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Happenings

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  Good morning! How are you? Happy Memorial Day!  Our weekend which is still going strong today has been filled with the local grandkids being here. Today they are coming over for the day and we will have burgers and fries for dinner. Yesterday I made brownies so we already have a dessert. I've been trying to build up my exercise routine after weeks of slacking off due to my health issues. I guess slacking off isn't the right wording. I did take a slow walk yesterday and heard the spring peepers (frogs) for the first time. Truly spring!! I love hearing all the birds as well. My bird feeders have been visited by: cardinals, sparrows, nuthatches, chickadees, goldfinches and many titmouse. I have a thistle feeder and a safflower feeder and best of all the raccoon who lives in my woods does not bother with them (yet). We went to the local garden center for deck flowers and those are growing nicely since it's been raining nearly every day.  What have you been up to? Do you do ...
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Knitting News

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  Good morning to you! How are you doing today? Well would you look at that! I started a sock after months and months of envying every one else's socks on the needles. These will be for my husband, I knit in front of him and he doesn't know they are for him. I'm using my memorized pattern that is from long ago customized to his feet. I do not have to think about anything. Thank you for all the well wishes from the last post about my mini health update. I am so grateful for you and your support. It has been a very difficult year but I am hopeful that I am moving in the right direction. What are you working on this week?
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Happenings

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  How are you! I'm doing pretty good. I've been enjoying the weather up until yesterday when we were hit with heat and humidity. I wilt completely. Sigh. I was enjoying my walks outside but now I will exercise in my art room instead. We attended our nephew's son's tee ball game, such delight! Little wigglers out in the field are adorable. Now for a mini health update  -- I had extensive heart and lung testing over the past few months, I'm hoping that's the end of it. My heart is completely fine! My lungs show so mild involvement of my autoimmune disease (Sjogren's Disease) which my inhalers are controlling . The pulmonologist believes my shortness of breath is due to neuromuscular weakness from the autoimmune disease and has started me on an immunosuppressant. I am now navigating the side effects and the timing of the medicine during my day. I am thankful the medical testing odyssey is over (hopefully). I am thankful for a doctor who has taken the time to fi...
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Sunshine Blanket

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    Good morning! How are you today?  I finished the baby blanket and yes, I did run out of yarn. I was three rows shy of finishing and instead of ripping out to the previous repeat I just ended the blanket. I don't think anyone will know except you and me. What have you been working on this week?
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Happenings

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  Good morning! How are you doing today? Did you have a nice weekend? I've been enjoying abundant blue sunny skies, they tend to happen near the end of the day but it's nice anyways. Yesterday for Mother's Day, my husband and I went out for some ice cream (I had fake ice cream since I'm lactose intolerant). I was quite surprised that many many people had the same idea! I had a quiet weekend with both kids calling me yesterday. It was a great celebration. I've resumed my walking the neighborhood last week and while I am not very fast, I am out there and enjoying the birds and the spring signs. Almost all the trees are leafed out! I find the weather perfect, it is cold in the mornings and I wear a light jacket and a baseball cap. So comfortable. Once the hot weather comes I will resume exercising indoors. Over the weekend, I tried my best to finish the baby blanket and didn't quite make that goal. Also I fear I do not have enough yarn, if I don't have enough ...
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Kirwin Shawl

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  Good morning! How are you doing today? Well I'm pleased to report that I finished this  shawl a few days ago! My knitting needles are on fire these days. It's been nice to be enthusiastic about my knitting, I think I was in a knitting rut for the end of winter. I changed the pattern so that there were two garter stitch ridges between the eyelet section otherwise I followed the pattern. I enjoyed knitting this shawl overall. I barely had 400 yards of wool so the shawl doesn't quite wrap around and drape. I had to do a loose tie but I think it still works out. This will probably be a gift for someone some holiday. What are you working on this week?
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Happenings

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  Good morning! How are you? I'm writing this early Sunday morning instead of early Monday morning, since tomorrow is really busy. Since I last posted, I have made significant progress on my shawl and hope to cast off today. Right now the sun is shining brightly which is nice considering they are calling for rain next week. In the above photo, my daughter, son in law and grandson sent me a 'just because' care package. I love it! I was so surprised when it arrived. They are excellent at knowing what I like but my daughter says I'm easy to buy for. Below is a photo of my early Mother's Day gift from my son, daughter in law and grandchildren. I cannot wait to do the puzzle and dive deep into writing answers about my life. How I wish there was something like that for my mom when she was alive. That would be a treasure.  My adult classes have ended before the summer session begins. I like having these breaks to catch up on other stuff that I neglect (dusting!).  What hav...
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