Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 18: Hello!

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 18: Hello!

It is always a delight when my sweet Tigger comes up to say "Hello!". 

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 17: Busy

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 17: Busy

I always manage to stay busy.   There are books to read and review--three by the end of April, the rest in May, plus there are books coming.  Some reviews are easy to write, others can take three day. 

I'd like to get at least three more blankets done for Stitch from the Heart by May 23, when they'll all be picked up.  I also have six more scarves to make for the athletes of the Iowa Special Olympics. 

It's wonderful hearing that people enjoy and follow my reviews.  However, yesterday I laughed to receive a message asking why I'd not yet posted a review of Ken Bruen's book "Headstone".   That's someone who really follows my reviews.  Fortunately, I found a copy for $4, including shipping, so it's on it's way and will be added to the stack above. 

Boy, how I miss the days of working and being able to order new books.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 16: Favorite Color(s)

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 16: Favorite Color(s)

Jewel tones!!!  Blues, greens, purples and always a splash of red.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 14: Water

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 14: Water

I finally took pity on my poor Christmas cactus and decided to give them a good drink.  However, it more turned into fun with the spray nozzle on my hose.  I shot water into the air to capture the spray; and drops running off my front landing.  But every day needs a rainbow, even if it's one you create yourself.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 13: Fly

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 13: Fly

While I know it's not good for the environment, seeing balloons against a very blue sky really is pretty.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 12: In the middle

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 12: In the middle...

of two very good friends.  Lunch out and lot of fun conversation. Definitely not my best hair day.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 11: Detail

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 11: Detail

When starting any new project, there is always the detail of choosing which colors to use.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 10: A Place

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 10: A Place

Sometimes a place is so large, it's best viewed in small pieces.  Welcome to a tiny bit of the DeYoung Museum of Art in San Francisco.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 09: Tiny

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 09: Tiny

Slightly smaller than a dime is this adorable, teeny, tiny mouse. 

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 08: On My Plate

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 08: On My Plate

My friends and I were having so much fun catching up with each other, I completely forgot to photograph what was on my plate today.  So, instead, you get what was on my plate last Thursday...except it never did make it to a plate.  I do love steam-table Chinese.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 07: Dreamy

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 07: Dreamy

There is something incredibly dream-like to walk through the woods on a foggy day. 

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 06: Air

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 06: Air

The air coming through my kitchen windows caused the prisms to create a myriad of lovely rainbows dancing across the ceiling.  It was a much needed bit of joy on a day when I was feeling blue.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 05: Something Good

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 05: Something Good

Finishing scarf #2 for athletes of the 2014 Iowa Special Olympics is very good, indeed.  Now onto scarf #3.  My goal in to make nine.  We'll see whether I've enough yarn.  Fingers crossed.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 04: This Happened Today

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 04: This Happened Today

RAIN!!!  I know; for you who live in areas where it rains throughout the year, this is no big deal.  However, for us, our rain season is usually over by now, so it's exciting.  We didn't have nearly enough rain this winter, so I'm thrilled to see it for that reason as well.  I do love the rain!

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 03: Starts with "A"

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 03: Starts with "A"

This is actually a two-for as it's antimacassars on an armchair.  Antimacassars were small coverings, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling, particularly in an age when men used brilliantine (macassar oil) on their hair.  They started in the Edwardian age, continued through the Victorian period and can still be found.  These were crocheted by my Gram Nissen.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 02: Blue

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 02: Blue

Blue; the color of air and water.  Blue; the color of life.

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 01: Play

Photo-a-Day - April 2013 - Day 01: Play

I love to PLAY with yarn.  When it's lovely hand-spun, hand-dyed yarn from a friend, it's even more fun to play with.  Thank you, Kathi!

Photo-a-Day - March 2013 - Day 31: Stuff

Photo-a-Day - March 2013 - Day 31: Stuff

A shopping basket full of very useful stuff bequeathed to me by Jody before her move.  Bath and facial tissues, light bulbs galore, laundry products, Q-Tips, bandages, sponges, and OTTER POPS! 

Photo-a-Day - March 2013 - Day 30: Relax

Photo-a-Day - March 2013 - Day 30: Relax

If there is one thing at which Tigger is an expert, it's being able to RELAX. 

Photo-a-Day - March 2013 - Day 29: Goodnight

Photo-a-Day - March 2013 - Day 29: Goodnight

There's nothing more magical than the full moon.  She is the bright queen of the skies.