PETRICHOR

Petrichor (n.)- the smell of
earth after rain

It has rained here every single day,
loud thunder, lightening, power
flickering rain and I only wish
I could send some to Cory and
the rest of California. We have
had more than enough and they
need it, sigh.

My old rooster Hercules has
been cranky all week, he really
does not like me, but Tyrion
has been extra sweet and enjoys
being petted.  Hercules better
watch out ;)

I've been sipping on a new to
me tea all week, turmeric-ginger tea.
I have found it very refreshing
drinking it cold over ice and look
forward to trying it hot when the
weather cools down.

I finished the In Threes baby cardigan
I was knitting and finally sewed the
buttons on. The pattern did come out
large, which I had read, so I'm hoping
it will get a lot of use. I think this
may be my go to baby gift, it was such
a fun knit.

Today I spent working on my Tolt Bag.
I had a little trouble figuring out how to
fold the bag, ahem, but finally got it. Three
folds and I had trouble, shaking my head
in shame.
I worked on adding a lining, but my sewing
skills are really lacking so that isn't going
to happen. 
All my plans were not lost,  I did
manage to punch holes in leather and make
a handle, we won't discuss how long that took,
It's finished and I'm pretty pleased with how
it turned out.

There are no plans for my weekend, I'm just
going to see what happens and roll with it.
Hope your weekend is a happy one.

Love,
Tracey
XO

A SIMPLE WEEK

To find the universal elements enough;
to find the air and the water exhilarating;
to be refreshed by a morning walk or an
evening saunter... to be thrilled by the
stars at night; to be elated over a bird's
nest or a wildflower in spring - these
are some of the rewards of the simple
life. 

~John Burroughs

It has been a simple week here...

 

...enjoying morning and evening

walks in unusually warm weather.

While most of the country battles

another winter storm, I have been

dealing with temperatures in the

80's and almost unbearable humidity.

With winter temps this high I am

a little scared to see what summer

has in store...

 

...noticing signs of spring all around...

 

....enjoying this in the mornings....

 

...and finally coming up with just

the right combination for my chai...

 

...winding yarn and working on part

of my gift for my swap partner...

 

...realizing I am fighting a lost cause

in keeping Bette Davis off my bed...

 

...being super excited that the Olympics

are beginning tonight.

 

...and watching some amazing sunsets.

 

Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

I am getting together with my best friend for

lunch out and a visit to the LYS for a pattern

and yarn, she wants me to knit her a scarf.

 

Whatever you have planned I hope you take

the time to notice all the beauty that surrounds

you.

 

Peace to you

Love,

Tracey

 

 

 

 

I LEARNED SOMETHING TODAY

Always walk through life as if
you have something new to
learn and you will.

~Vernon Howard
 

I learned something today
and thought you might find
it interesting too.

I do love how this world
works!