Two stars and Murphy

What a gloomy stat today...it rained yesterday and looks like more today. The dark clouds rolled in and do not seem to be leaving. Finally fell asleep at 3:30 and all of a sudden it was almost 5am.... I wanted to see Alan before he left for New York this week on business. Well, of course Murphy woke and it was out for his business then back in and a cup of coffee for  me and I managed to convince the pooch to relax until 7am. So, back out for new business and he discovered he can reach the fountain and take a drink. Back inside and a towel rub down. Now he is manic with his tennis ball. Murphy is great at playing with the ball; tossing it and then chasing after it and nudging it so it will roll. Murphy is giving much love.... my heart is happy.

Well... it occurred to me that I never posted the November Origami Star! So here it is. I love the colors in the leaf fabric.... reminds me of the changing trees back East.

Finally, the last monthly star is complete. My tree is complete. I am still pondering if I should have a monthly something for the metal display in 2020…. my thinking cap has been empty recently.
How about an update on the new residents? Alan and Lisa have adjusted well. What is not to like? Back in Rhode Island the weather has been cold and snow...here, sun and coffee outside each morning...still. Our tree is blended with ornaments from them added to mine and it is a full tree. Lisa and I decorated right after Thanksgiving. Thank you for asking about them. Thank you also for the caring emails asking about me. I am doing much better and will soon have busy hands again. Thank you for your kind words and for you friendship.
Special request: Debbie, Dianna's sister has had some surgery and could use your healing thoughts. Glenda and Don are doing well...thanks to all of your caring thoughts. Friends are so important!

Autumn is arriving....

Slowly the hot days are disappearing. The temps are lower and all officially the Monsoon is over. Soon all of you outside Arizona will change the time... putting your clocks forward giving us an hour difference. That also means it will get dark earlier and take longer for the daylight to begin. At the moment the front door is open as is the kitchen slider... until the landscapers arrive that is.

Change of décor in the living room has begun. Just look at the stem on the little pumpkin!

The opposite side of the mantle has color too. There is a big pumpkin out front too.  It is nice to have new colors around the abode....
It is October 1st...so, that means it is almost time for The Brother Alan and Lisa to begin the journey across from there to here! Goodness it really is getting closer!

Half of the Pink and Blue dragonfly is done. Today I will begin the opposite side. I have just one errand to do this morning then it will be stitch time.

Presenting the October Origami Star.... I managed to have a bit of a pumpkin visible too. Only 2 more to go then it will be time to start the next monthly project. Having small ones to complete has been nice. I think I know what will be next...
Glad to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Again, I ask you to keep Glenda and Don in your thoughts.  I ask that you give a little thought out to Ann from Beadlework blog who recently lost her husband Alan.

"Just knowing your are not alone is often enough….."

A star for September

I can hardly believe that the current temp is 80..... so this is a cool down and it has been predicted that it will go to 101.... better than the mid 100s but the humidity is 43% so it is still a bit uncomfortable out there. Guess cleaning the fountain can wait until I can be out in the garden earlier than 8:30ish. So, where have I been... right here. I guess the best question would be what have I been doing.

This is the September Star. Leaves still green but starting to change color and fall...of course in my neighborhood that is not happening. Living in a desert climate the trees hardly do this.  Yes there are some but not like my former home in New England. But this fabric just seemed right.  No stitching as I am still pondering a project but think I have one. My mind however has been busy.
Of course some thoughts are that in about 6 weeks The Brother Alan will be here. Almost ready for the arrival.... still rearranging things. There is not a lot of that to do I am happy to say. I am still boxing my craft donation things. It just has been too hot in the garage to spend much time. The next few weeks might just be lower temps and more ambition. Sandy ( commented last post) was right about waking with headaches. She suggests that I am dehydrated. I have not, and I have no answer as to why, I have not been drinking as much water during the day and at night. I have tried to increase the drinking and so far no morning discomfort. Oh that sounds …never the mind…I have been drinking more water. 
I have asked my angels, now I must ask you for good thoughts for my friend Don who will be under going some tests … it is never easy waiting for confirmation of yes or no to an issue. Also of course you need to include Glenda because a spouse is always affected too. The good thoughts for Debbie have helped as she is doing okay and when I saw her the other day she had her usual big smile for everyone. Okay, time to get the bed made and whatever else needs attention. Glad you had time to chat. I really do wish that some of you would include an email so that I can respond to you directly. If you prefer not to publish it with your comment, you can email directly. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Still looking for my email addresses.... they will be found!

