The Open Road

I love reading any story whose main character perseveres. Where they may hold so many secrets, but never let those burdens detract from their mission. I’m inspired by such writing, if it is a true story I’m in awe of someone with such integrity.

In truth, we’re all a mixture of the very best and the very worst. We smile and say, “No problem, I can do this.” But our hearts wonder, “Can I?” We live within work days that make it hard to see the beauty of life, itself.

I’ve begun working on the sequel to my first book. Editing, mapping, outlining. I have the story and need to figure out the best way to present it. Both of my main characters are incredibly flawed. Within the first chapter, they are thrown together and in the end must use the skills they’ve developed due to their flaws to save each other. 

So here's to the open road where the sky and the earth seem to touch. And if you look around, you may see some antelope break free.   

Denver Broncos

  

The Denver Bronco's parade for winning the Superbowl was on Tuesday. My husband and our sons 22 and 19 went downtown to welcome them. It was only right because they are true fans. Not only do they talk about the team during the season but also during the off-season.

Every year since my oldest son became interested in football, he has felt the Bronco’s wins and their losses. And every year at the beginning of the Season, I say to him, if you don’t give them your heart, they won’t break it.

This year as every year, he gave them his heart and this year, it was not broken.  

Sewing projects for the nobility and gentry

Tapestry on canvas was another type of sewing that the women of Regency England did. It could be geometric or a colorful scenery. Once finished it would be stretched over a footstool or the seat of a chair. For the nobility and gentry alike, there were many types of fancy needlework that you could employ several hours a day working on.

A design was drawn on a white piece of muslin with pencil or a very light charcoal and then the pattern was embroidered. A gown or shawl could be enhanced with a colorful design using every single type of stitch. French knots, running stitch, chain stitches or satin stitch could be used.

Another type of fancy needlework would be netting. You could make a purse using this method. Basically it is similar to macramé with knots and a particular type of shuttle, but used fine smooth yarn, silk or cotton thread. Sailors used this same type of netting knots to make fishing nets.  Once done this could be embroidered onto material and then it would be very fine sewing.