Crochet Queen: Royal Ramblings

I have decided to take a break today from the influx of every changing information about the virus called "Corona" that is sweeping our nation and creating fear and even panic in otherwise mostly well-informed people. Today marks Day 12 since I decided to self-quarantine in my home. I have only been out to take daily walks walk in my neighborhood daily; and yesterday I took a car ride in  to no where in particular!

I am determined to think of only positive things. Tomorrow, I will be refreshed and ready to go back into battle to do the best for me and my family during this crisis of unknown quantity for our nation and the world!

I have been playing Kenny Rogers music all day to honor him. His death may not seems positive to you, but after all, he has gotten us through good times and bad for years with his talents and songs. Bless his heart!

During this time I have been cooking and baking up a storm! So far it is more fun when all I have is time. Also, it can be an interesti…

I feel a little guilty feeling cheery today, but gosh darn it, crochet is such a happy place for me! Thank goodness I have it to occupy my time! We are having a March snow today today with cloudy gloom and I am self quarantining out of an abundance of caution. So yay; my yarns are bright as the rainbow!

No vacation is complete without finding a yarn store to explore. This happened for me yesterday; just in the nick of time!







This small shop is chock-full of colorful yarns and the owner is so welcoming. I had to add to the local economy, so I bought yarn. I wish Juera Esther much success!

Oh, and I have been crocheting ALOT while here! Here is a sampling of the freeform motifs I have finished.









I sat in the plaza relaxing with a strawberry fruit bar (paleta), this dog was laid out in the traffic path sound asleep. Someone came along and petted him, so he decided to move and came near me to lay down again with his head up against my shoe. Cute!

This week I learned how to tell when a pineapple is ripe. Pull a leaf from the center top and if it is white and tender at the bottom, you can be sure to enjoy! I've eaten two whole pineapples this month. So delicious!




I took another picture of this plan because it has grown so and opened up this month.

Friday, my last full day, and Sheila &am…

On Saturday, I went on the Annual Studio Art Walk which benefits student artists. Around 100 artists were represented in 30 locations. Sheila Ruof and I enjoyed our day very much and I saw so much beauty which I want to share in photos. Besides the art, color and views that intrigue me abound throughout town!

On my way to pick up Sheila, I saw these ladies having so much fun putting these balloons together as a sculpture. They told me it is for a bullfight.


I bought a ceramic dish and a small watercolor, both gifts. The brochure with map to the artists' studios is beautifully done.



Coincidentally, the first  house we stopped at was one I had posted here days earlier because I think it is beautiful on the outside.

A Bed and Breakfast we entered had many artists displaying their works.









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At the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) community center, this lady was demonstrating mosaic work. We also saw the talented students who learn their art skills as a part of the LCS Art Program.

We walked o…

I'm so thrilled that my younger daughter, Bethany, came to visit on february 6! We had a great time and I loved showing her my favorite sights and restaurants around town.
She was hungry when she arrived, so our first stop was the Hotel & Restaurant Nueva Posada when we were entertained by a large parrrot near our outdoor dining and very outgoing little girl!



The Annual Chilli Cookout is a festive event which we attended on Friday. We enjoyed non-stop music, shopping for arts & crafts and a cold soda to quench our thirst from the hot sun before we moved on to a restaurant for lunch. There were plenty of gift for friends back home, and maybe something for ourselves too!



Close and convenient we enjoyed lunch at the outdoor patio at Prango.  Beth had an exquisite fettuhini alfredo with crisp asparagus and I had a delicious mushroom soup. Disappointedly, there was n guacamole. Can you believe it?

I wanted Beth to meet Sheila, my long time friend who lives here permanently and…