Category Archives: Life

Sunday Thoughts

I was able to enjoy a Guild meeting via Zoom today. It was incredibly uplifting to see smiling faces and all of the incredible projects they have been working on. After my meeting I managed some time attempting to sandwich a quilt on my dining table. It took ever so much longer, but since itContinueContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts”

I Love Thursdays #25

Have you ever checked out the friends that get together over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color with their lists of things that bring them joy? If not you really should. 😉 My list of things that bring me joy or happiness is probably pretty common. I love it when my daughter surprises meContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursdays #25”

It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!

At last we are getting this party started with the first of 4 days of fun! I’ve been looking forward to this hop, filled with eye candy and sweet treats for our holiday season.Will you be following the amazing posts from the team on the Virtual Cookie Exchange &Christmas Blog Hop-being hosted by Carol fromContinueContinue reading “It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!”

I Love Thursday #24

It’s been a week of fun and adventures here. I had to go to town to pick up a prescription for DH on (gasp) but had ordered by phone and pulled in to get it delivered to the car. I had to wait a while since the pharmacy was backed up. I like having aContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #24”

I Love Thursday #23

On Thursdays a group of friends link up on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color to share lists of things that bring them joy and happiness. I love reading and listening to audiobooks and the fact that I was able to sign up for a new library card on line had me doing a happyContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #23”

Sunday Sewing

I’m managing a bit more time sewing now that we are back in lockdown again. I do seem to have a bit of a problem getting started but once I do I manage to get some things done. It’s hard to pull myself away from the news and the “what happened now” reaction every timeContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sewing”

To-Do Tuesday #33

As usual a bunch of friends link up with Sue and Roseanne at Home Sewn By Us to share their goal lists with all of you out in the ether world. This week Roseanne and Sue opened the linky party early so do pop over to see everyone’s eye catching projects as they move themContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #33”

I Like Thursday #22

I’m late writing my post today and joining my friends over at LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color who write about things they like that bring them joy. I was up before it was daylight and on the road to do some errands. First up on the list was to stop at the dump toContinueContinue reading “I Like Thursday #22”

To-Do Tuesday #32

What a week it was; snow and 2 Quilting Days at my Guild! How fun is it that we 3 who braved the snow each had the same Janome machine from the best shop in the Kootenays! I did manage to get a few things done or at least progressed on my list; 1. TakeContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #32”

Friday the 13th Fun!

Started my day seeing this; So far DH has cleared off the carport twice! We’ve had 14 inches since 2:00 this morning and it’s still coming down. Winter has arrived in full force. Update: DH did it 2 more times; I’ve done it once! Winter is here! ❄️⛄️❄️ My morning is being spent getting caughtContinueContinue reading “Friday the 13th Fun!”

I Like Thursday #21

Some weeks there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day and others seem like they are four years long! This is a week where I am busy with teaching twice at the Guild which really makes me happy! Masks are mandatory and we have a limit of attendees to 6 so weContinueContinue reading “I Like Thursday #21”

Midweek Musings

It’s been an interesting week/month/year, hasn’t it? Covid-19 had us all going into lock down mode and due to the increasing numbers in parts of Canada, some Provinces are going to more restrictions. Most stores here in BC have “Mandatory Mask” signs. We utilized our stashes making masks for loved ones. Online stores were overwhelmedContinueContinue reading “Midweek Musings”

I Love Thursday #20

I really like heading over to LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to see what a group of crafty friends share on their Thursday posts, which are then linked on LeeAnna’s Linky party. This has been one of my best finds to see what brings joy to these people and writing the posts makes meContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #20”

October Recap

For most us October was a month full of so much fun and creativity with some inspiring blog hops to get ideas going for several quick gifts. I was one of the stops on the From the Heart Blog Hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. You can read my post here IContinueContinue reading “October Recap”

Happy Hallowe’en To All My Friends Out there

I’m not sure what is happening in your part of the world, but here I am not expecting to see anyone other than by video calling. Before we moved to the golf course we didn’t have any trick or treaters because the property was out of town. I miss being in the city and seeingContinueContinue reading “Happy Hallowe’en To All My Friends Out there”

I Love Thursday #19

Here it is Thursday and the day that a fun group of bloggers share a list of things that make them happy. The list can be found on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color on her I Love Thursday post. I like being an election worker and doing my civic duty. I like seeing theseContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #19”

I Love Thursday #18

A few months ago I was introduced to LeeAnna and a group of inspiring friends who get together most Thursday’s to share a list of likes and loves over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color. Through the year of Covid 19, political drama, deaths, murders and political unrest, I found it to be veryContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #18”

I Love Thursday #18

Another week has gone by and so many of our quilty friends are sharing their lists of loves and likes over on LeeAnna blog, Not Afraid of Color. Do pop on over to see what treasures they are sharing with all of us today. My week has been full of fun and interesting events. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #18”