Monthly Archives: March 2012
White crabapple blooms
Our crabapple tree is in full bloom and it is beautiful this year. And there are lots of bees. Last year I didn’t hear any bees, and we didn’t have many apples. Here’s a few of the shots I took … Continue reading
My lovable, sweet, dumb dog
Gonzo was in a rare mood the other day. Usually he is bouncing around like a rabbit, but that day he was posing for me, like he knew it was important for me to take his picture. Wish the backgrounds … Continue reading
More sewing: Glasses case and tooth fairy pillow for Etsy
Here’s my version of the Martha Stewart tooth fairy pillow. His smile is lopsided, but I like it like that. I’m getting pretty close to coming up with a pattern for large sunglasses that I really like. This one is … Continue reading
Living gluten free
Even though there is more awareness now about celiac disease, it is still new to a lot of people. If you would like more information, here is a good place to start. http://www.theceliacsite.com/ The Celiac Site explains the condition and … Continue reading
Gluten free information
Although I have not been tested for celiac disease, I suspect that I am at least intolerant. Therefore, I like to read about the issue and try gluten free recipes. Yesterday I was giving a copy of the Spring 2012 … Continue reading
Red bud trees
All of the red bud trees in our area are now in full bloom and they are beautiful. But it is hard to capture their beauty from a distance. Here are a few close-ups that I took recently. Related … Continue reading
Joan Aragone: High medical costs drive Americans overseas for care – San Jose Mercury News
Joan Aragone: High medical costs drive Americans overseas for care – San Jose Mercury News.
Spring flowers
I have enjoyed the show my bulbs have put on this spring. I have lots of these yellow daffodils. I like these daffodils with yellow centers and white outer petals. I like the fuzzy pollen that you can see in … Continue reading
Denim tooth fairy pillow for Etsy
There are lots of tooth fairy pillows on Etsy, but I didn’t see any that were made from two vintage denim jeans pockets. I adapted the tooth from a Martha Stewart pattern. The eyes and mouth are hand embroidered, and … Continue reading
Weekend in Iowa
Well, we didn’t spend the whole weekend in Iowa, but we did have a nice visit with our son Stephen and his family. We went to a school carnival on Friday night. Lots of standing around. Glad I had my … Continue reading
