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September 19, 2009 03:44 PM
It's been a while since I've written on this site. I've been over on the other blog (you've been over there, haven't you?) but I really miss it here. I love the colors and the sheep. I hate the problems it gives me though. I do have MY PEOPLE working... more -»

Are you still here?
March 20, 2009 05:09 PM
You are reading me over at the "new" blog, right? Soon (Well, maybe not SOON but SOMEDAY certainly) I will integrate the 2 and use the Sandysknitting domain for the wordpress blog. For now? Come on over. Don't be shy! See you there! Sandy's knitting II... more -»

Come on over to the new blog. This one is broken and annoying me.
December 17, 2008 03:28 PM
I have been having some big problems on this blog so for now, it's closed. Come on over to My Substitute Sandy's Knitting Blog. Don't miss a minute of the fun (and catch up on the last few days entries~!) ~~~ You did not think I abandoned you, did... more -»

19. warm heart and a Christmas song
December 13, 2008 06:31 PM
I don't know how I got lucky enough to get involved with the likes of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your outpouring of compassion regarding Fig. I miss him dearly, the house seems quiet and a bit empty even with all us humans here. No... more -»

20. Rest in peace, my little friend
December 12, 2008 01:24 PM
Figaro Hurley "Fig" 1992-2008 "Heartbreak is life educating us." ~George Bernard Shaw ~~~ Slideshow of Fig... more -»

21. wishing for snow
December 11, 2008 06:20 PM
Andy is man enough to know that if David Cassidy comes knocking at the door, I will have to go with him. How could I resist to go off into the sunset with my childhood love? I mean, KEITH PARTRIDGE! I could not be blamed. Could I? I thought... more -»

22. finding the joy
December 10, 2008 08:55 PM
Still finding the joy in this season. My yearly reading of A Christmas Carol is enhanced by finding a beautiful version illustrated by PJ Lynch. and the knitting. Always with the knitting. I am hoping to get the left side done today and start a sleeve tomorrow. There will have... more -»

23. No video post today, just a little bellyachin'
December 9, 2008 05:04 PM
Thank you for your praise on the video post. It was fun and done off the top of my head. Thinking on my feet and all. In all fairness I should tell you that I am not actually STANDING in my kitchen as I stated. I am sitting in my... more -»

24. This is a video post. I have made a (Crappy quality) video of myself making a fool of myself. Be kind.
December 8, 2008 05:17 PM
Pay no attention to the bad hair and bad lighting. This was just a bit of an experiment. Be kind. and your Christmas song du jour. There you have it. A complete video post. (almost anyway!) DO you like the written word better? Can't blame ya!... more -»

25. dreaming
December 7, 2008 07:09 PM
I had the pleasure of going to the Twist Collaborative Trunk Show today at my wonderful LYS, Yarns in the Farms! Spending time with Carol, Kris, Julia, Thea, Jill and Carolyn among a room full of knitters. (what day could be better?) I got a bit teary eyed when Kris... more -»

25. The best way to spread Christmas cheer..
December 6, 2008 07:49 PM
We had a fun day today buying our front door wreath and evergreen roping for the front porch.I also weeded out a bit of stuff in the house (well overdo). A short Saturday entry for you with a Fig picture and a bit of Christmas cheer for you. And me.... more -»

26. Did I ever tell you how much I loved John Denver?
December 5, 2008 08:04 PM
Fig had his appointment today and it was as dismal as I expected. His kidneys are on their way out. His levels are all so high that the machine could not read them. One just has to look at Fig to know that something was not working right. But the... more -»

27. I had Christmas down in Africaaaaa
December 4, 2008 08:46 PM
~Still knitting: making some good progress on the Town and Country. I have not strayed. Honestly, who knew I could be so faithful to one knitting project? ~still worrying: About Fig. He has a vet appointment Friday afternoon. He had such a great day yesterday and today he seems a... more -»

29. The 22 Days of Christmas Cheer, day one (boy do I love blog titles that have numbers in them, huh? What's with all the countdowns? )
December 3, 2008 05:37 PM
Well, I humbly thank you for your wonderful show of support. I will be giving the pictures as gifts. I appreciate your kind words and advice. I have to admit to more than a couple of tears streaming down my face while I read all the comments. It's been quite... more -»

29. When a blogger has a dilemma, it goes in the blog
December 2, 2008 05:28 PM
This is the photo I had told you about from Real Memories. I cannot rave enough about them. It was easy, they shipped fast, the quality is excellent, the packing was superior and there was even a signed thank you note in the box. I ordered 3 of these... more -»

30. My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas
December 1, 2008 04:48 PM
The planets Jupiter and Venus are cozying up to the moon tonight. It is quite a beautiful sight even though my mediocre nighttime camera skills do not share that with you. Did you use any acronym to learn the planets? (The title of the blog entry is mine) (My... more -»

31. a bit of leftover talk
November 30, 2008 05:14 PM
I had this one last piece of pumpkin pie today (Okay, okay, I had it for BREAKFAST!) (Happy you dragged it out of me?) and then I had to throw the rest of the pie in the trash so I would stop eating it. It was good. A bit... more -»

32. Today's things
November 29, 2008 08:52 PM
1. Lots of knitting. I have gotten a crapload of knitting done on the Town and Country Sweater (*FOR ME*) but it will not be done by tomorrow. 2. I had planned to attend the Tuba Christmas Concert today in Boston. At the last minute, I chickened out. Or perhaps... more -»

33. I hope it's not dry!
November 28, 2008 04:37 PM
Last year my Mom gave me my Grandmother's turkey roasting pan. This is the second time that I am surprised at how much quicker turkeys cook in that pan. I hope I remember that for next year! Falling off the bone or not, this guy looks yummy. He's sitting... more -»

34. pie, a sky and a turkey (or two)
November 27, 2008 04:43 PM
The one on the LEFT is the turkey, thank you very much. (the one on the right is debatable) (for those who really don't know, that is me. You'll have to GUESS which one) It may be Non Thanksgiving day but that does not mean that a person has... more -»

35. photo a long
November 26, 2008 02:13 PM
KT stole it and I snitched it. As I said to her, a good meme is hard to hold down! Rules. Always rules. If there were no rules, we'd all be running around willy nilly memeing all over the place with no rhyme or reason. * Go to your Sixth... more -»

36. It's Tuesday and I have 10 things
November 25, 2008 09:36 PM
Today is Tuesday, I do believe but I am going to do last week's 10 on Tuesday. Technically that means this is 10 on last Tuesday, but let's not let the details bog us down. The reason I am doing last Tuesday's 10? This Tuesday's 10 is about Christmas... more -»

37. Monday talk about Thursday
November 24, 2008 09:36 PM
So, Thanksgiving. A day to be thankful. A day of turkey. To stuff and be stuffed. This year our Thanksgiving day is taking an interesting turn. Bethany has to work. The EMT's of the world are keeping us safe, rushing to aid us when we need them. Holiday or not.... more -»