Puppy dog stars

Today is suppose to be cooler...only in the low 100s. Still hot to me. I had planned to return to the garden to finish cleaning but that will not happen today. Instead I will remain inside and stitch on Santa.... he is really looking good. I am glad I decided to add the beads as I go along. I also did some stars yesterday...

Off white/cream with gold. It really looks pretty. I may make one with white/silver. I did not like or find white with gold that I liked so instead I chose cream, it looks softer. Then I thought...what about those puppy dogs?

This print is so cute...bones and dishes and paw prints. Next ornaments to make are the beaded baubles in Christmas colors. Did you know that Christmas is 4 months from today? Of course when the temp is reaching 110 to 115 almost every day it is hard to think about that.

Since the email issue is continuing….you may think that I am not replying to your comments...but I am trying.... I will be calling the Geek Squad as soon as I post this. It may be that I need to change the way I send them.... could it be that simple?

Happy having you visit with me today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Hope you will hear from me soon!

Sunday Stars.....

The humidity continues and will  until September.... so my days a slow and indoors. I really miss sitting in the garden. I miss having a clean garden! Last Thursday I decided to clip just some of the Fountain grass which was falling all over the place and then toss out the trash for Friday pick-up. I took just a few minutes but spent the next couple of days in total body itch. No matter what I used to wash and shampoo, I wanted to climb out of my skin. I think the heat was the problem.... this is a grass that has been in the garden for many years so it is unlikely that I am allergic to it. So, for now all is a mess out there and will remain so. They say a cool down is coming next week... below 100!

Although this season the heat is bothering me most days, I did make  more Origami Christmas stars. Where the other 4 are more simple and plain, these fabrics have more shine to them. The picture does not really show how the gold looks. Pretty for sure. My gift pod is finished and today I think I will work on the Mill Hill Southwest Santa. This will be the second one to my collection. I also have another special gift ornament to make.... just not sure how I want to do it. Fabric is sitting on my work table waiting for inspiration. This heat does not speak Christmas!

Nice to have you stop by and visit. The late post is due to the computer keyboard still typing as it sees fit...even when I type so slow and deliberate! Anyway, thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Seems to be an iced water kind of day.

The heat is on.....

This was Monday…. needless to say I have not ventured outside.... We actually had a quick storm the other evening... thunder lightning and rain. You know how I hate nighttime storms.
It was still hot yesterday, not as hot as Monday and I did go for breakfast at Biscuits with Glenda. I appreciate our friendship as she says what I need to hear sometimes....keeping me in check with my thoughts.  Once back home I thought I would do this...then I thought well how about doing … then in the end I did not one thing I thought about. I took the rest of the day off.
I did make the August Origami Star the other day...

When I think of August I think Sunflowers... so here are sunflowers and a deep gold print with greens. My metal display is filling up with only 4 more stars to make. I already know what I will fill the display with each month stating in January.
Were you curious about the "other watch list"..... It all started 15 years ago when we moved here to Arizona from Rhode Island. We had sold our property there and kept in a RI bank until we found a bank here. So, we sat with a banker and between a phone call to RI and filling out papers and signing papers we thought a transfer of funds was on the way. Wrong. The banker had put the request for the money twice. It appeared to the feds that it was us trying to gain more than we had. I still have the letter stating the attempted fraud and that our funds were frozen…. not only the money being transferred but what we had put in the bank already. Luckily I had not put all our money in the bank so we had some to live on. Finally, after a couple of weeks,  the fraud charge was dropped and that banker was not there anymore. I have to remind Alan to close out and take his money out of his accounts before leaving RI and not do the transfer thing! So that is the story.
See how entertaining my blog can be when my crafting is on hold or slow?! Glad you stopped by for the tale … thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Hopefully I caught all the typos, as my keyboard is still typing what  it wants! 

