Spring and summer came early to this part of Alaska. May has been sunny sunny sunny except for the day it rained slush and snowed. I got an early start on gardening. […]

Still waiting for six numbers to add to the 2009 Bookmark Challenge total. Many participants are still taking donations and will collect bookmarks year-round, but I hope to have a number soon. […]

This bookmark-finishing style will be discussed in the May Needlework Nutshell. Subscription box in the sidebar. Are you wondering how long I can keep this up? Me, too. I’ve been encouraging you […]

Thanks, Everyone, for your concerns about our welfare after recent eruptions of Mt. Redoubt. As yet, no ash has been blown this way; my walks to the mailbox have not been disrupted. […]

Last fall when Mike returned from work at the lodge, he brought with him several jars of bacon fat. Uh, thanks, Dear. Perhaps he doesn’t understand the phrase “bring home the bacon.” […]

Have you ever heard that “hobo” is short for “homeward bound”? If that’s so, then I’m a hobo. Until next time!