Weekends

 

Good morning! How was your weekend? How was the time change?

I have a rough time with the time change no matter which time change it is. I am tired and hungry at the usual times that are now changed. This morning, both pets were confused with the morning routines. As I sit and type this up in the kitchen, the sun is shining! It's supposed to be partly-cloudy, but the sun didn't get the forecast yet. Let's hope the sun stays for a while.

This weekend I gnomed myself out. I worked on them, inching closer to my goal of seven total. I finished number five yesterday and cast on number six. I have more to knitting projects for after the gnomes are completed for the holidays and gosh, I'm starting to dream of knitting for myself. 

I also painted a birthday card for my mother in law who loves my artwork. She is a talented artist herself but has advanced macular degeneration and cannot see well enough to watercolor. With her vision aid, she can enjoy my handmade cards.

Over the weekend, I started writing THE LISTS for Thanksgiving. I am confident that a list will solve the most challenging hosting tasks. That is, of course, if I remember to write everything done.


Comments

  1. connieNovember 6, 2023 at 7:51 AM

    Karen I love your watercolor card! You are so talented and the colors you choose are always perfect. I love making lists myself. At this age, they get me thru the day! I also struggle with both time changes. Have a great week..can't wait to see gnome #6.

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  2. VeraNovember 6, 2023 at 7:51 AM

    So nice to see your watercolor painting again! The Fall back time change never seems to bother me...just the Spring forward. But honestly, I with they'd just pick one or the other and stich with it! My weekend was great - I got together with both Dee and Bonny!!

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  3. BonnyNovember 6, 2023 at 7:53 AM

    I'm glad you took a break from gnome knitting to paint that lovely birthday card! Your MiL is sure to love it. Enjoy the sun and keep going on those gnomes!

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  4. AsKatKnitsNovember 6, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    I, likewise, am happy to see you painting again! (and Gnome Knitting is so delightful!) Happy Sunny Monday!

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  5. DiannaNovember 6, 2023 at 8:50 AM

    I hear ya when it comes to the time change. I always have mixed feelings about it this time of year...not so much in the spring. This time of year, I enjoy the fact that the sun and daylight peeps through the blinds earlier because I am basically a morning person. I'm not as much of a fan of it getting dark so early at first, but the longer it goes the more I enjoy the coziness of it.

    Your watercolor card for your mother in law is beautiful. I know she will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Our oldest granddaughter has such artistic talent and I am the recipent of her work. They are treasures for me.

    I'm also a list person! If I didn't make a list I doubt that I would be able to function! lol

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  6. MaggieNovember 6, 2023 at 10:04 AM

    Such a beautiful card!
    We don't have daylight saving here, but I used to be off for days after the time changes. Now I only have to deal with or six hour jet lags...

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  7. CathieJNovember 6, 2023 at 5:32 PM

    I am a big list writer when I host a holiday. It will just be my husband and MIL this year. I never have a problem with the time changes. I don't like the early afternoon darkness though. Your card is beautiful. Enjoy your knitting.

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  8. MaryNovember 6, 2023 at 6:37 PM

    What a lovely weekend ... we're still in the talking phase of Thanksgiving (no lists yet!) ... but I'm thinking about EIGHT weeks left in the year and what do I want to fill those weeks with.

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  9. JaneNovember 6, 2023 at 7:08 PM

    What a beautiful card for your MIL. I'm glad she can enjoy your work. I'm confident your Thanksgiving holiday will be a smashing success. Taking a break from gnomes sounds like a good idea. Gosh it got dark early today. I will miss the light in the evenings.

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  10. MonicaNovember 6, 2023 at 7:10 PM

    I wish I had your creativity!

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  11. Judy S.November 6, 2023 at 9:16 PM

    What a pretty card! Our weekend was relaxing after a pretty busy one. We are still trying to get used to the time change also; it's so dark now at 5 pm, and rainy, too.! Happy knitting!

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  12. MarthaNovember 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM

    My mother has macular degeneration + she gets injections in her eye every month. Her older sister had it, too. Since i turned 40, my vision has gotten worse and I read that it's genetic. That's such a pretty photo of the watercolor trays on your table, makes me want to sit down and paint!

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  13. AdrieneJNovember 7, 2023 at 11:17 PM

    Your watercolour card is so sweet! I’m dreaming of getting back to my paints. Seeing watercolour pans like that always makes me sigh in admiration.

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  14. LeftycrafterNovember 10, 2023 at 11:38 AM

    Wow, 5 gnomes done already? Impressive! Your card is so sweet. I am sure your MIL will be thrilled to receive it.

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