I'm on a "watch list"...again

This is not the first time I have been on a watch list...the other is when we first moved here to Arizona.... and it was the bank's fault that I was being investigated for bank fraud----but that is another story.
Where did this week disappear to? I blinked and it was Friday!  To be accurate it is Friday afternoon! It is not that I have been on vacation...I only wish I were. Let's see, on Saturday I spent time with Diana and then Bobby took us out for Mexican dinner. Sunday there was a visit from Robyn who brought delicious cookies to have with our coffee and moving to Wednesday and Glenda came by for morning coffee. Oh and there was the visit with the Opthmologist on Tuesday. Busy me. The doctor has me on a watch list for the very suspicious glaucoma diagnosis. For now we are just monitoring. I am okay with that.... for now.
The beading has been keeping me busy... still cannot show you as it is a gift. I need to order some beads to make the horse and paw print pods. They will eventually be gifts too. You may be asking why not show the one I am working on? Well, the person who will be getting it will know because it is very obvious. Anyway, In the meantime I will be working on the Mill Hill Southwest Santa in between.

Robyn thought these 2 fabrics would be a nice origami star so I will be making that this weekend.  This heat and humidity has made me lazy to get out and drive.  Have I mentioned that I am still driving on the full tank of gas that The Brother Alan put in the car before they left at the end of May? Finally at a half tank! What can I say. You do remember that The Brother and Lisa will be here for good by the beginning of October. Almost have a date, and then the countdown will really begin. Preparations on both ends are being taken care of.
At the moment, the computer keyboard is acting up.... just about ready for throwing it out and of course my tablet is misbehaving. Seems electronics only last 3 years or so then it is replacement time.
Well, my friends, no need to worry about me...thank you for your caring emails. Happy you took the time to visit. Thank you for your kind words and friendship.

Seeing stars

Since the 115 temp day recently,  we are in a cool down....now the temp is in the mid 100s. Still hot and it will be until September-ish. Not to worry about me because sensibly I am remaining indoors venturing out when I must. I can always find something to keep me busy...

Four Origami Christmas Stars made. Although they are usually not embellished, I think some gold threads are in order... I will experiment. Before I know it I will be making my August star.
I was a little careless while assembling the stars....

I nipped my finger while trimming with the tip of my very sharp fabric scissors. Happily I did not bleed on my star, but I did see stars! Amazing how these small cuts can sting and bleed. Today I have a sore finger but the stars got finished! Now to decide on the next project. I am thinking maybe cat or dog themed stars... or maybe....? Choice of fabrics is endless.
Today I will be just relaxing. Reading is a good option.... or maybe a movie or two. Ahh, the life of a retired gal.
Whatever your plans for today, be sure to take time to relax. It has been so nice chatting with you. Thank you for your kind and caring words. Thank you especially for your friendship.

When I think of Robert Frost's poems, like The Road Not Taken, I feel the support of someone who  understands that life's choices are like, someone who says, "I've been there, and it's okay to go on."

From the book, The world According to Mr Rogers, chapter, The Courage to be Yourself.

