Category Archives: Amanda

What’s happening? Not much.

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

Not much to say, but I feel like I should post something. I have learned from experience, however, that if I have photos the post(s) write themselves. Here goes… Elder Son and GF have unpacked nearly all their books. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Animals, Books, Christmas, Milady, Percy, Winter | 5 Comments

Stuff in bullet form.

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

We are making an unscheduled road trip to Sioux Falls to deliver my 1998 Volvo to Elder Son and GF. This should make his move more pleasant. 2 adults + 12-yo girl + 120-pound dog + cat + luggage in … Continue reading →

Posted in afghan, Amanda, Andrew, Animals, knitting, Motorcars, Rural life, Smokey, Squares | 6 Comments

Graduation #6*.

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Elder Son graduated from his family medicine residency last weekend on Smokey’s birthday. Younger Son went with us to Sioux Falls to observe and celebrate. That evening we went to a Brazilian steakhouse for the traditional celebratory dinner. Neither Smokey … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Food and Drink, Matthew, Smokey | 8 Comments

Roots and wings.

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

Elder Son will finish his residency in family medicine in June. Last weekend he was flown to New Mexico to interview for 3-4 days at the Indian Health Service medical facility on the Zuni reservation there. His best friend from med … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew | 3 Comments

FO Friday.

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

If these look familiar, it is because I made another pair exactly the same for a friend last month. What can I say? That yarn was perfect for both recipients. The only problem with these was that I grabbed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Fingerless mitts, knitting | 7 Comments