Garden Journal, Interrupted. . .

 For today’s post, let me just tell you that I’ve begun keeping a Garden Journal, trying to do a quick sketch and write a few words about what’s happening out on the terrace. I began…

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Friday’s Five. . .

1. It’s sunny today, with that brisk wind that often comes along to sweep the gloom out of the way. Very welcome as yesterday the skies poured and poured and poured out buckets, and I…

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What I Wore: The HandKnit Version

 Some more views of my completed Birkin sweater (Ravelry link is here for knitters who want to know yarn, size, needles, etc. details).  I’m immensely pleased with how this sweater turned out, especially considering I…

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Photo to Sketch, Bringing Italy Home

A week or two ago, I posted this photo on Instagram; it was taken in Tivoli, Italy, at the beginning of the year. Something about the way the mortar/stucco exterior is falling away to reveal…

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Friday Five, With February Snow on the Way

We’re expecting some “at times heavy” snow today — up to 10 centimetres, and then another 5 to 10 tonight. . .  And, unfortunately, I have to make my way downtown for a tooth-cleaning appointment…

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