Patricia Johns

Pichu

Our parrot has a softer side… one you wouldn’t expect if you met him!

Patricia Johns

May 2, 2022

Pichu

Monk parakeet, Quaker parrot
Homemade BBQ sauce

I love making my own barbecue sauce on the stove. Here’s my recipe!

Patricia Johns

April 26, 2022

food

allergy-friendly, bbq sauce, dairy-free, gluten-free, homemade barbecue sauce
My Welcome Wreath

I like having a wreath on my front door. I’ve found a few tricks, too!

Patricia Johns

April 16, 2022

home decor, Uncategorized

grapevine wreath, welcome wreath
Still at it!

I really enjoy making these knitted bookmarks. And my readers seem to love them, too!

Patricia Johns

April 9, 2022

books, knitting, Mr. Johns

knitted bookmarks
Twice fried plantains

Twice fried green plantains are so delicious! You should try them!

Patricia Johns

April 4, 2022

food

green plantains, recipe, twice fried
Resting…

Every once in a while I take an actual break! ;)

Patricia Johns

March 27, 2022

Uncategorized

rest, staycation, vacation
A one bookstore town

We have only one bookstore in our town, which means I have to get creative to find the books I want.

Patricia Johns

March 22, 2022

books

book orders, book shopping, how to get hard to find books
Knitting onto toothpicks

Have you ever wondered how I do my tiny knitting onto toothpicks? Video post showing you the process.

Patricia Johns

March 14, 2022

dollhouse, knitting
Cake makes it official

I had a pretty big milestone to celebrate!

Patricia Johns

March 8, 2022

books, food

40th book, A Deputy in Amish Country, cake, milestone
Memento…

Sometimes I need a little reminder to not sweat the small stuff.

Patricia Johns

February 28, 2022

deeper thoughts

keep it in perspective, memento mori, what matters