A Perfect Evening

Curled up with the pup, a glass of wine, magazines, and some mindless TV.

Vegetarian in the Making

Bunny teeth and a vegetable appliqued t-shirt. This is what a future vegetarian looks like.

The Beginning of a Great Love Affair

I grew up loving the ocean, a man in aviator shades (sported by Daddy), and a good mystery. I was an avid reader of the

Encyclopedia Brown series and a super big fan of Magnum, PI. I wanted to grow up and live in Hawaii and drive a red Ferrari and have a tall boyfriend with a mustache. The blue Magnum sweatshirt was my absolute favorite Christmas present that year. Oh, did I wear it proudly! 20+ years later I'm working to acquire the complete series on DVD. I now own seasons 1 and 2 and can get my fix of Thomas, Higgins, Rick, and TC anytime I like. It was love at first sight. I believe I even swooned.

Farmer Sue

I spent this morning picking corn! I guess I'll spend the evening shucking. Throw in a bottle of wine and a friend, and it could quite possibly turn into a good time! I need the husks to make 150 corn shuck dolls for an October event. Considering I've never made corn shuck dolls before who knows what I'll end up with. It's an interesting predicament I'll have fun getting out of.

Directorial Debut

I've been directing my first play for the community theatre over the past two months. This was the opening weekend and next weekend there will be three more performances. "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney. It's a riot, very cute, and heartwarming. The actors are doing a fabulous job keeping the audience in stitches. I couldn't be more tickled! Backstage photo of the female lead, "Sylvia", the director (me!), and our lighting designer.

Latest Bag Creation

I designed and sewed this bag on a Sunday. I happily (finally!) had a free day all to myself to do whatever I wanted to do. Two friends gave me the materials last year. Sonya, the pink toile, and Judy, the handles. I found a way with trim and ribbon to bring my friends' gifts together to make this sweet little bag. I love carrying it. Lots of compliments.

Labor Day Holiday

View from Granmary's cabin. Spent the weekend receiving a massage on the deck listening to the waterfall, hiking, having dinner and wine with friends, hearing my favorite musician play (June 17 post), and wishing I didn't miss my own bed so much. Lovely time yet glad to be back home with the kitty and pups.