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A bouquet of yellow roses goes a long way toward alleviating cabin fever when winter will not leave. I found a dozen of them pushed down into the midst of the Wal-mart carousel of fresh flowers. I claimed them knowing full well what can be done with them.  Squeezing the centers told me that they… Continue reading A Bouquet of Roses

I went with Elv to his job to drive home an extra vehicle. Lance was already in his office here moving wood. It was a beautiful March morning. Even though we haven't had much indication of it; we are supposed to expect Spring to show up any day now.             … Continue reading Graber Offices and a Luncheon Table

Winter will not finish up.  The snow banks settled noticeably. As in, noticeably dirtier and more packed. For a few days it might be possible to walk on top of the snow with out falling through only now and then. Such adventures are fun if you are not trying to get anywhere in a hurry.… Continue reading Home Bouquets

 One quilt out and another quilt in.  Frances cut patches of our blue scraps and of a white sheet from the used shop. I sewed it together. Amy created the stencil and off we go to another quilt. We like this one because it is blue. While we quilt and wait for the snow to melt… Continue reading Stitches and a List for March

 Lake Superior pictures of us.  Taken on March 9, 2014. The winter Lake Superior became 92% frozen over. I wanted to see that and then get pictures of it. What a sight. A fishing village sprawled all over the lake. I would have loved to walk out there and talk with the fishermen. What were they… Continue reading Break-Up Beginnings

  It was 30 below first thing this morning. It's too cold for anything but sitting by the fire, or flat out laying as close to the stove as is safe and possible if you are Ruger.     It's a good time to catch up on the computer stuff.  And for browsing Pinterest all curled… Continue reading What We Did Today

In the process of cleaning her room, sorting out trash from treasure...trove of childhood birthday gift, baubles and oddments kept in boxes under beds and in the back of closets (indecision of growing up), Amy came down to me holding in her open hands four or five miniature rag dolls with cute ceramic faces wearing… Continue reading At Home with Holmes

Snow everywhere! It is awe inspiring. Those who fancy they are sick of winter and dislike snow are certainly in trouble around here today.Elv invited us all to run errands with him this morning. At first I declined...choosing the warmth of my wood stove and comfortable, dry indoors rather than the pleasures of an adventure...on… Continue reading The Things You See With a Camera

 Francis decided to crochet a scarf and mitten set for herself.  She completed her scarf crocheting, but became bogged down with the mittens. Finally, she asked me to knit her mittens. I have been trying to knit again, just to see if I can. I can. So I knitted mittens for her.  She added the… Continue reading February Pursuits, Valentine’s Day