Picotee Amaryllis

ah.....winter sun!

Imagine a tiny flower embryo encapsulated in a bulb waiting for water and sunlight to burst forth...

what a joy to see in the flowerless winter.... 

Crochet Mania

First Irish crochet attempts 

Flower close up

Tiny Tatting Thread  doily

Sheesh, the time I spend doing needlework. It seems a significant part of my life now...at least I'm not just sitting here whining and wallowing in my depression and debility! And for some reason, the "tiny" attracts me! Here is my first attempt at freeform Irish crochet, and crocheting a tiny doily in tatting thread. Yeah, I just ignore the mistakes and keep on hookin'!

Hey, Gull!

You gonna eat that? You gonna?
I'll eat that!

Hey, gull!

 Hey, half of life is just taking the time to look around!

Hey, you!

Yeah, I got my eye on you!

Yet Another Nite Up All Night....

19 years old

about 7 years old

3 years old

67 years old!

Sub for camera shy 18 year old cat!

Since I've retired, day has switched for night--stay up till morning, nap thru the day. Ah, the joys of no scheduled work--I mean "job"! I have lots of work--most  gets ignored for  what I want to do....mainly: pets, internet, crafting, needlework, gardening (in warm weather), and reading. Naps are big, too! Interspersed with shopping jags...Oh, to be old, poorer, and hard to walk...but not necessarily wiser...it doesn't stop me--much!

Bobbin Lace Making--first trials!

pillow as found

after detangling

Well, here's another video of me beginning yet a new craft. 

Bobbin Lace Making! Very difficult, very time consuming, and no, I haven't quite learned how to do even the basics! I'll keep trying! Wish me luck!

first rows of my trials!

Knitting Socks Continued...

Finished pair of socks #4 and gave them away. Immediately started on  pair #5--for me!