... here is your scavenger hunt of the week;

An example of a historically accurate Nordic Pelican?

This is the second time I've tried to make split pea soup lately and something it wrong with it, again ( Read more... )

Party at the Needleworkers' Guild Saturday afternoon! (did someone say mimosas??? ;-)

We will have an open workshop and blackwork forum hosted by Caiterina nic Sheamus.  Beginners are welcome so come on over.  She will have materials, books and instructions to share with the willing. But you don't need to be a beginner to come hang out with us; any ( Read more... )

that was fun  (mushy smile...)
but to the pointy hat who teased me about blushing DURING INVOCATION... revenge shall be had!
just so ya know ;-)

And let me tell you, all the cool kids will be hangin' with the Needleworkers ( Read more... )

Text from kid;  “I was involved in a protest at lunch…. You may get a call…”

Me “did you break windows?  Light cars on fire?  Speak disrespectfully to teachers?”

Kid; “left campus without pass to protest on street”

Me: “Broke school rule = punishment.  If you choose to participate in civil disobedience then you must be prepared to pay the price.  ( Read more... )

Love and fast healing thoughts for you today!

A year or two ago, LJ posts seemed to be dominated by Weight Watchers stuff.
Now?  Food Porn everywhere... with pictures... and instructions...
oh my!

Is that sunshine breaking through? 
Or just Klingons firing off the starboard bow...?
(chuckle)

Isn't it amazing how much good a word or two from friends can do?
It always amazes me :-)

and as a undertone to the entire weekend, my mother took another fall on Friday around dinner hour. It was a bad one and she ended up in the ER that night and in surgery in the morning. She now has screws and a plate in her hip to match those in her wrist from the summer fall ( Read more... )