Mosaic Afghan for Aryanna

 AFGHAN FOR ARYANNA

I took a heart from another chart and smoothed it out, then added the crosses to represent Jen's very deep and abiding Christianity.  Something she was able to share with her children and husband.

I have completed about 1/3 of the next panel which are snowflakes. The Poinsettia and Snowflakes remind me of her being born close to Christmas, and passing during on the first day of Winter. The hearts seem to me to be reminders of all the testimonials people had about what a wonderful friend, cousin, mom, wife, sister-in-law, daughter, etc. that she was. She led an amazing life and is missed by many.

SPRING FLOWERS

Well, well, well! It finally warmed up and I have some lovely bulb plants blooming! I'm super excited. I didn't know what Margie had planted while living here and it looks like she has a lot of tulips, too. I'm going to purchase some Iris and a few other plants to make the garden area come alive next Winter and Summer. I love a garden that blooms all year long. Luckily we have a rather well known garden center nearby, across the Snake River so I can probably find everything I need.

PLUMBING ISSUES

I had the soft water system from Culligan taken out. It was expensive, but they do delivery the salt pretty cheaply. However, it kept leaving a salt trail everywhere. I called their customer service representative, James Holt, to come and see what was making it do that. He kept putting me off, week after week, and not returning my calls. It was like a kid who did not turn in their homework because the "dog ate it." His excuses were just as lame. So I canceled.

I bought a Sterling system, which I think is actually made by Culligan, or they have some sort of relationship again. They were different companies at one time after the owners split up in 1936. At any rate, the system was ONE HALF of what Culligan charged, and is working like a charm. Customer service is great because it is a local pluming company, Treasure Valley Plumbing. Makes all the difference in the world. Great people!

Happy Throwback Thursday

Margie Little Wright, 1947 - 2022

Margie is on the left, and that's me on the right. This was taken somewhere in San Francisco right before (I think) she and my brother were married. She passed away suddenly last year in March, breaking the hearts of her entire family and loved ones. Her daughter is the one that passed away last year in December, making the loss of both women too much…..so it has been a hard year we were all glad to see behind us.