"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
by Jane Austen & Seth Grahame-Smith
Just what the title says, imagine Jane Austen with zombies, vomit, ninjas,and plenty of fighting. Possibly the only way to get boys to read Jane Austen though I don't know whether that has been a burning issue for lovers of her books. Not recommended for those readers of a sensitive nature.

Under construction is a little bag from Omiyage by Kumiko Sudo. I'm machine sewing it, though the book recommends handsewing. I'd be lucky to finish it by Christmas otherwise.

It is too cold!!!

Our house wasn't built for this temperature. I'm fighting with the dog as to who can get closest to the fire.

Why boys are gross

Because they leave things like this on the kitchen bench, and then offer to give it to you for $2. And I know the photo is out of focus but do you need to see a tooth in close-up?

Life in Petal & Ginger Land is plodding along. The winter season of coughs and colds has started early, and when certain offspring aren't getting sick they decide to let unknown insects bite them on the hand. Fortunately the swelling and itchiness seem to be subsiding and any day now she may be able to do the dishes. I'm not getting my hopes up though, apparently just the thought of hot water and detergent can set off the itching.
Out in the garden some weeding has been done, a long lost bone has been unearthed and subsequently reburied elsewhere, and I've planted garlic and shallots. Fingers crossed the neighbours cats don't dig them all up, I am so over cats coming and pooping in our garden.
Anyway I have dinner to cook, so I'll leave you with some photos of my new sewing machine. It's manufactured by Bradbury and it does work, I got the threading instructions from this website.

Isn't that a cool looking bobbin case?

New shoes from the Op Shop, a bargain at $5.

Momiji Movie