I knit a little pink hat with yarn leftover from my cardigan project. And I just finished knitting sweater-vest number two. I wish it was a tad smaller in all dimensions. Same as this one that turned out too big. But mostly I'm happy with it. It's knit out of some free wool and it's…

I've spent this week painting my living room ceiling.  There were a few spots of peeling paint on our ceiling that I've been meaning to take care of. You know how little house projects can nag at you every time you pass by them – so annoying. Also, when I originally painted this room I…

We've had a long stretch of cold weather lately. I don't mind it really – I like it when the pretty white snow stays put – but I do find myself wanting a hot drink all the time. So lots of tee and coffee and hot chocolate. And here are some photos of other inconsequential…

Bilbao, Spain is an interesting city. It was an industrial powerhouse for a long time and today it's being reinvented and it's known for modern art and architecture.  Bilbao has lot of bridges over it's river – The Nerviónit. It flows about 16 km to the ocean and it's affected by the tides.  This bridge…

I heard Joni Mitchell's song The Circle Game the other day and it made me think about my Bea and growing up and seasons of life and all that big stuff.    She's ready to move on and ready to be an adult. She's full of ideas, wants to be taken seriously, wants to do…

For our New Year's vacation this year we went to Spain – to two Basque cities – San Sebastian and Bilbao. The Basque region spans an area on the West side of Spain and France. We started in San Sebastian, a fishing village that turned into an early resort town. I have lots of photos.…

We had a white Christmas in Midand We made cookies at Jennifer's house Claire's has her own level of cookie decorating Grandma and her grandgirls Christmas elves Yatzee playing Dinner time Brian appreciates the brisket that Chris makes each year Jennifer made the most beautiful Yule Log Traditional pork pie breakfast with Grandma C. A…