I am not sure if it is the Covid situation or just the holiday season, but days disappear. I am always home as a retiree but it is different when you are home trying to avoid illness. Tomorrow is a new month but not much has changed. Like many other states our Covid numbers have risen. With Alan and Lisa out in the working world, they are careful and we all stay safe. Hopefully you are all okay. The other day I received a text informing me that a friend had passed. I had not been aware of her health issues (she is was in RI). This gal was the daughter of my childhood friend Donna who passed in June! So sad for the family, she left a dad and a sister. Any death around the holidays is hard to deal with.
On a happier note, I am keeping as busy as my hands let me. Yes, still and always will have trouble because of the arthritis.
Did you...do you remember making folded books years ago? I do. We used to use the Reader's Digest and make full rounded trees. I saw this on Pinterest (of course) so I got a book from the Dollar Store and voilà a tree grew! Brought back memories of Girl Scouts in the 50s.
These cute ornaments will soon fly away. The Post Office seems to be in a slow down so the sooner they go the sooner they will arrive. No picture to show yet, but I started the socks for Lisa. I love knitting socks. My goal is to get them completed soon. There are lots of "soons" in my world lately.
Later I will bake Almond Biscotti. We enjoyed fresh baked bread with our past in marinara sauce last night. Alan is a good cook.
Murphy has a stocking. It is burlap with applique that I made years ago. I just added his name to it. Surprisingly he has not touched it or our stockings which are hung on the fireplace.
Our gifts are on the mantle this year because Murphy thinks every package is his and enjoys tearing any...I mean any...box or mail into pieces. As a matter of fact, he has not touched the tree at all.
Well friends, it has been nice chatting with you, but there are chores to do so I can bake. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.
Stay safe.
7 comments:
Decorations are beautiful! You are so talented. I'm so glad Lisa and Alan are with you. Happy crafting. 💗
I've not seen one of those folded books before but I have lots of proof copies I could experiment with so thanks for sharing!
I might decorate a bit earlier this year, but not in November!
Gracie: I love the Christmas Book Tree, the bulb ornaments are adorable.
Murphy's stocking is so sweet.
We cannot have a tree Mikey thinks the ornaments on the tree are toys, we have a large Santa instead.
Your Mantle is lovely.
Merry Christmas
Catherine
My grandma used to make the book Christmas trees with me and my brother when we were young. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your friend. I so enjoy hearing about Murphy!
The Christmas book tree is wonderful. The bulb ornaments are sweet. Murphy's stocking is just perfect. I am glad you can stack your gifts up high!! ;)
So sorry you have lost your friend in Rhode Island Gracie.
Hello Gracie, Glad to see you doing good and having fun with Murphy. Love his stocking. Never did a book before. Glad Murphy can't get on the mantle.
Yes, hospital stays are no fun. Lovely and lovely. Thanks for the visit. Have a Merry Christmas Lynda
I hope the three of you will have a nice and quiet Christmas time! Sounds like decorating is in full swing at your home.
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