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  • And now the olympics are almost done. I enjoyed them so much this year. So fun to get into the excitement and see the genuine emotions of the athletes. I got into luge and biathalon and ski jumping and the team speed skating. I of course loved the figure skating along with Tara and Johnny’s…

  • and melting ice.

  • This week we had lots of things to entertain us. We watched the Superbowl, then we watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics, then Brian arrived, then we celebrated Valentine’s Day and finally, sadly we had to say good-bye to one of our foster kitties. I also felt compelled to knit some more melt the…

  • I spent the weekend in Michigan City last weekend – for the the annual crafty weekend that I’ve been joining for the last several years. Just a group of ladies doing their crafting along with lots of chatting and laughing. We rent the same house each year and it’s perfectly arranged for our group. The…

  • Brian moved into his new Zurich apartment on Friday, December 12th. So it’s all brand new and I was so eager to see it in person. As soon as we arrived Brian and I went across the lake to a brocki (second-hand shop). He needed to stock up on lots of stuff like dishes and…

  • Today Brian arrived in Switzerland and moved into his apartment. There’s his large load of luggage on the train – two suitcases, a backpack and computer bag and of course a big bike bag. More on that later. I felt a little scattered all day – wishing I could help him settle into the apartment.…

  • Claire made me a yummy cake. Bea sent a photo of a swan (I love swans) And Brian took me to The Lyric Opera

  • I went to the Chicago Botanic Garden and the fading mums caught my eye.

  • I’ve been working on a new sweater – a cable knit sweater. This week I discovered I can do it! And I’m having so much fun. This is the top back – I’m making good progress.