Snowy Aftermath

This winter has achieved the all-time record for most classes cancelled/rescheduled.  Hands down.

After last Sunday's storm, I took the following pictures.  First, the view from inside my sewing room looking out.  That is snow accumulated between the window and the screen, with a backdrop of the giant snowdrift.  

From inside the mud room, looking out.  The darker area in the middle is my wreath, filled with snow!  And more snow sticking to the screen.

Looking out the front door.  There is actually a step and part of the driveway before the first "wave" beyond the posts, which are on the edge of the porch.

And the door wreath from the outside.

Who would have thought that we would think above 20 degrees would feel like a tropical heat wave?  And the wind not blowing is quite a stroke of good luck.

I know others are having a horrible time with the snow--we all seem to be in the same boat.  I am thankful that I am warm and safe, and that is what I wish for everyone.

Blissful hugs,
Sharon

P.S.  I am listening to Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline and just finished reading Saving Simon by Jon Katz.  Both are excellent!

Can We Say Colorful?

Noreen recently emailed me that she had completed a fussy-cut Dresden Plate quilt.  I, of course, wanted to see!

Here's a picture of the whole quilt.  LOVE how bright and colorful it is!

A close-up of one block.

And of another!  Isn't the background fabric just perfect for this piece?

I first met Noreen at the Vermont Quilt Festival last year and featured a picture of her red and white quilt here.

Another great job, Noreen!  Thanks so much for sharing!

Blissful hugs,
Sharon

P.S.  I am listening to The Escape by David Baldacci.

Another Adventure

If you've been wondering where I've been the last couple weeks, here's the scoop.  I've been on jury duty for a criminal case.  Jury selection started Tuesday, January 20, and concluded on Wednesday, January 21, when the trial also started.  We've been deliberating since Wednesday, January 28, and finally finished at 4:00 pm today.  Talk about intense!  It was draining, so I didn't get much done at night.  So for those of you waiting for email answers and/or stuff to come in the mail, I am slowly working through all that stuff.  Don't give up!

On a good note, last Sunday I did get a chance to visit the barn and give my main squeeze a full day of beauty and a whole lot of hugs.  And I passed that goodness on to four other horses as well.  I just love coming home smelling of horses!  Dirty, tired...and extremely happy.

So that's what's been happening in my world.  What's new with you?

Blissful hugs,
Sharon

P.S.  I am listening to Havana Storm by Clive and Dirk Cussler, and The Faraway Horses by Buck Brannaman.  Hard as it is to believe, I have not listened to a single audio book since the trial started.  I'm looking forward to that pleasure again as well.

P.P.S.  It was so good to meet you, KathleenC!  Nice to put a face to a name from the comments!

P.P.P.S.  To Terri H:  Nag, nag, nag!!! ;-)