Monthly Archives: December 2021

Summing up 2021

I will end the year with the most important detail of all. We all lived. No major illness, no COVID, no hospitalizations for anyone in my close family for any reason. We had enough to eat, roofs over our head, … Continue reading

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What is enough?

I have met some amazing women over the years who are artists in their chosen medium. If you meet enough people, it is probably to be expected. I am not jealous,; I know my limits. I can be a good … Continue reading

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And another day lost?

But of course I should mention that, between errands and a small amount of stitching, I finally made visible progress in the disaster room. So perhaps it was not a day lost to stitching – altho I do have my … Continue reading

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Walking after Dark

What does the well dressed pedestrian wear when walking after dark?  The answer to that probably depends on where, when, and who you are. On all the bases where I have been stationed, the answer was generally “whatever” topped with … Continue reading

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Eight Hours

Is only a start, as it turns out. This morning, the total and complete disorganization of my craft room/sewing room pushed me over the edge. I have been ignoring the chaos for months. Or perhaps the duration of the pandemic … Continue reading

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Progress can be negative

And, it has been another rainy day. Every time I even thought about going for a walk or heading to the garage for some desperately needed organizing, the rain started again in downpour soaking fashion. So, of course, I avoided … Continue reading

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Chinese Take-away night

I think the tradition started in NYC where all too many of them do, of going out for Chinese food and taking in a movie on Dec 25th. Not having grown up on the East Coast of the US, I … Continue reading

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Felicitations and solicitations

This is part observation, part rant. The third part is actually sadness at the waste of resources. First, the observation – over the last two weeks, our mailbox has had numerous Christmas Cards with the occasional holiday card tossed in … Continue reading

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South of the Equator

I live in the northern hemisphere where summer is in July and winter is January. And, like the vast majority of humans who also live above the equator, I have a tendency to forget about the reversal of seasons that … Continue reading

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A Maybeck House

Now, most people who are not fascinated by architecture or live outside of Berkeley may not be familiar with Bernard Maybeck. (Wiki page is here – and well worth reading) I am also going to suggest that you take a … Continue reading

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Cal Women’s Basketball

It wasn’t until just after 1200 that I remembered that there was a home basketball game today. Gwen had gone to work with Dani and is doing a whole lot better. Yes, cone of shame still applies, her incision is … Continue reading

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Monday Night Football

This is a US phenomena and relates to US football (not the real game of soccer). I am not sure how many years ago, but I am sure that someone will tell me, the US National Football League decided to … Continue reading

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they don’t want to come out

Gwen is doing better. I will keep you posted. Just for general reference – there is really only one major provider of cable in my area. You now have a choice when it comes to internet but not your basic … Continue reading

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there was cheesecake

which Gwen didn’t get to share Instead, she spent the day looking miserable and wanting the cone off. We have learned from long experience that dog tongues are rough and can do a lot of damage. So the cone stays. … Continue reading

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holding her own

Gwen has spent the day lying quietly on the dog couch. She has as much pain meds on board as is safe. Covered in blankets, there is a safety fence around her to prevent any enthusiastic younger dog from doing … Continue reading

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a worrisome start

Today started with a bang, or rather a splash as I proceeded to knock over my coffee which I had carefully placed next to my stitching chair. Yes, I managed to mop it up right away, and no – it … Continue reading

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No rain?

or Rain? That seems to be the current question. We had a break for a while from the downpour which turned out to be rather critical. Since rain, much less flooding is rare here, it is not uncommon for storm … Continue reading

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Atmospheric Rivers

A completely new term to me this year and something that I forgot to mention yesterday. And, it should be no surprise – someone had created a Wikipedia entry here . If you don’t want to bother with the link, the … Continue reading

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The phone are

There are either too many options, or not enough I was thinking as we discovered logistical chain impacts on cell phones as well. Perhaps (or not) you are old enough to remember the single household phone on the kitchen wall? … Continue reading

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All day football

Now, I am not all that much of an American Football fan. Growing up in Minnesota, I actually attended a few Viking’s games. It was always December, the stadium outdoors and the wind blowing cold with snow. I was always … Continue reading

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