I also have some embroidery projects that were left in the family home in Connecticut by various women in the family over the last 150 years or so. And some other types of hand-sewing projects. handmade dish towels, pillow cases, tatting, etc. I did crewel embroidery for a number of years but gave away most of it. (I have some dated quilts c. 1870s from my great grandmother - they're amazing.)

Lucky you on the pecans! If you take the other carbs out of your diet the nuts aren't so bad; the calorie count isn't the problem, it's the number of carbs.

After running errands (oil change/state inspection) I didn't get a lot done today but that's because I had two separate long conversations with old friends this afternoon and early evening. I count that as a win!