So, have you ever seen a murmuration before? If not, or if you’re simply wondering what a murmuration is, check out this video: I realize it’s been ages since I last post. I want to thank all my friends, family… Read more
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for the knitters
I think I was meant to be a knitter. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been strongly attracted to yarn, yarn shops, and I’ve even been known to buy yarn — before I ever learned to knit. True… Read more
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Colourful toes to chocolate cake
“The most wasted of days, is one without laughter.” — e.e. cummings I don’t know yet about today, but I can guarantee that we laughed enough the other evening to last us at least a week of those days. We… Read more
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currently, in my garden
“Have you ever seen a flower down Sometimes angels skip around And in their blissful state of glee Bump into a daisy or sweet pea.” –Terri Guillemets “A flower’s appeal is in its contradictions — so delicate in form yet… Read more
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First socks
“I find people interesting. People trying hard are interesting. People with a passion are interesting – whether it’s old cars or taxidermy or knitting.” — Clare Balding. (I agree with you Clare) I did it. I made my own socks…. Read more
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Summer potpourri
Rudyard Kipling was named after Rudyard Lake where his parents met. Heard on CBC Radio’s The Next Chapter, December 15, 2014: Rudy Wiebe responding to the Proust questionnaire. Wiebe was asked, ‘What’s your greatest fear?’ His response: “hurting someone I… Read more
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Father’s Day Gifts Without a Big Eco-Footprint
(this is a reprint from one of my archived newspaper columns) What did you buy for your dad for Father’s Day? Did you consider the environment? If you or the kids haven’t yet bought or made anything, here are few… Read more