Seems live just keeps on getting in the way of me blogging on schedule - now we are building a deck behind the house. I know I will spend many hours enjoying it, but at this moment it is just another construction project that is taking time away from my business and other things. On a better note I have managed to preserve several jars of rasberry, cherry, and strawberry jam. Found a receipe for Strawberry Margarita jam - all the good stuff in it. Life will taste really sweet this year with all of the local good foods stored in our pantry. Also had a bit of time to whip up a couple of new pillow tops and love the idea of cutting things up and putting them back to together in a new way. Add a few beads to the butterfly and flower and it is a whole new thing.

This summer has not been as hot as some in the past, at least not yet. For this I am grateful as the older I get the less I can enjoy the heat. Strange for a girl brought up in the Mojave, but there you have it. Anyone else out there from some place in the Mojave?

Good life to all of you
Caroline