Sunset

Finished size 20 x 27

Completed July 2015

I'm working on some smaller pieces since its been so hot!

Peacock Fan

This one was a little tricky. Not only did I fully bind the edges, the rug is scallop shaped making trimming it a challenge. 

After binding, I applied two coats of non-skid backing and it is now on the floor in front of my bed. 

Finished size 40 x 27

Completed June 2015

Pot of Pansies

I currently have this one hanging, but will probably apply a non-skid backing and make it a rug before winter. 

I started making these because they are beautiful and portable. I can do them in bed or on the couch, I even keep one at work to help make me take my breaks. 

Finished size 20 x 27

Completed May 2015

It's Peep-tacular!

There are so many great examples of creative peep usage, I compiled a few of my favorites:

Vincent Van Peep

Peep Show

Lot's more after the jump...

16 years ago today...

The Art Of A Good Marriage

Wilferd Arlan Peterson

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.

A good marriage must be created. In marriage the little things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry. It is at no time taking the other for granted; the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through the years. It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives. It is standing together facing the world. It is forming a circle of love that gathers the whole family.

It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy. It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is not looking for perfection in each other. It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humour.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow old. It is a common search for the good and the beautiful. It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal. It is not only marrying the right partner; it is being the right partner.

Body Language of Fear in Dogs

Happy 10th Chemoversary to me!

 

Happy 10^th Chemo-versary!

I told Jerry we’d stop celebrating chemo-versary at 10 years, maybe it was getting to be a bit much.  He said we were going to keep celebrating because every chemo-versary is another year he has his wife with him. So, even after this one, we will keep celebrating.

 

To celebrate, I got my first mammogram.  Put it off for 2 years, dreaded getting it.  Was in and out in 45 minutes and the hardest part was trying to keep my balance when they were trying to get a certain angle on my medi-port scars.  This is one instance where I think big boobs are a blessing.  You just slap that girl up on the plate and the top plate comes down, a gentle squish, 20 seconds and all done.  I think ladies with small boobies have it rougher because there is probably some tugging involved to get the girls to stay in place.
 

I have been fortunate in that even though my Hodgkin’s was advanced (Stage 3B), we were able to treat successfully and I have had no recurrence.  One thing I do find peculiar is that know that my immune system is suppressed from irreversible damage done by the cancer, I actually get sick less.  Weird, huh? 
 

Oops...

Perfect timing on our 17th Anniversary

17 years ago Jerry came into my life and made it so much better!  As I am sitting here going through boxes for the yard sale tomorrow, I came across a crumpled piece of paper.

It's message is from that night...

When Jerry took the shirt off his back to warm me up, this is the note I put in the pocket when I returned it. 

Christopher Columbus was awful (but this other guy was not) - The Oatmeal

Christopher Columbus was awful (but this other guy was not) - The Oatmeal:

Here are a couple of slides, but for the full presentation, click on the link above.  Truly eye opening if you've never learned about the 'real' Columbus.