stripes

There's been a lot of corn on the cob and swimming this weekend —
dental floss and sunscreen.  (Somehow, in there, I completed the
illustrations for another sewing pattern too.)

Happy Fourth to the U.S. Let's hold tight to our freedoms.  Educate
yourself (real, balanced, self-directed education — not spoon-fed.) 
Speak up when needed and don't just wait for election time.  That's not
loud enough.  Fit it in.

And God bless the troops.  I don't know how they do it — super powers? 

I'm grateful for the principles upon which this country was founded.  A favorite book of Isaac's, John Adams, was mentioned at election-time last year.  I've decided it will be my next read.  I know right where it is.

And, check out that sparkler of a hairdo Isaac did for Charlotte.  A daddy 'do.  I don't think I've ever wrapped three different colors in one motion.  Impressive.  Yep, I wasn't even in the room.

Next
up, pattern testing/editing.  Today I'm taking 20 nickels to the
nearest wishing well to wish for a skilled seamstress/writer to move in
next door.  I hear there's a magic fountain at the mall, right below
the escalator.