March 2020 – Page 2 – Ruth E. Hendricks

Daisie Bunnykins and Cheerful Mail

Received a cheerful yellow envelope from my sister from New York City. She’d mailed me the Picket Fence Daisies pop-up card designed by artist and paper engineer Jann Johnson. It’s from MOMA (Museum of Modern Art).

This week while at home, I’ve been photographing some figurines from the bookshelf in the living room. When I saw the daisy card, I got this little bunny and looked at the bottom where it was printed Daisie Bunnykins. Put the card and bunny in the windowsill and here is the happy photo.

March 21, 2020 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: bunny, daisies, Jann Johnson, mail, MOMA, New York City, paper engineer, photography, Picket Fence Daisies, pop-up card, postaday, sister 12 Comments

It was 13 years ago today….

Happy 13th Birthday, Jack.

Your teenage years have officially begun.

Love you lots. ❤️FF Ruthie

Here you are 5 days old.

Just after midnight and it’s your birthday. your dad just texted me your photo below as a 13 year old! Wow

March 21, 2020 by Ruth Categories: FamilyTags: 13, baby, birthday, grandson, Jack, photography, postaday, teenager 9 Comments

Colleen’s Day in Nova Scotia -Guest Blog

Colleen sent a few photos of what she is doing at her home in Nova Scotia. Our friend Joanne in Florida thought it would be interesting to see what people are doing as they “shelter in place.” if you’ve followed this blog for six years you might remember Colleen’s cookbook collection post. Thanks Colleen what a colorful and beautiful quilt.

What are you doing today? Send photos.

March 19, 2020 by Ruth Categories: Guest Blog, QuiltingTags: cookbooks, cooking, friendship, guest blog, Nova Scotia, photography, postaday, Quarantine, quilt, quilting, recipe, sewing, shelter in place 6 Comments

Duquesne Incline Still in Service

Public transportation still running in the city.

Photographed Tuesday morning from the Duquesne Incline Platform. No one else was there

I’d seen the fog over city as I crossed Liberty Bridge. It had lifted when I arrived after my drive.

I’d gotten the call that my iPad was ready for pick up after being repaired. It’s been there for weeks. To get it or not was the question. I paid over the phone and only Shannon was there working as they Tastar Data Systems opened Tuesday morning at 9. I debated whether I should drive over to Library Road or not but decided to have the iPad at home in my possession again. Face timing family and friends.

Sheltering in place makes you appreciate what one took for granted before. Running errands.

Our three rivers.

Allegheny River and the Monongahela River meet at the Point to form the Ohio River.

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: Allegheny River, city scene, Duquesne Incline, Monongahela gahela River, Ohio River, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, public transportation, rivers, train, weather 5 Comments

Arne and Carlos Quarantine Knitting from Norway

Remember when I traveled to Norway for the Arne and Carlos Knitting Cruise in September 2018? That’s where I met Arne and Carlos, who are well known knitwear designers and authors of creative books. During these difficult and anxious times of COVID-19, they are videoing daily from their home Quarantine Knitting with Arne and Carlos. It’s on their YouTube Channel

Even if you aren’t a knitter or crocheter they are entertaining and fun to listen to. They are generous and kind. There will some cooking on the episodes, too. Their neighbors will deliver the ingredients to their porch. Because they had just travelled out of the country, they are in quarantine in their home.

We are all having to “shelter in place” as the brave nurses, doctors and medical workers have to go to help others. Grocery and pharmacy workers and other essential services are at risk as they continue to work with the public every day. Challenging is an understatement.

Join their public Facebook Group Quarantine Knitting with Arne and Carlos They are welcoming dialogue, comments and engagement from viewers. Joining in can help you feel less isolated and anxious. They are encouraging knitters and crocheters to continue to support their local yarn stores during this shutdown of small businesses. Because social distancing is necessary and the physical stores in Pittsburgh are closed, McWalker Yarns in Millvale is offering creative options for yarn delivery and Yarns by Design in Oakmont is offering Free Shipping through Apr 15th. Knitting groups and classes are cancelled but they’re even trying to have a virtual knitting circle, stay tuned.

Here are the links to Episodes one and two