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Never Right

According to my husband I am never right about anything. It doesn’t matter; I am 100% wrong. Always. No matter what. It is tough to live with. That said, it is less tough than a year ago. I know when I am right and I don’t let him rattle now. There is rarely ever aContinue reading “Never Right”

Pancakes For dinner

Husband made us pancakes for dinner last. Best late Valentines present ever. He even made bacon! Joyful tummies here!

Villages

I love my Christmas villages. I think it comes from a place of insecurity for many years as a young adult. I can create a safe places with dreams and hopes. It is my favorite Christmas decoration…often going up in late September. This is only one street

Santas

My mother collected Santa with animals. And almost every other decorations for Christmas. We are sorting out things. A couple of things struck me this year. I am hating the chaos and I want to second hand a bunch of things. The mess is bothering me a lot this year. I just want it outContinue reading “Santas”

Christmas

I adore Christmas! My husband hates it. I am working on my villages. These are what I’ve done so far.

Courage

It has been a week of courage. Monday, I invited my friend and her kids to the house. We are having plumbing issues but I knew we could manage. I have never done a same day invite! (Her kids were sick so she didn’t come but I did invite them.) Today, I sent my cousinContinue reading “Courage”

Best Day

I have spent the daughter and my sister by love. It has been a perfect day! Tomorrow: Charleston. I need a different computer. It’s been years!

Work

Got to do some work on “Joyful Dog Quilts” projects today. Also did house cleaning. It has been three days of not much to say, I’m afraid. I have been focusing on healing and cleaning. I want so much more done right now but it will get there. I just wanted it done by OctoberContinue reading “Work”

Little Joy

Found my favorite ice cream today and then packed for Alabama. Looking forward to seeing family there. Going home for Thanksgiving. (St. Louis MO). Still lots going on but just focusing on positive tonight.

My Sewing Room

This is my sewing space. I still have some work to do. The floor will be pulled up and replaced this fall. Hopefully, this will lead to beautiful quilts, bags and scarves.