Happy Veteran's Day

Thank you to all who have served, and those who continue to do so

Playhouse Square

Went to the Palace Theater in Playhouse Square, Cleveland, Thursday night to see Johnny Mathias. There's nothing like those old playhouses for sound. It was the first time I had been there. I didn't realize that Cleveland has the second largest theater district in the WORLD. It didn't say where the first is. Ohio, State, Palace and Allen theaters are all in the Star Plaza (and you thought the multiplex was a modern invention.) And the Hanna theater is nearby. Of course, there are also lots of restaurants and clubs. It is a very beautiful place with lots of people around. I was going to try to take pictures, but decided postcards were the better option

I just found out that the following song by Lynard Skynard reminds my son of...Me! I take it as a complement:

"Mama told me when I was young

come sit beside me, my only son

And listen closely to what I say.

And if you do this

It will help you some sunny day.

Take your time... don't live too fast,

Troubles will come and they will pass.

Go find a woman and you'll find love,

And don't forget son,

There is someone up above.

And be a simple kind of man.

Be something you love and understand.

Be a simple kind of man.

Won't you do this for me son, If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold

All that you need is in your soul,

And you can do this if you try.

All that I want for you my son,

Is to be satisfied.

Boy, don’t you worry... you'll find yourself.

Follow you heart and nothing else.

And you can do this if you try.

All I want for you my son,Is to be satisfied.

A concession to old(er) age

I was having trouble with my wrist hurting after doing needlework for extended periods of time, so I went out and bought this stand. I LOVE it! I wish I had gotten one YEARS ago! I can embroider so much more quickly with it - and my wrist no longer hurts! I am excited to try other projects with it - including the wall hanging I made a year ago that is waiting to be quilted (my first attempt). I definitely recommend one of these to anyone who likes to do hand work.

Fall in Ohio

I know there are a lot of pretty places in the world, but it just doesn't get prettier than Ohio in the Fall. Just took these shots of the sun setting and the moon rising. Sorry for the blurry pictures - not my best - but I think it still gets the idea across

I love Fall

We start to prepare for winter

The Harvest is collected

And the fields are put to rest

Flowers start to produce seed

And put out their best colors

I love Fall

I love the way it looks, I love the way if feels, I love the way it smells