How Come There Isn’t Enough?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Deborah

I need more time. 24 hours in a day isn’t enough….

24 hours in one day
– 8 hours for sleeping
– 1 hour for eating
– 8 hours for working
– 3 hours for “domestic chores”
– 1 hour for errands/etc.
= 3 hours a day for knitting/fiber related hobbies….

Seriously

How am I supposed to get these projects done?

This is what I have on the go at the moment (not counting the project that is currently on Bob the loom, whom is missing from this photo…sorry Bob). I have a sweater just started (the lovely gold/brown yarn), … Read more...

Summer Bounty & Fiber Thrills

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Deborah

Me: Let’s see…what was my password to log into WordPress?

WordPress: Username ______________ Password ______________

First Try: Type type type type….Nope, that isn’t it, let’s try another one.

Second Attempt: Type type type type…..
Crap, this is what I get for leaving it so long between posts.

Third Attempt: Type type type type….. Yay! I’m in!

As for my audience here….have you missed me? I sure have missed y’all (typed with a southern accent, make sure you read it in one). It has been an insanely busy Spring that launched headlong into Summer. So busy that I haven’t had time … Read more...

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Deborah

June 17th….that was my last post ~ sorry folks, I have just been ridiculously busy with house renovations the past few months and I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. How about I hope I see the light at the end of the tunnel?

We are also smack in the middle of strawberry season. Here in Ontario, the plump, juicy, red strawberries grace our presence for a very short time. Hence, I buy baskets of them for freezing and cooking and to generally stuff my face with them. But one of my very favourite … Read more...

Encouragement

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Deborah

The word of the day is Encouragement.

A simple word that has so much meaning to the person it is directed at.

I grew up in a family devoid of encouragement. Now don’t be all sad for me, I figure I turned out great mainly because I like to encourage others in all faucets of life.

In my *real world* job, I am a tremendous encourager to *newbies* in my field. I find it satisfying to help others start out in the crazy real estate business and encourage them to do their best and to always think of their clients … Read more...

What To Do With Leftovers

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Deborah

I love leftovers. In a pinch, they are a quick meal heated up the next day, but they also have tremendous experimental appeal for the adventurous kitchen types. I am just such a type.

The other day we had shredded beef tacos with rice for dinner and I was left with about a cup of brown/wild rice and about a cup of the beef in BBQ sauce to ponder what to do with for last nights meal.

I didn’t want tacos again so grabbed a couple frying pans and some veggies from the fridge and got to work. I also … Read more...

Cheddar Chive Flatbread

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Deborah

Pop up the patio umbrella, fluff the pillows on the chaise lounge poolside and fill me up a frosty glass with a delectably cold summer drink.

Hooray for Summer!

The past couple days has seen the mercury soar into the mid to high 80’s with plenty of humidity to make sweat circle patterns, like crop circles, on the patio table from ice cold glasses. We had the most miserable, long, cold, despicable winter weather in memory and I for one am LOVIN’ the return of some heat! The first person to whine about how hot it is gets a slap … Read more...

Turkey, Kale & Orzo Pasta

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Deborah

This past Easter I cooked a whole turkey. Not something I usually do as it was just hubby and myself and I wasn’t able to get a small, breast only bird that we prefer (note to self, don’t wait until 2 days before Easter before buying what you really want).

The smallest bird I could find was just under 6 kg. Still a sizable critter for just 2 people. We were going to have plenty of leftovers, but at least I also would have a full carcass for the much beloved turkey stock.

With our tummies full of freshly cooked … Read more...

All Things Fiber…

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Deborah

I am not talking about the stuff that makes your colon happy either. I am talking about the wonderful things in this world that are made into fiber. Whether it is the wool from sheep, cotton, hemp and linen from plants, angora from rabbits or mohair from goats, the common denominator from all of them is that they provide humanity with the necessary fibers to be made into all types of clothing.

Otherwise we all would be cold and naked. Not a pretty sight I can assure you. Even ancient man knew to cover up with a fig leaf or … Read more...

Renovations Continue

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Deborah

Wow…where has the time gone since I last posted? Sorry folks, but renovations are taking priority right now and there is simply not enough time in the day to get everything done that I need to do AND be able to write some really good stuff here.

I know, I am falling by the wayside, but don’t worry, once the reno’s are done and the garden plants are on their way with minimal babysitting I will have more time to dedicate to my musings. I hardly have time for knitting and weaving and barely manage to squeak in about an … Read more...

Opening Day

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Deborah

April 18, 2014 ~ Dear Diary….

Today is Opening Day!

After a very long, very cold and very snowy winter, we arrived at the Northern Homestead in balmy +6C weather grinning like a pair of fools. Home at last. A few thin clouds stretched across the northern sky partially obscuring the sun as it tried to cast its warming rays to the now thawing earth. With the forecast heading up to +11C for the day, the remaining snow’s days are numbered.

We stepped out of the car and stretched, grateful the long ride was over and our legs were now … Read more...