38. I was wondering...
November 23, 2008 05:54 PM
Derek loves to use those Axe sprays whenever he goes out. In my opinion they smell like his socks right before I wash them! It is pure BO! I tell him that the soap and shampoo smell is much better than that smelly stuff! I told him to go... more -»

39. I ♥ pumpkin pie
November 22, 2008 09:19 PM
It is so cold here honestly, all I want to do is knit. That can't be a bad thing, right? Perhaps with a nap or two thrown in? I finished the back of the Town and Country and know working on the right front. There is about another 2 inches... more -»

40. Forty more days to blog to have blogged 365. wow.
November 21, 2008 10:17 PM
I love nights like tonight when the weather is super cold and my family meets with friends that are like family for dinner at our favorite restaurant and the evening goes on and on and feels wonderfully soul satisfying. Talk turned to the holidays and how they are rapidly approaching.... more -»

41. My feet are cold, my bones are old
November 20, 2008 05:34 PM
Dr. Seuss I am not. So, Christmas shopping. Yeah, I've been doing it. In fact I am pleased to say that for the first time in all the years of my swearing to do so, I am well on my way to the end of the list BEFORE Thanksgiving! I... more -»

42. (Number 42 Again) Today's Wool
November 19, 2008 04:25 PM
With the temperatures hovering near 30F as the high temps, it is time to wear as much wool as one can get away with. This was today's selection. Everyday Cardigan, Charlotte's scarf and fetching, even though I should have been wearing full fledged mitts. What is your "Today's Wool"?... more -»

43. A bit of good with the bad
November 18, 2008 07:38 PM
Well, it seems we will have to have Gripe day more often around here. Seems we ALL have things to get off our chests. It's good for our blood pressure to get them out in the open. I'm just thinking of our health. Geez, I forgot the grump about the... more -»

44. Kwitcherbellyachin: A random list of awful
November 17, 2008 04:43 PM
I am declaring today Cranky day. Yes, I have lots to complain about so I saved it all up for today. While reading this crankified list, please be listing all of your complaints in your mind and them spew them in my comments. Well, spew sounds so ugly. So just... more -»

45. It's Sunday and this is what my day is full of OR: All that and a crock pot of beans
November 16, 2008 04:41 PM
Bethany's New Car!!! 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. Heated seats. I'm knitting up a storm. Almost done the back. 14 more knitting days.... more -»

46. Why I never like poodles which explains why I wanted Pinky to be a bear
November 15, 2008 08:52 PM
Recently, I found this little photo album in my "stuff". I was perhaps 8 or 9 when I owned this. Inside the front cover: I always did have trouble writing in a straight line. But the picture that is the most interesting in the photo album from the past is... more -»

47. P is for Pinky
November 14, 2008 04:48 PM
P is for Pinky. Pinky was made for me by my Memere. I always assumed that Pinky was a bear but now I believe he is a poodle. I carried Pinky everywhere I went. Pinky and me. Me and Pinky. That's how it was. While spending the night at... more -»

48. A message from FIg
November 13, 2008 04:45 PM
P is for Pinky will be shown at a newly scheduled time in tomorrow's blog to bring you this message from Fig. Fig wants you to know that he does not eat the herbs that are growing in the aerogarden. In fact, he doesn't give a hoot about them. But?... more -»

49. J is for jerk. Me, who never finishes an ABC along. Tomorrow, though, I am doing a "P is for.." entry because I have something I am dying to show you!
November 12, 2008 08:24 PM
On my kitchen counter, residing beside the pencil cup, a cube of paper, hand cream, perfume, a candle holder and a spotty toaster lives my new toy. An aerogarden. I have been eyeing one of these for a long long time, finally deciding to take the plunge and get... more -»

50. The sky is cloudy and so am I
November 11, 2008 04:36 PM
Because I'm feeling quite grumpy and very sorry for myself right about now, I now proclaim today's blog as JOKE DAY. Tell me a joke, a funny story, a true story, fiction. Make me smile. (And in the process making all the others smile too) Here, I'll start: Q: What... more -»

51. random to mask all the whining
November 10, 2008 07:01 PM
Unfortunately this Monday morning dawned with me feeling a bit worse in the lower back/ hip area. Which led me to miss work. Let me tell you that if I miss work, I am hurting. But even I am getting sick of hearing the same old story from myself. (aside... more -»

52. 21 more knitting days. That's not a long time. So let's just talk about knitting, shall we?
November 9, 2008 05:18 PM
Betsy in California requested a bit of information on the November sweater! She asked, I deliver! Here's the progress so far. As you can see, I'm no Wendy (Dang can that woman knit FAST, huh?) But I am having fun and enjoying every stitch. Or as some put it, ENJOYING... more -»

53. 22 more knitting days
November 8, 2008 07:12 PM
blahblahblabackhurtsblahblahblahblahblahblahhobblingaroundblahblah walkingcrookedblahblahblahsnoozingblahblahblahknitting blahblahfiglovesit blah. Blah. Oh, and not blah? Bethany bought a brand new 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit today. Woot for her~... more -»

54. I lept out of the way of a racing car, jumped off a burning building
November 7, 2008 06:30 PM
If you hurt yourself, you know, bad enough that everyone notices when they see you because you are walking crooked because of the lower back spasms and everyone asks what happened, wouldn't you want to have some dramatic answer? Like I saw a poor child stuck under a parked car... more -»

55. Mock me if you must, I can hack it!
November 6, 2008 05:25 PM
I was deliriously happy this morning when a similar minded co worker stood at my door and told me that the local oldies radio station had switched to Christmas music right through Christmas day. Now, I realize that it is very early. I concede that as a fact. However, that... more -»

56. I knit way too slow for a sweater in a month. I can't give up sleeping either, don't even suggest it. I won't be amused
November 5, 2008 04:24 PM
25 more days How I love foxfire yarn. ~~ Yesterday I heard stories of people waiting at the polls to cast their vote so I prepared myself: pee break, water bottle, magazine, knitting, comfortable shoes. I was ready for the long haul. It was fine with me. I would... more -»

57. Glutton
November 4, 2008 04:43 PM
My mother would call me a Glutton for Punishment. She loves phrases. Someone should call the men in the little white coats because I am srsly thinking of joining the NaNoSweMo. I mean, if you meet me, I'm sure I come off as a reasonably sane person and yet........ more -»

58. Twas the night before the election and all through the house of representatives not a creature was stirring (how I wish I had the energy to write up the rest of that poem. It would be a scream, don't you think?)
November 3, 2008 06:37 PM
I couldn't stand the fact that we were pumpkinless this Halloween. That is the first time. I had no excuse except that I put it off for so long that there were none left. But there inside the store on November 1st was a display of sugar pumpkins. No... more -»

59. Dessert, attacking cantaloupes and tattoo hiders
November 2, 2008 04:55 PM
I had a wake to go to today. Friend's parents,which honestly is the only time we are seeing friends lately and that stinks no matter how you look at it. And me, with an Obama tattoo on my hand. Bethany innocently asked me if I was going to shake... more -»

