Currently Reading

I'm about sixty pages into The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow by Rita Leganski. This is a story steeped in magic with a gentleness to the writing that has really touched my heart. I am savoring this book, reading it slowly at night before bed. Check it out by clicking on the image. You won't be disappointed.

Birding at Vischer Ferry

Today, my brother and I braved the cold and walked the trails of the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve, about ten miles above Albany, New York. We had never been there in the winter, and with no snow cover, the trails were easy to navigate. Although the sun was shining there was still a dreariness to the landscape. But as we walked, we realized that though dreary, it was alive with wildlife.

Today's highlight was the sighting of a bald eagle. Expecting to see pretty much the winter birds, it was awesome to catch this beautiful bird soaring above.

Hope you are able to get out an experience the winter season wherever you are.

On the Rug Frame

I've been working on a design by Melanie Pinney of American Pie Designs called "We Are Family." The rug is nearly finished and is hooked with all off-the-bolt wool. I will be adding some button eyes to the frog and owls when the hooking is complete.A fun rug to hook, but the colors are much more subdued than I usually work with. I was challenging myself to use less "loud" colors!