Even though I had planned to stitch and didn't get a single stitch done . . in fact, I had planned to finish No Bees and that, of course, didn't happen, but it was a wonderful day. Last night Chad and I were talking on the phone and he said Nicole needed something from the mall and they were thinking about coming to Joplin today . . did Vince want Chad to come help him work in the storage ...
Crockpot Cube Steak
I mentioned in an earlier post about making this Crockpot Cube Steak recipe. I seem to have a serious love/hate relationship with my crockpot. It isn't that I LOVE it and I don't HATE it but I'll use it 5 times a week for weeks and weeks, then put it back on the shelf and not use for months and months. This summer, I do intend to use it more. First, if the kitchen in this house is comfortable ...
Next Week’s Cooking Plans
I love Mandy in the Makings' cooking videos and recipes. Yesterday I watched this one - three slow cooker meals. All three of the recipes looked good but I plan to make the first two this week. Vince bought cube steaks that he planned to grill when he was sure I wouldn't cook for at least 10 days after the finger incident but I did so those are still in the fridge. This recipe is one Mandy made ...
No Bees Progress
Yesterday I had a lot of cross stitching time. I do believe if all goes according to my plans and we don't go anywhere this weekend, I can finish this by Sunday night. There isn't much left and what's left is pretty easy. I have a birthday in a few days and I can't decide if I want to start something new - this is one of those BIG birthdays . . or if I'd rather work on a couple of WIPS. ...
A Sense of Purpose
This is a bit different type blog post for me - not trying to give advice or mental health counseling - just sharing some thoughts. I have flosstube/YouTube on while stitching and earlier I was watching a guy and he said something like . . he felt like today many people lack a sense of purpose. I certainly don't know (or need to know) whether or not those with whom I come in contact have a ...
The Garden
You know I love my garden. Several times a day I walk around and check on everything - probably one of the most watched gardens around! There's one lettuce plant still living among the sweet potatoes. The lettuce will probably be bitter in a few days. We've been eating a few leaves off it for sandwiches. I have more lettuce growing inside under grow lights but this one is the last of our ...