i mean, look at her hair. really really happy. 1. in the craft room i throw everything on the homework table. that clears up the floor for more mess craft making. in a tiny town in idaho you've gotta love people with humor like that. and the fact that she's 31 makes me happy to be 31. there's a tiny restaurant i have always dreamed of going to ireland, (and scotland too- mccaleb), to research our family history, and to see the green grass in real life. rum and my wheels are turning with projects to put together for a locals knitting class. pps- our topic of convo for the night was this article from the wall street journal. and it's so yummy i made this one for a gift, but i've already cast on another for moi. i found that amazing old shirt (we're big fans) at the thrift store for $1 and it's so soft. i was chuckling while i cooked thinking about how my irish grandparents always had a plaque on their wall with this prayer on it: "may you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows your dead" ha! (i hate in quilting and knitting and sewing when the designs get all fancy just because they can). i recommend rounding your troops for a similar conversation, and a brainstorm session for how to prepare for what lies ahead. just sayin. the best part of dinner was the irish soda bread- it was so so good, and it's really easy to make. time for a new spring look... good news! soft and long lacy scarf light enough for spring, extra long for winter wrapping, elegant enough for church, cute enough for a tshirt...i really love this scarf pattern (gee can you tell?). i am not going to worry...about a thing. cate was so happy she began yelling "let's give a hand to springtime! it's definately worth the long drive, i am determined to get the house clean so i can relax and sew tomorrow. wooohoooo!" we ate corned beef and cabbage with irish soda bread last night in preparation for the day of the irish. may the light always find you on a dreary day.