Ah, springtime again

Springtime is here again in the port city, everything is being reborn. It reminds me of last year, when we visited Haifa, and all the flowers were blooming there.

new old friends

I have been hooking up with my old new friends on facebook, and am surprised to find out how many of my pals have died. Robert is coming home tonight for Easter weekend, gotta go start supper soon. Got some new yarn in the mail today, plan on making a summer top with it.

warm ewe up swap

Swap Q&A
Do you knit or crochet, or both? How long have you been at the craft? I only knit, and have been doing so about 20 years
What yarns/fibers are your favorites? I like natural fibers
What yarns/fibers do you not like? acrylic, ugh, and I have enough dishcloth cotton!
What yarns/fibers would you like to try but haven’t? silk
What are your favorite colors? Colors that you don’t like? I like pastels, and do not like dark colors, or purple
What are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet? shawls
What are you currently working on? chain reaction sweater
What is your favorite FO? (Please post a picture if you have one.) a forest canopy shawl I made for my mom out of silk/cashmere
Are there any techniques that you want to learn? no
Do you have a yarn winder and/or swift? yes, both
How do you store your needles/hooks? in a needle jar
Do you collect anything? fiestaware
Do you like sweets? of course!
What are your favorite scents? cinnamon and vanilla
Are you having a birthday during this swap? yes, March 27
Do you have any online wish lists? (Amazon, Loopy Ewe, etc.) Please include a link for your pal. no
What is your living situation (Are you married? Do you have kids, pets, or both?) I am married, have 2 cats, and do not smoke.
Are you allergic to anything? wool, the scratchy kind
Is there anything else that you would like your pal to know? I am not Christain

dabookclub

My favorite authors I like mystery stuff
My hobbies knitting
My books I want to read any new mystery is fine with me
My books I don't like romance novels
My favorite colors... pastels
My allergies...wool
My favorite pets...cats
My favorite scents...vanilla, cinnamon
My Amazon Wish List link.....http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/HN9O6Z1B3979/ref=lst_llp_wl-go

Ack, empty nest, what to do.....

Well, my eldest has finally left for Lima Peru for his stint in the Peace Corps and will not be back for 2 years. Even though he calls weekly, it is not like seeing him. We got so many ff miles on our trip to Israel this summer that we will be able to purchase a ticket to go there next, at least for 1 of us, free! Now about my son Robert, he is still living in Greensboro in a questionable lifestyle, but I have high hopes for him also, after all, what are moms for? My mom on the other hand, has moved here, and is getting settled in in her new little condo not far from me, so we spend many a day together. It is a big change for her in her late 70s, and I hope she likes it. My knitting skills are growing as I continue to make more complicated projects.

This is a few more pics of Israel.

Ah, the Eternal Beauty................

After a long absence from blogging, I am writing to tell that I have finally made a life long dream; going on pilgrimage. This has to be the pinnacle of my life. Words cannot express the beauty that exits in Land of the Blessed Beauty. This trip has truly changed my life forever.

Wow!

Wow, I can't believe i finally got a picture on my blog! I am getting ready to go to Israel in just 12 days!!!! Aren't my boys handsome?