As difficult as this holiday season is for me, I can’t give up on hope. That next year will be better, that our country can be better, that I can be better. This is the season of hope.

This is my Christmas quilt. I made this years ago. Another traditional pattern.

Second Christmas tree. A lifetime of ornaments, a lifetime of holiday memories. Difficult this year but so precious.

Got the trees up (yes, we have more than one!) and some of the decs up. I’m trying. I’ve loved the Christmas season but it’s really difficult this year. We lost a child this year. I don’t think it will ever be the same. Still, I’m trying!

I’m not in the mood for politics today so here is my Dresden Plate quilt. I used my grandmother’s templates for this. She used fine grit sandpaper so they wouldn’t slip around on the calico. I found them in an envelope of her quilt patterns that my mom gave me.♥️

The desert is finally cooling off! Soon I’ll be placing this old standby on our bed. This is Flying Geese, a traditional pattern. Still working on my Log Cabin which I dedicate to my late son. The old, traditional patterns are comforting to me.

My latest project, Log Cabin. It’s an old, traditional design. The red square in the middle is the hearth. I’m making this quilt in memory of my precious son who died in March. He always encouraged my singing, my quilting and my knitting.♥️

Good morning! Let’s get this show on the road. First, let’s fuel up…

Good Sunday morning! Make it a good day. Now, coffee!

Good morning! I’m trying to find something positive to say to start this day. I’m trying to find peace and hope. I’m not succeeding. Maybe I just need more coffee…

Good morning! Happy economic boycott day! If you must buy anything today, please try to use local small businesses. Now, coffee…

Good morning! Let’s have some more coffee and think about our day. I’m not suggesting we do anything, let’s just think about it. Slowly and carefully.

Happy Saturday! Time for some coffee then plan the day. What are you all up to today?

Good morning! What is everyone doing/ watching/listening to today? I’ll be taking hubby to the dr and listening to music on my phone. I will NOT be watching or hearing the inauguration.

Good morning! Another busy day ahead for me. Yet another repair guy coming to fix yet another broken something or other. So far it’s been the freezer, dishwasher, irrigation system and stove. I really need some coffee…

So Zuckerberg thinks fact checking is political? A fact is a fact. He and the rest of his oligarch buddies are sucking up to trump and they will destroy this country.

I want to be optimistic about the coming year. That’s my normal attitude. I just can’t. I don’t see anything good coming.

Merry Christmas!

Happy Friday! Time for coffee…

Good morning. It’s Friday and tonight is date night for us. Hope you all have a wonderful day!♥️🙋‍♀️☕️🎼🎶🎶🎶

Good morning and happy Thursday! Not feeling enthusiastic about today. I need more coffee…

Good morning! Time for finding strength we need for the day, for peace in our hearts and most of all, COFFEE!♥️🙋‍♀️☕️🎼🎶🎶🎶

The Christmas season has arrived!

Good morning! Looks like another beautiful day down here in the desert. I hope you enjoy your day.☕️☕️☕️

Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re hosting or being hosted, enjoy your day.

Cherry pie is out of the oven! On to my next pre-Thanksgiving responsibilities. Have a great day! 🥧🦃♥️🇺🇸

Good morning! I’m trying to find something good to say about what’s ahead and I’m not succeeding. I need coffee.

Good morning! Time for coffee.

Happy Sunday! Time for some much needed coffee. Enjoy your day.

Good morning, happy Friday!

Happy Sunday, everyone! What are you doing today? I’m singing in church this morning and chilling the rest of the day. Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy it!♥️🙋‍♀️☕️🎼🎶🎶🎶

Good morning! I start this day with fear in my heart for what trump’s cabinet choices will do to our country.