I'm Due For A Turn-Around

Since starting back to work I haven't done any crafting. Part of it is due to getting used to being back on a regular work schedule and part is due from it being hot in the house. My heat pump has been out since January and I thought I was going to be able to hold out until July but that idea quickly went out the window when we got hit with a couple of really hot weeks. A friend let me borrow a portable air conditioner and it has been a life saver, but it only covers one room. So I limit my movements and try to stay in close proximity to the cool room.

But I am due for a turn-around! My heat pump is being replaced as I type and all will be good by the end of the day. I hated to shell out the money right now but I value my health. I wasn't even feeling well enough to attend any WWKIP events this weekend and you know that's not good. But I knew this would happen so it's not like it caught me off guard. The downfall of buying an older home. But I love this older home. And now I love it $4k more.

Maybe when I recover I'll be able to knit and sew like I want to. I especially need to get back to sewing. I have a gift for my mother I need to get started on.

Stay cool as you craft your way through the summer.

Every Girl Has a Story...

Book Review: Family Bible by Melissa Delbridge
ISBN: 978-1-58729-651-2 or 1-58729-651-9

And this girl has quite a story. This book really surprised me. It's title does nothing to clue you in on the tales of the southern family you will find inside. Get past the title and give this book a read. Melissa deals with family, race, friendship and social issues in a way that is funny and comforting without any of the language that would come across as offensive.

How brave of Melissa (any of us women!), to look inside of ourselves and tell stories that make us who we are. I don't think I've ever seen an author use a style quite like this. Her stories are not sequential but its written in a way that allows you to follow her life with no confusion.

Each person that comes into our lives leaves a little something behind and if we pay attention, we can see the true impact of each. Melissa's people gave her a voice and a unique perspective on what life should and could be.

This is a book that makes you think and makes you grateful for the people of your past. Whether they brought good or bad into your life, their existence contributed to who you are today.

Open your own family bible and review the lives listed there.

Thanks for the great book Melissa! If you are a knitter, you can find Melissa on Ravelry as Danto1. Stop by and tell her hi and mention that April sent you. I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa when she came to Chattanooga for her book signing and I'm happy to say she is a great and thoughtful person.

Happy Reading!!!

Last Day of Unemployment

Oh how nice it's been but I am oh so glad it is over. I start my new job on Monday. And don't you know I don't remember anything (okay almost anything). It's going to take a little time for me to get back up to speed. My last job was as a project/office manager so I've been away from the technical side of engineering for about two years. I'm excited about it though. Today and Tomorrow (Sat) will be spent getting ready. Getting clothes together and packing and what not. I am flying to Pittsburgh Sunday to get started there on Monday and then I'll be back in Chattanooga later in the week.

Wish me luck.