A  bit of summer reading for you. House sitting for my cousin, 3500 miles from home, I am unable to upload pictures. A good writer doesn't need to rely on illustrations, I've been told. That is precisely why I've chosen blogging as my writing medium. More expressive than social networking without the requirement of talent.…

Although appearing dramatic at times: it doesn't seem to coincide with the correct day of the week a la Sandy's Saturday Sky. I live in the Pacific Northwest, with its long stretches of greeny grey mizzle; mist, fog and drizzle, with sporadic sunbreaks. We do get more than our fair share of rainbows, but generally…

We got a good dinnertime chuckle this week. Our provincial socialized medical system is moving toward systemwide computerized record keeping. A physician has access to EVERYTHING. X-rays, lab results, reports from other doctors, prescriptions filled… you name it, anything health related is going to appear. It could be very helpful, especially in an emergency, BUT, part of…

Not feeling terribly creative, point form will have to do. My week taught me: Quinoa in its raw form, spilt in the kitchen, has the ability to jump and hide in every nook and cranny and will most likely be discovered for years forward. Quinoa, cooked, spilt in the kitchen, resists wiping up, clutching firmly…

Was My Face Red – it was a column about readers' embarrassing moments. The magazine, from way back when, I'm afraid to admit, was called "Calling All Girls." It transitioned into Young Miss and then to YM. So, have you ever done something so stupid that even you yourself had to sit back and laugh?…

Ahhhhh the best of both. First the comfort. Remember when custom made orthopedic shoes meant thick soles, round toes and black leather with ties on the side? Meet today's orthopedic shoes, custom Naot's. My feet are in heaven: And the food. Old cheesecake: 460 calories, cream cheese and sour cream. New cheesecake:150 calories, low in…

Apologies for the abandonment of my blog. I am one sick puppy. Started with strep and bronchitis and without too many details, the combination of illness and antibiotics are heading south.Can you imagine, feeling too sick to knit? There was plenty of time though, since my last post to enjoy some fun with the guests:…

Spending time with my sisters-in-law has brought back memories of mother-isms, sayings unique to their mother. I remember her saying "Oh dear, bread and beer if I hadn't have married,I wouldn't be here." Nobody knows the origins of that one, possibly song lyrics, but I've been known to say it now and then. Their other…

Once upon a time, long ago and far away, I was dating this guy. After a few times out he told me “If you are going to get serious with me you have to move to a little place called Lion`s Bay, British Columbia." Why, you ask? No political motivation at all, as many assume,…

For this project, at least. Do you get those, when you hit a sticking point where you just can't go on? Having completed Hanami's 31 row repeat seven times, I was anxious to move on to the simpler straight knitting with y/o's disbursed at a reasonable rate. It was easy enough but I didn't like…