What a difference a day can make....

~~~~~24 little hours~~~~
Yesterday the temp reached 115, the hottest day of 2019---so far. Today we are I a cool down and it should only reach 109. Here it is 10:0 and it is already 11. I really did not care what the temp was yesterday as I spent most of the day in bed--- with a headache. Thankfully it was not a migraine; but I cannot remember when I last had one that held me down like that. Lots of dinking, unfortunately it was water not wine! Minimal food intake. Today I am out of bed and moving slowly but moving. Now before you ask, when it is this hot I stay in just as when I lived in Rhode Island and it was a frigid snowy winter day, I stayed in. However, then I was a working gal and now I am retired so staying put is easy.

Four Origami Star strips ready for pressing and folding.... tomorrow not today. There is plenty more fabric to choose from if I need to make more. My goal is to get my Christmas mailing stuff ready early.... especially packages that need to travel a distance, like out of the US. The goal is November 1st. Key word is goal.
Today I will still be taking it easy... no chores. Dinner tonight will be simply fixed chicken cutlet and mashed potato. The chef called out sick so me myself and I will handle it.
Okay friends, time for another tall glass of iced water ad my feet up. Glad to chat with you. Thank you for your kind and caring words. thank you most of all for your friendship.

Hot clouds

Clouds fill the sky and the heat is on. Effective tomorrow we are in a severe heat advisory...what? we have not been in heat? Well, this morning as I opened my eyes at 5am it was already 94 and tomorrow and Tuesday may reach 113. Let me just say that it really is not very different from 105 to 113...at least what I am feeling. Hot is hot is hot ---no two ways about it. Out for one errand at 10am when the pharmacy opens and that will be it. The comfort of my abode is necessary.

While looking for my Christmas fabric I came across these Disney prints…..Cinderella, Lady ad the Tramp and the Evil Disney ladies. I bought them with no plans except that I wanted them. I think I have 1-2 yards each.... just because. Anyway, I did finally reach the Christmas fabric in the bin......

More than I remembered having. Should be able to make a few stars! there is of course the other that cannot be used as the print is too large....

This scenery print has it all, coyotes, cacti chili peppers ad all thigs Southwest.

Shiny boots and holly trimmed hats.....

Not Christmas but just Southwest prints..... just because I liked them

Just love chili pepper print. I did think about making an apron or two … or a table topper. They are all back in the bin. Over the next few days I will cut the star strips and press the fabric. Having everything ready makes the project go smoothly. For today, I will read a little and relax.
Hope your plans for this day are relaxing, if not then hope they ae fun. Thank you for visiting and your kind words and for your friendship.

Plain and simple.....it is hot.

5AM and the temp is 94.... but it is Friday! Not really sure what I will be doing today but you know I will not be leaving the house.... at least I hope not. We are in a heat and dust advisory. The winds were fair yesterday and felt like the heat that escapes an open hot oven door as soon as you stepped outside. The weekend forecast is for 110+ temps..... well it is summer in Arizona and Monsoon too. The morning light is just starting and the sky is full of clouds. Clouds like this trap the heat in. Not even the birds are awake yet...or just too warm to chatter. This is such a nice time of day...all is so quiet. I am amazed that so many people will go for a hike in this weather.... so many rescues needed.
I may pull out the Christmas fabric ….plans to make a few Christmas Origami Stars. Seems nuts to be thinking about Christmas when it is this hot! Choosing and cutting the fabric will get it all started and keep the day simple.

I think today might be another Charlie Chan movie day.... iced coffee and feet up. Love these old movies. Gentle way to pass the day. Before it all gets started however, the Shark will swim around the place and the Swiffer will join in... swishing and fluffing will be necessary also. At the moment my coffee awaits me.
 Always a pleasure to read your comments and emails.Thank you for your kind and caring words and for your friendship.

Friends and a pod

Whether it is 100 or 108 here is very little difference...it is hot; plain and simple it is hot. Happily I have an automatic car starter. I get the car cooled before getting in to drive. Even parked in the garage out of the direct sun and heat, the interior is too hot for comfort. This quote is from a local source. Obviously when parked in the garage is better, but in a parking lot it can be extremely stifling. I always start the car before leaving the stores.
  “When temperatures outside range from 80 degrees to 100 degrees, the temperature inside a car parked in direct sunlight can quickly climb to between 130 to 172.” 
Back living in Rhode Island it was more for the iced car windows and cold of the winter. Yesterday I picked up Glenda and out for lunch we went.... however, the restaurant that we usually go to has made some changes so next outing will be elsewhere. Believe me there is no shortage of places to go. All your good thoughts for Glenda have certainly helped...she is doing well. As I was just entering the house my cell phone began to ring. It was Robyn from across the courtyard. Normally the verticals in the living room are open by 10... (it was now 1pm) usually earlier. Same for Robyn's front window. The phone call was "just calling to make ..sure you are okay". Simply I had forgotten to open the verticals! We watch out for one another. Robyn and Dave took good care of me when I had my hand surgery.

