Pi Day 2017: Milk Chocolate Cherry Pie
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Category: Wordless Wednesdays
International Women’s Day/Almost Wordless Wednesday
I’m not terribly outgoing about politics and will probably not discuss it outright on this blog, but I will admit that the current political climate has given me much food for thought both personally and professionally. Although I do feel strongly for fighting for women’s rights and am grateful for those who fought to give me the rights I have today, I am not striking in protest (at least not intentionally, the weather is scary enough that I couldn’t get to my office and had to cancel).
As a counselor, it’s my job to help people, especially women and girls heal from the traumas they have been through. Skipping a day deprives them of a chance to receive help and that is against my personal and professional code of ethics. I am wearing red (as is the Husband) in solidarity; however, and this Wednesday post will feature red as well.
Last summer’s tomatoes
Summer berries
Wonky Log Cabin Wedding Quilt
Wordless Wednesday
(Almost) Wordless Wednesdays
Mondays are typically a craft post, but I haven’t finished many projects this week. I’ve had more work, so less time to be crafty. So this post will be a combo post. I did finish two bellydance hip skirts with tassels. I have vending events coming up and needed to have some more stock on hand. Both of these were from the UFO project bin, so that was lovely.
The day I started on one of these skirts was extremely frustrating as well. I discovered there was an obvious flaw in one of the backing pieces and then discovered that I had absolutely nothing else that would work with the fabric. And I had no ribbons for waist ties… None of the right colored thread… Not enough of the right colors for tassels… It’s a wonder I didn’t quit on the spot. There may have been some unladylike language. The dog was a little concerned.
Hopefully this weekend I can get some of my other projects done as well. Enough words. Here’s some pictures.
Wordless Wednesday
An Almost Wordless Wednesday
Sitting here with the dog and one of my many handmade quilts, I can’t help be grateful for what I have. I am grateful for being taught how to entertain myself, learning to sew from my Mom and Grandma, and learning how to write from my Dad. I’m grateful for a supportive spouse and that I have a house to gradually fill with handmade items.
I also think we can all use a break from uncertainty and ickyness. So in that spirit, I’m going to try something new and start posting pictures on Wednesdays of things that inspire me or that I am happy with or about. Maybe something that I post will make someone’s day a little brighter.
Taken by me in California, not sure where.
Inspiring cookbooks
Fancy-pants on my second quilt attempt ever, a long time ago. Made from my grandmother’s vintage aprons and my modern aprons.