Finally!

I finally finished my first sweater. I learned a lot and am actually enjoying the work on the new sweater I am knitting.  I am only posting this beginners first effort to show my knitting friend in California that I am on my way.

and here is Rory 

Chasing the sun

My plans for the beach are set and the NJ winter can continue because I have am escaping to the sugar white sands of the Florida Panhandle. Too bad it is weeks away but I have to finish the U Penn course I am taking.  The Penn program for Mindfulness is an examination of our emotional life with an exploration of stress management through meditation, yoga, and examining our inner resources.
Another trip to California, long talked about with my friend Carol, would also brighten the horizon.

I said I wouldn't do snow photos but anyway just to show how the mind thinks about the beach and California -------

well you see how it is!

I say balmy!

I'm not taking any photos of the snow because I am tired of it. Besides, I keep telling myself  what we have here in New Jersey is a pittance compared to other parts of the country. I just added a new blog I am following from a wonderful artist, knitter, farmer, from Massachusetts, Kristen Nichols'. Getting Stitched on the Farm.  Thanks to my friend and fellow blogger Carol for posting the great photos and info on her blog and all that yarn 
     When I look of Kristen's winter photos I know that New Jersey is practically balmy.