Another Rose

I was admiring Dad's rose this afternoon and found another bud had bloomed. We haven't had a frost yet so the roses are still doing just fine. And even a mild frost won't hurt them because that south-facing side stays warmer. It's a micro-climate! Stuff pops up sooner and stays longer because of it.

This afternoon I spent time working to rewrite the blurb for Open For Business. I used some of the phrases in the original blurb and tried to follow the format recommended by Ad School. I posted the rewrite first draft and got a good comment with some suggested changes. I'll work on that tomorrow.

Then I pulled out my sketchbook and 20 Ways to Draw a Tree. For once I think I like all of the figures, especially the caterpillar on the leaf but the moth is good too. Some days I seem to hit home run after home run. Other days I feel like I should burn my pens. Today was a home run day.

I finished the Zauber Crazy Sock tonight when knitting with friends. I didn't have my darning egg with me so I couldn't weave in the tails but I'll do that tomorrow and have a truly finished sock. It may be time to get my handknit socks out for the winter. But then I see that it's supposed to get to 80 on Friday. This weather is so confusing.

I had a busy day today. This morning I had a Zoom critique group, I went to lunch with friends from the Class of 1965, and tonight was knitting. And I managed to squeeze in a little walk. Like I said, a busy day. And then I'm worrying about family in Florida with the crazy weather they're having. Stay safe, you guys.

--Barbara