I Like Thursday #178

Midway through January already and sharing all things positive again this week. Valentine's Day is less than a month out so I started getting out the decorations. I made this wall hanging in 2014 after buying the fabrics in 2004, I believe, at Primitive Gatherings in Wisconsin before I knew who Primitive Gatherings was!

Lacy Hearts Made by My BFF

Speaking of Valentine's Day, I finished stitching the cross-stitch piece from Primrose Cottage. Lousy picture. It's actually stitched on a beautiful piece of blush-colored Lugana. I will try to get it finished this week or next. Who knows? Maybe I'll even get a better picture taken!

On the homefront, I managed a monumental task this week -- I hand-washed all my hand-knitted socks! The weather earlier had been perfect to get them washed and hung out on the line to dry. I'll not be able to do that again for a while! Our weather has turned frigid once more.

All Folded Up on the Dining Room Table

Here's one last chuckle for you. Little Polly decided that Gracie's big bed in the kitchen was the perfect size for her.

9# Kitty in a Bed for a 70# Dog!

Question for the week from our hostess: Have you ever lived anywhere else? As a "military brat" who ended up marrying a military guy, yes, I have lived in other places. I was born in Tripoli, Libya at Wheelus Air Base. The base was located in Africa on the Mediterranean Sea and at the edge of the Sahara Desert. After Dad finished his ROTC commitment, the family moved back to their roots, New Jersey. Due to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Dad was re-called back into the US Air Force and we moved to Alabama. Before Dad retired from the military, we saw Germany, New Jersey again, and then on to Illinois. After marrying Fred, I lived in Nebraska, Colorado, Hawaii, Florida, and Maryland before returning to Illinois. Sometimes I wonder if I'll live here forever or if there is maybe one more move left in me! Lol! If my story has you curious about others, check out LeeAnna's blog HERE where we are all sharing this prompt.

Have a great week and "Bloom where you're planted!"