Blue Ripple, I think is what I'll call this afghan. I've made good progress since the last picture. The variegated blue yarn section is a large section, as I have a lot of that yarn...though I don't like working with it, as it's course and hard on the hands. I hope it softens up when laundered. The section after the variegated is navy blue, which has not yet been used. I started with the variegated, then used light blue, then a medium blue, and then the large variegated section, followed by the navy. Then I think probably back to the variegated...we'll see how the amounts of the yarn work out.We had another dinner party for 6. We had pesto butschetta topped with diced tomatoes to go with our cocktails, broccoli, and heirloom potatoes seasoned with garlic and olive oil.And Chicken Marsala. Cocktails were Classic Manhattans.The Book of Lost Names.........Nominated as Best Historical Fiction in 2020. I LOVED this book. Nazi's tried hard to destroy many cultures, art, books, and libraries. They really wanted nothing none German to survive World War II. A secret code, and the hard work of forgers giving people new identies as they escaped The Nazi's makes for book hard to put down.While we all know about Helen Keller's blindness, and how she overcame the difficulties, I did not know how many other things she excelled in. This autobiography was quite an eye opener for me.tuesdays with Morrie, is at times uplifting and at times hard to read/listen to. This memoir written by Mitch Albom deals with life and death and unusual friendship between Mitch and his Sociology Professor. It also shows how impactful teaching can be. Highly recommend this book.Exercise will be down this month, as I had a nasty gastrointestinal bug for too many days, and we had more rain and more wind thus far this month. We'll just have to see how the month's stats shake out. Thank you all for your encouragement, it's always appreciated. I really wanted this month to be gang busters, but it will not be.
As an ex-bartender who loved the occasional tipple, I was a big fan of the Manhattan. (A rye Manhattan is quite fine, too.) Hope all is well, Bea
ReplyDeleteYes, I do both Rye and Bourbon Manhattan's. And one must have the good Luxardo cherries.
DeleteIt been ages since I had Manhattan. A sister in law of mine use to drink them.
ReplyDeleteI worry about the far right of our country and wanting to ban books and other things.
Coffee is on and stay safe.
I share your concern about the far right and the book burning and banning, that's what Hitler did.
DeleteLove your blue ripple blanket. it is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteI feel like we are back in Nazi Germany at times what with the banning of books, the laws against a woman taking control of her body, and telling teachers what they can or can not teach. Scary.
God bless.
I understand and agree about Nazi Germany, it's truly frightening.
DeleteI’m sorry you were sick. I read both the Book of Lost Names and Tuesdays with Morrie when they came out. Both good reads!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bijoux, much appreciated. Being ill ruined almost a whole week.
DeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhhh you have captured my mind's eye with the lovely variegated yarn and Oh my goodness the delicious meal and good reading material.
ReplyDeleteI've been working on a quilted wall hanging with appliqued cat heads on it. A surprise for our daughter with 2 cats at home she mostly keeps the quilts I've made put away so this one she can display
Hugs Cecilia
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing your cat quilt, sounds cute.
DeleteLove the colours of your yarn, your project is looking great. I read Tuesdays with Morrie a long time ago and enjoyed it. The food looks delicious. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Bill, appreciate it. Glad you also enjoyed the book.
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ReplyDeleteCarla from the River here. I read Tuesdays with Morrie several years ago. I should re read it.
I want to come to one of your parities, your food looks delicious and the drinks too.
Carla please don't use anonymous, select name and url which then leaves a link directly to your blog. Pull up a chair and join in, we do have fun at our dinner parties.
DeleteChicken Marsala is so nice.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes it is, everyone always seems to enjoy the chicken marsala.
Deletethe food looks so good. And the afghan is lovely, looks like a hard pattern to make!
ReplyDeleteThe food was good, the pattern isn't really hard; but it's one that you need to pay attention and count which is why it's not one I can do while watching tv.
DeleteHope you are feeling better now Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThe food you cooked for the dinner party looks wonderful. I'm sure your guests enjoyed it very much.
The Afghan blanket is looking really lovely too. Have a great rest of the week.
Thank you, took several days to feel better; but all is well now. Making good headway with the afghan but, not sure I'll continue to work on it once home. It might get tucked away again for awhile.
