Sunday, October 27, 2013

week-end went too quickly ....

Jasper keeping my sewing machine seat warm ....
I won a giveaway & the box of goodies arrived [photos to follow in another post].

Last night, DH and I went into Chicago, listening to the hockey game
on the radio ..... went to the
[tee shirt -- gotta have one!]
City Winery [couple blocks from Harpo Studio].
We went to the 2nd, 10pm show
for Margo Timmins, Cowboy Junkies.

I could listen to their music all night!   Anyhow, got so
swept up in her voice, the band, their
sound - and forgot to snap a photo while they were performing.  First song --- Sweet Jane.
They performed a couple songs from Kennedy Suite, their Nomad series,
and song, West of Rome [I think that was the title], song from their
first album, song name escapes me [the album before Trinity Session], and of course
Trinty Session album songs.   Walking after Midnight just rocked.   

Nice venue, great sound, perfect seats.
Wine, rose, was ok [I'm spoiled by Oliver Winery].   
Didn't have much traffic to deal with.


Finally a sunny/windy day --- took Tori's stuffed toys
OK, my toys, too --- outside.
Once back inside - all fresh!!! Now to arrange in the
doll beds and top of wardrobe.   Such a fun task to
end the week-end.


Lafayette Lacemakers is having a Carrickmacross Lace Class
following their next meeting.
So, I obtained a couple second hand books - which arrived - and I enjoyed going thru ...


Think I'll do better with some hands-on instruction.   
Keeping my fingers crossed Mother Nature cooperates.  Looking forward to the class.

I had made a few bracelets & of course my Mom's broke.
Guess I need more beading instruction!!!!   This time I added double jump rings.
Fixed my Mom's bracelet - and mailed it ... what a week-end.
Time goes quickly.   














Monday, October 21, 2013

Alexander's Fav: Corn Pudding Casserole







One Can:    Cream Style Sweet Corn [14.75 oz]
14.75 oz  [Frozen] Corn
3 eggs, beaten
1 pkg Jiffy Brand:   Corn Muffin Mix
1/2 c Sugar
1 stick of Butter, melted


Combine ingredients.   Bake 375, uncovered 60 min, covered 20-30 min.



Sunday, October 20, 2013

Goodreads has been good to me


In yesterday's mail ...
William H Coles


I think I'm a short story and historical fiction junkie ...


Still reading:

Daniel A Smith
Historical Fiction

If you are not familiar, GoodReads has giveaways and
First Reads on their site.   Take a look at what is listed!
I've had a shelf and put some of the books on it that I've read.   It is a challenge 
to read as often as I'd like!!!!!

Recently purchased
Alice Munro's


and finished ...

Debra Dean's




Tuesday, October 01, 2013

randoms .....


I had some freshwater pearls, purchased from AIC and Michael's.    Strug them with seed beads and completed five bracelets.    A lot of fun!


Probably should have used jump rings .... maybe I'll remember next time.


Isn't this neat???
front
inside
back

Thx GF!!!!   So Charming!!!!!



Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Cupcake Cafe

by Jenny Colgan

I was so happy to win this book from

It is a wonderful blog with great book reviews.
Usually, there are oodles of giveaways, too.



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