Learning to Use a Lucet???While visiting the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this year, I purchased a Lucet.? A Lucet is an ancient weaving tool dating back to the time of the Vikings.? It was used then and now to make a strong square cord, intended for? tying, lacing and decoration.?? I purchased my lucet from the Stephen Willette company.? It is made of? walnut hardwood and smooth to the touch.? Paying attention to the demonstration, I could see many uses for this tool.? The demonstrator … [Read more...]
Project update
Time for a book update.? I recently updated the book list on this blog.? After reading Solomon's Puzzle by Loris Nebbia,?? I next read Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Piccolt.? Interesting transition from one book to the other.? Both main characters had lots of issues to deal with in life but one handled his problems in a positive manner and the other chose the path of destruction.? It really made me think a? lot about how both teenage protagonists had so much to deal with in their young lives.? One … [Read more...]
Bucket List?
The idea of a bucket list may seem a bit overdone but I have been intrigued by the notion for a few years.? When I hear someone mention their bucket list, I often feel that I should have such a list.? A well thought out script of what I hope to do before I get to meet my Savior.? Of course this would probably be the same thing as keeping an organized day planner with weekly goals and tasks, organized by different areas of my life.? Would I need to be an organized person in order to have such a … [Read more...]
Rasberries
There will be more to come on this issue but for now let me just sayRasberry Jam, Rasberry syrup, Red Wine Rasberry Vinegar, Rasberries on cake, Rasberries in a bowl, Rasberries eaten al fesco directly off the bush.. well you get the picture … [Read more...]
