During my trip to Croatia last month, we spent our time in Istria and Zagreb, and not along the famed coastal areas in Split or Dubrovnik. Rather than seafood, the mainstays of the meals were basic meats, frequently pork, and… Read More ›
Travel
Street Scenes in Croatia
Earlier I wrote about the coffee culture in Croatia, and about visiting the markets in Zagreb during the first part of our trip. It’s been less than two months but it’s already fading and I’m ready for another vacation. Next… Read More ›
Wool Arts Tour “porn” photographs
I had to share a few last Wool Arts tour photographs. I really wanted to share my favorite buttons, my first stop every tour. As winter creeps in, it’s good to see a stock of yarn ready for knitting over… Read More ›
My Semi-Annual TSA Rant
Maybe it’s because I just watched the award-winning 2010 documentary Please Remove Your Shoes about the TSA. Or maybe it’s because I am qualified to use the TSA Precheck speedy line ( leave on your shoes and jacket, your… Read More ›
Friends get you to try new things!
Bret is a friend I first met online at the JREF forum, and then in real life at TAM2. He’s from Texas and terrific, like most Texans. He’s a lover of cats, and has traveled and lived around the world… Read More ›
Another Afternoon in Pula, Croatia
Pula, located at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula of Croatia, is a small seaside town with centuries of history, which I mentioned here. In addition to visiting the Roman ruins, we also spent a bit of time wandering… Read More ›
Too many leaves! We want to leaf them behind.
My husband and I have loved living in the country, but we really would like to move to town. Now that we are older, it’s too difficult for us to keep up with snow removal, and in the Fall, leaf… Read More ›
Friday Fun Photograph! Road Kill Knitting!
During the Wool Arts Tour, Natalie and I found this interesting Road Kill Possum rug? Bath mat? Wall hanging? Whatever it is, we love it! Related articles Knit and Sew: Embroidery and fun (tiggerrenewing.wordpress.com) Knitting is supposed to be relaxing,… Read More ›
Moxie Boxie
My cat Moxie is more than a member of the family, she is, the boss of the family. Recently my daughter brought over some boxes from her apartment for me to recycle. She left them in the living room. Moxie… Read More ›
Angora Rabbit Spinning, Wool Arts Tour, part 2
This year my friend Natalie and I enjoyed seeing two different angora rabbit spinners during the Wool Arts Tour in New Hampshire. Last year I featured video from one demonstrator, and I am glad to have more video and photographs… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 