I faced my fears

I sat down almost a week ago now to start sewing the buttons on these cuffs. And the first push of the needle through the thick strap sent the needle deep into the tip of my finger. I'm not saying it went all the way to my nail, but it really, really hurt under there. So, I put them down for a little while. 
Last night I got them all finished and the appropriate old button selected from my stash, for each one. I have to say I really like them and I'm going to have to make one for myself now. I'll slowly (dialup, remember?) be putting them in my etsy shop this afternoon.
We had a wonderful weekend filled good portions of work and play. Well, Dan really did most of the working...On Sunday, we celebrated Father's Day and gave Dan his gift--a CD of bird songs and calls so that we can begin to identify birds by ear. When I was in college, I spent one summer at an environmental science school taking a natural history course. It was probably my favorite college course. We learned to identify birds by their appearance and song, trees, flowers, animals, tracks, etc. When you are able to know the names of some of the plants and animals you see and hear around you, it really gives you a deeper appreciation for nature. You'd never know if you were catching a glimpse of something rare or amazing, if you didn't know what  you were looking at in the first place. So, I'm excited to refresh my knowledge with this CD, and I know that Dan is excited to learn them with me, too.
Hmmm....does it sound like this gift was more for me, than my husband? no. never!!