60. My tattoo
November 1, 2008 09:29 PM
Wool and Spice Diane was kind enough to send me some Obama stuff. I am thrilled to be in possession of it all. Although I don't put bumper stickers on my car, and you don't see it here, I stood the bumper sticker in my hall window for all... more -»

61, I voted tonight
October 31, 2008 09:55 PM
Sort of. One of our 4 trick or treaters was a voting booth. After I showered the 4 of them with gobs of candy (it's a good thing to be the only ones late in the trick or treat evening) I cast my vote. I told him how important his... more -»

62. mini random
October 30, 2008 08:39 PM
Well. Here we go. ~Oh, dear. Yesterdays story did not pan out really well. I should have 'splained myself a bit better. I intended that each word would follow each other, all adding up to a story. Some of those words don't relate so the exercise is dead. Let me... more -»

63. Tell me a story?
October 29, 2008 09:05 PM
Want to play a game? I love words and how they can play off of one another. I feel I used to be better at it than I am now, perhaps I have a few cobwebs in the brain. But. That is neither here nor there. Help tell a story... more -»

64. sticker on a bumper and blue in the sky
October 28, 2008 09:02 PM
I saw this bumper sticker the other day on a car in front of me and I can't stop thinking about it. Which goes against it's grain. It's a strong message, one that will do me some good to remember sometimes. But I shouldn't think about that too much!... more -»

65. SIXTY FIVE!!!!!! or: Musings of my brain on a Monday that feels like Tuesday
October 27, 2008 09:21 PM
Hmm. 65 more blog entries until the end of the year. Do you know what that means? LESS than 65 days until Christmas. Really, it's too late to make a huge Christmas knitting list. The economy has of course been on my mind lately as I'm sure it's entered your... more -»

66. How warm feet can make a warm heart!
October 26, 2008 05:12 PM
What would make these wonderfully manicured feet happy? Why, Cookie socks, of course! You could have knocked me over with some lace weight when I opened the Cookie package and found the nicest note and these beautiful socks. I cried a little and then put them on. They are... more -»

67. Here, m I sitting in a tin can
October 25, 2008 11:48 PM
We had a wonderful day at a 25th wedding anniversary for my oldest and dearest friend and her husband (he being my second oldest and dearest friend by association). I have known her since we were 15 years old. I was the maid of honor at her wedding and she... more -»

68. Orange rhymes with ....orange
October 24, 2008 10:46 PM
Wanted: Orange yarn. Specifically, Hunters orange. Needed for my boss who is wanting to knit warm hats for her hunters. Only worsted weight yarns need apply. Please, no red orange or peaches and corals. Only true hunters orange will be considered. It will enjoy long walks in the woods, plenty... more -»

69. Veggies rock
October 23, 2008 08:46 PM
Every year at Rhinebeck, traveling from hotel to fairgrounds, I pass a charming little stand announcing that it has FRESH DUG POTATOES. Every year, I say I'm going to stop there. And then on Sunday, I check out of the hotel, travel to the fairgrounds for the rest of... more -»

70. I just can't get over the beans. I know I should. But I can't. Imagine, thinking they were poop.
October 22, 2008 05:55 PM
Alas, it is the season of dark photos with the leaving for work and arriving home in the dark. Honestly, I love it. I'm not sure if I was some kind of vampire in another life or perhaps an owl (at least I'd like to imagine me as an... more -»

71. And now, I take some ribbing and a winner
October 21, 2008 09:20 PM
I feel that you were at a disadvantage for the contest. How much would I spend? Usually I don't buy much. In fact, I came home from the Vermont Sheep and Wool having spent nothing on fiber. ZERO. But the New York Sheep and Wool is a bit tougher for... more -»

72. I've got the poop for you
October 20, 2008 04:52 PM
You've seen it on Norma's blog and now you see it here. Because it's just THAT darned interesting! When I brought my bags to the car on Sunday, I had to delicately step over the deer bathroom. I was amazed that a deer would come out of the woods... more -»

73. A black sheep who likes to Baa
October 19, 2008 07:39 PM
There is no place like home. I hope this video works. This is my first blog video taken by me, ever. I can't wait to sleep in my own bed.... more -»

74. Blogging from the scene
October 18, 2008 10:30 PM
Here I am, sitting in the lobby in Poughkeepsie after a long full day of fiber and fun. I have to say that it was freaking freezing today. Somebody turned on winter while I was not looking~ The sun felt good though. There were meals at the Eveready Diner (2... more -»

75.How much money would a knitter spend if a knitter could spend money? (Okay, that did not work as well as the wood chuck)
October 17, 2008 11:03 AM
I'll be doing one blog entry from the scene at Rhinebeck! That way you'll be there too, virtually! ~~~ This trip deserves a bit of fun, don't you think? CONTEST!!! How much will I spend this weekend, on fiber related things only. Food,wine and lodging are not included. I... more -»

76. 1 more sleep
October 16, 2008 11:21 PM
This last week has been tough on me. Well, if we are counting, which we are, the last month has been tough on me and my whole family. But this past week? Hell on wheels. I missed so much work with hospital visits and the funeral, work was crazy busy.... more -»

77. A monarch on a Shasta: A knitter in an Altima
October 15, 2008 09:13 PM
Butterflies were free to fly (fly away) the other day! This is the time of year that the ones left here are basking in the sun and eating as much as they can. Perhaps as a last binge. ~~~ The washer is chugging, getting clothes ready to pack so... more -»

78. some things are too funny for their own good
October 14, 2008 06:25 PM
Touché, Mother Nature, touché. I wait all summer long for a pumpkin to grow. I watch as hundreds upon hundreds of pumpkin blossoms fall off the vine, unpumpkinlike. Week upon week, month after month, I check that pumpkin vine. I always see the same thing. Pumpkin vine, no pumpkins.... more -»

79. A story about a camp
October 13, 2008 08:03 PM
When my Father in Law was 20 years old (that would be 60 years ago), he and 4 friends took a trip to North Conway, New Hampshire, loved it so much and all pitched in $100 each to purchase a piece of land on the side of a mountain... more -»

80 more days: Perhaps it's easier if I count the days left?
October 12, 2008 10:14 PM
Home from a great weekend in New Hampshire. The trees were putting on a stunning show of beauty and Mt. Washington looked wonderful as usual! My favorite weatherman, JR, announced before we left that Mt. Washington had a coat of snow on it's top and I looked forward to... more -»

42? The family is gone. Neighborhood cats, I have plenty of catnip treats to go around. I'll sit in the window and wait for you
October 11, 2008 12:16 PM
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42. Fig on a Friday night, living it up right, lying (laying??) on a newspaper. Coincidentally the article he is laying (lying????) on is titled DOGTOWN. I think he's hiding it so we don't get any crazy ideas!
October 10, 2008 07:12 PM
We're all relaxing tonight and heading North to the White Mountain area to enjoy a weekend as a family. Most members of the family have a 3 day weekend, not me. I hope Fig doesn't have too many cat friends over Saturday night. You know how those things can... more -»