The green and silver Christmas Pod is finished. A day or two of hand rest is now in order, so I say now. Not sure what I will be beading or making next. I think a Christmas Bauble in red or green. I also need to get out the holiday fabric to make a couple of Origami Stars for gifts. So far I am using from what I currently have on hand. Always a good thing.... gee, sounds like Martha Stewart! Remember she used to say that on her older shows.
Chatting with you is always a pleasure. Glad you had time to visit. Thank you or your kind and caring words and for your friendship. 

A star for the 4th

Finished in time for a July 4th celebration! It does not show but the white is white on white fabric that has stars printed on it and the blue reminds of the night sky. I chose the red/white print because it looks like a bandana. I am not fond of fireworks and happily will not have them in our neighborhood. I may hear them form one of 3 stadiums that are not very far away but living in a senior community, it will be quiet. If you are out and about, please be careful and if you have a fur-baby be sure to keep them safe and cuddle them. I will find a nice movie to watch and make some popcorn.

The Pond Garden seems to be drying. I guess as long as I do not have a leak anywhere in the garden then I will just assume that it was from the planting and watering without proper draining. This week I will rake the rocks back and add some decorative items. The birds are loving the fountain and the bunny is still dropping by to trim my plant! 

Sleep was not a friend last night and so my morning has been very slow to start and I expect it to be a lazy day. It may be a movie day all day. Speaking of movies.... I collected 20 more from the bookcase bringing my to go pile to 100. I found a few that I will always keep... good memories. Denny really loved his movies. This one is special.

This case was a special collectors edition.

Filled with all sorts of goodies.

Five discs~~~~directors cut

Holographic Harrison Ford in a magnetic case that is double sided

A folder with 8 director cards explaining the movies scenes

the police car to play with!

This was special to Denny and so to me also. Back to the book shelf.

Time for a second cup of coffee and a bite to eat. Nice having you visit today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Update~~~~ EvaP is status quo. Glenda is doing better.

Sun-less-day

Ready for the day....almost. Seems like it will be a  s l o w  day today. Right now the sun is partly here... it is almost 80 at 8:15am and should reach the mid 90s later but at the moment the sliders ae open but that will probably change soon. Did someone ask if … yes, all is well in the garden. I need to change one of the sprinkler lines in the pot that will be for my herbs. I usually just buy herbs and this time I thought why not plant seeds. I did pull out the Rosemary plant which was quickly dead. Part of it was that it was not getting the needed water when you replant so I will get another next time out to Lowes. I also need to get more rock to finish the planting area in the garden.

June Origami Star is finished. Look, the little ladybug is peeking out. I love the bright red and yellow in this. I guess I should have or could have fussy cut the ladybug fabric so it would be more prominent, but it is cute this way.
So, I took the 2 eggs out of the abandoned nest. I felt bad but with no one sitting on them they were doomed. I would think it was an inexperienced pair... it does happen... that hopefully will do better the next time. In the last few years there have been at least 10 nestlings and never an issue.
Today my plans are simple. Work on the SW Mill Hill project. There are some things that I should be working on, specifically in the garage, but today is not a work day. If I get up and going early enough one of these days I will be there. It will be an all day task when I do start it so it will require ambition and that is not me today!
The Quails have been scoping out the garden...not going to let them nest here. Funny that they know the Doves are not nesting... speaking of the Doves, a pair was sun bathing in the fountain yesterday like it was their private jacuzzi. A coyote left me a deposit in the driveway.... they drop it anywhere. It's a jungle out here! In the meantime, a few things to do before settling into my stitching spot.
Very nice chatting with you this morning. Thank you or your kind words and emails. I appreciate the time you take to send me emails. Thank you for your friendship... 

In the garden....

The weather has shifted back into normal temps which are in the mid to high 90s. What this means  is that anything outdoors is done early. Which means that tomorrow I will be in the garden before 9am to fix the irrigation issue. I am determined to get this done as I will not be out there watering the garden by hand. The Rosemary definitely is being pulled out. It was damaged in the move and is not going to revive itself. Sad as it has been here for 10 years.  Not sure if I have to replace the other plants yet. Right now the water lines first. I will remember to wear my garden gloves as I tore up my finger a little. I will need to rake up the rocks and re-lay the lines to see why they are not working.

Already organized to make the June Origami Star. My "June bugs" are lady bugs. This project is fun to make each month. Glad I chose and prepared the fabric for the 12 months.... makes it nice and easy.
