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Playing with Markers

April 3, 2012 at 9:08 am by Claudia

My husband intrigues me. That’s a good thing. I don’t know about you, but I like a few surprises. The good kind, that is. No shocking surprises, thank you. When Don’s at work and has to kill some time, he plays with colored markers. And he comes up with pictures like the one above.

Or this one:

“Watching Jack Benny”

And this is his most recent drawing:

Don took these photos of his drawings with his phone.

I like his style. A lot. When I was out and about running errands yesterday, he had one request: some more markers. I can see some of the new colors in this drawing.

Since he’d already posted these on Facebook, I figured he wouldn’t mind if I posted them on the blog. Nevertheless, I asked him anyway. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next!

As for today:

It’s reseeding day. I give up on the rocks. I will never get rid of them all.

Tomorrow is mulching day.

Then mowing day.

Yikes.

The fact is, I may have to leave a day early for Hartford and I have much to do in the meantime. The good news? I will get to come home for a few days while the director has everyone on their feet and is staging the play. Since I’m being put up in a Homewood Suites, the theater doesn’t want to have to pay for my room when there’s nothing for me to do. That means I can go home, see my doggies and husband and continue my planting in the garden. Then, of course, I will go back for the duration of the rehearsal period.

Don’t forget about your photos in our scarves/shawls! I’m not letting up, my friends.

Have a great Tuesday.

Filed Under: Don, gardening, husband, On The Road 19 Comments

Your Photos, Please?

April 2, 2012 at 10:31 am by Claudia

At the very end of a post last week, I asked a little favor of you. Specifically, I asked those of you who have purchased one of our scarves or shawls from the Etsy shop to have someone take a picture of you wearing it and send it on to me. I think it would be neat to have a post dedicated to all of you who have supported our shop. Since I made that request at the very end of a post, I thought it might be wise to ask you again. Heaven knows, by the end of that post you might have been thinking, “Enough, Claudia, you do run on!’ You might have run away to another blog by that point.

So I’m officially making it again. So far, only the lovely Jennifer has sent in a photo. Thank you, Jennifer!

It’s easy! See, here I am, wearing a scarf from the shop in a picture taken by my husband.

Please?

I’m just about to send off this scarf for Meri:

It’s so pretty in this creamy color. Now, I want one.

I have another idea up my sleeve for the shop and it’s one that I can make when I’m in Hartford. I’ve had so many compliments on this:

So I thought I might start making some for you, in this color combination and in other color combinations.

What do you think?

Happy Monday. I have a whole list of things to accomplish before I leave next Monday and I’d better get to it!

Filed Under: crochet, etsy 20 Comments

Let’s Talk Turkey

April 1, 2012 at 8:30 am by Claudia

Some days have a sort of strange synchronicity. Yesterday morning, when I arose, I spotted 4 or 5 wild turkeys in our back yard. I stood there watching them for a few moments as they slowly walked through the bushes to my neighbor’s yard. I usually see them on our property about 2 or 3 times a year.

Later that day, I was sitting in the den when I spotted a couple of large birds landing on the roof top of my across-the-road neighbor’s house. I grabbed my camera and quietly made my way out on to the porch.

This is a shot of the roof top of the two-story house.

There was another bird hovering in the tree.

How about a closer look?

Turkey Vultures. Soon after this picture was taken, one swooped down to the ground. Then the other followed. The third guy kept watch from the tree.

They eat carrion and I smelled skunk last night and again today… so maybe that’s what they were feasting on.

I don’t want to know.

I did a little research. They are non-aggressive, fairly gentle birds. They come up this way in the spring, which explains why I don’t see them all that often.  I was really lucky to get this shot.

Wild Turkeys and Turkey Vultures. All in one day.

Filed Under: birds, nature 25 Comments

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

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