42. Why handcuffs remind me of vacuum cleaners*
October 9, 2008 08:04 PM
Some people at work today were having a discussion about people who swear up a storm. Now, I happen to know and love one certain blogger who can swear a trucker under the table but this conversation turned to my mother, who's strings of profanity were an endless source of... more -»

42. I have 5 minutes to post while Andy is on a break from his important internet poker tournament.
October 8, 2008 10:25 PM
Mitten. Knitting. Good.... more -»

What the hell number is this supposed to be? I can't keep track anymore..
October 7, 2008 09:33 PM
Business first, then some random: First up and most important: Carol of Mad for Knit is running in a half marathon for Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Let me say that again. She is running the half marathon. All we have to do is donate a bit of money. Now, I... more -»

287. Did anyone notice how I have royally screwed up the numbering of the posts this time???? Scheez.
October 6, 2008 09:21 PM
To close the chapter on the apple crisp saga, I give you this story. Inspired by you, my blog friends, I spoke at Bob's funeral today and said the following words: I have been lucky enough over the years to have my Father In Law be one of the biggest... more -»

286. I wonder why
October 5, 2008 10:12 PM
So, can we talk? I'm a little concerned about tears. Not the presence of them but the lack of tears. A little back story for you first. I am the person that cries. Always. Commercials, graduations, songs, sappy movies, non sappy movies, wind blowing the right way, a lonely looking... more -»

285. A delicious evening was had by all
October 4, 2008 11:41 PM
I knew today was the day when I woke up! The air was crisp and cool, an ocean breeze blowing in the brilliant blue sky! I was chilly. Soup time! Tonight I picked a good amount of the wonderful kale that has been growing in my garden since a... more -»

284. To everything there is a season
October 3, 2008 10:56 PM
Shopping today. For funeral clothes. Let me tell you that nothing sucks the joy out of shopping for shoes and clothes than shopping for funeral clothes. Although the apple crisp did not get made today (tomorrow is only a day away) there was some great pizza for dinner and a... more -»

283. You leave me speechless (well not totally, that would be a boring blog entry, wouldn't it?)
October 2, 2008 11:11 PM
I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful outpouring of love and support. I appreciate each and every word that you sent to us. The last week has been one of the hardest things we have ever done. Ever. Seeing a loved one struggling to breathe is something that... more -»

282. This first day of October, the start of my favorite month of the year, my FIL has lost his battle with Interstitial Lung Disease, cancer and diabetes
October 1, 2008 04:58 PM
It is with great sadness that I share with you that my Father in Law, Bob Hurley, passed away about an hour ago today, October 1, 2008. He was 79 years old. Bob liked people to think that he was an old grouch. A real curmudgeon. The fact is... more -»

272. I'd just like to point out that I am still doing the blog 365. I doubted myself on that one. Less than 100 days left!
September 30, 2008 09:55 PM
Thought I'd do a 10 on Tuesday gig this week. (It IS Tuesday, isn't it?) Todays 10: 10 Things that Scare You/Freak you out Alrighty then. 1. Going to Class reunions. I am afraid that no one will remember me. 2. The price of oil to heat our home... more -»

271. And so I knit
September 29, 2008 08:28 PM
"Knit your hearts with an unslipping knot" ~Antony and Cleopatra ~~William Shakespeare During these busy, emotional days I am keeping my hands busy with the knitting. Another Dragon Scales Scarf in Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere (get yourself some!)(Frieda, did you end up buying some?) in colorway green apple for... more -»

270. thank you for being you
September 28, 2008 07:18 PM
I'm now going to do what I do best in life. Avoidance. I'm good at it. But first, I will give you an update because you deserve one after all those prayers and good thoughts. Keep them coming, by the way! My FIL was quite startled when we all showed... more -»

269. Please send up good thoughts, light some candles. Please
September 27, 2008 05:46 PM
I'm off on a quest to the hospital right now. The doctor's news tonight was not great and it seems my Father in Law may not have much longer. Please keep him in your good thoughts. ETA: We are home now. Tonight was not my FIL's time. Although the night... more -»

268. Leak Frog in my basement
September 26, 2008 08:52 PM
Today? Not a drag. It did, however rain magnitude proportions. Thank goodness we are having a bit of a break in the raindrops right now. The water needs to sink into the soil so it does not get any ideas of entering our basement. It doesn't do it often but... more -»

267. Drag queen
September 25, 2008 09:34 PM
Today felt like a bit of a drag. Drag myself out of bed. Late for work. Work like a hound dog drink too much caffeine because of the drag drag myself home take a bit of a snooze laundry, dinner, dishes it's all a drag today. Gray's Anatomy is on... more -»

266. Trumpet if you love elephants
September 24, 2008 04:25 PM
The nightstand book pile grew considerably yesterday. It's a little heavy on Robin Cook and Michael Crichton choices because Bethany is struggling to find her "adult" book preference (so to speak) and I think she will like those authors. She also chose Twilight by the recommendations of friends and... more -»

265. Like water for my soul and more whale tails
September 23, 2008 08:51 PM
Remember the whale tails I spotted in Vermont? I spotted them in the bookstore tonight! This is truly the season of the whale tails! Besides thoroughly enjoying the crisp fall air, the changing colors and the early sunsets, today Bethany and I spent a good amount of time in the... more -»

264. autumn welcomed here!
September 22, 2008 04:38 PM
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot I celebrate the arrival of autumn today.... more -»

263. Damn the (spam) man!
September 21, 2008 12:10 PM
I've gotten way more spam comments in the last couple of days than real comments. Just sucks the joy out of checking the gmail for the latest comments! But honestly? I can understand (almost) someone spamming for a reason, perhaps selling some v*i*a*grow (I spelled it wrong on purpose) or... more -»

262. no pumpkins and a list of good things for a Saturday
September 20, 2008 10:27 PM
My pumpkin plant has grown big, humungo leaves, plenty of flowers daily but not a pumpkin. Not one. It disappoints me but encourages me to try again next year. I'm determined to have a pumpkin that I've grown on my porch! ~~~ A great Saturday includes: ~seeing Claudia and... more -»

261. warming the chill
September 19, 2008 08:15 PM
Hot fish chowder on a chilly evening. Warms my soul.... more -»

260. You can see Russia from my house!
September 18, 2008 06:01 PM
Thank you for the cheering thoughts. They helped immensely. When I got home from Boston (Yes, FIL is back in Beth Israel as of Monday. He has now had a heart attack and his lungs are filled with fluid.) pretty late last night, I was grumpier than I had been... more -»

259. nuts
September 17, 2008 10:47 PM
Life was a little bit nutty today. The day flew by like a blur. My eyes are a bit bleary, my spirit is dampened a bit. I could sure use some cheering up. Anybody have anything? Funny, amusing, nice, beautiful? Anything? ~~ Nutty life haiku: ahem: hospitals do suck... more -»

