"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Embroidering Ideas


I'm wanting to hone my embroidery skills (see my not-so-good work above) so I very much appreciate this post, about transferring designs, at The Little Red Hen. She does such beautiful work! (See also her eggmoney flickr link on the sidebar.)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Great SNL Clip--Money Tips




(Thanks to SansAuto for bringing this to my attention.)

Oh, Oh, Oh, Quilt, Finished





Monday, July 14, 2008

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Heading Home, Falling Star


Star Streaker
Originally uploaded by Extra Medium

Ann Palizzi and her grandsons are coming to Washington for a month, beginning Friday.

Meanwhile, David Ragsdale has asked for a new attorney. There is an interesting article from ksl.com here.


(Click on the picture for photo credits.)

Oh, Oh, Oh Quilt


The quilt turned out well, but the pictures of it, not so much. Here is the best of a bunch of no-goods. More to come.

(I still have so much to learn about our lovely new camera.)

Sunday, July 6, 2008

bergen is nordic colors ( 1.319☺026 )


bergen is nordic colors ( 1.319☺026 )
Originally uploaded by Juergen Kurlvink

Thinking of my Norwegian roots.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

lusaka.2002.


lusaka.2002.
Originally uploaded by javiekitela

Just love this somehow. Click here for another video, which I guarantee will make you feel better about the world we live in.