With Strings Attached

  Late November in the state park:  deep red Virginia creeper, new lichen, oak leaves, and the starry remains of asters. In domestic news:  ...

  The thrifted shirts quilt is finished.    I made the rounds of local thrift shops and scored two twin sheet sets (flat and fitted) and two...

    I'm thoroughly caught up in The American Revolution, the new Ken Burns documentary.  Though all episodes are streaming now, I'm ...

The Zion Woman's Club fall Bunco fundraiser was Friday night. As club president I had a lot invested in the outcome and I am delighted t...

  We had a classic lake-effect snowstorm Sunday night into Monday morning.  13" fell in our town on the lake shore but there was only a...

    The Fine Art of Fiber is an annual collaboration of Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban Needlearts Guild, and the Weaver's Guild...

  I made time for only two walks this week, in and around meetings, when it was still warm and sunny.    The front came through Saturday nig...

  There were about 20 trick-or-treaters on Friday afternoon.  The little kids are the cutest.  And most said "Thank you" without a...

  It's a little cool but sunny today -- good weather for trick-or-treaters this afternoon.    I'm giving out bags of  caramel/cheese...