Weekends


Weekends are for memory making, 
relaxing and enjoying quiet moments of our days.  
If you would like, please share your weekend moments 
in the comment section with a link to your blog.


I'm still in boycotting summer mode these days...I have such a LONG way until Autumn.  One day I wore jeans just to make a statement.  Thankfully I have air conditioning.

How are you?  How was your weekend?


My weekend was pretty good.  I knit quite a lot and finished a book (yay!).  I also made one s'more over the stove for my dessert.  S'mores are the perfect dessert - crunchy, gooey, and full of chocolate. Who needs a campfire?! And who needs outside?


I didn't walk much because the hot weather bothers my arthritis.  I did quick little mini walks around the yard and pretended it was a power walk.  Frodo likes the little walks and if he could talk he would say "mom, I don't like summer much either".

Oh and I made some serious progress on my socks, while watching Merlin on Netflix.


How was your weekend?

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 7, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    I am pooped out girl. I'd like to crawl into bed right now and just read; may do that. Catching up on blogs first as I dislike it when my feed is over 15 posts. Almost done.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:47 AM

      I wish I could keep up with feeds as diligently as you do :)

      Delete
  2. AnonymousAugust 7, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    We have been on the cool side since yesterday here in Ohio, but after tomorrow it's back to the 90s. I'm so looking to cooler days. Jackie

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:47 AM

      I will join you in wishing for cooler days, Jackie!

      Delete
  3. BonnyAugust 7, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    I am joining you in protest against summer sweltering. Down with heat and sticky humidity! But I do like that it's given you reason to watch Merlin and make great progress on those great socks. Have you watched any of those Norwegian Slow TV episodes on Netflix? I've watched about an hour of the knitting one and so far it's quite compelling!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Judy S.August 7, 2016 at 9:15 PM

    We took a fabulous hike yesterday and were rewarded with stellar weather and view of Mount Rainier. Lots of folks had the same idea but it was fun anyhow. Today we are taking it easy but did make it to church and heard a terrific sermon.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:48 AM

      Glad someone is having reasonable weather, ha ha!

      Delete
  5. AnonymousAugust 7, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    before you know it the cooler season will be on your door step ;)
    we were invaded by the monkey - and the blighters made a right ol mess of our one veggie garden. *sigh*... and all this noticed after a wonderful browse through my favourite nursery. I had such high hopes for new plantings but now Im rather nervous.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:48 AM

      I cannot imagine a monkey in my outside world (or inside.)

      Delete
  6. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeAugust 8, 2016 at 1:06 AM

    I wear jeans down to work because it is so much cooler on the coast. Sadly they are too tight. Too much knitting and not enough walking. Plus it is hard to walk in the heat on my days off. Sigh. Never easy,

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:49 AM

      I only wore jeans one for defiance, I was a tad hot.

      Delete
  7. mamasmercantileAugust 8, 2016 at 3:11 AM

    We had a family barbeque and then spent yesterday with our feet up recovering.

    ReplyDelete
  8. stephAugust 8, 2016 at 7:37 AM

    i've got the summer blahs, too....started about mid-May!!! (love the socks!!!!!)

    ReplyDelete
  9. BridgetAugust 8, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    The longer summer lasts, and the hotter and more humid it gets, the more depressed I get, so I hear you. Ugh.

    But those are some lovely pictures, and I really like the start of your sock. The colors in the yarn are so nice together.

    I got sucked into the Olympics. Sucked in, I tell ya!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:50 AM

      I try hard to ignore the weather, but this week I've been a little grumpy about it.

      Delete
  10. AsKatKnitsAugust 8, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    Lots of reading here and a good dose of knitting too! The weather broke a bit yesterday - at least the humidity has departed for the time being!

    ReplyDelete
  11. kathy bAugust 8, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    We had some really nice porch evening weather. Windows open at night. Relief!
    Worked on dishcloths and On a sock which I ditched. I also organized a dishcloth swap. Garage sale s on Saturday yielded a framed art photo and a stool for my new kitchen. All good

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:50 AM

      I haven't garage saled since May. I didn't find much though.

      Delete
  12. LisaAugust 8, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Sounds wonderful, Karen. :) I would send you some of my cool, overcast August in trade for a bit of your warm summer weather if I could. We're either cool (high in the upper 60s yesterday -- crazy) or in the high 80s - low 90s. The older I get, the more I appreciate the shade and would be entirely happy with partly cloudy skies and temps in the mid to upper 70s all summer long.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:51 AM

      I'm still waiting for you to send me the cool weather Lisa! Hurry up!

      Delete
  13. AnonymousAugust 8, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Mostly we spent it getting our house ready for a showing AND going to see two houses we thought we might like. Our showing was a no-show and we didn't like either house.

