Something to Crow About

I bought this book in a local gallery, Raven Blues and for anyone who knows me; it is a cinch that this book was written just for me! I love crows and ravens and all that they are. Their sleek color, wise ways, playful nature. I like hearing their conversations early in the morning from the warmth of my bed through the open window. I have also spent hours drawing them; trying to capture in my absurd renderings a drama of crow-dom. Off to an evening of knitting while it is so sweet and stormy here but mild and very windy. xxoo, Lois

These wonderful purple and yellow flowers were a surprise gift from my husband! I love flowers and one of my favorite color combinations is purple and yellow. Washington state Husky colors although trust me, I am not a sports fan at all!

As a footnote, our lives are still on hold regarding Phil's anneurysm. The BIG appointment was to be yesterday but the CT machine broke down and all appointments were cancelled. Our next available one is mid September! This waiting is endless..... but reminds me to take pleasure in all the small, sweet treasures of daily life together. Have a great day, SWAK, Lois

Rain, Glorious Rain!!!

It's raining and an even bigger storm is supposed to blow in tomorrow with winds to 40mph. It feels great, my kind of weather, the misery that drew me here and keeps me here. I love the rain, the cooler temperatures and even the little bit of lightening we had last night was exciting and rare. The evening seems so quiet with the rain, not a bird singing, nothing moving outside, all is peaceful almost like winter's first snow. Ahhh... I love it! I want more! Lois

IT's HOT!

Oh my gosh but it is hot here in the normally much cooler northwest! I am glistening with sweat and the only place to seek out air conditioning is Safeway or the car. Who wants to drive around to be cool? All I could manage to do today and am still doing; was to sit in front of a fan, under a ceiling fan, with a weak cup of iced decaaf tea, knit and watch stupid movies! I even watched the Nancy Drew movie. Now how crazy is that? sign me, HotChick!

for the moment ...

... my laptop is working and I can perhaps post a thought or two, maybe even a picture! It was hot here today, not a pretty, feminine hot either but a sweaty, beads stick to my skin I don't want to wear or do anything kind of hot! I did not even go into the shop today as Kathy said the lobby was 86 degrees ( ! ) when she came into work! I am not a pleasant person in the deep sweaty heat of August. Worse, tomorrow is to be even hotter. I should not complain though as we do not get hot here that often, thank goodness! Tourists always say, " why,this isn't hot you should be at my home in Alabama or New York or anywhere but here. " If I wanted to experience that kind of hot; I would live there. Thank you kindly, but I will just stay here ... for now!

I found these paintings while surfing the net and I like them even though I am not quite sure why! Wishing you a cool and pleasant tomorrow, Lois

A Screamingly Frustrated Entry

This is how I feel after being on hold for 1 1/2 hours trying to get through to the appointment desk at the imagining center at Swedish Hospital in Seattle for my mammogram! And ..... after all this waiting .... I STILL COULD NOT GET THROUGH!!!! AAARGHHH - how are you supposed to take care of yourself! I wrote them a letter telling them how I felt and I guess I will have to try again tomorrow. I even made a rosary while I waited on hold!! AND! THE CALL WAS LONG DISTANCE!!! DOUBLE AARGH!!!

In Case You Are Wondering ...

what happened to my entries ... we have been very busy getting ready for the county fair! Jacob and Phil are very involved with 4H and the Paws 'n Claws cat building so they have been painting, cleaning, displaying and grooming, the cats that is for the fair! Poor kitties, being on display all day in their 1950's inspired cages!

I will post more arty things in the next few days, I swear, I will get back to being uber creative! have a great day! xxoo, Lois