Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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.

 

Monday, April 20, 2026

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.

 

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Friday, April 17, 2026

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?

 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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.

 

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Day 106 of 2026

My repairs are done.
 One subtle, one Frankenstein style.

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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.

 

Monday, April 13, 2026

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.

 

Sunday, April 12, 2026

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.

 

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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.

 

Friday, April 10, 2026

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. 

 

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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.

 

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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.

Monday, April 6, 2026

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.

 

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Day 95 of 2026

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

 

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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.

 

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Day 92 of 2026

Everything is growing so fast now. 
I believe I should have a redbud in full bloom tomorrow.

 

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Day 91 of 2026

It was very exciting to watch the Artemis II launch today 
with Fireball and GB#3.