    We are back at square one! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  14. GraceAugust 8, 2016 at 5:40 PM

    Oh, I am right there with you, Karen! Although I have to admit today was beautiful outside. I have had a dear friend visiting since last Thursday, it has been a lot of fun. The only downside is that the main reason for her visit was so we could go see Paul McCartney in concert last night and yesterday morning I woke up with a severe neck spasm and had to stay home. : ( I was so disappointed but there was no way I could have gone with the pain I was in. Luckily her son was available and he accompanied my friend so the ticket didn't go to waste and Leslie still got to see Paul! : ) Feeling much better today, still a little stiff but I can tell it is healing. Have a lovely week! : )

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:51 AM

      I am so sorry that you missed that concert, what a bummer!

      Delete
  15. TahneeAugust 9, 2016 at 2:34 AM

    The sock is looking great! My weekend was very relaxed, lots of sock knitting and reading on the roof terrace :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownAugust 9, 2016 at 6:42 AM

    Sometimes you just have to make a jeans kind of protest! The sock looks wonderful.

    www.melodramaticadventures.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. DebbieAugust 9, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    I have never had a s'more, they are one of those things I've heard about for years but I don't think we have them in England. I might have to look into that.

    I'm waiting for the summer to be over, too. Too much hot, yuck. Looking forward to being back in jeans and jumpers.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      oh I think you should have one one day. two graham crackers half a bar of hershey's chocolate and a roasted marshmallow in the middle making a sandwich :)

      Delete
    2. DebbieAugust 14, 2016 at 3:39 PM

      We don't have Graham crackers, as far as I know. I do know a shop that sells American food bits and pieces, might have to have a look. If I get to have a s'more sometime, I'll let you know what I think :)

      Delete
  18. JaneAugust 9, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Pleased to hear that you had a good weekend, Karen. Mine was good too. We didn't do anything particularly exciting and I worked on Saturday, but Sunday was slow and easy, which is always good in my book! I hate to wish time away, but I am looking forward to Autumn, too xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. karenAugust 13, 2016 at 11:53 AM

      I hate to wish time away as well, but this week has been a challenge!

      Delete
  19. simply bevAugust 9, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Autumn is on it's way. Hang in there! My weekend? Played music at a fun new-to-us spot on to kick off the weekend, then a slow, leisurely breakfast and a long hike. Didn't let the heat or rain stop me!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment


Your comments are welcome as long as they are relevant to the post and spread joy, thank you for visiting and sharing your ideas.

Popular posts from this blog

Weekends

Image
My weekend happily contained: -wearing the above woolens all at the same time without being hot -so many walks and taking in the changing leaves. -a leaf shower on Saturday-the wind swirled the leaves off the trees up in the air to float down -changing screen savers to autumn themes! -a craft fair where my husband and I say "we could make that", but we don't. -french fries at the craft fair -scrambled eggs and toast for dinner because we were lazy. -football season has descended in my house. he was in the front room watching whatever is on today -I sat in the family room and watched A Tree Grows in Brooklyn .   Now I want to read it again. -Oh! I finished the socks!! So I wound up about six skeins of yarn and have three projects ready -started a cowl for me in fall colors (I hope to finish before fall ends) -enjoying Spirits of Joy .  Hannah graciously had a one day free sign up for her birthday at the end of September which I luckily saw on Twitter.  Than...
Read more

Happy List

Image
  - neighborhood pumpkins - my oak trees showing off - new friends at 'school' - Tai Chi hour - lunch out with my husband - cold morning walks - an unexpected warm up - all the fall knitting (imagined and real) - wearing wool - browsing knitting patterns - sister outings - dark chocolate - blue skies - neighborhood dogs - the kids coming to visit next weekend - the to-do lists that I am creating - afternoon reading (possible snooze) - apples! - soups! - hearing the breeze whisper through the trees - setting intentions - giving myself grace when I need it the most - solitude - grandchildren laughing - Holly being Holly - Blue skies - phone calls from family and friends - the kindness of others - assuming everyone is doing their best - drinking water and staying hydrated - hot decaf green tea in a BIG mug - first sip of coffee - geese flying in V formation and honking all the way (delightful!!) - Focusing on gratitude - focusing on joy  What would make your happy list?
Read more

Knitting News

Image
  Good morning to you! How are you? I'm excited about my hat that I've been knitting enjoying the sea of stockinette stitches. When I first started the hat I thought it would be too small, now I wonder if it will be too big. Gah. I will find out soon I guess. I wish the photo about showed how beautiful the colors are in real life, you'll have to trust me on this! Below is my next knitting project, the habitation throw . I will definitely use the pink and gray, I'm still not sure about that purple, I might have a look-see in my stash and do another ponder about that color. I chose this pattern because I can use up some of my stash and I adore Helen Stewart's patterns. What are you working on this week? Also: I will probably not be posting this Friday and the following Monday because of my family visiting. I hope to be back next Wednesday (unless I change my mind).
Read more