It's Friday evening. 6:43 pm. I had a most lovely day at work. I met a 92 year old man who was entrusted with carrying a secret document across enemy lines in Italy during WWII. He told me the story of how a young boy helped him pass safely across a beach filled with land mines so he could make it back to his ship. You may be able to imagine something nicer than sitting by a bed listening to stories like this. But I can't. He also told me I had nice teeth.
Tonight I am giddy with delight at the thought of a 3 day weekend. Chris is downstairs fixing dinner. It smells divine. I tried to take a picture of his famous garlic bread but the light is bad. Another time.
Instead here is what I am doing.
Messing around. Drinking wine. Important friday night tasks. Thinking about how I am going to try and duplicate the sesame covered, honey coated, almonds I tasted from Trader Joe's this week. Yes I know I could just go and buy some, but what fun would that be? It will be plenty fun if my idea doesn't work out. But only then.
I plan to figure out how to turn on the new fangled steam machine that Chris bought for cleaning so I can use it to block this afghan that I finished on Sunday night.
After I finish that I am going to work on this.
And when I get done with all that I'll probably start writing a novel . On a Friday night with a 3 day weekend looming ANYTHING is possible.
I wouldn't put anything past you...who knows what you'll come up with. Sorry the pix of the garlic bread.
The afghan looks divine...can't wait to see it when blocked. What's the steamer gadget? Do you block large items on the floor?
Posted by: Joan Clarke | 02/15/2013 at 10:59 PM
I would read your novel. Have a wonderful 3 days.
Posted by: Kathy Pennekamp | 02/16/2013 at 07:02 AM
My grandfather was stationed in Italy during WWII. His job was photo reconnaissance. I loved listening to his stories too. They don't call them the greatest generation for no reason. The afghan looks amazing!
Posted by: Jenny | 02/16/2013 at 07:38 AM
I would not only read your novel, but I would order it through you instead of Amazon even!
I have noticed, Carol, since you came back from the weekend of fun with your sister and Pam how bright and airy your art has become! Maybe we didn't see all that much of it before but I am so glad you are giving us glimpses of it these days!
Posted by: Rhonda H. | 02/16/2013 at 08:28 AM
Your afghan is gorgeous! How long did that take? I have yet to master the fine art of knitting and drinking at the same time.
Posted by: Violet Cadburry | 02/16/2013 at 10:35 AM
Yes! My Friday night was in much the same ilk. I wrote several blog posts and scheduled them for publishing, I got come covers cut for a new journal I am making according to the teachings of one MAM, I watched an art DVD and enjoyed every minute of it and I finished my current bedside table book. Then I slept like a log until the early (dark) hours of my Saturday. And my Saturday is going to be full of various fun activities. Baking a loaf of sour dough bread is the first thing on my list.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Michele Unger | 02/16/2013 at 11:28 AM
Friday nights are the best! Beautiful knitting!
Posted by: Marta Traughber | 02/16/2013 at 08:20 PM
a woman who cooks, knits, sketches, and paints, what cant you do, love the sketches, and the almonds sound divine
Posted by: lee | 02/17/2013 at 10:06 AM
Here is where your knitting differs from mine. I did not see even one mistake in yours. I have a few. BUT I am getting better. I think that the fair isle hat that I have drooled over might be on the list eventually - right now I am still wrapping and turning afghan block (one of which is longer than the others - hmmmmm).
Love your brightly colored pages. They are certainly cheery and might be ready for some journaling. Would your novel fit on those pages?
You are a joy to keep up with via your great blog!
Posted by: Caroline Berk | 02/17/2013 at 11:59 AM