DeleteGorgeous afghan, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra, just wish the yarn was softer; as it's hard on the hands to work on for any length of time, so I try short bursts and hope it will soften up once it's laundered and blocked.
DeleteThe aphgan is so pretty. I love blue. I would love to learn how to knit/make something like this or sweaters. Can you tell I've just returned from Ireland? The sweaters - so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe dinner looks amazing, particularly the potatoes.
My kids read Tuesdays with Morrie for school and loved it (esp Mini) and I think I saw a movie - or maybe just a special on 60 minutes about that book. I started it once, but picked up something else. My guess is I was waiting for something to come in from a library hold for my book club. Because I know that it is sad and I know the story line, I've had a hard time deciding to finish it.
Ugh - sorry you haven't been feeling well. That is no fun. I didn't work out the whole week because of traveling and that irks me, but I know I'll get back in the swing of it - and so will you.
I remember thinking how pretty the sweaters were when we went to Ireland as well. We were tempted to buy several, but didn't, as we don't tend to dress that way these days. Right you are, travel gets in the way of being active/exercising etc, but we'll both just have to keep at it. Yes, the book is sad, but has plenty of highs as well to help get you through it. Sometimes too, I think whatever our mood is at the time we read things plays into how it affects us.
ReplyDelete...dinner looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out quite well.
DeleteThe afghan is looking good. Interesting books, too. I read Tuesdays With Morrie many years ago and really enjoyed it. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tammy. Glad you also enjoyed the book.
DeleteLooks like another successful dinner party, Sandy. Great job and thanks for sharing the photos. I loved Tuesdays with Morrie. Such a great book with so many wonderful lessons.
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a fun and successful dinner party. Glad you enjoyed the book so much. Totally agree many good lessons in the book.
DeleteI left a comment but again it appears to have gone missing. I know many people are having problems where comments are going into their spam folder, I wonder if that's what's happening here. I was saying that I do love a ripple pattern, though I've only ever crocheted them, I've never knit a ripple. The Helen Keller book sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'll go take a look at the spam comments and see if your comment is there. I do check periodically, no clue why some end up there, some weird gliche, I guess. I've crocheted a ripple ghan also, but it's been a long time. I should perhaps do one. Good way to use up yarn.
DeleteThat looks like a delicious dinner party!
ReplyDeleteMy guest seemed to really enjoy dinner and asked that I keep this option on the menu for next year as well. That's always a good sign.
DeleteHi, Sandy. Excuse my delay. The afghan is gorgeous; I like the layers of different shades of blue.
ReplyDeleteHelen Keller - I think she was one of the most fascinating people in history.
Have a great, smooth week and a Happy Easter (if relevant).
Good to hear from you, and thanks for kind compliments, always appreciated. Agree on Helen Keller, she did so much more than I knew about. Fascinating woman.
DeleteHi Sandy I have just found your blog ,love your knitting and what a wonderful dinner party everything looks so yummy. Oh I have read Tuesdays with Morrie a good book ,happy Easter Sandy 🐣🐰🐥
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, I've been MIA a bit of late; but will get caught up and visit your blog and get you added to my blog list.
DeleteThanks for the interesting and thought-provoking posts
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
DeleteBook of Lost Names is new to me and I appreciate the recommendation (off to Kindle to add to my wish list as soon as I send this). Dinner looks wonderful. I love a good Manhattan (must be bourbon, preferably Makers Mark) but haven't enjoyed one for a long time -- I may need to talk to the in-house bartender about remedying that. However, somehow it doesn't feel like a warm weather drink and we are pretty much always in warm weather so I understand. (Also the in-house bartender has been wearing a lot of other hats lately ;))
ReplyDeleteHope you'll enjoy the book. People did so many good things during hard times and we just weren't taught about these things in school history classes. Makers Mark is a bit too sweet for me, but I wouldn't turn it down, lol. We do tend to drink Manhattans more in the winter than summer, but I like my Martini classes in the freezer so things are good and cold. Cheers to you and your in house bartender.
DeleteOooh, I used to really enjoy a good Manhattan. Punt e Mes, Italian vermouth, was my go-to for that cocktail. (How do you feel about rye in a Manhattan? I recall really enjoying that as well.) As a now non-drinker, I am trying to live vicariously through you! :D
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