258. 2 things
September 16, 2008 08:04 PM
1. Can you imagine showing up at work with this? Seen on the Ralph Lauren runway for the Spring 2009 collection Perhaps a little brooch will set it off better. On the plus side? It would hide a bad hair day. That's for sure. 2. I have watched Saturday Night... more -»

257. handsome fig
September 15, 2008 07:34 PM
A big hello to you from my skinny little guy! Fig says "hey". He's doing well. Happy as a cat on a porch on a beautiful autumn day! He's checking out the kale plant Norma planted when she was here. Almost time for a soup! ~~~~ A heartfelt thank you... more -»

256. I hope you don't mind if I ponder out loud..
September 14, 2008 10:26 PM
I'm just wondering tonight, pondering things. I wonder when my in laws got to be so confused. I wonder when it was that they stopped understanding everyday things. When did they get so dependent upon us that a voice mail from the doctor is occasion for an emergency visit to... more -»

255. A close one and a tomato sandwich
September 13, 2008 09:45 PM
This afternoon, I had to make a delivery. Norma sent some very important tomatoes (VIT) from her garden for Dave. Dave was kind enough to come to Salem for the tomato transfer. Unfortunately due to an unexpected shift of a certain EMT in residence and the sharing of the one... more -»

254. burgers and wine
September 12, 2008 06:54 PM
I am blissfully all by myself tonight. Andy is away on a golf weekend in Maine, Bethany is working an overnight shift and Derek is hibernating in his room as per usual. It's me and Fig, painting the town. Or at least the couch. And that's the way we like... more -»

253. The day we got acquainted with the darkness (a (most likely) butchered quote that I heard today on NPR)
September 11, 2008 08:07 PM
Today started off wonderfully cool and refreshing. Scarf weather. As I knew it would, it arrived soon enough. I know it's not here for good but in these parts it makes an unannounced arrival pretty regularly. The sky was a gorgeous sparkling blue dotted with puffy white clouds. It was... more -»

252. Lots of pretty things and a spider at the end. I warn you about the spider because people are a bit queasy about that sort of thing. Stop reading at the warning if you object. Spiders eat bugs though. They are good. Outside.
September 10, 2008 05:16 PM
My purchases at the Vermont Sheep and Wool were minimal but well thought out. I love it when I shop that way. I guess I know I'm not a beginner knitter because I cannot impulse buy yarn anymore. My favorite purchase was the beautiful Ruby Charuby hand woven scarf. This... more -»

251. mushrooms. I mean really. MUSHROOMS!
September 9, 2008 10:27 PM
Having a wonderful, relaxing weekend is quite refreshing but the re-entry is a bit tough. You know the drill, I look for Norma around my home, I do not find her. I start talking knitting to someone within earshot and their eyes glaze over. It's tough but so worth it.... more -»

250. A mosaic of the Vermont trip
September 8, 2008 06:57 PM
Click the mosaic to see my commentary on the photos on the flickr site.... more -»

249. A little tale
September 7, 2008 10:05 PM
I'm home now and happily tired! I miss Norma already, we had such fun together. I'll muse more about it tomorrow when I can keep my eyes open for a little while. For now, a tale about tails. Remember I said I saw whale tails on the side of... more -»

248. shopping and more shopping with a bit of the gab thrown in for good measure
September 6, 2008 07:58 PM
What a wonderful day I've had so far! I have snuck away from the group, leaving them lingering over dessert and I'm spending a minute with you. The Sheep and Wool festival was wonderful, small and quaint. Not crowded like the NY Sheep and Wool, not that there is anything... more -»

247. I have tendencies
September 5, 2008 10:01 PM
So. Here I am in Vermont. I'd show you a picture but I left my camera usb cord at home. I'll tell you this. It is hot in Vermont. (But it was hot in Massachusetts too so I won't hold it against them) It is dark here in Vermont but... more -»

245. Take a stand
September 4, 2008 09:45 PM
Tomorrow is Stand Up To Cancer day. I know I am a bit early but I write this late at night (Okay, "Late" is relative to your life) and most read it the next day. Join me. Stand up to Cancer. Give a Dollar if you can. One dollar... more -»

245. Charlotte Scarf
September 3, 2008 10:00 PM
The Charlotte Scarf is done and waiting in the wings to have it's first wearing. According to this morning's chilly weather, it won't be long. Pattern: Charlotte's Scarf from the Green Mountain Spinnery knitting Book, a wonderful book and a more wonderful scarf pattern Yarn: Foxfire Cormo Silk yarn... more -»

244. only half a blech and a lot of pretty cool adjectives
September 2, 2008 08:26 PM
Today is Tuesday that feels an awful lot like Monday as I had a nice long weekend. Well, not all nice since I was suffering with the Lobster's Revenge! (Credit for that hilarious name goes to Manise of the comments. She is blogless but she is wonderful and that comment... more -»

243. blech
September 1, 2008 09:17 PM
After so much fun yesterday I paid the price today. I WISH it were a hangover. (No, no I really don't but that would be the price to pay for drinking and frolicking but THIS is much worse) This is some kind of stomach/intestine thing that is not much fun... more -»

242. Wish you were here
August 31, 2008 11:55 PM
Another local meal for us! Also some wine, beer and Mike's Hard lemonade (not local) and time with friends playing Apples to Apples. We most likely ticked some neighbors off tonight with all the laughing and carrying on. I'm sure they will get over it! Hope your weekend is... more -»

241. Stomping through the weekend
August 30, 2008 09:29 PM
Hey, Carole! Look what I found! I really loved this local band. I had hoped they would go big. They were big to me. This video brought back such great memories!... more -»

240. 40 things
August 29, 2008 11:08 PM
Overall I don't like memes. But then again, there are some that are just too fun for words. So here goes this one, found at Nora's. I have added my own comments to the end of the sentences. Fill in the blanks. ~~ 1. My uncle once set an elementary... more -»

239. Winners and a Pickle and a bit of this and that
August 28, 2008 09:47 PM
Here is what's what today: ~I started knitting another dragon scale scarf for a coworker who bought herself the cashmere. The color is called "granny smith" and that pretty much sums it up. In other walks of life it might have been called lime green. Either way, the color is... more -»

238. Scarf haiku
August 27, 2008 08:22 PM
a green cashmere scarf soft and warm around my neck ready for the cold... more -»

237. We've got sunshine, on a cloudy day (sing along)
August 26, 2008 07:31 PM
File this into the "Be Careful what you wish for" category: 22 years ago, on my birthday I went into labor. I had spent a better part of that nine months (among other things) wishing that I would not have the baby on my birthday. I wanted each of us... more -»

236. Rumor has it that it's someone's birthday
August 25, 2008 12:02 AM
Today I am 47 years old. Honestly, with the exception of an abundance of money, I live a charmed life. I'm happy, healthy, have a wonderful family! What more could an old geyser like me want? It's my birthday and I can give gifts if I want to. Leave me... more -»

