I saw a profile of a smiling dog.
What do you see?
Month: August 2022
Carousel at Idlewild Park
The horses, the lights, the Wurlitzer music- all of these evoke childhood memories of carousels past.
Sunday afternoon I rode the carousel at Idlewild Park
Idlewild Park came into existence when William Darlington, owner of the property, gave “the right and privilege to occupy his land for picnic purposes or pleasure grounds” to Judge Thomas Mellon, owner of the Ligonier Valley Railroad. The date was May 1, 1878”
I’ve posted other carousels these two I ride with my sister Mary. Coney Island and Jane’s Carousel in Dumbo, Brooklyn (you can click to see posts)
Columbus Zoo Grand Carousel and Kennywood n
And Joanne created a carousel guest blog from St. Augustine snd Switzerland
Manna Pottery is All Painted by Hand
Meet Rezgar Mamandi who hand paints the beautiful pottery and tiles you see in the photographs below.
Manna Pottery was at Shadyside.. the Arts Festival on Walnut Street on Saturday.
All beautiful.
Watch this YouTube video to see Rezgar Mamandi paint and glaze a ceramic plate for a wedding gift.
Rose of Sharon, Unfurled
“One plant commonly called “rose of Sharon” in the US is Hibiscus syriacus…….”
It’s not really a rose at all
There are Biblical Origins but scholars can’t agree
Spoon Jar
Keeping teaspoons easily accessible.
My paternal grandmother kept a clear glass spoon jar on the farmhouse table. I’ve switched my teaspoons from a jelly jar to this cheerful smiley mug.
Do you know anyone who keeps a spoon jar?
Of course people have utensils readily available in an open container, usually near the stove so they can grab a spatula.
No soup spoons allowed. The live in the drawer.
Savoring Summer
This is a Polish tomato , grown by Randi
My Mother c.1916 Durand Illinois
My mother was born in 1912. I’m guessing she’s about four years old in this photo.
From my grandmother’s album.
Other children unidentified
Wordless Wednesday
North East – More Than a Direction
There is a town in Pennsylvania called North East. Yes, that’s the name of the town, not just a direction. About 150 miles north of Pittsburgh, near Erie, it turns out it’s the northernmost town in PA.
My friend Roberta went to the North East Farmer’s Market and saw a vendor with yarn! There were chairs behind the display table and knitters sitting and knitting. She told them about her friend the knitter (me) and that I’d even been on a knitting cruise to Norway with Arne and Carlos . (If you’re unfamiliar with this creative duo who live in a Norway, you can click their name to learn about their creative designs.)
Sunday night Roberta came over to my front porch to celebrate my birthday. We shared Taiwanese takeout she had brought with her, Blackberries on vanilla ice cream and pizzelles were dessert.
Then I opened a surprise birthday gift she brought. It’s so cool she chose such lovely yarn for me and although she’s not a knitter, she knows I have a passion for it.
Yes, she knew I’d love the yarn from the Three Tulips Yarn Company “…dream up magical colorways in tiny, individual batches so that your project will be truly unique. We love yarn and believe that each stitch should be a joy to create.”
You can meet the team at Three Tulips Yarn Company here
Here is what she gave me
Hand-dyed Micro Batch Yarn by Three Tulips Yarn Company I think to make a Hat on the left /Socks on the right.
Annual Gift of Garlic
My brother grows the most delicious organic garlic. He mailed me this wonderful gift from Okanogan Washington. Just opening up the box and looking at the bulbs is inspiring.
