The Christmas Cactus Blooms: How can we “give” this Christmas?
On 2022-10-27 by PamMy Christmas Cactus lived outside all summer. I recently brought it inside (a week after Labour Day) and this week it WOKE UP and decided to start blooming. I don’t know why it bloomed? I originally was given the Christmas cactus by our Uncle John – his son, Chris has a VERY green thumb. I
The Joy of Cycling
On 2022-10-25 by PamWhat happens when winter comes and your outdoor cycling days come to an end? Some people will by a “winter” bike or a fat bike but, those of us who don’t want to cycle around in the snow move to a indoor bike. This year, for my birthday, my family bought me a chaoke….an indoor
The Beauty of Nature – Autumn
On 2022-10-23 by PamI am blessed to live in Ontario where Autumn comes in all its glory and beauty. The last few days have been gorgeous – 20 degrees C and time for biking and gardening. I also turn a year older in the Autumn – so this year is 59 and I am 25 lbs lighter (since
Sew a Tie for ANY Occasion
On 2022-10-17 by PamDownload this free pattern to create a tie – mine are going to the three men in my family for Hallowe’en.. https://blog.treasurie.com/how-to-make-a-tie/
A Blessing for Telling the Truth (No Matter How Bitter or Sweet) – Kate Bowler
On 2022-10-12 by PamI am a truth teller – it is not always a fun place to live. I have learned how important it is to pick the right moment, to avoid it when the person is not ready for it and to definitely not do it to prove a point. Living an honest life: however, is not
Boo Bags for Hallowe’en
On 2022-10-10 by PamHallowe’en is just around the corner! I love making extra special bags of treats for all my young friends. These are super simple – a bit of Hallowe’en fabric, ribbon, pinking sheers and some treats and you are on your way. Life is MUCH more fun when you are bringing other people joy and having
Happy Thanksgiving! The “official” beginning of Autumn….
On 2022-10-08 by PamThe signs of Autumn definitely begin after Labour Day – we hang on to summer until September 21st but, it comes nonetheless with cool weather and frost, leaves changing colours, apples on trees and bright sunny days with blue skies and fluffly clouds. In my house, it means canning applesauce and apple pie filling, freezing
The Wanderer’s Wife is BACK…
On 2022-10-06 by PamLife has been a little crazy lately but we are managing to put our quilts together. Is it easy? Well, it is challenging and fun! The strips of fabric that are part of the design allow you to “make it work” because you can add or subract a strip, make it thinner or thicker…whatever is
The Sock Project 2022 – September
On 2022-10-04 by PamThis is a men’s sock – the yarn makes the beautiful pattern and I just added the solid for the toe and heel for variety. I am thinking that the sock project will continue into 2023. It is very satisfying to knit a sock every month – I am able to give them away and
September 2022 – My Reading List
On 2022-10-02 by PamReading is definitely a habit for me – I love it in all forms. I have listed my books in order of preference. I have recently started to use the library again – The Fonthill Library – I am not buying as many books and I am finding some really amazing little hidden gems. The
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