235. ouch
August 24, 2008 11:11 PM
My computer is having issues tonight. I'm posting this before the modem takes a break again. And my "Cable Guy" is in the process of one of those long "touring the USA" kind of flights back from Arizona! See you tomorrow!... more -»

234. 567891, it's a number pattern
August 23, 2008 09:46 PM
The Obama VP text message? Came at 3:15 am. I actually brought my phone to bed with me last night to hear what time the message came through. I did not have to read it though because as I was getting ready for bed the news reported that even though... more -»

233. My mind wanders around a bit
August 22, 2008 09:58 PM
The other day I couldn't stand it anymore. I felt like a kid being picked last in gym class (which believe ME, I was!). I broke down and signed up for the Barack Obama Vice President pick text message. I just love technology and how can I resist NOT being... more -»

232. Short. This one won't take you long. Maybe you can leave a short comment?
August 21, 2008 10:37 PM
It occurs to me that as a new knitter, I was right away knitting Starmores and socks. As an OLD knitter I am stuck on scarves. Believe me, the irony does not escape me.... more -»

231. So, yeah...about knitting. Remember that as a topic?
August 20, 2008 07:00 PM
This may look like a ruffly, red edged thing. It is not. Your eyes deceive you. It is a scarf. Charlotte's Scarf, to be exact (Not Charlotte's Web, like Li thought) from the Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book made from THE yarn. The Foxfire cormo silk. Remember this yarn... more -»

230. I carry a torch for the Olympic games
August 19, 2008 08:47 PM
I have been enjoying the heck out of the Olympics! I love to watch the gymnastics and the high diving and the synchronized swimming and the trampoline! I scoffed at the trampoline being an Olympic event, until I saw them perform. A far cry from my days at doing the... more -»

229. What I am doing tonight
August 18, 2008 08:20 PM
Sitting on my porch Watching the little pink clouds float by: Drinking my water: Enjoying some knitting: All in all, enjoying a nice summer's eve.... more -»

228. When all else fails, a list!
August 17, 2008 09:30 PM
A list for a Sunday: ~I cannot believe that this year is steaming by so quickly. Honestly, August is almost over ~Leading into my favorite seasons: Fall and winter. ~The number on the title is keeping me in reality ~August is also the time that I shop at the farm... more -»

227. Tired of worrying about people, tired of fighting for people to be treated with respect so I'm going to put up pretty pictures here and we can all OOOOH and AHHHHH at them as a distraction from your world, okay? You have something you want to ignore
August 16, 2008 10:41 PM
The sky was gorgeous here today and very dramatic with it's puffy clouds and periodic black clouds. (that would qualify for a Saturday sky as well) and my favorite late summer flower is Queen Anne's Lace. I love it's delicacy, it's lacy beauty, it's strength to show up year... more -»

226. One thing led to another OR: NO PROB!
August 15, 2008 11:41 PM
You know how some days can start off all hunky dory? And you go through the day all happy and stuff. Things are going well. I mean, sure! You haven't won a million dollars or won gold at the olympics or anything but it's an overall good day! Then... more -»

225. So, regarding the numbering of the entries? I apparently had put in 2 entries for number 135. So that makes this entry 226 in actuality but I'm not going go back to May's entries to change the numbers. Now you know the rest of the story.
August 14, 2008 09:22 PM
I love it when signs have misprints on them or look wrong. I love a special sign! Here's one that went up around the corner from me: Comming Soon~ This one Norma and I found in Boston: Nothing like a good FOOO experience to make your day. (Yes, I realize... more -»

224. Yes, it's true that this should be 225 but I'm not going to change it all now. I'll just keep blissfully along, using the wrong numbers. That will mean, of course that I will have to do one more at the end. A bonus or something to dread? You decide.
August 13, 2008 08:29 PM
Good Morning, Glory! This little guy was up early saluting the sun! It is not seen much around here lately so we all must do our part to make the Sun feel welcomed! Don't want to be hurting it's feelings now, would we? I got myself into a bit... more -»

223. When last we left off, we were at 222...
August 12, 2008 08:00 PM
A wonderful package arrived in the mail today, one that smelled awfully good to a little gray cat. He can sniff his favorite treats a mile away. In the package? Fig's Favorite Catnip treats and 2 Nancy Drew books from WAY back. Did they bring back memories. As a... more -»

222. Remember the show called ROOM 222? I liked that show! It was so hip and big city life to a small town girl like me!
August 11, 2008 10:39 PM
I have MASTERED the Aran Island Mittens tree of life. The palm side of the mitten that was giving me fits. The particular stitch, in case your sharp blog reader mind does not remember the gory details, is a Purl through the back loop on the second stitch and... more -»

221.
August 10, 2008 09:13 PM
It's that time of year again! The goldfinches make their yearly appearance in my yarn (of course, I meant YARD not yarn, silly me. Thanks Joan for pointing this out to me! :) while munching on the sunflower seeds. Can you see him? And regarding Flickr/Yahoo? After I wrote... more -»

220. Murder is too good for them
August 9, 2008 09:42 PM
Picture here, if you will a plateful of red, ripe juicy tomatoes sliced and ready for dinner. Also please picture a bowl of fresh swiss chard, sauteed in olive oil with garlic, dark green and shiny, steam rising from the bowl. I hope you can picture them in your mind... more -»

219. Friday Fotos..Hmm. Friday Flicks? No, that's not it. Friday flings? Nope. Um..Friday Fun ones? Nah. Friday Snaps? Cripes, why can't I remember the name of the Friday thing. Well, it's Friday and here's some pictures. Click it for big.
August 8, 2008 06:58 PM
My staycation in a mosaic. Click it for big view... more -»

218. Answers for burning questions
August 7, 2008 06:18 PM
You asked, I answer, in the order that the questions came in. I loved all of them, by the way. 1. Cookie asked: Well, she had lots of burning questions so I'll print them and then my answer: q: Are you making time to take care of yourself? a. Yes,... more -»

217. Ask me a question, I tell you no lies.
August 6, 2008 09:20 PM
So, this will be the kind of blog entry that I hate. The whiney blog. You've been warned. If you stay, I don't feel bad for you. UPDATES of sorts: ~My FIL had his big operation yesterday. It was a long ordeal of a day.They removed his common bile duct,... more -»

216. French memories
August 5, 2008 06:03 PM
My mother speaks French Canadian but never did teach my brother and I much of it. She liked to use it against us. She would keep her little mom secrets by talking to our Grandmother in French leaving us lovingly in the dark. But she did have her French words... more -»

215. Hey, Claudia! I'll see your scraggly tomato plant and raise you a fainted douglas fir seedling!
August 4, 2008 05:59 PM
Claudia talked about her scraggly tomato plants the other day and I nodded in sympathetic agreement. You see, I too have the scraggles. Badly. There is clearly some kind of fatal tomato plant disease going on here but it's a stubborn one and before it goes, it will grow some... more -»