Sad to report... the Dove nest is  just a nest. The Doves have not returned today and have been on the eggs far too long. Tomorrow out comes the step ladder and I will remove the eggs and clean it up a little. I hate to do it, but there is no way they are going to hatch without a parent keeping them warm. Nature is what it is.

This is the Mill Kill kit I will be working on. It is a Southwest on perforated paper. Of course there are beads! I started this before Denny was  ill and then put it aside. Time to finish it. The beading? Oh not giving up just putting the bumble bee project aside until I can be satisfied with the directions. Did find another pod and a couple of flat pieces to do.
Having some blood pressure issues. Trying to stay relaxed and not worrying about getting anything done. I am lucky to have a cheer leader in BC, Canada.... Debbie! Anyway, we all have issues to deal with, health or otherwise. What is good is that we are lucky when we have someone who listens and gives gentle advice. Which brings me to the next conversation. One of our fellow bloggers recently posted how she had received a few negative comments from the same person on her blog. That is not what we are about. Each of us blogs for our own personal satisfaction. It is wonderful when we get feed back but it should be kind and not insulting. If you visit a blog that is of no interest that day, move on. If you enjoy it, be sure to say so. I visit all the blogs listed on my sidebar. Sometimes I comment and sometimes I do not. I always end my blog with:
Glad you stopped by. (because I truly am) Thank you for your kind words. (they mean so much) and Thank you for your friendship. ( I value each of you).

What is friendship all about?

Friendship. Friendship is a close association between two people marked by feelings of care, respect, admiration, concern, love, or like.

Relaxed but was busy

Yesterday was the day to do nothing to allow the injections to do their thing. So far so good. Well, I did sprinkle flower seeds in the pond garden and gently sprayed them. For now this will do if they grow be there. I also checked on my Plumeria... I spotted some sprouting. I am so excited. This may be the year I grow one. I did manage to stiffen the earrings twice...

They look great. The gold tone ear wires look perfect.

I also made the May Origami Star...

Little blue flowers on pale blue and dark blue flowers on lighter blue..... April showers bring May flowers. No Robyn, you are not loosing it. I decided to make this instead of the pink...well I made that one also. Enjoyed having you over for muffins and coffee. Hope you are rested after the long walk!
I spent an hour trying to locate 2 special Swarovski beads to make a turtle... not such an easy task. I want them from the same company to assure they are the same color. I wish my LBS had them. I will keep looking.
We are having warm weather with lots of clouds today and tomorrow will be hot again. No wonder my sinuses are going crazy. The AC is still cooling me off.... I know, some people will not turn theirs on. Me, I like comfort. As mentioned, my sinuses do not like what the air can bring in.
So glad to chat with you today..... are you counting? 18 days from today.... Do I have to tell you what is happening???? I do not think so. Thank you for your kind words and emails. Thank you for your friendship.

There was a storm

Monday night I had to secure myself in the bedroom...verticals closed tightly... why? There was a storm. Did I tell you that I hate nighttime storms? Did I tell you that I am afraid of lightening? Now you know. The wind began to really toss my chimes. Then I heard it...thunder in the distance. Then I heard it again this time closer. When it was just above the house I rattled.Then the rain started to get everything wet. Then it was over. Whew.... I really hate nighttime storms.
I am fully recovered. Yesterday I began to make a Russian Leaves earring....key word began. I changed my mind so many time...like 3.

First there were the blue and clear beads.... then blue with dark blue beads... and finally I chose bronze and copper. Of course this has not been stiffened yet. I will do that after the mate is made. I will surely get a better picture when they are both done. So, if you think I am doing nothing here.....For those who wonder about my not stitching. This year I just lost interest but found other ways to be creative. So far I have mailed away many patterns and linens. I have donated to a local school many patterns and threads and linen and aida cloth. I also donated fabric. I also donated my old sewing machine.When school starts back up in August I will have more for them. I most likely will cross stitch again and still have many patterns, threads and linen still in my stash for then. Thank you for saying you miss seeing that part of my creative juices. I hope you can like what I do now too, and still can enjoy my blog.
I caught a glimpse of the baby doves. I did not want to startle the parent by running back into the house for my camera so I will be sure to have it in hand tomorrow when I go into the garden. I was on my way out to get groceries. Do you shop with a list? I do. I also have the Safeway app on so I can remember to get the sale and free items. Just once I would like to go in and come out with only what is on the lists. While there I spotted Gladiolas...I love Gladiolas. Dennis bought specific vase for when we buy them...

A tall clear vase that will support the long stems. Just look at this color! Everywhere I was in the market someone admired them. Today is May 1st...May Day. Don't have a May Pole but I could organize the courtyard neighbors to circle one of the lamp posts. Anyway, I plan to finish the earrings today. All is ready for the May Origami Star....
