Author Archives: kathy & deb

No, I Don’t Have a Problem

Posted on May 13, 2022 by kathy & deb

I am going to keep saying that till I believe it. Honest, we try not to be pack rats, but sometimes we just need things. Several years ago, I became aware of Singer Featherweight sewing machines. They were made from … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Week Can Make

Posted on May 6, 2022 by kathy & deb

We had about 1.5 inches of rain in my neck of Colorado earlier this week. After the first moisture, the lawns started to green up, leaves sprang out on the trees, and something that I’ve been waiting for years actually … Continue reading →

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Sprung

Posted on April 29, 2022 by kathy & deb

As in, spring has. The white ornamental cherries have burst into bloom, and the pink crab apples are not far behind. We are still a couple weeks short of our average last frost, so Mother Nature can still deal us … Continue reading →

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Blowin’ in the Wind

Posted on April 22, 2022 by kathy & deb

All respect to Bob Dylan, but you aren’t going to find any answers blowing around Colorado. Dust, trash, and tumbleweeds for sure, but we don’t have any answers to all the questions out in the vast universe or even the … Continue reading →

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Over Easy

Posted on April 15, 2022 by kathy & deb

I am not even going to complain about the wind. A first, for me. We can’t grouse, as parts of the US are having tornados and blizzards, so what is enough wind to turn your average picnic table into a … Continue reading →

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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Posted on April 8, 2022 by kathy & deb

I am still in Michigan, soon to be driving to Colorado with my mother. We have gotten her moved into her new house and it has me thinking of endings and beginnings, and that no matter how situations change, you … Continue reading →

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Crazy And Not So Crazy Craft Patterns XVI

Posted on April 1, 2022 by kathy & deb

We are having our typical Colorado spring weather around here. A little rain, a lot of wind, but just enough warm weather to make folks run out to the garden and work in the yard. We will all pay for … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Sad, and the God-Awful

Posted on March 25, 2022 by kathy & deb

Had to hit the thesaurus for the title because this post most definitely features the good, the bad, and the ugly, but we’ve used that title numerous times in the past. Believe it or not, even though we’ve been writing … Continue reading →

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The Thrill of the Hunt

Posted on March 18, 2022 by kathy & deb

I don’t know that we have talked about the hunt that much on here. You know we go out shopping every week, but it is less about finding crazy stuff, and more about the goodies. We are both ardent packrats, … Continue reading →

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Yay, It’s Friday! Time to Celebrate!

Posted on March 11, 2022 by kathy & deb

Well, so much to celebrate—St Patrick’s Day next week, Mario Day today, and getting the driveway and sidewalk shoveled today! Best not to put too much pressure on yourself and appreciate the little things, too. It makes for a tiny … Continue reading →

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