UFOs Are Slow Going

Found this on the Borders Alumni Facebook page - at least we still have our sense of humor!

As promised, I've been working on my UFO's. However, as crazy as my life has been lately, I haven't been focusing on just one. So, even though I've been working and working, not much to photograph for show-n-tell. I really think that I should have my 9-patch table runner and Civil War Courthouse Steps (King) top done soon. Nice not having to work a deadline.

Tomorrow is the Woodward Dream Cruise here on M-1 in Michigan. Approximately 1.4 million people will be lining this 20-mile stretch to view classic cars, eat amazing food, listen to good oldies and people watch! May have to bike up to the action, unfold my chair, and maybe stitch a little while soaking up some vitamin D!

Where is the weirdest place you've ever stitched? Do you carry take-along projects with you?

Happy stitchin'
Elisa

Michigan ROCKS! Have you seen my cool Michigan Quilt Blogger button!?!

Utterly Crap-tastic!

I heard "crap-tastic" for the first time today and had to chuckle. Yep, that would be today!

A local landmark burned down overnight (come to the local state fair to see the world's largest stove!), someone poisoned my grapevines, my nephew spilled his grandfather's beer all over my flip flops & bag, my cat vomitted in my good shoes, and I think I have poison ivy.

So, to cheer myself up, I'm eating Edy's Gourmet Slow-Churned French Silk ice cream, listening to the crickets, and looking at pics from my weekend. This is from Lower Huron Metropark.

On the bright side, I'm tracing my last two Tis the Season SAL blocks, and hope to share shortly!

Hoping tomorrow isn't another "Monday"!

Elisa

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Out getting my Vitamin D!

Happy Summer, Elisa

Add a Little Sun to Your Life

Came back from a recent trip this week (have you seen my Frisco pics?) to discover a voicemail from my doctor’s office. 

“Ms. Richardson, please call us about your test results from last week.”

What? It was my annual physical and they’ve NEVER called about my results before.  They’ve always mailed them.  It was too late to call so, wearing my worry like a leaden coat, I went to bed.  After tossing and turning all night, wondering if it was diabetes…  cholesterol…  or the Big ‘C’ (which has reared its ugly head in my immediate family).  After what seemed like hours waiting to be transferred to the nurse, her pulling my file, and giving me the verdict. 

“Ms. Richardson, your Vitamin D levels are low.”

Ok, that was NOT what I expected.   And, I guiltily admit, what’s the big deal?  Why are they stressing me over this? I never really heard much about Vitamin D.

Just later that day, my friend called to say Dr. Oz was featuring it on his show.  Taking this 10-cent a-day pill helps prevent 20+ diseases, allows the body to properly process calcium, helps prevents diabetes, helps prevents depression, and aids in weight loss.  Hmm…. Ok, I was wrong.  It was a big deal.

As I took my prescribed Vitamin D3 booster pill, I got to thinking about all my quilting buds. Indoors.  Quilting through the winter.  The most effective means of getting your daily requirements of vitamin D is sunlight, and, studies show, we Americans don’t get enough.

So, to make sure you’re around for years to come, get yourself tested.  Take your Vitamin D pills (more in winter).  And, every once in awhile, shut down that sewing machine for a few minutes and get some sun.  I’ll join you.

*Disclaimer: I don't work for any pharmeceutical company.  Follow your doctor's daily vitamin recommendations.  Use caution with the sun as it does cause skin cancer.  Take all proper precautions and remember that prevention is a lot easier than maintenance!