Saturday Hike and the Eyecatchers quilts

It was a lovely day in the 60s, so DH and I set off again to hike our beautiful mountains.  I had a special destination in mind this time, as the Folk Art Center near Asheville was having a wonderful quilt exhibit.  I wanted to see the show after the hike, so from the Folk …

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Early Garden

Walking around outside today in the sunlight, it is about 66 degrees and calm.  It is so quiet, like the season is holding its breath for a moment while the flowers get ready.  A couple have started to show their faces. These are the crocus flowers that were mostly closed and dusted with snow, was …

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A Promise of Spring

As I poured a hot cup of coffee this morning, I opened the shade on the window over the kitchen sink and saw a scene of quiet beauty.  Overnight there had been a light snow, like the world had been dusted with powdered sugar.   This happens several times each winter in our part of the …

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A walk in the forest

I really enjoy hiking and  Saturday it was just too pretty a day to stay inside with temperature in the low 60s and clear skies.  Time to go to DuPont Forest for a nice walk.  We have hiked this area many times in the past, and the trails range from easy to very difficult.  It …

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Banana Bread and Flying Geese

It is a cold and cloudy day outside, and that means baking is in order.  I had some bananas I needed to use as they were looking a little brownish.  My recipe for banana bread is probably much the same as yours with one exception.  Cinnamon.  My husband loves cinnamon.  I think he would eat …

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