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After my pronouncement that yesterday would be nothing but sewing, I ended up doing just about everything but sewing. There was some sewing, so don't worry. It was such a lovely day, though, and so I took the literal first steps to getting some exercise back into my life. First, I was almost completely sedentary, using broken bones as an excuse. (Honestly...some people are so lazy.) Then, I used the weather as an excuse. Yesterday, I kind of ran out of excuses. Let's hope I can keep it going. 

After my pronouncement that yesterday would be nothing but sewing, I ended up doing just about everything but sewing. There was some sewing, so don't worry. It was such a lovely day, though, and so I took the literal first steps to getting some exercise back into my life. First, I was almost completely sedentary, using broken bones as an excuse. (Honestly...some people are so lazy.) Then, I used the weather as an excuse. Yesterday, I kind of ran out of excuses. Let's hope I can keep it going. 

I’m sitting here in my workout clothing sans sneakers typing this as I didn’t dare put on my regular work “uniform” for fear I would never honor my Spin Class reservation that begins at 11am. And while we’re on the topic, I just have to say, workout bras are truly a form of torture. You… Continue reading A New Pat Pauly Workshop!

I’m sitting here in my workout clothing sans sneakers typing this as I didn’t dare put on my regular work “uniform” for fear I would never honor my Spin Class reservation that begins at 11am. And while we’re on the topic, I just have to say, workout bras are truly a form of torture. You […]

It's a pretty sunrise for April Fools this morning. Probably best if those sailors stay out of the Suez Canal this morning, don't you think?

It took a while for warmer temperatures to arrive yesterday morning. Sadie was all over it, flattening her tummy against the warm concrete before taking a good dust bath.

It's a pretty sunrise for April Fools this morning. Probably best if those sailors stay out of the Suez Canal this morning, don't you think?

It took a while for warmer temperatures to arrive yesterday morning. Sadie was all over it, flattening her tummy against the warm concrete before taking a good dust bath.

I often get asked - how do you store your scraps? Or what is a scrap? Well, a scrap is a small piece of fabric! How small you want to deal with is your choice. I keep most scraps - OK - anything less than 1" goes, but do you know how often I need 1" strips? 

As for sorting, I sort mine by color and store them in clear plastic shoe boxes. 

I love when a project calls for scraps. OK -- I guess the patterns I'm working with do NOT call for scraps, but I'm using scraps. I have Long ...

Before COVID hit I would begin the day by going to the gym, riding a stationary bike for 30 – 45 minutes, perhaps taking a 45 minute high intensity workout class before heading home. So when the gym closed I figured I’d landed on a “free space” meaning I’d start my exercise routine again once… Continue reading Exercise in the Time of Covid

My doctor's appointment went quickly yesterday morning. I think it took me longer to find the correct building and a parking space than it did for the whole appointment. She remains skeptical about the rheumatoid arthritis scare, and I am too. What I really wanted from her was a prescription for a compounded ointment that I know to be effective. For whatever reason, my PCP didn't want to prescribe it. She seems to have a bias against compounded medication given her abrupt dismissal of the idea. Both the specialist and I wondered why. In any case, that's ...

My doctor's appointment went quickly yesterday morning. I think it took me longer to find the correct building and a parking space than it did for the whole appointment. She remains skeptical about the rheumatoid arthritis scare, and I am too. What I really wanted from her was a prescription for a compounded ointment that I know to be effective. For whatever reason, my PCP didn't want to prescribe it. She seems to have a bias against compounded medication given her abrupt dismissal of the idea. Both the specialist and I wondered why. In any case, that's ...

It was a lovely day here yesterday...sunny, but chilly. Smitty demonstrated how to keep one's paws warm on a chilly morning. It's easy. Just tuck them under yourself, and your fingers will be warm as a kitty's paws.

It was a lovely day here yesterday...sunny, but chilly. Smitty demonstrated how to keep one's paws warm on a chilly morning. It's easy. Just tuck them under yourself, and your fingers will be warm as a kitty's paws.

We got through our grocery shopping trip without too much trouble yesterday. I'll never forgive my grocery store...one of those mega marts...for moving the cat food to the far end of the store. It's their way of forcing pet owners to walk through the whole store, presumably picking up non-list items along the way, before they can finish their grocery shopping. Walmart does this too, and that's only one reason I dislike Walmart. Anyway...we didn't need cat food yesterday, and so our mileage was less. And this begs the question...why move the ...

We got through our grocery shopping trip without too much trouble yesterday. I'll never forgive my grocery store...one of those mega marts...for moving the cat food to the far end of the store. It's their way of forcing pet owners to walk through the whole store, presumably picking up non-list items along the way, before they can finish their grocery shopping. Walmart does this too, and that's only one reason I dislike Walmart. Anyway...we didn't need cat food yesterday, and so our mileage was less. And this begs the question...why move the ...

It's embarrassing to admit I did almost nothing yesterday. Actually, it's not all that embarrassing, because I knew I was going to sit right here...as if I could see it in a crystal ball...and write these very words. And yet, I kept on going...or not going...with my slothful ways. I have no regrets.

Earlier in the morning, Sue and I walked. The path we chose yesterday is an in-and-out walk, meaning we turn around and walk back the way we came. We pass through a small park along our meandering, and there, we saw ...

It's embarrassing to admit I did almost nothing yesterday. Actually, it's not all that embarrassing, because I knew I was going to sit right here...as if I could see it in a crystal ball...and write these very words. And yet, I kept on going...or not going...with my slothful ways. I have no regrets.

Earlier in the morning, Sue and I walked. The path we chose yesterday is an in-and-out walk, meaning we turn around and walk back the way we came. We pass through a small park along our meandering, and there, we saw ...