It was 73 degrees here when I made my morning coffee. People are out walking–children going to school, dog walkers, and just people out and about. They are all wearing long sleeves this morning.
That coolness SO did not happen last summer. So a big welcome to La Niña and her cooler, dryer weather.
With the advent of “cool,” I am switching my walk to the mornings now, as it is getting darker earlier in the evening. I like to sew from mid-afternoon most days to just after 7 pm. And then I walk my mile and come home to the supper I usually prepped at the same time I cooked my noon dinner. But for the last week, I’ve been walking in the evening dusk, with the lights that line the big road I walk, on. It’s nice, but…
A few days back when I emerged from the house to walk, we had this amazing cloud highlighted by the sunset. It looked so fluffy that I felt that if I could reach up and touch it, it would feel like spun cotton candy. It looked good enough to eat.
Here’s a wider picture. All around it was clear sky. So, I think, this kind of cloud is probably due to living along the shore.
The next evening, the fluffy clouds entertained me again. This one probably held some rain, but we didn’t get any. And, again, the sky all around it was clear.
These clouds are a moment of gifted joy. And I loved taking the time to admire and contemplate them–rather than just barreling into my walk pace.
My monthly meeting at Patchwork Gals was this past Wednesday. A local quilter who belongs to both of my quilt groups (traditional and modern) demonstrated how he makes rope bowls. His bowls are gorgeous, and his presentation was first rate. Rick has a longarm business, is a terrific quilter, and is just the nicest person.
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I am going to Walmart today to get some rope…
Oh no!!! But I must try to make a rope bowl.
I’m out of handwork for the moment, so I found a knitting project that I left unfinished. My fingers like to be busy at night. The Prickly Pear quilt is on the longarm, waiting for me, so I’ll have that binding to sew down soon.
I promise to post quilty pics soon. There are several finished projects and a leader/ender that is almost done. It is taking up way too much room on the design wall now.
Meanwhile, I’ve been saying goodbye to the two grandsons–the oldest will be 21 in a few weeks. They are now both back at their universities. The five remaining grand girls are busy, busy with the start of school and their fall athletic endeavors which involve various mixtures of tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.
It’s been a really good summer for everyone I think.
And we may get some rain today, which unless it is 24 inches in a week, is a good thing.
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