In preparation for our trip I was talking about how, when I shop for swimsuits anymore, I need ones with substantial tops. But, instead of saying "I need a substantial swimsuit," it came out "I need a substantial suitcase." Where did that come from? A prime example of middle age brain freeze. Or how about…

I did it, I put a project out of its misery. Having returned the remaining seven skeins of Estelle Mystik, I haven’t decided if I’ll burn my two Autumn Silk Cardigan sweater pieces or if I’ll toss them in the garbage. You see, it’s not worth frogging as it becomes a split mess once knitted,…

Next month this blog is going on summer vacation. Actually I’m the one going on vacation and the blog gets to stay home. I’m usually pretty good about blogging on the road but this will be an exception. From August 1-24th part of the family, including me,  will be in Europe! We have a unique…

Imelda Marcos I’m not. I am known for my lack of fashion when it comes to shoes; having to wear orthotics there are very few shoes that work with them. I’m known for owning no more than three pairs at any given time; a pair of running shoes that are worn out well loved like…

It’s a gamble using the ladies’ washroom at our office. We are located in a decent shopping mall, but the ladies’ room is a challenge. Located at the end of a long hallway I’ve encountered a naked man outside the washroom and a naked woman inside. Re the naked man, I only saw him from…

We are a summer camp kind of family. Early on in our relationship Chuck and I realized the impact summer camp had on our early years. When we moved to Vancouver he ended up as an executive director of a summer camp on a remote island. It was one of those things that was meant…

I decided on a brief break from Marina, to make something that could be finished in a short amount of time. These are right up there with the cutest booters I’ve ever seen. And it’s a free pattern to boot (excuse the pun)! It’s the Bethany bootie pattern from Berroco in Suede. I haven’t trimmed…

Once you have kids, the worrying never stops. Mari is driving to Calgary Stampede for a long birthday weekend. Eleven hours of driving seems a bit excessive for me, the one who doesn’t tolerate long distance driving very well. Elina is having some health issues. In a county of socialized medicine, where things happen slowly,…

I love the summer. Now, if the weather would cooperate. This Pacific Northwest summer is right up there with the one first week in July when I watched my kid’s swim lessons – me in Goretex under an umbrella, and them, in swimsuits. That might have been the year when Bryant’s swimming lesson report card…

After fighting holiday weekend traffic Thursday night, Lynn, Samantha and I arrived at our place in WA. As we turned into the driveway I saw someone was parking in my space. Then I looked through our windows and saw someone was watching my TV. It wasn’t a stretch to think that someone was sleeping in…