Mom is supposed to walk for exercise and she's been doing it. She has gone too far in previous days and come back worn out. What is it about mothers – they over-do. I think today she went less far and for that I am thankful. I snuck out and got both of these photos without having her pose for them. She looks pretty serious about her walk in this one:

That thing on her back is the top of her back brace. It's nice that she's following her doctor's ordering and not ignoring the brace. She likes this new walker better than the other one. Having wheels that swivel and a seat are worth paying for.

Mom gets her new hearing aids today. That may mean that I won't be able to blast the Lady Gaga Pandora channel all through house any more until she moves out. Tomorrow we begin the move in earnest. I'll try to take photos to share.

I just got back from teaching for 3 days at the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show. Let me say first that this is a fine show with excellent quilts and vendors. The people were lovely, the classrooms were nice – all in all a wonderful experience.

The show is held in Bloomington, IN. I went to dinner with Sue Nickels, her friends from home, and Frieda Anderson one night to Farm, a restaurant featuring local, organic food. Very good.

These drapes made from old quilts were hanging behind the hostess desk. I thought it was interesting that they had been cut into narrower sections, rather than hanging much one wider whole quilt in this place. The white fabric at the top and the contrasting tabs are a nice touch.

These quilts are not museum specimens and I thought it was a nice way to have them on display.

I spotted these stone (or concrete) pavers set into the grass on the far side of the parking lot from my 3rd floor window. The way they are stacked and staggered suggests piecing to me.

Mary Ellen, a student, was carrying this fun bag. I don't remember what store it came from but that flower would be fun to applique.

I went to a yarn shop where they had this wonderful throw on the back of a leather love seat. I don't crochet but would have considered taking it up if they had had a pattern. But no, they didn't make it, they bought this but couldn't remember where.

It looks like Anthropoligie – and it looks like something I cannot afford.

Believe it or not I got to ride in a swanky stretch limo with Sue back to Indianapolis last night. It took about an hour and we drank wine and lounged on the lovely leather seats. It was a delightful (and rare) occurance. I didn't take a picture, I was enjoying myself too much :-).

On the home front, mom fell once while I was gone. Luckily she didn't break anything. She swears that she will always use her walker now and I do so hope she does. Her intestinal problems are back and she goes to the doctor tomorrow. Let me just say out loud, in print, for all to see, that my husband is a saint for taking care of my mom during a rough patch. Getting old is just hard work.

The move to their new place begins next Saturday. I do so hope that things level out for them both once they are settled in.

I'm teaching at the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show this weekend. I don't remember ever flying into the Indianapolis Airport… it's very nice! Sue Nickels and I arrived at just about the same time so we rode together to Bloomington where the show is held. But on our way out of the airport we spotted some wonderful bench-art pieces:

So we sat on them and had our picture taken!

Upon closer inspection, we found assemblages of little people. Look to the left of me, just on top of the seat of the bench, do you see a little something sticking up? It's this little lady:

There were several more but this is the best photo. Makes me want to go home and put little people around my house!

I left mom home mostly alone. Steve or Lorna and kids are there for lunch and Steve is home for dinner and beyond. She's doing great I'm happy to say. It's nice to see her smiling!