Quilted portraits, ballots and misfits

Isn't this expressive? I had to show you. I plan to find more.

It's deceptively simple, but really very accomplished work.

Speaking of which, S,  a blogista and commenter, just posted this elsewhere.

Exciting or what? It sounds like a form of four selvedge weaving, as seen in back strap loom work, from this region, still in use. Thank you so much, S.  This is very accomplished weaving. Also spinning, to produce that fine thread.

If anyone can get to MFA Boston, take a look.

In other exciting news, I tracked my ballot, just to be sure it was picked up from the drop box

Yes. Ready to be counted after polls close. The primary's not till June, I always vote early. This also lets candidates know how active a given area is, so they can redirect funding to get out the vote in low turnout areas.  We're electing a governor and county, state and local officials. 

Misfits arrived.

While I was trying to get help bringing in the box, not yet advisable to lift anything from ground level, Gary came bursting in with it and set it on the counter.

Lovely greens, annual order of bitter dandelion leaves, spring tonic, and rainbow chard. The stems and ribs are now in the stock bag.

Vanilla essence, ages since I got the last, which is about to run out. Mango chunks for this week's treat food. Baby bellas probably for stirfry, with chard and other vegetables. Berries and yogurt for desserts.  Eggs and cheddar staples. Gala apples likewise.

I have fish thawing to cook tomorrow, and I'm still finishing up the chicken drumsticks, so the greens and salads will fit with them. 

As usual, the produce is lovely, fresh and peak quality. 

I watched the Steve Martin Cheaper by the Dozen, afternoon matinee. It was okay, a generic big family movie, a bit too ready for slapstick, no relation to the original plot.

Movie makers tend to see a  big family as a theater troupe of clowns and trick cyclists, performing. But if you could suspend disbelief, a fun afternoon movie with a pot of tea.  And there were nice interiors.

I feel quite smug this afternoon. House clean, laundry done, groceries prepped, box broken down for recycle. Look at meeeee!!

This evening I'm at a town hall online with Jasmine Crockett if I can get in. 

Happy day everyone, be smug if you're feeling it, you're entitled to be. But keep sending good vibes to brave Ukraine.