It's murder!

 Definitely winter here in Arizona...chill in the air. Oh I know, compared to other areas we are not really bad. This is a welcome because when it is hot here it is Hot🔥. Hope everyone is doing well. We three are doing okay. Well I am still with the Achilles tendon issue. It is what it is. Soon (after Feb.10th) the surgeon will do a procedure to hopefully ease the pain. Went for blood work today and it was a fasting. I could not wait to get home to have coffee. Today is my day off....no swishing and fluffing, no anything chore related.

Now there are two crows and that is a murder...anytime there are more than one. I tried to add feet...still need practice. What is next on my craft table you ask...well, you will soon see. Lisa and I will be making table mats for the new table that will be arriving for the living room. We also have 3 new lamps coming. so in between my felt activity will be sewing machine work.

Murphy is currently outside yelling at something. Time to get him in for a nap.... might join him. It has been so nice to visit with you, Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Please think about my Uncle Tony who is having a difficult time and also Aunt Rose Marie too. Illness affects the whole family.

Something to crow about

 Today looks to be a cloudy day.... yet no rain in the forecast. The lack of full sun feels relaxing somehow. Murphy is yelling at the goings on in the courtyard...I have been working with him on stopping after the first few yells and when I say "enough". Some days it works and of course when I am buy it doe not. He is a work in progress.

You could say that I have gone to the birds.... and I would agree. I am enjoying the hand stitching of these winged friends. Today I finished the crow. He will have a friend as they usually travel in more than one. Did you know that a few crows are called "a murder of crows"? I have one that visits the garden stopping by for a drink from the fountain. 

The new glue gun is working great. It is a duel temp and very light handed. It has it's own stand...the bright green"foot" but I feel better to have it secured in my stand. I have had this stand since the 80s. It was made for me and serves me well. I plan on an easy day as I have a horrible back ache, Just swishing in the laundry area. I am trying to be more relaxed and less anxious. Have to go now---- Ciao Italia is on and Maryann is making Cialdoni which are similar to cannoli. I am the only one here who likes cannoli. Guess it will be chocolate bundt cake in my oven today. Maybe I will feel creative later.

 Glad we visited. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

For the birds

 Hope everyone is into the swing of the new year... me? still working on it. The winter weather is lovely here. Murphy has enjoyed having the slider open for a time...good to get fresh air in.

Yesterday We Tres Amigos went to Barnes and Noble and I bought Primitive Quilts and projects magazine. The felt applique bird  on the cover caught my eye. Also to make it home with me is a book, Day by Day written by Sister Stan ( I have not heard of her). It is a "treasury of meditation on mindfulness to comfort and inspire". We all need that about now. We then went to Alan and Lisa's favorite "hang out" place. We enjoyed a few appetizers and a drink sitting out on their patio. Then it was home and I enjoyed a dish of ice cream!

Look who is hanging on my ornament tree....Mr Blue Jay. I am really happy how it turned out. Alan commented that he really like the shade of blue.

Also flying in is a robin.

Often in the past back in Rhode Island we hand raised robins. A great feeling to save them and set them free. Not sure what will fly in next but it feels good to be able to create again. I love handwork. Needle and thread in hand.... 

Today I received a hand written thank you note! I know, so old school and I loved it. Thank you cousin Norman. Reviving and maintaining connections is so important. Keeping new connections is right there too.  I still enjoy hand written notes/letters. If you have been a follower for a time you might remember the year of card exchange..was fun and was so nice to receive mail that was personal.

I am feeling a bit off today with a cough and I am trying to catch my nose but it runs fast! Definitely going to be a slow and relaxing day. Happy to chat with you today.Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Just humming my way~~~~

Goodness.... the countdown has begun. I probably speak for many of you, I am quite sure I will not be seeing the new year ring in. We will have a quiet time here.  It will be good to wake to a new year.

I have completely wiped myself out today...chores.... still looking for the House Keeper Fairy.  Swishing in the laundry area, washed the hall and kitchen floors and walked the vac around the living room.  Remember the budgie? well I now have a hummingbird ~~~~~

It is double sided so a bit more fiddly work but I love it. I do need a few more in case this one flies away like budgie will soon do. I thought I was going to make a Blue Jay but the hummer just appeared. I also want to make a few folk art birds. I find handwork relaxing ... as long as I take a few breaks. Do you still have Christmas around your house? Most likely our put away will happen next week on one of Lisa's days off.  Much easier with the both of us working at it. Of course I am sure Murphy will be a great help! 

So nice to have you visit with me. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Finally this year will come to an end soon. My wish for the new year is that we have more compassion for one another, take time to be kind to one another and finally better health for everyone.