Finished writing all the messages, news and wishes. Got the envelopes addressed and ready for tomorrows post.

Couldn't find a sweater pattern for the amount of yarn I had. So, I read a book on sweater design. After ripping this out at least seven times I have figured out the pattern and how to make it fit the limited supply of yarn that I have for this project. Today I have about 5 inches done. If I could add everything I've ripped I'd have the back almost done.

Can you find the Valentines in the mess? I forgot how to cut and paste and I have no idea how to keep a clean work space when doing collage. This is only a fraction of what I have to clean up when I'm done. But....it was fun.

Haven't made cards in a very long time but decided to make my own Valentines this year. It took all of my time to find everything and get ready but tomorrow I can "Rock and Roll" on this project

Wanted to try these out but not sure I like the proportions. Needs less broccoli maybe.

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes

3/4 pound broccoli crowns, chopped (4 cups)

3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese

1/2 cup nonfat mild

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste

Steam potatoes and broccoli. Mash coarsely with potato masher. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper.

Some how this post has disappeared from my site. Hmmmmmm. Anyway, I'm going to make a bunch of recipes this week that I wanted to prep for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I didn't have time to test them out so I'm doing them now. Also, my elderly neighbors have been injured or are ill and they are being gifted all the results.

I'm watching over ill and elderly neighbors. So, I decided to cook for them this week. Today I made Potato Corn Chowder. It's a hearty meal as the temps drop and I continue to shovel snow.

The crust caved but it's the taste that counts. Another recipe I wanted to make at Christmas but now I can share it with my neighbors who shoveled me out. I cut back the sugar but this pie was so juicy it bubbled over and now I'm cleaning my oven.

I save pictures that inspire me or send my thoughts in a new direction. Today I got out my ideabook for quilting and my ideabook for "just cool stuff" and organized a bunch of pics that have been stuffed in them for a long time. It's like going to a gallery or museum. Lightens the heart.
 
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Had to finish closing the top and making the I-cord. Good job to do while watching the Olympics. Needed room in my knitting basket for a sweater I have to finish.
 
Kalamazoo, Michigan