Day 86 of  #tracywearswool. When I dress up, well I know I’m gonna be, I’m gonna be the one who’s dressing up with you.

With apologies to the Proclaimers.  But that is pretty much how it is…. undying love for my dress Woolamina.  Because I will walk 500 miles, and I would  walk 500 more…. Just to be the one who walks a thousand miles to Fall down at Wool’s door>

Such a great stress!!  ANd I have been having so much fun with the challenge.  This weekend, i have fallen a bit behind — as I faced the problem of leaving my Bluetooth clicker for my Fugetek tripod… in Portland.

So these photos, have been made using the timer…. and a few other features!!  But to be safe, I have ordered a second — because at under $20, I can have them in both spots!

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Starting to warm up… and Number 1  made it up to the coast with me!! Yay for camping!! And what is better for camping than… Bacon.  This Shot courtesy of Jen … It was her bacon and cup!!

Coming into the home stretch, with less than 2 weeks remaining.  What will I do after… Nor sure.  Probably join the After Challenge Facebook Group, and get my reward dress all picked out and ordered!

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Day 86 of  #tracywearswool. Let the midnight special shine it’s ever-loving light on me.

Nice to have light shine i=on you even if it is from a prison train.  Or so the song goes.  one of my very favorite CCR songs.

It is funny how songs stick with us…. just a few notes of the opening riff… and everyone knows exactly what song it is.  And they know a lot of the words.  Just how it goes.

Music is one of the great unifying forces in nature. I firmly believe that.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Crazy mid 70 weather in Portland.  A great day for lawn mowing and leaf blowing… and for moving along on a garden project.  And today… we got water!!

Pretty nice, and makes getting into the main house easy. And it is a great spot for the Star Jasmine to wind its way up.

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Day 85 of #tracywearswool  — and I’m richer by far with a satisfied mind!

There’s one thing for certain when it comes my time, I’ll leave this old world, with a satisfied mind. At least I hope so.  

And I think I can start working on it now… get it all satisfied and right… long before it’s my time to cash in.

But what does that mean.  I suppose something different for everyone.  Me, I want to feel like I left the world a little bit better that=nn I found it. Like I made my mark, somehow.  I am not sure exactly HOW that will look…. but I am sure it will come to me.

And it is something for me to keep in mind with this #100daydresschallenge., especially 85 days in!

Here is Jeff Buckly singing my favorite version:

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Amazing sunshiny day in Portland… and the days are going to keep getting nicer.  Which is perfect.  I am hoping that we will be able to wrap up the planter boxes and get some seeds planted this weekend.

Today’s look was particularly fun… I picked up a little 100% cotton knit t-dress at Target and threw it over my Woolaina.   I love the color – reminds me of salted caramel.

Best of all is my handmade bag that Numer 1 brought back from Columbia.

It is all handmade by indigenous people on the coastline of Columbia. Spun out of goat hair, and stitched together with a needle, similar to basket weaving.  The strap is braided.  

Number 1 swears that she can smell the little dancing goats.

And I just love it and will cherish it forever.  Check it out below!

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Day 84 of  #tracywearswool, time it was, oh what a time it was…

And here we are, in the middle of completely crazy times. Bonkers.  How are we to cope??

The first year was so uncertain.  What would happen?? Would the lock last a month?? How would we cope, and would there be enough toilet paper?? And I think many of us were in total disbelief.

And for me, March 2020 was the worst.  I was sick for a month.  103  fevers. Felt like someone sitting on my chest.  And my lungs felt like razors when outside cold hit the warm tissue…causing so much pain.  And the cough, incredible.  Not to mention that everything tasted like dirt. But I got over it, in time.

Looking at that last year, I spent a lot of time waiting.  Waiting to get better, waiting for the lockdowns to let up, waiting for positive news.  I was socially paralyzed, and just waiting.

I looked back after so many months, and thought, what have I accomplished during this time of lockdown? What have I done to replace all my old activities? How have I moved forward? And the truth is … I didn’t do much, change much, or grow much. So, I decided to change all that.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Crazy 72 degrees in Portland today.  Wow!! And a great day to enjoy the day outside.

Knitting, singing, and blogging. I played with the dogs, and met a friend for coffee who is considering the challenge!  And Happy Hour — made it to the local taco place with Number 1 for some yummy food and adult beverages.

But not to worry, pretty soon, I will be brown as a berry from the beach sun, and wearing my post-challenge sleeveless reward dress!  Which color should I order… there are so many cool ones!!

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It’s #tracywearswool day 83 out of 100, and we are just walking on through the days, here.

I can’t say enough about this challenge.  If you are at all considering it… but have any questions, please reach out to me…. you use my social media links at the bottom of this page, and contact me through Instagram or Facebook  I would be more than happy to talk to you and add you to the AMAZING Facebook Group.  Although it is a private group, and most people are on the challenge, there are a few people who are either waiting for their dress or who are still deciding.  It is a great resource, , and a great way to get fabulous ideas on dressing your dress up…. or down.

By the way, I have referenced one of my favorite Doc Watson songs, And I am bringing it to you here by Sierra Hull:

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Amazingly warm in the PNW… and I get to pick up Number 1 from the Airport.  She has been visiting her father in Columbia for a few months…. nice change of scenery.

Knitting, singing, and blogging.  And of course, playing with the dogs!!

That is Rainey, frogging in the grass.  She wears diapers because she has Spina Bifida.  You can read more about her story on FINDING RAINEY.

These fabulous tights were handed down from another fabulous Woolander (aka my wool peeps) when she was cleaning house and minimizing.  I just love them.. they add so much fun!

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It’s #tracywearswool day 82 out of 100, what’s the story?

Actually, The Story is a fabulous song by Brandi Carlisle — and if you haven’t had a chance to hear it… you should look it up…. HERE!

But mine is a different story… a story about change, about rediscovery, about determining my authentic self and living the best that I can.

I firmly believe that we are not the sum of our past experiences.  We have the ability to chose to change. Or chose not to.   I always say, if you don’t like it, change it.  We all have choices. Some are just easier than others.

So this year I am choosing to grow more vegetables, and eat more plant-based meals.  To give up sugar and wheat because they make me feel crummy. To not use single-serve containers, whenever possible. And I chose to buy more clothes out of natural fibers…. because they feel better, and to walk more because it is good for me.

And that is just a start….

Below — out with the water-sucking lawn, in with the veggie and flower garden!

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

A bit of sunshine, and definitely getting warmer!!  Yee HAW!

Knitting, singing, and blogging.   Making the drive to Portland, and checking out the new garden…

And, I can’t wait to wear my sleeveless Sierra tank…. for the post-challenge!

Think Wool& would sponsor me to walk the Camino Santiago in a dress — I can see the blog heading: 600 mile dress!

I’ll have to ask.

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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