Time Out!

Yesterday's post about Gregory finishing up his Star Wars quilt was only accompanied by a few photographs. There was no shortage of them, choosing which ones to post was the hardest. Gregory is high energy and taking breaks, frequently, was part of the strategy to get everything done. At one point I happened to look up and realized that there was a standoff occurring on the cutting table! I couldn't resist snapping this photo. He really did extremely well pushing through with the finishing steps. I introduced him to "Bewitched" (streaming on Roku) in the afternoon, while he was sitting and whipping his binding back; both he and his sister were exceedingly interested in the ability to cast spells as well as the "antique items" in the Stevens' home: their rotary dial phone,  hi-fi and console TV. 😉

"Nana, is that the way your house was when you were a girl and watched everything in black and white?" Yep, it sure was!

The carefully spaced out breaks (with snacks) helped to keep the day fun and not overly tiring or monotonous.

With that "Time Out" perspective front and center, let me extend warm winter wishes to you for the next few weeks. Everything's fine, I'm just going to be taking a short break from posting for a bit but will be back soon. Stay safe and healthy, get cozy with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy these last few remaining January days. 

Life is Good!

On A Break

From time to time a break is necessary, this is one of those times. Nothing is wrong, nothing has happened, there's still plenty to report and post about and I will be back soon; you can count on it; refreshed, renewed and more verbose than ever. This blogger is simply taking a bit of time off.  In the meantime, if you would like something to smile about until I return, I am offering this purely for your heart-warming pleasure:

Lynnleigh and her spunky little spirit shining through at a recent church photography session.

Don't you love it?

Life is Good!

 

Let's Celebrate!

Nine years and 1800 posts. Yep, you read that right; this is a milestone post for me. It actually began a little over nine years ago, June of 2006 to be exact. My son talked me into starting a blog, I really wasn't interested at the time; I didn't know what I would blog about. Ahem; I guess I figured that out! Over the years this place has become a forum for miscellany from me: commentaries, quilty content, book reviews, product recommendations, grandchildren show and tell, opinion pieces, faith stories, sewing projects, prayers, photo gallery, travelogue, time management tips, quilt shop reviews, household hints, and a place to brag about Hannes the wonder dog. I have sought advice here and asked for your opinions. If you've been a reader from the beginning, are an occasional visitor or even if you're brand new to The Strawberry Patch, I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Through the years I have considered, at several times, giving this up; but I haven't, I've gone on hiatus and returned, something has always drawn me back. I have some friends and family members who keep up with me through this venue, that's been enough to keep me fueled and running even when it's been on barely more than fumes. If you read my previous post, you know that I attended a memorial service for a freind last week. When I was greeting her husband at the reception afterwards he mentioned to me how Marianna read my blog faithfully, I was deeply touched.  One of the greatest side benefits of blogging has been meeting up with some blogger friends in real life... that has been both exciting and affirming, almost like spending time with a pen pal, there has been that instant recognition of previously shared time together (even though it was cyber in nature), omitting all of the awkward small talk and ice-breakers that normally accompany an initial get-together. In sincere appreciation for you being here and in celebration of this milestone I would like to host a little giveaway, it's a small, yet sincere, token of my thanks for your readership and your encouragement over the years. Just leave me a comment; I'd love to know why you've stopped by and for how long you've been coming back to this spot. I'll draw a winning name, at random, sometime next week. Thanks again, now... let's celebrate; 1800 and more to come!

Life is Good!

Recharging The Ol' Battery

My battery is in the charger.
I'm taking a blogging break and will return soon...
relax and enjoy the beginning of summer!
Life is Good!