1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you! reminisce away...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Jerome in the Summer
My traveling buddy Julie called me today, and met me in Jerome. We used to hang out in Jerome in high school, but back then it was still a dusty ghost town. The hippies had come in and bought up some of the old abandoned homes, created communes and artist colonies. Gettin' high was just a fact of life there, it was a very interesting place to people-watch. Julie and I'd leave Prescott and the real world, drive over the mountain and drop into a little slice of California. Well, that's what it seemed like to me-it was psychedelic and a bit drug-addled. Not much has changed there.....
Jerome, Arizona went through an ugly tourist-trap phase in the 1990's, but I'm happy to say that many shops have gone back to the artist colony roots; I see a lot more work from local and Arizona artists there. We had lunch together at the grill downtown, then meandered up and down the streets, chatting and checking out the great stores. Just like we did 36 years ago... boy how time flies! There is a marvelous yarn shop there, it also has beads, and just about every fiber temptation a knitter could want. It's called Knit 1 Bead 2, I think. I didn't buy yarn there, but only because I'd found some lovely recycled silk yarn at another store, so I wasn't as tempted as usual.
I posted a picture of the project I'm working on now, it's an argyle scarf, which is reversible. I can't even begin to explain how it's done, but it looks really cool! It's the first time I've done this technique, so I'm having a lot of fun learning and working on it.
Jerome, Arizona went through an ugly tourist-trap phase in the 1990's, but I'm happy to say that many shops have gone back to the artist colony roots; I see a lot more work from local and Arizona artists there. We had lunch together at the grill downtown, then meandered up and down the streets, chatting and checking out the great stores. Just like we did 36 years ago... boy how time flies! There is a marvelous yarn shop there, it also has beads, and just about every fiber temptation a knitter could want. It's called Knit 1 Bead 2, I think. I didn't buy yarn there, but only because I'd found some lovely recycled silk yarn at another store, so I wasn't as tempted as usual.
I posted a picture of the project I'm working on now, it's an argyle scarf, which is reversible. I can't even begin to explain how it's done, but it looks really cool! It's the first time I've done this technique, so I'm having a lot of fun learning and working on it.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Wonderful Weekend
It's Sunday evening, Nic and I are watching Ice Road Truckers. Actually, he's reading- 'God, Emporer of Dune', and I'm watching tv. I went to church this morning, and attended Sunday School, so I made it for 2 hours today. My goal is to attend all 3 meetings every Sunday, I haven't done that since 2006. I attend the main meeting, Sacrament, on most Sundays now, but I'm still not strong enough to stay for 3 hours yet. Our church holds most of the meetings on Sundays, so we have a long day, but it's great to feel the Spirit and honor the Sabbath.
Dakota was over all day yesterday, it's always fun to have her here. They colored, played with Lego's and waded in the pool. Of course we watched Finding Nemo, no visit is complete without that. Nic is moving up here next week, he'll be working for Best by Farr now, so we'll get to see Dakota much more, as he's hoping to have her every weekend. Yippee!
The chickens are doing very well, Lucky and Betty have healed and are back with the twins. Betty's feathers have filled in again, so she has very little bare skin showing. Lucky's leg has healed up, although it is bent awkwardly a little. It doesn't seem to bother her though, and she is speeding around the pen just like the others. I was worried about her, but she's young and strong I guess. We've had marvelous, wonderful rain over the past several days. It rained really hard yesterday, and has rained a little almost every day the past week. The dirt is still damp outside, that is unusual in 100 degree heat. Around here, the ground is dry within 24 hours after the rain, so it's taken a lot of moisture to keep it damp. Overall, we've had a great weekend!
Dakota was over all day yesterday, it's always fun to have her here. They colored, played with Lego's and waded in the pool. Of course we watched Finding Nemo, no visit is complete without that. Nic is moving up here next week, he'll be working for Best by Farr now, so we'll get to see Dakota much more, as he's hoping to have her every weekend. Yippee!
The chickens are doing very well, Lucky and Betty have healed and are back with the twins. Betty's feathers have filled in again, so she has very little bare skin showing. Lucky's leg has healed up, although it is bent awkwardly a little. It doesn't seem to bother her though, and she is speeding around the pen just like the others. I was worried about her, but she's young and strong I guess. We've had marvelous, wonderful rain over the past several days. It rained really hard yesterday, and has rained a little almost every day the past week. The dirt is still damp outside, that is unusual in 100 degree heat. Around here, the ground is dry within 24 hours after the rain, so it's taken a lot of moisture to keep it damp. Overall, we've had a great weekend!
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