214. weeks in review
August 3, 2008 05:32 PM
\ The rolling storms are thundering through today. It's becoming a pattern as of late. I don't mind unless it's positioned over my head and throwing lightning bolts down. I hate the super hot weather so I'll gladly take the trade off of stormy days. Bethany does not agree, she... more -»

213. It IS Saturday today unlike yesterday when I declared it to be Saturday when it was really Friday
August 2, 2008 08:48 PM
I love how some things in life are the same, but different.... more -»

212. Bits of tid
August 1, 2008 09:16 PM
Some tidbits from my Saturday: ~Soy Sauce, when spilled in large amounts from a broken bottle onto the floor smells awful. ~Sometimes, even though you love your family with all of your heart you just can't stand to be with them at that moment. ~Staycations go by too quickly ~Today... more -»

211. eating local
July 31, 2008 11:20 PM
I think Fig might be asking himself, "What the HELL is that?" Honestly, you have to applaud the first person that ever looked at that creature and thought that it looked like dinner. But? Dinner it is. The lobster (Lobstah, really) showed up here as a bit of a... more -»

210. Some people take naps on their staycations
July 30, 2008 08:15 PM
First of all, the man that was holding the sign at Shakespeare in the Park? He did not find anyone to share his blanket or blueberries. At the time I have to admit that we all kind of snickered at him. We are all ingrained with a mistrust of strangers... more -»

209. Staycation is Wicked Pissah!
July 29, 2008 11:18 AM
Wicked pissah shirt seen on our travels today! Which aptly describes our day. From lobstah lunch to Shakespeare in the Park, it's been a soul satisfying day, more of which I will write about tomorrow because I am sleepy right now. And if you think this entry is late?... more -»

208. I is for itinerant Gardener
July 28, 2008 08:05 PM
BOING! She has arrived. She brought me some organic compost matter (really, how many friends can bring you poop and you'd be happy about it?) AND? She pulled my weeds. She came all this way to garden in Beverly. Lucky me.... more -»

207. WWYD?
July 27, 2008 08:02 PM
My first homegrown yellow cherry tomatoes of the year! I was surprised to find them ripe on the vine waiting for me. Not quite enough for a salad or a meal yet but certainly a yummy tasting snack. As I held them in my hand (after taking the requisite... more -»

206. Saturday Sky
July 26, 2008 01:14 PM
And by "sky", I mean "CUPCAKES". These are from the Cupcake Cafe on Rantoul St. in Beverly. chocolate buttercream flowers, strawberry shortcake, chocolate mousse, boston creme and key lime. I had a chocolate mousse and Bethany and Andy have eaten a boston creme and we have all rated them to... more -»

205. Things I've noticed
July 25, 2008 09:58 PM
~Today is Christmas in July. So, Merry Christmas in July ~Outside of my grocery store? Mums. Mum time already? My. ~All of a sudden I hear the word STAYCATION a lot. ~I am on a Staycation ~I'm having a special guest join me on my staycation on Monday ~She is... more -»

204. Haikai, it's a good thing
July 24, 2008 03:33 PM
I am always fascinated by words. Haikus are some of my favorites, as you may know. But I had never heard of the Haikai before yesterday! Thanks to Terry, I am now enlightened! The Haikai is a form of collaborative poetry starting with 3 lines, up to 17 syllables total.... more -»

203. Irish vs. Aran, a knock down drag out battle
July 23, 2008 09:26 PM
Yarn is Foxfire Cormo/Silk, one of the most scrumptious yarns ever. I mean EVER. I have always had a "Thing" for the Irish Hiking scarf. Remember these? Circa December 2007 These were gift for Bethany's college roomies. I've wanted one ever since! The cormo/silk yarn was bought as a... more -»

202. Raspberries on the side
July 22, 2008 10:57 PM
Yesterday, inspired by Julie's homemade crackers, I followed this recipe: I've always wanted to try this recipe from Ina Garten and there was no time like the present ("the present" being yesterday). This won't be the last time this tasty cracker finds its way into rotation. Instead of rolling... more -»

201: H is for Hands
July 21, 2008 11:04 AM
My hands have hugged, caressed, knit, created, wrung, cooked, picked, scrubbed, planted, buried, grieved, celebrated, hurt. They have given TLC and have needed TLC. I'm a bit ashamed to say that my hands have struck. They have been quiet and angry and loud and happy. They have built things and... more -»

200. Some things I'm thinking about
July 20, 2008 08:53 PM
Hello from the land that has endless (or so it seems) thunderstorms. I know that this could most likely include most of the US but it seems we are stuck in a pattern. Most of the times, I love patterns. But this one does not have knits, purls, or any... more -»

199. I guess I'm going through a muppet phase
July 19, 2008 03:02 PM
John Denver has always been one of my favorites ever since I can remember. I finally saw him in concert right here in Beverly at the North Shore Music Theater (sans muppets). He died a week later. I'm not ashamed to say I cried. First day of my vacation... more -»

198. Today is
July 18, 2008 05:00 PM
Today is Nelson Mandela's birthday. Sharing Mr. Mandela's special day? Hume Cronyn Red Skelton John Glenn and Vin Diesel. Also, it happens that it is Norma's birthday. You can see that Nelson, Red, John and Vin are in good company! Happy Birthday, Norma, I am privileged to call you... more -»

197. Washing the desks and clapping the board erasers!
July 17, 2008 10:18 PM
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear how much I love YOU (Point dramatically at child) Please don't take My Sunshine away! That was my favorite song to sing with the kids* complete with dramatic finger point.... more -»

196. How a manicure would remind me of Nancy Drew
July 16, 2008 07:46 PM
Today, while getting my manicure (complete with bruise from being on the losing end of an argument with a Pam can-left index finger) and a pedicure: I learned a couple of things. Mainly that I love getting manicures and pedicures. But also, that a pedicurist (?? IS that a word?)... more -»

195. Up and Down and a stamp
July 15, 2008 08:03 PM
Looking up, I see: I have mentioned how I love sky gazing, right? See the tall pole with support wires to the left of the photo? That is Mr. Connelly's (the flower neighbor) morning glory pole! I'll show you towards the end of the summer when that thing is filled!... more -»

194. Crickets are chirping in my brain...do you hear them?
July 14, 2008 06:28 PM
So, here we are. Monday. 4 more get ups until my 2 week vacation*. I am excited beyond belief. My goals for vaca are simple: ~Sleep late ~eat well ~Go to the Museum of Fine Arts ~visit my FIL in Beth Israel Hospital more times than I care to think... more -»

193. Christian the Lion
July 13, 2008 08:03 PM
Many thanks to Annie for showing me this video, I hope she does not mind that I use it as a blog post but I want all of you to see it. Get a tissue. Seriously, you'll need it!... more -»

192. lily and a robot
July 12, 2008 10:47 PM
The lily turned out beautiful. The story goes (in case you did not remember) that my Mom gave me the bulb last summer and it never grew more than leaves. I was surprised that it came up this year because I had frankly, forgotten about it. I was looking... more -»

