Wyoming Breezes

Skacel Knitting Collection  Finally a needle you can count on! This new design features a Stitch Counting Sensor linked to your WiFi to help you stay on track. Whenever you’ve got too many or too few stitches for your row or round, you’ll be notified via email or text. The fiber optic Broadband Cable is flexible, pliable, and totally “wireless.” This revolutionary tool is available for a short time in select yarn shops.

from Cowgirl Yarn Laramie, WY

14th and Sheridan Laramie, WY

14th and Sheridan Laramie, WY I’ve seen more Halloween yard decorations this year than in previous years. This witch was lit at night, too, and was a fun display. clever idea for a healthy, Halloween treat

Cheyenne National Cemetery  Cheyenne, WY Wyoming’s first national cemetery was dedicated in October 2020

display in a local grocery store  made with Pepsi products April 2023 Do the beverage companies in your area create similar displays, using their products? 

Our hostess, Sue welcomes everyone to the Noon Year’s Eve celebration  Sue discovered Noon Year’s Eve during the early days of the pandemic, and this year she and her husband hosted the celebration in their apartment for ten people. They provided party hats, noise makers, sparkling cider, and a light lunch of soup and sandwiches.  We sang Auld Lang Syne and toasted the new year and friendships. We even celebrated a special birthday - Marilyn, seated to Sue’s right and played a game once the dishes were washed.  Sue’s invitation  I’d never heard of Noon Year’s Eve, but a quick online search revealed it is popular, especially as a way for children to join in the holiday festivities. I’ll admit it was a fun way to usher in the new year. 

Black-Eyed peas for good luck January 2023

Every time a hand  reaches out  to help another -  that is Christmas every time someone  puts conflict aside and strives for understanding - that is Christmas every time people forget their differences and realize their love for each other - that is Christmas

Laramie is abuzz with Christmas cheer and activities. A local landscaping business decorated a section of a popular park with a walk-through display. Even though the temperatures are frigid, it’s well worth wandering among the displays. The senior center has hosted several concerts this month: a choir, a trio of university professors from the music department, and a group of 11 young cellists from a string academy.  Despite all the holiday activities, an extreme threat is on the horizon. Tonight an arctic air mass will settle over Wyoming plunging temperatures near -30° F.  Once the windchill is factored, temperatures could easily be near -45° to -65° F. Officials are warning frostbite and hypothermia can occur within mere minutes. I plan to hunker down at home and pray the electricity stays on because I have electric heat. The subzero temperatures are predicted through Saturday and possibly into next week.

"God Bless The U.S.A." (originally by Lee Greenwood) If tomorrow all the things were gone I worked for all my life And I had to start again With just my children and my wife I thank my lucky stars To be living here today 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom And they can't take that away And I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A. From the lakes of Minnesota To the hills of Tennessee Across the plains of Texas From sea to shining sea From Detroit down to Houston And New York to L.A. Where's pride in every American heart And it's time we stand and say That I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you An...

. . . but everyday: tell family and friends  how much you love  and appreciate them!

puzzle progress December 2021 This is the second puzzle I’ve worked on since mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve day. It’s been snowing on and off since then — perfect puzzle weather. Marilyn gave me this puzzle (and several others) this summer.  puzzle completed in two days This one is a collage of vintage ice cream treats, many of which I’ve never seen or even tried, but a few favorites, too.  I’ve never heard of these ice cream cake rolls  Creamsicles are by far my favorite ice cream treats. What’s your favorite? 

near Parker, CO December 2021   My niece sees the funniest things on her morning walks around her neighborhood. Last year it was a  HUGE reindeer  reindeer, but the photo she took last week made me laugh out loud! 

holiday wreath by my door Laramie, WY December 2021 The only holiday decorations I have displayed are two wreaths - one on the front door and one outside the front door.  A rural fire department sells Christmas trees and wreaths on a vacant lot in West Laramie every year for a fund-raiser. By chance, I drove by the lot last week and stopped to look at the wreaths. The lady who made them was there and offered to fluff the bow while I was at the payment window. I like the simplicity of this wreath, and hopefully, it will last for several weeks.  I'm still debating if I want to put up a tree. I wouldn't have to do much because it is small and zipped in a vinyl bag in the garage. The tree is decorated, so all I'd have to do is plug it in and fluff some of the branches. Maybe it will see the light or day, and maybe it will not.  Three holiday cards have arrived in the mail. I love reading the notes that accompany them. Have you noticed that boxed Christmas cards are becoming h...