Now that my kitchen is completely unpacked from the move back to North Carolina, I can learn to fully take advantage of my premium appliances. Canning on a big, beautiful gas stove is so much better than

Test post on BBH Project

My favorite used bookstore never disappoints. Today I found this treasure in nearly perfect condition for a mere 75 cents. Kreuzstich Arbeiten means "cross stitch work" in German. Although that

Continuing story of Fiberfrau's efforts to become a polyglot.

The picture above shows just four of the reasons I am so happy to be back in North Carolina! The kids enjoyed playing while their parents helped us unload the trailers and place furniture. Then began the

As I look out eastward over the Atlantic and ponder the vastness of the ocean, it makes me wonder just how awful Europe must have been in the 18th century. What do I mean? In the late 1700s one of my

Most of my stuff is still packed and in transit, forcing me to just chill and enjoy the scenery at North Topsail beach. Not complaining! My view of the ocean is lovely. My view from the balcony was hubby

After weeks of packing, moving day finally came. Feeny got to travel by car in his cat carrier and stay in motels in Kentucky and North Carolina. And now we are vacationing at Topsail Island until Friday

After weeks of packing and cleaning and loading, our stuff is in moving pods and we are at the beach having a vacation until our new home is ready for us on Friday. It has been stressful, but every time

No long posts this week. I drove 12 hours to see this tiny human and will be staying to help for a few days. Then I have a long drive back to finish packing up the Illinois home for the move back to North

July is crunch time for me. We are packing up the Illinois temporary home and will, God willing, make it back to North Carolina at month's end. I am excited despite the extra work of packing. With all

One reason I am interested in the Norwegian language is my appreciation for the folk art of the people, particularly needlework. We learn a lot about a culture from the things they make and the words they

All the parts of my latest hand knit sweater are sewn together. I still need to hem it and do the embroidery, as well as add front fasteners (or not, I haven't made that decision yet.) It is a vintage

Since I was gone for several days (finding a house in North Carolina and celebrating the birthdays of a son and two granddaughters) Feeny was left with only two human servants. As a peace offering upon

I have traveled all over the USA as well as to Sydney, Toronto, and Montreal. I maintain that the drive west on I-40 through western North Carolina is the most beautiful. I wish you could see all the shades

This is Part 2 of a series on my language learning journey using Duolingo

Language Learning is an adventure i am taking on with gusto, with some help from the Duolingo app.

We are preparing to move back to North Carolina after a temporary move to the North. As I prepare, I am sorting through my knitting and sewing supplies. Feeny noticed the cozy yarn and fabric, of course.

Another pair of socks off the needles and on feet. These are done with spiral ribbing for leg, ankle and heel. The balls of the feet are done in stockinette stitch for a smoother feel on the soles. Next

Feeny is totally relaxed, enjoying a nice breeze on the sun porch. I am sitting here with my little friend, reading and drinking my morning coffee.