Where Have all the Days Gone?

It always amazes me how hard it is to get back to blogging once I miss three days in a row. Before I know it, I've missed two weeks. Normally it's just a part of my morning and I don't find it difficult at all. Dianne, thanks for your little note about missing me. It made my day! :)

I've been spending most of my free time the past week or so reading a diverse selection of books.

I enjoyed all three of these. You probably all know who the first two are. Book #3 is sort of a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a famous food critic.

I've also been perusing a few quilting books.

I've spent a little time working on the machine quilting of this quilt. I still have not found any loving feelings toward machine quilting. I must force myself to finish this one so I can move on to other projects.

See the book about tassel making? I am thinking of trying to make a few of those this winter.


I also spent a little time updating my Christmas Ornament spreadsheet. I started this in 1998 to keep track of all the Hallmark collectible Santa ornaments I was buying.

They are the most expensive ornies I have and I don't even use them any more! I got tired of using red because it clashed with my decor. When I replace my furniture, maybe I will use the red ornies again.

Having a spreadsheet like this is really nice. As you buy new items, you just add them to the bottom and it totals how much you have invested in Christmas decorations. It's also great for insurance purposes should the need ever arise. I would never be able to remember all of the ornaments I have.

Anyway this is a short synopsis of what I've done since my last post. Now I must jump in the shower and head to work.

Hopefully I will now be back to my almost-daily meanderings.