Saturday, October 11, 2025

Sylvia's Simple Shots

 The Egret at the pond is providing a nice distraction.

Apparently, it comes to the pond in the fall and stays for about a month to six weeks.







Still islolating with this illness. It means things are getting done at home so I am grateful for that.

I bought is thermometer back in September.  I finally worked out where to put it on the patio.  I did move it once because it was being affected by the sun.

Now, it is protected so I know what the actual temperature is when I get up.

It helps me know how to dress for my morning walk which I am still taking early. I wear my mask while in the building then enjoy the fresh air outside.

The Sonf of the Silk Road by Mingmei Yip is the book I finished this week.

Lily Lin grew up in Hong Kong and was captivated by photos of the desert - long lonely vistas and sand dunes.

She now lives in New York and is struggling to finish her graduate degree. One day she receives an astonishing offer from an aunt she does not know. Take a trip to China, complete some tasks and then receive a million dollars. She decides to do it.

She prepares by letting friends know she will be away. The married man she has been having an affair wants to know all the details which she does not provide. She researches the trip, where to fly to, where to stay, what the culture is like. 

I found the culture very different. Her way of thinking and relating was interesting.   It was an okay book.


I bought this table cloth in the summer at Ikea. 
I chose a warm grey because I was not sure the navy blue was going to work. SVARTSENAP is 100% cotton, measures Length: 240 cm (94 ") Width: 145 cm (57 ").

I am working towards being well enough to host my family in this new to me home.  I had to cancel my first date.

It need some trimming to fit my table.  I removed some from both the length and width.

I am very happy with the result.


I spent some time in the craft room.

I used the saran wrap and salt techniques to add texture to my 140lb watercolor paper.

Cards will be forthcoming.



 

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