Yes, folks, I am still alive and attached to the planet. Thanks for asking. I caught a cold that wouldn’t go away, which eventually became a sinus infection. I tried a few times to post, but felt like I had nothing positive, or even dark humored to say. So rather than [...]
Feb
28
2010
28
2010
Jan
25
2010
25
2010
Knitting and Other Mishaps
In today’s episode of handbag mishaps, I foolishly put DDs bottle of water into my purse without first checking to see if the cap is screwed on. I end up with a lake, at the bottom of which is my car registration and some overpriced makeup.
Nice work, mom.
I managed to dry out the registration [...]
Jan
11
2010
11
2010
Acrylic Yarn is Yukky
It seemed like a good idea to try knitting with acrylic yarn. It’s cheap and available. And those seem like two of the most important factors in any new hobby decision. Because, if I could not get the needles to manipulate the yarn, no need for expensive yarn and needles.
As it turns [...]
Nov
28
2009
28
2009
Cotton and Other Natural Fibers
Pretty much all the textiles that I purchase are cotton. I have eczema. So there isn’t a lot of room for deviation. I used to find my limited fashion choices more annoying. But since I discovered, gasp, that I can actually sew garments for myself, my choices have expanded.
Cashmere goats by [...]
Nov
26
2009
26
2009
Fried Turkey
I admit it. I tried the fried turkey. And I liked it. I even liked it enough that I made a small plate of leftovers and included a piece of the fried turkey. I did not like it a second time.
DSC_3690 by busbeytheelder
Hmmm.
I have eaten the fried turkey before and liked [...]
