Indoor Fun

 

Yesterday the air quality was horrible so we decided to have an indoor date. We first went to our favorite place for lunch for a quick bite then went to the Carnegie Museum of Art for the Joan Brown exhibit. 

The paintings were fantastic to see in person! I felt very lucky to live near a city and to have a yearly membership to a group of museums that not only have a wonderful permanent collections but also have exhibits throughout the year that change. 

Today the air has improved slightly but not enough for my daily walks to resume. I miss them. Frodo and I get out and about, to clean the cobwebs out of our minds. My daily walks are for physical and mental fitness. Hopefully tomorrow will be a great outdoor day. 

I picked up a sweater that I started back in March and continually wonder if I have enough yarn (I doubt it) and wonder if I can creatively add another color (that is to be determined). I guess right now I am going to knit through the second skein of five skeins and see where I am with the progress. You know I love a game of yarn chicken and the not knowing is part of the game!


Comments

  1. elizabethJune 30, 2023 at 9:43 AM

    I totally get the wanting one's outdoor walks! me too!

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  2. BridgetJune 30, 2023 at 10:24 AM

    I'm with you on wishing the smokiness would go away so I could just simply take a walk. Your adventure sounds like a good one, in any case!

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  3. Judy S.June 30, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    Sounds like you made some good choices! Hope your air gets much better soon.

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  4. BonnyJune 30, 2023 at 5:03 PM

    I love that painting with the big fish and the cat! I'm also wishing for clearer skies so I can take a walk and hang out laundry. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

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  5. JaneJune 30, 2023 at 8:15 PM

    What a wonderful exhibit. Missing outdoor walks is a real thing for me too. I hope your skies clear soon.

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  6. VeraJuly 1, 2023 at 1:13 PM

    Looks like a fabulous exhibit. I did walk yesterday and it was good to get out.

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