peony watch 2026, mid-may
This morning I took a quick look at the growing buds. The plants are quite tall and there are more buds than I think I’ve ever had before. I believe it’s the fourth year the plants are in this “new” location, so it makes sense that they’re vigorous growers. We also gave the garden some… Read more …
h+h, briefly
Today I’m exhausted because I flew to Chicago Tuesday afternoon to attend h+h americas, briefly; the show runs through today but I came home late last night. My badge was as little acorn creations and my goal was to source yarn and notions for my students, and see what I might be able to do… Read more …
peony watch 2026
It’s my favourite time of year. The buds are beginning to swell, the ants have begun their reconnaissance, and I know that soon, later this month, these peonies will burst into abundant beauty. Each year it feels a most precious and delightfully fragrant gift. We lost my father-in-law in mid-March, after a short hospice stay… Read more …
snuggle time
Dot encourages you to spend quality snuggle time with those you love. Handknit blankets make it even better. She also wonders if I’ll ever finish the couch blanket. Some day kitten, it’s hard to work while you sleep on it! Read more …
finding joy
בחודש אדר מרבים בשמחה. In the month of Adar, we increase our joy. It was Purim this week. My shul’s theme was heroes and villains, and this year they really wanted the adults in on it too. I didn’t have to think too hard about which side I was on. I spent the days before… Read more …
