Twisp of Fate

The weather has been mixed and not in synch with my plans.  Last Saturday was warm and sunny, not that I am complaining, but on Sunday when I participated in my first Winthrop Artisans Market of the season, it was cold and drizzling.  I even had to wear a knit hat and gloves, and put one of my wool rag rugs over my lap, at one point!  Sheesh.  There were very few shoppers and even fewer buyers.  However, I will persevere…

artisans market in the rain

Then on Monday it was beautiful and sunny again, but I had too much going on to get out and enjoy the day.  In the morning I drove down to Chelan Falls to teach a knitting class at Warehouse Woolery (I have seven people signed up for the top-down raglan sweater class).  Then I drove back home and worked at the Institute office from 2-6.  I also spent the whole day there yesterday starting at 8:30, but I did run back home at lunchtime and that is when I noticed the carpet of Lewisia flowers out in our yard.

Actually we first started seeing them about a week ago, but there are even more now.  This is commonly called Bitterroot and was gathered and eaten by the native peoples in the valley.  We don’t have any of this down at Benson Creek – it must be the stony soil here, or something.  They are beautiful!

Lewisia in bloom in our yard

Today I am home and catching up with household tasks, plus hopefully doing some weaving.  But it is once again cloudy and threatening to rain.  Phooey!