February 6, 2026

Still Constrained...

Good morning, friends. I'm still unable to post photographs, but my page didn't take forever to load. I'm really thinking it's Google's issue and not mine. Handsome never uses his newer-than-mine desktop, so if the issue turns out to be my desktop, I can commandeer his and use that. Of course, the transfer of all my data to his will take a while (if I can even remember how to do that!).

So, I'm unable to share pictures again this morning. My apologies. My blog is looking more like a WordPress blog than a Google Blogger post. I have another bookmaking session this morning, so I'm going to get my materials ready and turn my thoughts to that. 

I hope you have a great day. I'll get this figured out and corrected soon. Thanks for your patience. I'll see you tomorrow.

February 5, 2026

Bookmaking 101...

 Well, this is awkward. I seem to be having some issues either with my desktop computer or Blogger. I'm not sure which, but I'm a bit frustrated. I'm unable to upload photos right now. ugh

I went to bed early last night because I developed an ocular migraine. They don't hurt, but I get a zigzag image that travels across my sight line. On one occasion, I also had an experience with speech aphasia, which was frightening. No lasting damage, and also no pain, but frightening nonetheless because you're trying to speak and know that it's not coming out as your brain is saying it. All anyone outside of you hears is gobblydeegook. Thankfully, that didn't happen last night. Rather than wait it out, I went to bed at 9:45 and there I remained until I got up this morning. Only to find that my computer is acting up. 

This Zoom class I'm taking is to learn how to assemble and bind my own books. I've had this harebrained idea to add needlework to covers of journal-type books to share and sell. I'm not sure at this point whether or not it's a pipe dream, though. 

The class is available through a website: https://handmadebookclub.com, and the instructor, Ally is very knowledgeable. I'm really enjoying the sessions, which each last about 90 minutes, and then have homework.

Yesterday was the second session of a four session class...and if I can ever get my photos to load, I'll share them here. 

If you've read this far without a photograph, Thanks! Perhaps my computer is suffering from a migraine, too?

Anyway, I'll be continuing my class homework, and if my eyes are up to it today, I'll do a little more stitching. Otherwise, I'll just take it easy and do absolutely not much for a bit. I'm just hoping February doesn't turn into the dumpster first I experienced in January. So far, this year is off to a less-than-stellar start!

See you tomorrow...or later if the photos will load. (I really don't want to shop for a computer right now!)

February 4, 2026

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe...

Cinnamon Rolls

As promised, today I'm going to share the recipe I use for the delicious cinnamon rolls I make here at the farmhouse. I cannot take credit for the recipe. It's the result of a post I saw from Elizabeth Lucenti on Instagram. HERE is a link to her channel (thehomemadefam), where you'll find lots of delicious things. 

All you have to do is click on the image to save it to your desktop or phone, and you can print it out from there.

Recipe Page2

Recipe Page 2

If you decide to make these, PLEASE let me know what you think of them. Fair warning: They're dangerously delicious! Also, you can see from my photograph that I love lots of cream cheese frosting. I almost always make a double batch for the rolls.

Haircut this morning, and then I'm going to relax and stitch all day. I'll see you again tomorrow!