

and the fragrance is amazing. 

The answer to the latest What is it? post is Clue, Live on Stage!

It was fast, funny and fun.

 

Day 111 of 2026

Last week the washer and the dryer needed repairs. 

This week the water heater needs replacing. 

It must be the season for appliances.

 

Day 110 of 2026

Look what I found in the mailbox. 

It's Fireball.

 

Day 109 of 2026

Today we ate the last of the Easter eggs.

 

Day 108 of 2026

Well, here we are again. 

It's date night. 

I'm sure by now I don't have to ask Where am I? 

because clearly it's the theater. 

The question then is What is it? 

Can you tell what we are seeing tonight?

 

Day 107 of 2026

I haven't done my puzzles since before Monday

 when I became so ill. 

I am feeling much better now 

and feel I'm ready to tackle them again.

 

Day 106 of 2026

My repairs are done.

 One subtle, one Frankenstein style.

 

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.