Entries from May 2008
May 28, 2008
Quilt
This was my quilt back in February. Cut out but not put together. I am about to finish putting the first border on and will have an update soon. Then, all that’s left is the outer border, backing, quilting and then the edging. But at least now you can see the [...]
May 25, 2008
Thank you for watching Samwise pie
This cranberry-apple pie is a repeat, but instead of food processing the cranberries to get them thoroughly mixed in, I just left them whole. Looks pretty similar in the end to the finely chopped cranberry pie (pictured below).
May 23, 2008
Grant Park, Milwaukee
Last Saturday, while waiting for my grandma to finish dialysis, I headed to Grant Park, which is part of the Milwaukee County Parks system. My sister and her husband met me there and took me for a walk along Lake Michigan. It was beautiful. The bright green of early foliage, wildflowers in [...]
May 19, 2008
Milwaukee = Italy?
The time in Milwaukee was overwhelming. I won’t lie. It was a lot of work, but both my grandma and mom are doing better. I’m not sure I will attempt a 10 hour drive by myself anytime soon again, though. However, it feels good to know I could do it if I have to.
On a [...]
May 13, 2008
Update
Well, I am needed after all. I will be driving to Milwaukee tomorrow. I am a bit nervous about caring for my grandma by myself, but I can do it. And I should be able to squeeze some work in remotely when she naps.
Dan will have to hold down the fort with Samwise and hopefully [...]
May 11, 2008
Worried Sick
As I’ve mentioned before, and some of you know first hand, I do not do well with illness around me. I get very nervous, worried.
This weekend my grandma was taken to the hospital for some sort of infection, and will be in there for several days on an IV antibiotic drip. She is doing much [...]
May 7, 2008
Outdoor Living
On the first day in Denver, it was 80 degrees, sunny, and gorgeous. I strolled down the 16th St Mall, all the way to the river parks. So many people were out and about with friends, dogs, and Frisbees and footballs. And there were even kayakers in the Platte! I just [...]
May 6, 2008
The Tattered Cover
While in Denver last week I had the immense pleasure of wandering into this paradise. Well known to many people across the nation, I was unaware of this glorious haven. They’re even on Facebook, FCOL! This large independent bookstore is located downtown in a beautiful old building with exposed rafters and wood [...]
