Hot savings

Three fabric stores in town are having sales - labor day sales all of which end today (before labor day which is pissy). But, it's too hot to hit the streets. So I am saving a bundle at these sales... by not going at all.

I made a shirt yesterday which did not turn out well. It was too big. I made adjustments to make it smaller but it's still pretty much a fail. On the up side, I made it out of my least favorite and cheapest Goodwill sheet. So pretty much no harm at all.

I decided it was too hot to shop while I was swimming so I mentally inventoried what I have on hand and came up with what might be a great shirt idea and I have just the sheets to try it out on. I'll cut out the pattern today while the ballgame is on.

I did some more research and figured out the TiVo Acorn vs regular Acorn and other Amazon viewing apps. I got Acorn at $6 a month through Amazon and it's much easier to navigate with TiVo. I watched episode 1 of Delicious which I thought was a comedy but is not but is very good and has Dawn French who's long been a favorite of mine.

There will be some doing of laundry today. I had a massive fight with a soft boiled egg today and I pretty much lost. Some kitchen towels took on yoke shrapnel plus the laundry basket is getting full anyway.

So that's it... staying inside where it's cool and comfortable with my knitting and baseball and whatever else pops up.

My tweets

• Sat, 15:41: My faith in humankind is restored... https://t.co/w2dN1iYx5d https://t.co/PDVJ0Vy9SM
• Sat, 20:13: Just retired my @fitbit flex 2. It's back to @misfit. I need swim tracking I can count on - every other day or worse just doesn't cut it.

So Susan, What are your views on religion?

I honestly don't think about it much. I was raised by parents who were very active in their protestant church. I was forced to go to sunday school and church every Sunday. A lot of the teachings did not resonate with me and some were very confusing. When I left home, I gave it up entirely.

When I have thought about it, I'm conflicted. I think it might be nice to have all the rules and regulations of life spelled out so clearly. Heck, some positions in some religions even tell you what to wear so you don't even have to make fashion decisions.

I can easily see how the community of organized religion could be a comfort to some. I'm just not that big on groups of anything.

There are a couple of little weird bubbles to my thoughts on religion. While I really do think Mormonism is a weird cult with strange customs and whacko ideas, some of the best people I've ever known have been Mormon. My two best co-workers ever were both Mormon. They were kind and fun and sharp and dependable and thoughtful and interesting - just the nicest guys you ever want to meet. Other Mormons I have known have just been outstanding individuals. While I do have a prejudice against Mormonism, I think I have an equally strong prejudice for Mormons. Weird.

Personally, I'm not at all religious (except for maybe about Diet Dr Pepper). I'm not particularly spiritual. I do try to stay mindful and make sure I am aware and grateful and thoughtful.