june challenge

deana has pulled #5 for the june chookshed challenge....went and consulted my list and this is my #5....

pull out the solids elfa drawer and see if it can be emptied, all used....always collecting ideas for scrappy projects when i see them, so time to choose some.  as far as may's challenge, well that was shown last post....alas, did not get the 4 blocks squared up and sewn together but at least the applique part is done.  

crazy weather here this week with tornado warnings, winds and rain....so far today the sun is out but the 90s are coming next week.  a few days left to enjoy being outside....

also this week more quilting done on 'dreams'....have to check but it might be half done at this point...

a few errands next week that'll diminish the cabin fever a bit....will spend weekend formulating next week's list, a bit of tidying, maybe a batch of cookies.  i've some sewing to do for the senior center and would like to get that off my plate and turn in next friday....

even a boring life can be a blessing....there were days and years i longed for and desperately needed free time such as this...so trying to keep that in mind as i meander thru senior-dom...counting my blessings today!

weekend over!

wish i could say i enjoyed it but no way no how!  no BBQ, picnic, day trip, family time for me.  i am seething due to being cooped up without independence or freedom...but did manage to sew a bit.  finally all four red/green blocks are done!

before may ends hope to get them squared up and sewn together....borders and swags another day.....this satisfies my baltimore-type desire completely....what else?

all the scrap squares are now done as well....40 each lights and darks, good for a 48x60 top for someone else to make....

alas, no dent in the tote of course....we ALL know how that goes....next a wee bit of mending...

i've had these denim shorts about 10 years i think....now too big for me so i've taken in the waist, added a tiny patch on the area that gets the most use and covered the fraying hems....i did say i was going to get a new pair this year but perhaps i can squeak out one more summer....my frugal angel's recommendation....

and boring cardiac diet??? mary berry to the rescue!  this is her chicken fried rice dish...

the only thing i didn't have was curry powder, which would have kicked it up a bit for sure, but it's quite tasty without....the only "bad" ingredient was a teaspoon of soy sauce, less than 200 mg for 4 servings so easily tolerable for me.  bag of precooked brown rice from food pantry came in handy.  best thing is it doesn't taste like chicken...LOL!

and another day of keeping my anger and frustration in check.....saw this on instagram, a perfect illustration of how i feel...

i am ignoring upcoming july 4th...a lot can happen between now and then...even daily bike isn't providing the boost i need right now...

so lunch is ready, apartment tidied, dressed, exercise done.....would love to run away but i guess it's only as far as the sewing studio for now....

just so you know...

old soldiers never really die....not yours or mine or anyone else's....their service cannot be demeaned or negated by any loud-mouth bully or power mad politician....for the freedoms we enjoy daily, we owe our thanks to all who served, survived and perished in the most horrible conditions and situations.  whatever it takes, tyranny must be fought and staunched.....the sacrifice they all made demands no less.....doing whatever it takes for all of them is required of us, especially for this maine country boy....