Weekends

 

Happy first day of August! We are crawling towards FALL and it is glorious. I'm noticing how the days are getting shorter and the cicadas are quite loud this year. 

How was your weekend?

My weekend was quite restful! My husband and I took it easy and relaxed. Relaxing for me was reading and knitting, not necessarily at the same time. I started a pumpkin hat for our grandson yesterday - I'm making a bigger size because then he can wear it multiple fall seasons. We sat on the back patio coordinating our planners bringing them in paper sync.


I am thrilled to be home, to be sleeping in my own bed, having quiet mornings to ponder everything and nothing at all.



Comments

  1. BonnyAugust 1, 2022 at 8:08 AM

    It looks like fall knitting with those yarn colors! How I wish it was, fall but if the light is changing, maybe the heat and humidity will also be decreasing.

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  2. VeraAugust 1, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    Such pretty yarn, and a pumpkin hat just sounds FUN. My weekend was good and I am planning to relax some today (after my bothersome conference calls). It's time to cast on something new!!!

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  3. LeftycrafterAugust 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM

    A very sweet hat for a super sweet boy. I am interested in your inflammation book. Do you find it helpful at all?

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    1. karenAugust 3, 2022 at 7:23 AM

      I only just started it so I can't say for sure. However, I think catching the inflammation before permanent disease is the key. So chronic disease symptoms can be lessened but not eliminated, if I am understanding it correctly. Hope this helps!!

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  4. CathieJAugust 1, 2022 at 5:21 PM

    Oh my, your yarn just made me long for Fall and I really love all of the seasons. I am looking forward to seeing the pumpkin hat.

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  5. Billie JoAugust 1, 2022 at 5:24 PM

    Lovely weekend!

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  6. DiannaAugust 1, 2022 at 7:09 PM

    Your weekend sounds so relaxing, Karen. That's the way our Sunday was. Love the colors in the yarn!

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  7. JaneAugust 1, 2022 at 8:28 PM

    What a nice weekend. That yarn looks like autumn. Enjoy the pumpkin hat.

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  8. AdrieneJAugust 2, 2022 at 12:08 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful week with the family! I also love coming home to mornings pondering not much at all. It’s the best kind of rest I have found.

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