What happened yesterday. I used thin scrap bits and pieces to add and subtract to the squares. Hand sewn. I am happy with the result. I can't see myself doing much MORE with this assortment of colors and patterns. Make another one?- I am not that interested but if bored enough, it might happen. What happens to this? I don't have a clue. In other times I would have expanded it from potholder to placemat. But I have no use or need for more of either of those household cloth things. As I look, I am thinking a plain beige all round border to frame it all. Contain the Virus.
I took my morning coffee out onto the back deck where it is very warm. I have gotten some sun on my face. The inside of the house is still cold enough for a sweater but that might change today if it gets into the 80's. Someone from my Pulmonary Doctor's Office is calling today. A Phone Visit. Not an in person visit and not my doctor. I am thinking of concerns to talk about. Write them down. Be productive.
My friend has tested negative for the Virus and broken her 14 day quarantine. I am limiting contact to phone calls. I don't agree that she is Virus Free. She is driving back to Boston today.
Goodwill is opening for business this morning. I am sure they will be very busy. I had wanted to go and get G a book or two for reading( at Goodwill when it opened). But I had a paperback on the Reading Table that G gave a try. I thought it might be "too many words" and not enough action but he is reading it. Sara Paretsky. Hard Time. So.....it's good when he has something to read. Then he doesn't over do the internet game playing apps.
G had the last piece of pie yesterday and I gave him my crispy chicken pieces. I had the vegetable sushi for late lunch. We have stopped eating supper.
We have stopped doing lots of things we have always done. I have no idea if we will ever do those things again. Daughter offered to shovel and move the compost if we decide to buy it- but I don't think I will garden much down there. Perhaps one bed. Zucchini. For G's pickles. One or two bags of my favorite compost- Bumper Crop will be enough for that one bed. Perhaps Flowers.
Herbs which I have already gotten started. I have many Borage seedlings. The Mint is coming back and spreading. The Chive plants are flowering. Tarragon and Oregano are back and doing very well. I need Basil and Dill. I did seed Dill and waiting. My Comfrey is up- all three clumps. I was worried. I have Marigolds in the milk jug greenhouses. I will have to buy calendula or forget it for this year. I have many jars of salve I made in the cupboard. I do want nasturtiums. I like growing them. Edible.
Which reminds me to start a few pots of zucchini seeds. Nothing is going into the garden. We are due for very cold weather the first week of June. Perhaps even frost. That Polar thing. Maine has had 50 degree days in July so-- we never take Summer as guaranteed to occur. Wait and see.
I did buy local greenhouse grown tomatoes. And bread. I am having a tomato sandwich today.
A tomato sandwich sounds delicious! Would love an idea of how you do your cream. I was into making herbal creams for my sisters and myself several years ago, but have pretty much forgotten how I did it. :/ I am 'camping out' in two different locations for a while, only an hour apart from each other, and right now I am back at my lake property. I love being here, with so much to observe in the bird and critter world. It's also where my husband and I have lived for the last 18 years, so my huge fabric/quilting/sewing stash is contained here. :D So fun to actually be able to play in it again as the last several years have been taken up by caring for my husband. So I am all set to indulge myself in some creative pursuits now, as the whims take me. :) Love reading your blog every day.
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