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We're back where we belong.     After about 5 weeks in the land of the sun, we left the cold, windy high desert and came home to our own high desert where it is warm and sunny.....for a few days anyhow.   Had we stayed more southerly, we might have had warmer weather but it was a nice change to explore the

 Sedona area and places where my favorite saguaro can't exist.   

 We actually ate at a restaurant.  Outside at a recommended Jewish Deli on a trip to Scottsdale.   I forgot to have them leave off the cheese and the portions were huge.      And, I made a stop at Dillards.    It was really weird to actually be in a department store.   There was so much to take in....a bit overwhelming I thought.    But I acclimated quickly and got down to the serious task of shopping.   Actually, I didn't really find anything but the walk around was fun.   

We enjoyed a visit to a state park where Montezuma's  Castle is found.    Fascinating history of these indigenous people altho little is known of their disappearance from the area.   

The mighty sycamore trees dominated the area and their bark fascinated me.    Lots of musical birds and a clear rushing river made it an ideal place to settle down I think..... back then and even now.   But I'd have to learn to grow corn and beans and climb 100 ft ladders to my house.  

Our spring is trying to take hold altho the trees haven't budded yet but crocus and daffodils are blooming and birds are singing.   Yard work awaits but I have helpers arriving just in time.     My Thursday ladies golf group begins this week and our League play starts next week.     

In my youth, I made most of my clothes.   I did not do it to save money since I loved the linens and wools and more expensive fabrics.   I called it therapy.   I sewed at the dining room table and the boys were very tolerant while  waiting in fabric stores.       I enjoy looking at old pictures and remember all the specific details of making something I was wearing at the time.      But that was years ago and altho I still have all the tools, and a very nice sewing machine, except for the dog coat a couple months ago, I haven't sewn in forever.  

A few weeks ago, I came across a blog post about making this ...

 I loved wearing overalls and had them in denim and corduroy and altho I never thought they were particularly flattering on anyone, I liked them a lot.   So, when I saw this pattern, in linen, I paused and wondered if I had it in me to sew it up....... and if I did that, would I actually wear it?   I don't have the answers but I'm heading to my local fabric shops to see what they have..... The pattern has very detailed instructions and it all seemed very familiar......stay tuned. 

Time to bake some bread.... I missed the regular ritual of it.  

 And I went out for my morning walk yesterday.....my 3 mile walk took TWO hours.    I chatted with neighbors, stopped by the Pro Shop to set up lessons for the grand boys who arrive in 10 days, was invited  INSIDE my friends house for almost an hour and caught up with all the latest from every one I saw.   It's good to be back !