*~*~*Gloves*~*~*

John Wayne said something to the effect:

Everything out there will sting ya, stab ya, or bite ya.

For that reason,

it has become habit over the years

to pick up a pair of gloves on the way out the door.

(this is when they were still in good condition)

Here in-lies a little complaint I have.

Women's gloves.

My last pair became quite religious (holy.)  

Most stores I went to had only rubber or fabric ladies gloves.

I finally found a pair of leather gloves at one store.

I bought them as they were the only leather ones I found.

However:

Yes, brilliant orange.

I shouldn't loose them anyways.

Do they think women only pick flowers and protect manicures?

Maybe I should be a little more grateful

and get a manicure, eat some bonbons, and fan myself all day.

Sorry for the sarcasm.

I have worn my new gloves once (for more than a minute)

and my hands were stained orange for the rest of the day.

Men's gloves are normal, no funky colors, just huge.
Blackberries and barbed wire go right through fabric gloves.
I'm thinking there are a few glove designers 
who need to learn what work is.

Until next time,
Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches

Board.....eh?

It's a funny thing.  We can plan and search and create 

to get just the right look, at the right angle, 

and have everything in its place~

and then.....

You see, I found this board at a yard sale for a dollar or two.

It doesn't match a thing in my house.

I had no idea what on earth I would do with it, but

it wanted to go home with me.

As I was thinking,"I don't need more junk," I gave the dollar,

and home with me it came.

(work in progress - please forgive the markings)

Little did I know that day just how much I would use

that board.  It has been host to letter-writing,

stitching (nearly every day,) or occasionally just a flat surface

for my tea if I am sitting on the couch.

I keep my little scissor zipper in the upper corner ~

so handy.

Lesson learned: like a chance meeting that brings you

a best friend, a silly little board has

become a valuable tool to me. 

Happy surprises are everywhere just waiting for us.

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches