So the sheets were delivered, and are a terrific new stash. Well used and soft, great for hand stitching, in several florals. Maybe a skirt or a top will happen, too.
The purples are not to my taste, so they may be passed on. The giver commented that she was ready to throw these all away, before she saw my Freecycle request. Amazing, but anyway, we're both happy.
While I was between projects I got out the cordage basket, and did a bit.
I think I'll bring this to the knitting circle if ever I get back. It's very portable and fits into the fiber arts idea of the group.
Meanwhile back at the ranch, Gary showed up, saying I need your magic! He was going to a wedding, a friend's daughter, went to write his greeting card to take with him, and found the envelope had already sealed itself. Empty. Humid weather will do that. He was at a loss.
So I said, wait, let's steam it open. He'd never heard of this, and I thought I'd better explain I'd never actually done it, just read about it. Just so nobody thinks I'm in the habit of steaming open other people's letters.
But I remembered the scene in Sayers' Strong Poison where Katherine Climpson steams open the vital document. And did that, holding it in the steam from the kettle. Slowly. Carefully. It opened up and Gary went away happy. I was amused about practicing this sneaky skill! Not so sure when Gary said I knew you'd know what to do..
Yesterday's walk revealed this fungus
Which my photo alert tells me I photographed on this exact date two years ago! Nature is faithful. And I went to check on the progress of that marvelous orange fungus. And found
I wonder if any birds or animals eat it? I'd expected growth rather than disappearance. Back at home, the snake plant, after three years of no apparent growth, is suddenly doing this
Parent plant in the background. The pointed leaves are the new growth.
And I'm making my zinnias my cutting garden, since that encourages them to keep budding. It also gives me fresh flowers
Happy day everyone! What useful skills have you learned from detective stories? That you can admit to..