Thank you for stopping by and thank you for the kind words.... and for the encouragement. I really think of all of you as friends. Thank you for your friendship.
By the way...… the count down has started. For what? Do you really need to ask! Alan and Lisa will be here May 21st! 

I either have too many studs or not enough!

Oh the weather outside is frightful is getting hot already. They say up to the low 90s this weekend. I really think I am having weather related headaches and sinus issues..... or whatever. I give up. Yesterday morning the fragrance from the Daffodils was really bothering me so they are now out on the table in the Lanai. They are visible each time I walk into the kitchen. The back is just okay. I have been doing nothing and there is the possibility that I will call the doctor Monday.

My April Origami Star is finished. I like the colors and how it feels like Spring. These are easy and enjoyable to make. I like that I have all the months prepared so that I can just sit and make in just a few minutes.
I  decided to replace the garden tool storage rack in the garage. I want to have a storage on the garage wall. So of course first I need to find the studs. Were you thinking another kind of stud from the title????? ... anyway, I found the stud finder (of course Denny had one...only one in the cupboard) and read the directions. Read them and read them again. I was doing what it said but could not successfully locate studs then all of a sudden there was one almost on another. Something obviously was really wrong. I texted both Bobby and Don for advice. Bobby got back to me with directions but I still could not find my studs. Don call and said he would stop by and he did and showed me how to use the tool but even he had to admit they were not lining up right. Glad it was not my inability to follow directions. After we chatted and he gave me advice on how to mount the rack  he kindly added the last 2 bags of soil into the pond. Ta Da…. just going to let it settle then plant. I have also decided to remove 2 Yucca plants that cause me serious cuts from the sharp leaves. Things are progressing nicely.
Wednesday lunch with Vicki was delightful. We chatted and munched on Fettuccini and salad at Olive Garden. I forgot to link up her 2 blogs....one here and the other is here. Be sure to check them out.
Okay, time to move on..... glad you stopped by. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Star light... star March

A quiet day yesterday nursing a sore hand. Sometimes I think it is what it is and going to be. So many of us make do when we need to. Yesterday I decided to change the window coverings in 2 rooms. Finally took down my ballerinas and now need to put them up in my bedroom. I walked the Bissell and swished and fluffed so today really is my day off. I did read for a bit yesterday and

finally made the March Origami Star. Love the two fabrics together. Dianna and I picked them out so it will have that thought every time I look at it.

All is well in the garden. The Dove couple are taking care of the nest as you can see from the Mister's tail poking out and just a peek at his eye watching me. He stays during the day and she at night. They do return to check on one another. No sign yet of little ones.
This old clock serves them well. Good coverage from any Hawks and out of the sun and wind. Guess the thoughts of removing it are not to be. I will be rearranging some of the other garden decorations. Still need to get to Lowes.... need motivation!
I do have some errands to do but just not interested I going. We just had the community paving done and I chose to leave my car in my garage and therefore not able to drive any place while it was being done. The project is complete and I still do not feel like driving here or there. Nice to feel lazy and not have to do. Maybe I am lazy now because I know next week I have a few things to do that can not be put off. Temps will be low 70s today which is nice enough to enjoy being in the garden or on the front porch. Okay, coffee and Shredded Wheat finished. Time to make the bed get the trash out and....
Thank you for the visit and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.

A star for February

Busy day yesterday but I did make my February Origami Star~~~

Having all the fabric cut and ready to press and fold is great. I hope to have each month's star made within the first few days of each month. This being a short month I would like to enjoy this on display for the entire month. After this it will be added to my metal display which coincidently has12 hooks.
Amazing how much more paperwork I filled out yesterday for the upcoming surgery. First  there was the paperwork to update my old file with the surgeon and now the pre-op stuff...yes I have the date...Monday the 11th but no time yet. So it was important to get this finished as well as the earrings because use of the right hand will be limited for a time. I do have a few books waiting to be read and friend Robyn has one for me to borrow. Not sure about the typing, so the blog will  maybe sporadic. I do not baby myself so we will see what happens day to day.
We are having a cloudy day today with rain possible in a few days. Temps are not too bad...around mid 60s. It is sad to read how the monsoon and flooding are hitting Australia and the Arctic cold is making it impossible for sections of the USA.
This week I will get the lanai cleaned and ready so I can sit out there weather permitting and read. The winds have brought in many leaves and lots of dust. One of these days I will eliminate the leaves with having it screened in! I will be going to friends house later  today...details to follow tomorrow! Glad that we had a chat today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.