It Begins

Sorry for all of you on the East Coast – I just had to share my excitement. And…yesterday when I walked Kira we saw…ROBINS! Incidentally, this is how much knitting you can get done watching the Oscars! btw – there are some new entries on the 2008 Reads page.

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Meme on a Monday

I was tagged by the Yarn Slayer!   The rules… 1) Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog. 2) Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. 3) Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs. [...]

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Outside of the Norm

We have had a wonderfully mild week – warm temperatures and sunshine! It’s a bit of a tease because it is too early for spring, but it has been feeling like it. We’ve taken advantage of this exceptional weather and spent a lot of time out of doors. After an impromptu trip to a park [...]

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Honestly

I’ve had a day from you know where. Actually, yesterday was like that and tomorrow isn’t looking that great either. This little guy though – he made me smile. Enjoy!

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Yarn Pr0n & I’ve Made a Huge Mistake

I’m going to start with the yarn. The lovely, lovely yarn. So soft. So pretty. Spun with Silver!                      This gorgeous skein of fibrey wonder is from Woolgirl. You can buy yours here. I am not sure what this extra special yarn will become yet. I am waiting for it to whisper it’s innermost dream [...]

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A Call to Needles — Edited

This week our small company’s accountant received some devastating news. Her 4 yr old son, Brandon, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. He hadn’t been well and went in for some tests, they were assured he was alright etc. etc. but then this Monday morning they recieved a call saying they needed to bring him in right away, [...]

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If you can’t beat ‘em…

join ‘em. This fantastic hat is popping up all over the knit blogiverse! And now I know why.                           This knit is so satisfying. Quick, easy & fun all at the same time. It’s really quite a cute knit too. Pattern: Capitan Hat by Rosie G Yarn: Phildar Sport No.6 1 & 1/4 skeins Buttons: [...]

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Well.

You’re the time of day right around sunrise, when the sky is still a pale bluish gray. The streets are empty, and the grass and leaves are a little bit sparkly with dew. You are the sound of a few chirpy birds outside the window. You are quiet, peaceful, and contemplative. If you move slowly, [...]

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WIP’n Along

The blanket that never ends — or will end in time for me to begin it all over again, since I’m going to make one for a baby-soon-to-be-born. See how much more I have to cover? Maybe this makes things a little clearer. I have about a dozen more squares to sew on and…at least [...]

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The Letter M

Top to Bottom, Left to Right 1. M – Cousin Extrodinaire – actually caught mid-Mutthead in this pic 2. Mother – Something so peaceful and right seeing a Mom and her new baby 3. Mist – Ethereal 4. Marmalade – I love it, why don’t I eat it? Strange 5. MacBeth, Lady – She’s such [...]

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