Super Ball Frenzy – Not!
It may be a frenzy for many, but not for us on Stauffer Avenue. We have way too many important things going on to even realize what particular Super Ball teams are playing. I do know that the fellow that does a catchy commercial, Payton Manning, may be on one of the teams, but I am not sure.
We do have one very happy cat in the garage . . . Harriet. I went to pay the ransom at the veterinary clinic this morning. We had used the smaller of the carriers thinking Fuzzy would be a patient as well. The carrier was put on the counter and there was not a sound coming from within. Peeking in I could see Harriet crouched down in the farthermost corner. I talked to Harriet all the way home telling her how brave she had been. We have seen too many stray cats that are barely kittens themselves end up have litter after litter. That is not for our girl cats. We just want them to enjoy our porch and yard and bring us an occasional mouse. More than likely a bird. When we got home to the porch, I set the carrier on the floor and popped the top open. Harriet just sat there as I talked to her and petted her. It took a long time before she stepped out to quickly find a spot to hide. Just watch your back Fuzzy, your time is still coming.
Kersten and Kevin brought over a turkey at Christmas, and today the aroma of it roasting filled our home. 
I knew I would 
have a window of four or five hours to settle into the sewing studio. As portions of a larger quilt top is to come together, there a few seams that are bound to be ripped open for either a larger or smaller seam to be applied to allow corners of the four patches to meet and be pleasing. It teaches patience if you want the end result to bring about a smile of accomplishment.
There is another threat of sleet, mixed with snow and high winds coming our way. All I need to know is that my people are safe and sound as they go about their travels and their days. Getting that short message when destinations have been met safely is the peace that passes all understanding. When my Mom was in her nineties she had said that that short phone calls from me when I had arrived home safe was better than all the money in the world. Lena was a very smart lady.