christmas day 2018

Had to get outside, if only briefly...

the tupelo solstice tree

Tupelo, genus Nyssa, is a small genus of deciduous trees with alternate, simple leaves. The genus name refers to a Greek water nymph, or Naiaid, a type of female spirit or nymph presiding over fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of fresh water.

So I've added some decorations and lights, making it serve as the holiday tree. Who says I haven't got any holiday spirit? Happy Solstice! Enjoy the longer days.

met my deadline

My goal was Solstice and I met my deadline a week early. Two new quilts and nice wool pillow covers for the winter are now ready for cats to sleep on and the two of us to spill tea and get newsprint all over. Hmm, all that white, what was I thinking? Oh well my quilts are always washable.
We celebrated the season (that being Dungeness season) by driving to Bodega Bay yesterday and buying two crabs for dinner. We gave thanks and thoroughly enjoyed the feast. If you are ever in Bodega Bay stop by the Fishetarian, their clam chowder is great and the crabs fresh.