Crazy weather.......

we have had such crazy weather the last week or so; rain, snow, high winds.... at least we no longer are in a drought situation.... This picture is of the sky the other afternoon - Thought we would get a huge storm.... but it passed right over us.... very pretty tho.

This piece of pottery is a yarn bowl - used to keep a ball of yarn in while you knit or crochet.

I had some time to spare so I put together my swap blocks from the House Swap hosted by my Florida friend, Betsy.... very happy with these and I think the quilt will be a great kids quilt.
Thought for the Day
Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it's right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it.
Oprah Winfrey

Mean weather......

this week. We have had extreme weather over the past few days..... this storm looked like it was going to hit us yesterday.... then it just blew right by - all in about an hour.... We have lots of wind today and the clouds have blown away!

I have spent the last day or so making bags from an Amy Butler pattern. I made two different ones......a summery one and a fall one.... can't decide which one I like better. I used a different closure on each one...

Extreme Weather........

We have the most extreme weather in Northern Alberta !!!! Most of the time these storms seem to by pass us.... these two didn't however.... yesterday we got lots of rain in a short period..... I am amazed at the variety of these storms..... it gets extremely quiet...... then the wind picks up ..... and there are sheets of rain.... then the storm is done.... they are really quite beautiful AND.... makes a person respect Mother Nature a whole lot more! The photo on the left is looking east and the photo on the right is looking west....

Thought for the Day

I think along the way, as we treat nature as model and mentor, and not as a nuisance to be evaded or manipulated, we will certainly acquire much more reverence for life than we seem to be showing right now.

Amory Lovins