My Projects

 

Well certainly I've done more than this! November and December were busy months for me! I finished the quilt pictured here - something that I started back in 2021 as well as a throw quilt and a quillow. I know there were other things. In addition to my quilted projects, I completed 2 pairs of sock and a beanie. It's amazing how productive I can be without a TV. Moving into autumn, I noticed that I was doing an awful lot of sitting on my recliner thinking about all the things I wanted to get done but doing nothing but watching movies. Sadder yet, they weren't even movies that I found interesting. I'm not sure what my problem was but I quickly realized that if I wanted to accomplish anything, I needed to turn off the boob tube. So I did and what a difference it has made.

I'll try to find photos of my quilts and stuff - so that in a few years when I look back, I can 'hopefully' remember that I do actually complete long term projects! Which gets me thinking about that stack of quilt tops I need to tackle.  

But not now, I have books to read. I'm currently reading 'The Women' by Kristen Hannah and 'What you are looking for is in the library' by Michiko Aoyama. This is in addition to my series of Amish mysteries that I like to read while I'm eating my dinner. Participating in a book club has been one of the best things I've done for myself. It has forced me to read books outside my favorite genre (quilt/food related cozy mysteries). In the nearly 3 years I've been part of the book club, there has only been 2 or 3 books that I haven't enjoyed. Granted, it takes me a little bit of time to get into the book but usually after a few chapters, I'm hooked! 

A new year, an old mouse.

 

So now my excuse for not writing is that my mouse doesn't work! It scrolls, but I can't click on it. I guess if that is the biggest problem I have, I can't (shouldn't) really complain.

What a year it has been! I started the year with 3 grandchildren, in June, I had 5 grandchildren and then in September, I was back to 2 grandchildren. I never realized how truly evil a person could be. Especially one that I have known since she was a toddler. That this person has lied - and admitted her lies - for so, so long is mind-boggling. If my heart explodes, it will be due trying to reconcile that I love this girl, hate this girl but yet am trying to forgive her. 

Obviously that is the low point of 2025 but there have been some sweet, sweet instances! Hearing from my son who lives far away tops the list! Having my oldest daughter and my 2 honest-to-goodness grandchildren move so much closer to me is also at the top of the list. But there have been other very fine moments - from finishing up my chicken coop to moving my garden to finishing a few quilts that I started several years ago.  It has been a good couple of years despite the downtimes. 

It is looking as if 2026 is off to a good start! Especially if I get my new computer mouse!