We were only able to get out to cross country ski about 2 times this year. This was one of the times when Val came home for a couple of days and we headed over to the golf course. I was on snow shoes and kept up with them.
3/25/14
More hats!
Last year Gma made a bunch of hats for chemo patients. She has been at it again and made more this year than she did last year. We just dropped off 97 adult hats and 23 children's hats. She is now cutting out hats for next year and is using the scraps for her 'mud rugs'.
3/23/14
Food for Thought
I recently saw this on the internet and thought it was good food for thought.
37 Things Dying People Said They Regret............................
1.) Not traveling when you had the chance. Traveling gets
harder as you get older, as more people depend on your presence, day-to-day and
it ends up becoming more expensive to bring more people with you.
2.) Not learning another language. You probably took years
of another language in high school. You should put it to good use.
3.) Staying in a bad relationship. It may feel hard to get
out of a bad relationship, but it’s not worse than staying in it and wasting
everyone’s time.
4.) Forgoing sunscreen. It may not seem like much, but sun
damage adds up over the years, causing wrinkles and discoloration.
5.) Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians. You
never truly know when your favorite band might break up, so seize the day.
6.) Being afraid to do things. Fear can paralyze us, but we
can’t let it.
7.) Failing to make physical fitness a priority. As you get
older you’ll realize how important it is to take care of your body.
8.) Letting yourself be defined by gender roles. Define
yourself, don’t let society do it.
9.) Not quitting a terrible job. You may need to pay rent or
provide for a family, but you can’t force yourself to be miserable every day.
10.) Not trying harder in school. Grades are important, but
what’s more important is learning how to apply yourself and be dedicated.
11.) Not realizing how beautiful you are. There are many
definitions of beauty and you shouldn’t think you’re unworthy of someone’s
attention.
12.) Being afraid to say “I love you.” Loving another person
is a precious gift, even if that same love wasn’t returned.
13.) Not listening to your parents’ advice. They have a lot
more experience than you’ll want to give them credit for.
14.) Spending your youth being self-absorbed. There is more
to the world than just you and eventually you’ll realize that.
15.) Caring too much about what other people think. When
you’re older, you’ll realize that the opinions of others don’t factor into your
true happiness.
16.) Supporting the dreams of others over your own. Being
nice is one thing, but sacrificing your happiness isn’t worth it.
17.) Not moving fast enough. Don’t hesitate to make
decisions, you’ll end up regretting wasting time.
18.) Holding grudges, especially against those you love.
Choose to let go of your pain, instead of dwelling on it.
19.) Not standing up for yourself. Just because others may
disagree with you, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon your principals.
20.) Not volunteering enough. There are countless reasons to
help other people, especially when they are needy.
21.) Neglecting your teeth. Flossing and brushing may seem
annoying, but it’s much better to take care of your teeth while you’re young
instead of losing them later.
22.) Missing the chance to talk to your grandparents before
they die. They hold a lot of knowledge and they will only be around for a
little while.
23.) Working too much. You’re going to miss the good parts
of life, or be too stressed to enjoy them, if you do.
24.) Not learning how to cook one good meal. It’ll add to
your family and friend get togethers more than you can ever imagine.
25.) Not stopping to appreciate the moment. Quit texting or
taking pictures and realize what you are doing when you are doing it.
26.) Failing to finish what you start. Every day is an
opportunity that shouldn’t be squandered.
27.) Never mastering one awesome party trick. This seems
silly, but just think of how many amazing memories you can create.
28.) Letting yourself be defined by cultural expectations.
If your family or country thinks you should do something for a career, you’re
not forced to. Never.
29.) Refusing to let friendships run their course. Sometimes
people drift apart. Forcing that connection could do more damage than good.
30.) Not playing with your children enough. Kids are joyful
and innocent. You should be choosing to fill your life with this joy, not
avoiding it.
31.) Never taking a big risk (especially in love). Taking a
bigger risk can pay off more than taking a smaller one.
32.) Not taking the time to develop contacts and network. It
may seem like schmoozing, but it’ll help your career in the long run.
33.) Worrying too much. Worrying, especially about things
that haven’t happened yet, is useless.
34.) Getting caught up in needless drama. Drama can be
addictive, but there is no point. Don’t get off on how bad your day is.
35.) Not spending enough time with loved ones. We are all on
this earth for a limited amount of time, don’t take that for granted.
36.) Never performing in front of others. This may not be
your true calling, but trying it at least once is an important life experience.
37.) Not being grateful sooner. Learn to say thanks and
learn to mean it. So many parts of your life will improve if you do.
It’s never too late to change your life, so start by
avoiding these things.
3/20/14
Rag Rugs
3/16/14
Movie Recommendation - Happy St. Patrick's Day!
3/10/14
Homemade Granite Cleaner
This can save a ton of money and I don't think I've posted about it at all. With our granite you can see smudge marks and I am constantly cleaning them up. This is a simple inexpensive spray to do the job.
Method's Daily Granite Spray is $6.00. Rubbing alcohol costs $2.00 for 16 oz. which would make 4 batches of the recipe below!
GRANITE CLEANER
2 CUP WATER
½ CUP
RUBBING ALCOHOL
8 DROPS DAWN
SCENT – 10
DROPS
3/7/14
Crochet
This is a current hobby...........am I becoming my mother? I enjoy the feel of cotton yarn in my hands as it becomes something (currently a simple single crochet baby blanket). Also it is a way of keeping me awake while watching TV. It's a great 'take along' project and Gma can help me with problems while she is here.
Crochet is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook.[3] The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook. Hooks can be made of materials such as metals, woods, or plastic and are commercially manufactured as well as produced by artisans. Crocheting, like knitting, consists of pulling loops of material through other loops, but additionally incorporates wrapping the working material around the hook one or more times. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one stitch is active at one time (exceptions being Tunisian crochet and broomstick lace), stitches made with the same diameter of yarn are comparably taller, and a single crochet hook is used instead of two knitting needles. Additionally, crochet has its own system of symbols to represent stitch types.
I've tried knitting before, made one thing, and never kept going. When I picked up a crochet hook a couple of months ago.....'it came right back to me'.
So far I'm keeping it simple and plan to learn Tunisian crochet too.
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