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Oh, my poor neglected blog.

Since going back to work in April I've been in a bit of whirlwind.  Not much stitching.

Going back to work was a bit of a challenge, lots to catch up on, and getting used to some things that had changed while I was out.  But four months later I think I have the hang of it.

Then in early July I moved to an apartment with my daughter.  And the past month and then some has been spent unpacking and settling in.  I unpacked the last boxes last night.  I also straightened up my stitching closet - a daunting task that I had been putting off.  I still have some pictures to hang and will do those soon. I am still trying to get a feel for where I want to put them.

So, on the stitching front, I finished stitching this piece

Peter  & Peep by  With Thy Needle and Thread

I stitched it over on a 25 count fabric I had in my stash.  I am glad he's finished.  I have moved on to a piece that I was working on in April.

Coverlet Berry Scissor Tray by The Scarlett House

I had done some major frogging on this.  I am happy to report that I am well on my way to finishing the stitching on this one.

I am finding it hard to believe that summer is almost over.  I think school starts here week after next. It's amazing how unimportant that date becomes when you no longer have your own childen heading back to school.

Other news,  I am enjoying walks in my neighborhood.  I did a little exploring on foot today and found a wonderful path I had not taken before.  Here are a few pictures of what I saw

I call those hot bugs because they sing when it's hot.

This pond is hidden from the street.  There is a heron in the background - hard to see.   I watched a long time to see if he was real or a decoy.  He did finally move.

There are several spots where I was able to spot these flower patches.  So pretty.  

I hope to return to blog reading and writing now that life is becoming more normal. 

Keep on stitching!