Puppy Kindergarten

Pook and Stella invited me to join them for Puppy Kindergarten on Thursday evening. Stella was the belle of the class. Her social skills are impeccable and she is fun-loving too. Here Stella is greeting Masha, a timid spaniel.

Optimal Conditions

This is my idea of the best surroundings for thinking clearly. Yes, it's my workstation and it always looks like this.

Workstations

I'm amazed at the amount of stuff that can be amassed in a workstation. This one is so densely packed it's a wonder how it functions at all.

Grandpa's Camellia

This lovely blossom is known internationally and has been named best in show many times. What a charming tribute to grandma!

More Plants

The cute little Mason jar is part of the plant propagating kit Pook gave me for Christmas. The spider plant is one she started and shared with me. Ours is a family of dedicated gardener/horticulturists. Pook's grandpa hybridized a Camellia and named it after her grandma.

Taking a Break from Knitting

Over the past few months I've endulged in impulse to knit and knit and knit. It's time to take a break and shift to another mode of expression - sewing. Munchy joins in regardless of my activity. Please note the casual sense of ownership he displays while lounging on the newest sewing project, a quilted jacket for Spring. Last night he sat on each pattern piece as I pinned it in place. The project will certainly turn out well given his expert oversight!