Month: August 2024
Dishcloths that Celebrate Flowers
I love dishcloths that are created to look like flowers. But, nothing beats the real thing! What do you think are the names of the 20 most beautiful flowers in the world. Flowers are one of life’s simplest pleasures, representing beauty in its purest, most flawless form. There’s nothing like a vase of flowers to
What is your passion?
This August, I am finishing over 300 km of cycling. A couple of years ago, we purchased new bikes from Downtown Bike Hounds in Hamilton, Ontario and it was life changing. Owning a great bike is essential to enjoying cycling. We also bought top of the line helmets and installed 2 water bottle holders on
Where did the summer go?
I always feel the end of summer as we approach Labour Day. I know that we will have more summer-like days ahead but, the freedom and “lazy day” feeling comes to an end as we approach the official “Autumn” on the calendar. I start with my “Autumn Cleanup” – cleaning out flower beds, polishing hardwood
Even Kids deserve a new pair of socks…
This pattern is great for kids from 5-8 years old. I made these for my friend, Mason who is 5 and he wore them to bed when he first got them. They were a big hit. Kids love handmade things and this young man is very appreciative of receiving gifts so it is fun to
Dishcloth Reflection
Sometimes when I am crocheting or knitting, I start reflecting. Recently, I have run across a couple of books with “questions for reflection” and so I have been pondering some of these…What habits do I want to cultivate this year?What habits do I want to eliminate this year? What can I do to enhance my
Grilled Peach Halloumi Salad with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Hello, halloumi…this salty, creamy grilling cheese tastes great with just about anything but especially when nestled in a salad alongside sweet grilled peaches, plenty of greens and fresh balsamic dressing. This salad is SO easy to put together and is a wonderful addition to any summer BBQ. Dressing 1/4 cup of olive oil1/4 cup fresh
Biking for A Cause – Great Cycle Challenge 2024
This will be my fourth summer involved with this cause. I think it is safe to say that we all have causes that are dear to our hearts. We all care about and support a variety of things. We give back. I started this cause after I retired from a 30+ year as a teacher.
August Dishcloths – Making the World a Brighter Place
Another set of dishcloths to brighten the summer days. Isn’t is great to live in a world where we experience the freedom to do things that we enjoy, that relax us, that bring us peace and that, ultimately make the world a better place. Everyone has the capacity to become more enlightened and more self-aware.
Cheers to 30 Years…
August 12, 2024 marks 30 years of marriage for Charles and I. We are celebrating quietly. We are planning trips in the future and adventures to come, but for now, we are just enjoying a quiet summer of poolside relaxing, biking, golfing, sewing, reading, thinking and enjoying sitting in our gazebo. Over 30 years you
Shattering the Glass Ceiling
I am not usually political in my blogs. Politics and religion are very personal to me. I don’t want to debate them, I want to allow people to have their own space and thoughts. I love to talk about my beliefs and passions with other people and I love to hear about the beliefs and
TOP 11 AUTHORS FROM MY GOODREADS LIST…
I use Goodreads as an app to keep track of my reading. I took a look to see some of the authors from whom I have read multiple books. You will not be disappointed with any of these authors. Alan Bradley is a Canadian mystery writer known for his Flavia de Luce series, which began
Socks and Sock Yarn…
I am often complimented on the combination of colours for my socks. I tell everyone it is the yarn and I laugh but, in fact it really is. Sock yarn is created by machine to created patterns and stripes as you knit the socks. It requires you to be flexible and make socks that are
New Dishcloths…New Stitches
The “front post double crochet” and the “back post double crochet” work together to create this dishcloth. Pushing yourself to try new things is so important! Taking risks is called “Discover Mode” and refers to living your life scanning for opportunities, like a “kid in a candy shop”. You think for yourself and you grow.
July 2024 Reading List
I have hit 98 books this year and I am aiming for 175. This month, I read 17 books. I have been using the public library lately and finding some good reads there. The issue with libraries is that they don’t seem to manage to get the most up-to-date books and their “hold” process is