Three years ago I left the biology classroom to begin a new life: retirement!! These days I read, spin, knit, and weave in Aurora, Colorado where my garden lives. I have 2 sons, a knitting daughter-in-law, a grandson and two exceptionally spoiled cats. In August 2014 I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome and limited systemic sclerosis in addition to my ever-annoying Raynaud’s disease. In early 2016 I developed lung disease. Wow. The adventure continues.
Yarn, Books & Roses 
Hey there, you know how much I love your blog. And this isn’t because you nominated me for the Liebster award, it’s just because I adore your blog. Anyway: I nominated you for the Encouraging Thunder Award. You don’t have to accept it, of course, but if you do want to, the details are all at https://notanotherlupusblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/05/encouraging-thunder/. Take care! Gabrielle
OMG! You are so trying to make me cry, aren’t you. Thank you! You have totally made my day, especially since it is coming from you. (I love your blog!! I still want the shortcake recipe…) Encouraging Thunder sounds a little intimidating, doesn’t it. I’ll have to think about the post. Take care also, Marilyn
Oh lordy. Think about it all you want my friend. I thought about it for probably a month. Knowing you, you’ll write something that stirs my soul. You don’t HAVE to write anything, you know. Just know how much I love what you add to my life. ❤
Hi, Marilyn! I’ve just recently discovered your blog, and I’m really enjoying it. I included it in a list of blogs I’m enjoying reading: http://www.knitpotion.com/2016/05/blog-love/. Hope you don’t mind. I’m looking forward to following along with your future posts!
I’m flattered that you’re including my blog in your list. Thank you for the nice feedback. 🙂