Gloomy, Windy and Warmer
I would say 40 degrees is warmer and desirable.
I had a 9:45 clinic appointment this morning. I have a pair of sports shoes that were going to be worn. I use a shoe horn. That small little knob at the heel of the shoe didn’t feel like it was cooperating. That little item took me back to our family’s time at South Branch.
Nothing said being up to snuff like the kids having Nike shoes. At that time Nikes were quite extravagant. We had a small dog, Sparkie, that stayed in the entry of our home while we were at work and the kids were in school. What dog likes being cooped up and out of the family loop. There were screams of horror and tears when we got home and Carrie found out Sparkie had chewed off that little knob on the heel of her “like new” Nikes. It was so unfortunate. Carrie did wear the shoes with the good fortune that the hem of her slacks covered it. Oh how my mind wants to do a replay at times. When that happens it warms my heart.
Anyway . . . today I had my first dose of vaccine for covid. I had kicked this can down the street long enough. Without trying, I remember how much my kids . . . Kevin and Carrie, spent making my stroke and heart surgery their number one priority. Over a shot that many I know have had with no ill effects, I can’t take a chance of putting my kids through something that was in my power to avoid. I love them too much for that. Life may have many ups and downs as it is . . . me getting covid need not be one of them. March 2nd I will have the second shot. Whew!
I have spent some time in the studio this afternoon. Hmm. With the entire stitching of the top of the min-quilt completed, I am off 1/2 inch going across 1/2 of the top. As I am having the last of the cold breakfast coffee, I know that I will need to trim it off. There are two borders to be put on with one being a red and white stripe going vertical. That border needs to be spot on.
The moral of the story, aka: the stitching is only as accurate as the one feeding the fabric under the needle.
The “Kevin” Korean Bar-B-Q chicken of last night’s supper was tasty. The soy sauce and Worchester sauce was a good change of pace for us. It would be great over rice. Dennis was more thinking of mashed potatoes.