Recuperation journey: Sheepish

Daughter Allegra and I attended our second needle-felting class Friday at Lizzie's Corner Consignment in downtown Seymour. 
As you can see from the tabletop 'herd' above, we created sheep. It was a lot of fun. 

Shelton resident Kayleigh Mihalko is our instructor. 

Here she demonstrates the needle-felting process. 

Allegra works on her sheep. Hers came out a bit better than mine.

My guy with a funny eye. Not easy to make them match, at least not for me! 
I may just buy a needle felting kit. With it I could improve on his looks, and get more into a craft which I find quite therapeutic.

Looking forward to taking another class, whenever that will be scheduled.

Recuperation journey: Peek-a-boo

Here's my morning visitor. I put egg shells out on the snow for the blue jays, but I haven't seen them around.

Recuperation journey: Crock pot fun

When we have a snowy day like today it puts me in the mood for using the crock pot. 
Anyone else feel that way? 

The aroma of something delicious cooking gives the house a warm and cozy feeling.
I'm about to do my best to put together ingredients for beef stew. The photo shows most of them. 

True story: I just realized I wrote a similar post Jan. 4! 
The more things change the more they stay the same.

Recuperation journey: Quick capture

Yep, another egg shell story.

8:30 a.m.: Sitting at the computer and I notice a blue jay pick up a shell and fly into the forsythia.  
I guess I can still move pretty fast because I was able to grab the camera and get these photos.

The question is, will he share a piece of shell with his feathered friends?

Recuperation journey: In the kitchen

Mmm ... chocolate chip cookies.

Regular readers and those who know me may recall that my culinary skills could stand some improvement.

But I can add half a cup of butter and an egg to a cookie mix, mix the dough, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, and bake the blobs for the right amount of time at the right temperature. 

They may not be pretty, but they are delicious.

I'm done in the kitchen for today. Takeout is on the menu tonight for us.

Recuperation journey: De-cluttering

Since it's almost spring I thought it was time to de-clutter.

I started this morning with a kitchen cabinet that can be used to store pantry items.
Mis-matched plastic containers and lids of various sizes now reside in the recycle bin. 

Half of the contents of a decades-old bottle of liqueur? Flushed away. 
And the bottle will be recycled.  

Now I have an empty shelf in a kitchen cabinet! It's a start.

Recuperation journey: Feathered friends

[Photo from last August]

True story: Sometimes I'll make an egg for breakfast just so I can give the shell to my feathered friends.

I believe I've trained the blue jays to come to our yard for the shells! 
I just saw one fly off with a piece of shell. He's sitting in the forsythia now. 
Hope he's enjoying his breakfast.

Recuperation journey: Early bird catches better photos

Happy that there is no precipitation in the forecast for today. I'll take it one day at a time. 

Recuperation journey: Sunny scene through the window

Neighborhood cat basks in the morning sun. 

He/she was about 50 yards away. Plus I had the camera on the wrong setting. Woops.

That's all I got right now. It's always therapeutic to take photos of my world just outside the window.

OK, back to work!

Recuperation journey: On searching for a wintry photo

and finding one in Derby.

Color, create at Derby Public Library

DERBY- The Derby Public Library is launching a new group for the New Year.  

At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, adults are invited come and join the coloring craze - it’s not just for kids any more!

Coloring sheets, along with crayons and color pencils, will be provided but you are also welcomed to bring your own materials.  

This simple activity provides social, mental health, and creative benefits. Relaxing music and light snacks are included.

No specific skills or preparation needed, just a desire to relax and de-stress.  

Registration is requested.  
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.