Being Fit

As we age, it gets harder and harder to keep ourselves in shape.  That's why I've set my daughter up with a sport she can continue into her 80's - literally.  What a precious gift.  We ride horses long distances.  While my BMI may be a bit high, hers is low - due to muscle.  Check out American Endurance Riding here:

www.aerc.org

Me on a 1/2 Arabian pony I raised.  

Photo by John Nowell

Bella on Wily, Lisa on Dreamy and me on Rosie.

Photo by John Nowell.

Me on Habib Rafiq, sire, grandsire, or great grandsire of most of my Arabian and 1/2 Arabians.  

Lisa on Angyl, his daughter.

One of the rider's husbands took this one and I can't remember his name.

Good, clean family fun!

Find something to do with your family and get out there for some quality time together!  

There are still places with good clean fresh air for you to enjoy.

Divinity

Growing up, my grandmother would make the most incredible treat.  She showed it in the Comanche County (Lawton, OK) free fair every year and I don't ever remember a time that she didn't win.  Well, I found a recipe online that is very much what I remember.  This Thanksgiving and Christmas, give it a try.  Oh, and she didn't store it in an air tight container.  Hers were drops with a curling tip on the top.  If I can master it, maybe I can continue the tradition!

https://addapinch.com/divinity-recipe/

Cute Cat Knits

Just a short note to brighten your day.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/578180763/knit-police-box-pet-cat-hut-digital?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&awc=6220_1534846296_1a51f71f02ba8256d7f6d731798d92ec&utm_content=234273



Any Dr. Who fans out there?

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cat-cocoon



Way Cute cat cocoon!

FAS is now on You Tube!!

I am pleased to announce that The Fine Art of Slow is now on my you tube channel under "Karen's Country Living"!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxhHJ_Q8oQs&t=14s

My goal with You Tube, as with this blog is to make your live a little easier.  Knitting is now considered as relaxing as meditation.  Isn't that exciting!  You always knew you enjoyed your yarn hobbies, but now there is proof that it's good for you.

And knitting is not a hobby just for women, or just for men.  Originally, knitting was dominated by men.  No, really!  Then it swung over to women during war time.  Now it's an equal opportunity past time.

The other half of my You Tube channel is country living.  As soon as the weather in Oklahoma cools down, I'll be teaching horsemanship.  I have 3 high school girls who are riding endurance with me.  It's sooo fun!  Let me know if you would like me to use a helmet camera, so you can ride along with us.

Well, I have to run.  I have yarn to dye!

This colorway doesn't have a name, yet:

Karen