turkey feathers: Diversions

Just checking in here. We have entered day four of "operation roof replacement". Oh it's been fun. I try not to look. Not the first rodeo, but a bigger one, requiring more man and machine power this time around. The roofers arrive about 6 am and work non-stop all day. God Bless each one. Fortunately for them it's been under cloudy skies and not the searing heat of the summer sun. The noise, of coarse, is the main issue. I think everyone (including the surrounding neighborhood) will be relieved when this roof business is over. When it all gets to be too much I can leave the house, and I do. But it's still early and I haven't lost my mind (yet) so carry on, I shall. A test of endurance.

So, despite a power generator fifteen feet from where I'm sitting and another one behind me on another side of the house, both blasting away for all they're worth along with a transistor radio blaring Mariachi music above the din, sometimes accompanied by robust heartfelt crooning, I found a few diversions.

First I took an unexpected journey down memory lane with Country Living magazine. I ran out of shelf space and decided to weed out some "older" magazines to make room for the new ones stacking up, and was surprised to discover some dating back to the 1990's. I sat down right there on the floor and started flipping through them. Ah, the good old days, when 'everything old was new again' and furnishings were colorful and bright.

"Country" style today means different things to different folks, but I still find many aspects of it from it's hay-day charming and appealing.

The old issues are substantial; chock full of articles, recipes and beautiful photos. I've scanned and archived what I wanted to save, but I'm a bit reluctant to just toss them into the recycle bin. Because now they are considered "vintage".

I refuse to think on that too long. (sigh)

More merch for the Etsy shop I guess.

Another diversion; off to the local farm stand for marionberries! Oh how we tarried in the solitude of that peaceful farm community let me tell you. Then back home with our bounty to make jam. I think the pantry shelves have been sufficiently stocked with enough jammy goodness to get us through winter. Next will be pickles once the dill is ready to gather up.

It's growing so much better this year compared to last season. Overcast skies and humidity and summer rain has helped it flourish.

The garden is a nice respite and another diversion from the commotion when the workmen take their break. I sit out here and relish the quiet and feel restored.

If only for a moment or two. Yikes.

In the meantime, there's been some embroidery diversion as well! I finished this set of four Scottie tea towels last night and am very pleased with how they turned out. Will be adding them to my Etsy shop soon.

That's all for now...gotta run!!