Category Archives: work

A little spring cleaning

This spring cleaning job took place in 1990. I wrote about these happenings in my April column that year.

My spring cleaning isn’t so adventurous any longer. I’m lucky if I wash a few windows.

When the weather is warmer, I intend to spend my time outside, enjoying the sunshine.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

With both feet

Here’s a 1990 column about home repairs. This time it was my project and not Bob’s

I remember some of the work done in our house. Mostly I remember being tired after working hard.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 by Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

My winter project

I started cutting patches last winter. That was enough of a project.

This year I got the urge to put some together. So far I’ve finished a few rag quilt pillows.

Eventually, larger pieces will make a lap rag quilt.

I’m using pieces cut from Bob’s old shirts and jeans, so my work has meaning.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 by Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A special bouquet

Here’s a special handmade gift I received.

If you are looking for something handmade by a Wisconsin artist, I can recommend this. The large flowers are made of wood! Sectionals can be found on sale in Bria Bella.

Check out Bria Bella on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briabellaco/ and the internet, https://www.briabellaco.com/.

Just thought I’d share this today.

Until next time, that’s it from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright © 2021 Susan Manzke. All rights reserved.

Blowing leaves

Don’t get dizzy watching this video.

I’m behind a railing on the upper deck as I use a blower to empty the rain gutter.

Standing on this deck is easy.

Going out through a window to get to the front deck and gutter isn’t easy. I’ll send one of my kids out there when they visit.

There are still a lot of leaves to fall so this will have to be done again and maybe again after that.

I love trees except when leaves gum up gutters.

Until next time, that’s it from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2021 © by Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.