First, my apologies if you stopped by in the last couple of days, only to be told you are not invited to read my blog! I decided to work on the layout and so I turned off ‘reader access.’ I had no idea there would be such a curt message 😳 I‘m so grateful for each and every one of you who takes the time to visit my little corner of the world, and of course you are always welcome here! Speaking of gratitude, it’s a little late in the day, but not too late to join in for Friday’s Fave Five.
❄ We found winter this week. Dan, my dad and I took a drive to the southeast corner of our state for a few days to visit my brother and sister-in-law. The weather driving over was gorgeous, and then just as we arrived, snow began to fall. There was a fire going in the fireplace, and the log cabin home has a large window that overlooks the property. We watched a group of deer come through and the snow made it look like a painting.
❄ On Saturday, we took a drive into northern New Mexico and over Brazos Pass. At 10,500-feet elevation, the snow was deep and so pristine! The views were breathtaking. We’ve had so little moisture this year, so it was exciting to see. We capped off the day with a stop for a lunch of flatbread pizza and beer.
❄ I joined Bible Study Fellowship this week, an international Bible study program that has been around for over 50 years. I’m doing an online class with 17 other women from all over the country and even different parts of the world. I’m a little late to the game (what else is new?) as it begins in the fall, but jumped in and I’m loving the curriculum and getting to know everyone!
❄ I had some mending to do this week, and my sewing machine was giving me fits. Today, I took it to a shop in town and one of the employees sat down with me, and we figured out the problem was not nearly as bad as I thought! She and a customer were both helpful. It was so nice just being in the shop, which was busy with customers choosing fabric and talking about sewing. I used to sew a lot, and I realized how much I miss the sewing community.
❄ The Olympics have been so exciting to watch this week! I especially love watching the skaters, and the ski jumpers amaze me. I could never be so brave to go flying down a hill that fast! It makes me think, what am I so passionate about that I would put my all into it the way they do? When was the last time I felt so strongly about pursuing a dream?
Happy Friday to all.
Sounds like we were both tweaking our sites this week! I have not heard of Bible Study Fellowship, so popped over to check it out. Looks like a fabulous opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI just learned about it, too, Linda. Two of my neighbors and a friend have been doing it for years. It’s nice to be able to share thoughts with them on it.
DeleteGlad you had a nice trip to visit your brother and family. I've had my sewing machine for years but sadly it's getting very little use - I usually need to oil it before I can do anything on it lol. I've enjoyed the Olympics too. Hope you're having a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteIf it weren’t for mending, my machine would be idle, too. I find I enjoy doing little projects and maybe I’ll get back to sewing again one day. Who knows!
DeleteYour stay in the log cabin in the snow sounded like a Hallmark movie! We had some teaser spring weather recently and now it's back to being in the 30's during the day. Very gloomy too. I'm SO over winter!
ReplyDeleteOne creative or "home-y" thing I don't do is sew! Never liked anything to do with needle and thread (including cross-stitch, crochet, knit, etc).
We had a 1 month trial subscription to Paramount which had NBC on it, so we got to watch some of the Olympics. The subscription expired a few days ago, so unfortunately, no more viewing for us.
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Your brother lives in a beautiful place! And New Mexico's high altitudes up near Taos make for lots of snow in the winter (my son lived in Santa Fe for a few years).
ReplyDeleteWe didn't watch much of the Olympics this year, but I did enjoy the ice skating.
I'm glad you are enjoying BSF. I've been part of it for four years. This year's study has been good.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
How nice to know that you, too, are doing BSF! I love feeling part of the larger community.
DeleteI've not participated in BSF, only because we have Bible studies at church. But I know people who have and have enjoyed it. Going to the cabin sounds cozy. I've enjoyed the evening Olympic coverage.
ReplyDeleteI used to do a lot of sewing and worked in a fabric shop for a few years before I had kids. It's sad that there are hardly any fabric shops around any more. Whenever I do get to the sewing machine--usually for mending--I enjoy it and think I should do that more often. I'm glad the fix needed for yours was not as bad as you thought it would be.
I agree, I miss having fabric shops to browse in. :(
DeleteWhat beautiful pictures of wintery weather! Glad you were able to make that little trip and take in the views. I vaguely remember hearing about Bible Study Fellowship. I'm glad you are enjoying it. I have to say sewing and a love of it is something you and I do not have in common. LOL.
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