February SAL 2016

Stitching Lotus Small SAL 2016

Hands On Design 

If you live in Syracuse, New York, it is hard not to caught up in St. Patrick's Day.  If you lived most of your life on the West Side - than you are most definitely connected to the celebrations.  The Green Beer will be delivered to Colemans Pub this weekend - the only bar in town with the Phone booth for leprechauns and also if you look on the right hand side - bottom right next to the front door of the pub you will see the little door for the leprechauns.

Upside Down Traffic Light.  Green is On top

Lizzie Kate

So it only makes sense - I would always have a Patrick Day Stitch on my to do list.
This month I did two for the Small SAL - Thanks Heather at Stitching Lotus for hosting.

The Tree has arrived

I forgot on yesterday's blog to share a blessing,  I can't imagine how I could have overlooked that, as I made such a big deal about it in the first place....

SO  my Wednesday blessing was to have met and found new and fascinating friends that stitch through SALS.  and Blogging. Now just how could I forget to mention that.

Earlier this week the annual raising of the Christmas Tree in our city happened.  It will not be lit to the day after Thanksgiving, but every year it is a big thing when the tree arrives. 

 

Clinton Square dead center right where the reflections in the water start is where the tree goes, in the winter this area where the water is becomes an outdoor skating rink, which is wonderful for lunchtime entertainment. 

My building Chase Tower, One Lincoln Center faces out on the same street as the Christmas Tree.  If you look at the top of the building it has very tiny little windows - this is where I am - we are on a floor you can't get to from the main elevators (there is a "secret elevator that goes to my floor), and it is an 18 story building  - but it has no 13th floor.  So it is sort of wacked... I work in the Tech Dept of the Law Firm.  ANYWAY I actually ride main elevators to the 18th floor (which is really floor17) and then take the stairway up a level.

My blessing for the day - is my City.  I love Syracuse New York.  We moved here when I was 13, and I have never felt any desire to leave. 

Day Light Savings Time

Last night was Fall Back - so I picked up an extra hour of sleep last night, which since I am a little under the weather, I won't complain.  But just what is this daylight savings time .  I understand the reasons behind this, but to me - I do not like it.  I like the sun in the morning, for the most part I am an Early to Rise person. 

My Wonderful Friend, Dakota.  A Blessing for sure

So first up for today - to run around the house and set all the clocks, and can't forget the clock in the truck.  It is so late in the year, it won't make much difference in the mornings - but for at least a week, Dakota (my dog) and me will get to run/walk every morning and it won't be so dark.  So just where do I walk? Here are a few pictures.

Highest part of the walk - looking out over the East End of the City

About three blocks away - we have a ton of deer in the neighborhood, October is a great month for deer sighting - both in early morning and evening. No pictures though - they are so peaceful looking I am sure I could snag one, I just never have a picture taking device when I see them.

This is one of the most beautiful things in my neighborhood - the park - I live in the city, and I am amazed at our beautiful parks.  This is about a mile from my house.

Dakota - Looking for squirrels of course.  She is a great hunter dog. Rescued from a local shelter almost 5 years ago

Another small waterfall - this is in the park.  This is the park the kids take their prom pictures in and there is always a wedding there. 

These are just a few pictures, taken in a different season, but it still shows you the neighborhood.  Just a side note - I do not live in THE NEIGHBORHOOD, I live in "Lower Strathmore", love my house, love my neighborhood, but just saying....  That is my blessing of the day - My Dog, my neighborhood, me being able to walk my dog without fear.