Author Archives: Nita

About Nita

I retired early and moved to a new community. I blog about my adventures as I explore a new lifestyle. I write about quilting, knitting and needlework, about learning to sew my own garments, adventures in the kitchen and in the garden, dancing, hiking, yoga...life is my playground!

Smoke & Fire

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Nita

Dear Vi, A few people have written to ask if Mr. C and I are in any danger from the wildfires wreaking havoc in British Columbia, so I thought perhaps a blog post on the subject was in order. 122 … Continue reading →

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Socks and Rings and other Traded Things

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Nita

Dear Vi, I was knitting away in the shade of the back deck yesterday when I noticed that my sock yarn exactly matches my sun dress. Ha!  Too bad the socks aren’t for me! (though I can’t imagine wanting to … Continue reading →

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The view from my window

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Nita

Dear Vi, We arrived in the Yukon three weeks ago today. Goodness, how the time flies! Today, I thought you might like to see what I see when I look out my cabin windows! The cabin is really just one big … Continue reading →

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Yukon HO!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Nita

Dear Vi, I forgot to tell you that Mr C and I heading out for our annual spring sojourn to the Yukon. We arrived a week ago today. Two months off the grid are in our future. No phone, internet or … Continue reading →

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The Tunic Bible and an Orange Shift Dress

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Nita

Hey, Vi… look what I got! Here’s the back-of-the-book blurb: The only tunic pattern you’ll ever need. Create chic, ready-to-wear tunics with a multi-length, graded pattern and expert construction tips. Choose your style–casual, preppy, boho, or glamorous – with interchangeable … Continue reading →

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Goodreads and a Book Review: Pines by Blake Crouch

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Nita

Dear Vi, I joined Goodreads. I mean to use it as a way of keeping track of the books I’ve read. I’m so terrible at remembering titles and authors … maybe this will help. Or maybe it will just be … Continue reading →

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