Happy Independence Day!

This is my favorite holiday.

Along with Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the significance of this day is beyond compare. I think one of the reasons that I like the 4th of July so much is because my dad was an Army chaplain for many years. I'm glad I have had the privilege of attending funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, seeing a bit through his eyes, and getting a behind-the-scenes understanding of some of the traditions there. Thinking of the Arlington Ladies still chokes me up. We do live in the greatest country in the world, a country that cares about the freedom of the rest of the world, too, and is willing to do something about it.

Zoom recently checked out a video from the library, (exercising his independence and his very own library card). His favorite movie is National Treasure so when he spied an autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, he wanted to borrow it. I had seen ads about the museum's Ben Franklin exhibit implying that he was a nudist, so I felt obligated to monitor this documentary while Zoom watched it. Boy, did I learn a lot about the history of our country, as well as Ben. Another video series we've enjoyed is This is America, Charlie Brown.

Besides all the serious stuff, I love the barbecue, the friends, the baseball games, the water balloons, and all the flags. I love the fireworks! And I LOVE red white and blue quilts.

I hope you have a fun and significant 4th of July.

garden panos from 2023

Last year, I made some effort (not thoroughly successful) to capture state-of-the-garden pictures every month, including panoramas stitched together on Photoshop, in order to get the whole view of what's happening. So here's a little recap of the garden in 2023! early March April May June August It appears that I missed July, and either didn't take or didn't save this project in September, although we didn't have a killing frost very late into the season - we were still harvesting a few things in October. As much as I loved the lettuce that was growing in the tunnel, and getting an early start on a few things, I'm not a fan of plastic anywhere, especially in my garden, so I am looking at options - cold boxes with old windows, etc. I'm planning to start my 2024 garden this month - pea planting, planning, and seed starting in March! What are you planting?

Night

Trixie (as in Speed Racer) and Stitch (as in per inch) Night My kitten walks on velvet feet And makes no sound at all; And in the doorway nightly sits To watch the darkness fall. I think he loves the lady, Night, And feels akin to her Whose footsteps are as still as his, Whose touch as soft as fur. Lois Weakley McKay ... a childhood favorite from The How and Why Library. Thank goodness my parents moved last year and sent this book my way. Otherwise, I would have just the first line running through my head forever!

Spring Means Baseball!

I've had this idea for a knitting pattern in my head and it's finally come to fruition! I am still polishing up the pattern, but here's a quick peak: PS: There's more than one size and this one is too big for me but it was the only one I had "stitched up."

*karendianne.July 4, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Well gosh what a great post. And Karen, I really love this quilt. Stopped me right in my tracks. That'll inspire a girl.

Back to the great post. Also stopped in my tracks to read about your father, his work and felt how that shines through in you. It made me light up.

Happy 4th
Stephanie DJuly 5, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Wonderful post, Karen. I didn't know about the Arlington Ladies and I have to admit to a lump in my throat while reading about them.

Thanks for the information, and i hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ThimbleannaJuly 6, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Ooooh, look at that great quilt top! I LOVE it! I need to make a red white and blue quilt - I love them too. GREAT flag picture!
CandaceJuly 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Lovely post, Karen! Your quilt is really beautiful - you've made great progress!
Cheers!

Short Story Long

Search This Blog