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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Chair Checker

 Good morning,

Lily is the chair checker when Daddy gets up from his recliner.  

You see, on movie night we had popcorn and there just might be a piece or two of popcorn that he dropped in his chair.   Lily is very good at checking for those things.  Popcorn is never wasted here.

:),

Lois

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Favorite Fish Cakes

 Good morning,

Last week Kjell made meat cakes and this week it's fish cakes.

I did a little research here on my blog and find I published his recipe back in 2011 so here's the link if you're interested:  Kjell's Fish Cakes

We love this "taste of Norway."

Enjoy!

Lois

Monday, January 19, 2026

Work in Process - Blue and White Lap Blanket

 Good morning,

My project this week is a Blue and White Lap Blanket.  These make wonderful gifts for students so school colors are very appropriate.  When I was looking through my yarn supply for this project, I realized both my University and my High School had the same school colors: blue and white.  When this one is finished, it'll be available in the shop.

 I have a similar green and white lap blanket and many others in a variety of colors and sizes in the shop already.  

What are you making, baking, growing this week?

All the very best,

Lois

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Guitar Dad

 Good morning,

Wonderful sounds are coming from our "library" where Kjell is learning new tunes on his guitar.   

I'm regularly serenaded as I sit in the living room.  I love it!

Retirement rocks!

;),

Lois

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Lap Dog Elsa

 Good morning,

This is my lap dog.  It's a good thing I can put my feet up in my recliner so I have more lap.

When we first brought Elsa home I used to hold her in my arms like a little baby.  This is as close as we can get to that now.  

Elsa is my comfort dog.  Whenever I am not feeling well, she knows and is right there with me.

So sweet!

All the best,

Lois

Friday, January 16, 2026

Hi Dad

 Elsa:  Hi Dad.

Dad:  Hi Elsa.  May I help you?

Elsa:  I notice you recently gave a cookie to Lily.  May I have a cookie, too?

Dad:  Of course, you may. 

 

 


 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

May I Have A Cookie Please?

 Good morning,

Kjell sent me this image of Lily.  

Lily knows Dad is a soft touch.  Yes, he gave her a cookie.

So cute!

If you have dogs, you know....

:),

Lois