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I am excited to read his new book “The Grand Design” in which he says:

“Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing. Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing, why the universe exists, why we exist,” Hawking writes.

“It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the universe going.”

I read over my early posts about gravity and symmetry, we all exist because of this force, we would not have a planet if not due to this force, nor a galaxy, nor a universe.

I have been working on this lap quilt for Gram – almost done!

My latest crochet wildflower design – the Nerve Ray!

For sale here in my Etsy shop!

My first attempt at an embroidered butterfly pin!

I have been playing with mixed media and my crochet wildflowers by adding a needlepoint butterfly and some colored pencil Mexican Hats.

This Spring has been an amazing one for our wildflowers. Dean has been taking so many pictures and video that I was inspired to create these crochet versions of two of my favorites – the Mexican Hat and Greenthread. I have some other designs in the works!

I have been tweaking this Chai Tea recipe for a couple weeks and I love it – you can add more or less of any of the ingredients to get just the level of spice that you prefer.

10 cloves
10 green cardamom pods
10 peppercorns
2 cinnamon sticks
1 inch piece fresh ginger – sliced
fresh ground nutmeg
pinch of fennel seeds (optional)
fresh lemon balm leaves (optional)
2 heaping teaspoons yerba mate or darjeeling tea leaves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups water
2 cups milk
sugar or honey to taste

Makes 4 cups.

In medium saucepan, add two cups water, all of the spices and bring to a boil, keeping covered. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, again keep covered.

Your house should be smelling amazing by now.

Take pan off the heat, add the tea leaves and lemon balm and steep covered for 5-10 minutes.

Add 2 cups milk, whole for the real deal and 1% for a skinny, vanilla and sugar (or honey) and bring to a boil, stirring regularly as to not burn the milk.

Strain through a mesh strainer and pour into cups. Breathe in and enjoy!

We have had tons of Cedar Waxwings this spring, they have been hanging around waiting for our Red-Tip Photinia berries to ripen. Hope they do not get to our Agarita berries before we do, we are going to try to make jelly this year since the bushes are loaded. All thanks to some good late winter rains.

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This year give your mom a flower that will last forever! Dean and I have so much fun blowing these flower vases in all different colors. For sale at WolfArtGlass on Etsy.

White Blown Glass Art Flower Vase – for sale here!

Spring Green Blown Glass Art Flower Vase – for sale here!

Grenadine Blown Glass Art Flower Vase – for sale here!

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Here is my first crochet mushroom. As usual, I do not keep notes on the pattern as I crochet, so this is a one of a kind.

I have been pulling out half-finished projects to keep me inspired – I finished the stitching on this stocking last night. Now to figure out how to completely finish!

Continuing in my owl theme, here is Magus the Owl in progress.

I have really enjoyed making these fun crochet owl purses, perfect for your iPhone or iTouch!

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Melony was kind enough to get me a subscription to Real Simple magazine and I absolutely LOVE the recipes!

I made the black bean soup for an afternoon dinner yesterday and Dean and I really enjoyed it. Here is the link:

Black Bean Soup with Roasted Jalapeno Salsa

The thought manifests as the word;
The word manifests as the deed;
The deed develops into habit;
and habit hardens into character;
So watch the thought and its ways with care,
And let it spring from love
Born out of concern for all beings