I have started preparing for winter and have been moving my woolen scarfs and sweaters into the closet. I am particularly fond of a woolen scarf from Portugal. As I was running my hand over it, I felt a small piece of woolen thread jutting out.On impulse, I pulled the thread and the whole scarf … Continue reading I travel light, do you?
Category: Life
A round square
I have a neighbor who has the best hedge, lining his yard. He takes great care in trimming it and shaping it. It looks like someone from the military gave him exact dimensions to cut and prune. The edges are at right angles (I kid you not) and it is a feast for the eyes. … Continue reading A round square
Present is a Gift
Raise your hand if you have special mats/dinner ware for when you have visitors. I have these special beautiful floor mats from Cost Plus WM and this amazing dinnerware that I bring out only on certain occasions. I was preparing my home for a dinner party and thought to myself - why do I deny … Continue reading Present is a Gift
Thing 1 & Thing 2
Pa and Ma added finishing touches on Thing 1 & Thing 2. They summoned them to the parlor one night and said "Thing 1 & Thing 2, we have given you our all. Every ounce of us in you now and there is nothing more left to do. You both are as perfect as can … Continue reading Thing 1 & Thing 2
Rules of the Game
Hubby and I were on a tourist bus. We had assigned seating, so that we could leave our jackets and hand luggage on the seat, each time the bus stopped along the way at various scenic points. At one of the stops we came back to our assigned seats to find another couple sitting and … Continue reading Rules of the Game
The Sky is Falling ..
I am sure most of us are familiar with the story of Chicken Little, who told everyone on the way, that the 'Sky Was Falling'. It was just an acorn and not the sky. My post is similar to Chicken Little's story. I strongly believe in global warming and that climate change is happening and … Continue reading The Sky is Falling ..
My American Dream
I have lived in America for several years now. In this time span I have done several things I might have never done, such as unlearning / relearning how to drive, traveled alone to international locations, used a lawn mower etc. However, there is one thing I have always been scared of - a car … Continue reading My American Dream
