Little Things and Big Things–and Memorable Things, Too!

Oh the cuteness of these little cream pitchers!

These arrived from Betty Price, and her box didn’t include an email address to get back to her, so I hope she sees this!  There was a simple post it note of “If you can’t use these, pass them on…” But Betty, they are TOO CUTE and YES!  I will find a place to display them – who knew they even made such things?

So thank you very very much.

Another early morning arrival to the QPO to get the day’s mail order out the door before dad wakes up.

Poor guy – we were binging The Crown last night, and just after 9pm he said “I’m feeling drowsy, is it time for bed?”  And I was feeling it too after our busy day, so off he went to the guest room upstairs, and I to the master right below him on the main floor.

I don’t think he understands that the underside of his floor boards are the ceiling in my room, but he was up and moving around ALL. NIGHT. LONG. 

I just know it was that 7 pm slice of pumpkin roll that Mona made for us, along with a fully loaded cup of coffee.  I had asked if he would prefer decaf?  “NO WAY!” was the reply. But as the nearly 58 year old daughter I think I am going to have to put my foot down.  His body is still on Arizona time and coffee at 7pm isn’t helping situations!

My new favorite BREAKFAST tool!

We have loved our air fryer for years, but did you know that air fryers are for more than fries?  This hint came from Martha who told me about it on one of our jaunts.

I’m not a fan of cooking bacon in an open pan.  It gets grease EVERYWHERE. 

This is half a pack of bacon, sliced down the center to make the pieces shorter so they fit the pan.  Just layer them in there.

Set it for 11 minutes on 400.

That’s it!

You can turn the pieces about half way through if you like, you can cook it a bit less if you like it softer, or a bit more if you like it extra crispy -

But for me – 11 minutes is just PERFECT!

And the best part?  All of the grease drips down into the lower pan.  Both the lower pan and inner pan are dishwasher safe, so no scrubbing or soaking.  And no grease on every surface in my kitchen. 

Thanks, Martha!

Yesterday’s afternoon matinee-

Dad and I have a movie tradition!

We went to see “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The Mr. Rogers story with Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. I loved it so much!  And it opened up so much conversation about what we got from the movie that related to life.  God bless Mr. Rogers.  His legacy lives on and is still teaching me things at nearly 58.

Table Runner Done!

This is your quilty content for this post – and it isn’t much.  The edges were a bit ruffly because the binding was stiffer than the vintage quilt.  It’s currently in the wash, and I will block it to dry. 

And it is still dwarfed by the size of that 14’ 6’’ table!

As I type – this is going on!

I parked out front as Asplundt parked their vehicles behind the Quiltville Post Office over night.  That let me know they would be busy today trimming more trees.  I’m sad to see my shade go.  I’m grateful that the trees won’t take the power down in a storm.  It’s a toss up.

I’ll have to see just how much they topped the next time I come back.

Today’s plan is to head over to Boone for lunch – and then further to Linville Falls for a hike and some photography opportunities.  It’s a gorgeous day – bright and sunny and temps should be pushing 60 by afternoon – we better get out and enjoy the day while we can!

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Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Quilt shared by Kevin the Quilter!

How about some vintage Sea Turtles! Such a fun Drunkard's Path variation.

The quilt was made as a 100 year celebration for a church and is signed by members. 1884 to1984.

May we send out boomerangs of kindness and joy!

Have a wonderful Tuesday, everyone!