191. I play with yarn sometimes
July 11, 2008 07:16 PM
I hope you are sitting down. I'm going to show you some knitting now. I know it's been a while and perhaps you thought I gave it up for Lent or something, but I have been happily knitting on the dragon scale scarf for a while now. I could knit... more -»

190. In which I rant a bit
July 10, 2008 09:39 PM
I made an appointment for a manicure AND a pedicure for next week. I have never had a pedicure and did not think I wanted one either. But for some reason, I started looking at my sad looking toes in my sandals and got the brainy idea that I'd like... more -»

189. Pay no attention to any weeds you may be seeing
July 9, 2008 04:34 PM
I had a bit of a chat with my garden guru today and asked some questions of the growing things in my yard and she asked to see photos. I think that means that it's time for a State of the Garden Update. First up? Yellow coneflowers. I wasn't sure... more -»

188. It's not the heat, it's the humidity.
July 8, 2008 08:44 PM
Call the WHAAAAA-mbulance, I'm going to whine a bit about the heat. Okay, maybe I won't really do the whining, I'll just let you decide what my whine would sound like and put words to it yourself. Done? Need another minute? No wallowing now, it's not pretty. I know. Life... more -»

187. The first day back in the real world is the hardest I think
July 7, 2008 07:53 PM
A weekend on a lake: little squirrels hiding in trees, little dogs obsessed with the little squirrel in a tree, 2 loons on a lake, more blueberry pancakes than a person has a right to consume, swimming until we were pruney, home fireworks show, boat rides, sparkly water, blue... more -»

186. Back
July 6, 2008 11:58 PM
We are back from our weekend away and tired as anything. Sleeping in my own bed will be great. Now? I must post this quickly to get in under the wire for midnight. I do not want to miss a day of posting. Then? I'll edit it. Be back. You... more -»

185. 3 quizzes and a you tube
July 5, 2008 01:00 AM
You Are a Positive Person No one would accuse you of being too negative! You're a naturally upbeat and optimistic person. Like everyone else, you come across things you can't stand every day. But unlike everyone else, you ignore what annoys you and focus on what uplifts you. Are... more -»

184. letter from a cat
July 4, 2008 01:00 AM
Dear Blog, My family has abandoned me and gone to New Hampshire to something called a lake. If it thunders, you can find me under the chair. So, cat party at our house. BYOT (Bring your own tuna) I do have a small number of catnip flavored treats to share... more -»

183. Green thumb or careless housekeeper?
July 3, 2008 05:47 PM
I noticed these forgotten sweet potatoes in a bag on the counter today. They want to be planted so bad. Perhaps I will take them up on that offer. I have never grown potatoes, sweet or not. How can I just kill off those green leaves? All those stems?... more -»

182. A word about pectin (and I'm wondering if I used enough parenthesis in this post) (let me know if you see a spot where I can add more) (I'd hate to miss an opportunity) ( )
July 2, 2008 08:14 PM
So, if you are thinking of making freezer jam and are wondering if you can use any old pectin, I have your answer. (Stacey, I'm looking at you!) (Poor Stacey has been combing the grocery stores in California for freezer type of pectin to no avail) (see the freezer pectin... more -»

181. A list for a Tuesday (it IS Tuesday, right?)
July 1, 2008 11:26 PM
~My father in law is still in Beth Israel Hospital awaiting more tests and most likely an operation to remove a tumor from his common bile duct. Awaiting the biopsy, nobody has said the C word to any of us yet but secretly we feel the writing is on the... more -»

180. Toast some bread, it's jam talk
June 30, 2008 08:05 PM
3 jams: Left to right, strawberry freezer, kiwi traditional and strawberry kiwi traditional. Knitty Otter wanted to know my preferred method. Let me say here and now that I am not a jam expert but I will play one on this blog. And as I've said, I have a... more -»

179. I'm in a jam
June 29, 2008 08:53 PM
A jam kind of mood! I awoke thinking of strawberry jam. So, I consulted with my jam guru and off to the farm stand we went. We planned on picking strawberries but as often happens in my world, I'm a day late (and very often a dollar short but that... more -»

178. What's with today today*
June 28, 2008 07:45 PM
I planned on doing a Philosophy give away today but I can't drag myself to the other room to take pictures and string some thoughts together so that you will want to try them. Seriously, though, when I DO have the giveaway? You should really put your name in for... more -»

177. The name is Daisy. Shasta Daisy.
June 27, 2008 09:50 PM
A picture for a Friday. What is going on in your weekend? Do tell.... more -»

176. Versus
June 26, 2008 04:36 PM
New hair color: (I wonder if I look that tired in real life or if it's a photo fluke) ~Click it~ Old hair color: ~~~ The lupine is a very tall flower I think I found the inspiration for Marge Simpson ~~ I cannot get over how wrinkly my eyes... more -»

175. Is your hair gray? Did you earn every one?
June 25, 2008 09:04 PM
I have been thinking a lot about Jamie Lee Curtis lately. I am, all of a sudden a big fan. She has decided to embrace her gray hair and aging body. To "age wisely and well". I applaud her. Granted she has good genes but to see her looking beautiful... more -»

174. 10 things
June 24, 2008 10:31 PM
Seen at Terry's: Thank you, my friend for tweaking my brain today! ~~~ 10 inventions that make life easier: 1. computers: I remember when Derek was younger, a Sunday night 4 pm and he blurts out "Oh, I have a 10 page paper due tomorrow on Australia". I remember we... more -»

173. A short story
June 23, 2008 08:06 PM
Seen in our local paper: I kid you not: At approximately 4 pm a Washington Street man called police, complaining that someone had stolen his shorts. "He was asked if he knew of anyone who would want a pair of his shorts," reads the police report by patrolman So and... more -»

172. Fig says Hi
June 22, 2008 08:09 PM
He's lost a bit more weight. I call him skinny. Bethany says he is just trying to be "America's Next Top Model". I think he's a shoo in to win. But then again, I could be prejudiced.... more -»

171. Summertime
June 21, 2008 08:40 PM
There was an arts festival in town today which is always a fun thing to do. I really enjoyed perusing the booths. I fell in love with a girls paintings which were 6 x 6 oil paintings of things that caught my fancy. Like a hot dog or a... more -»

170. Wow! 170 days of posting! *(Again! I used this title about a week ago when I was numbering wrong!) : OR: Lights, camera, action! MOVIE TIME
June 20, 2008 09:30 PM
Today is the day before the summer solstice. I know it's not a popular position, but I for one am glad that the days will start to get shorter. My internal clock does not let me sit and relax until it gets dark and that leaves precious time to myself... more -»

169. Don't be crewel to a heart that's true (lyrics bent to my purpose)
June 19, 2008 06:07 PM
I'm really enjoying the crewel. I guess I'm a crewel person (funny when said aloud or at least phonetically in your head) I've even shed blood for it. See the tiny spot in the upper right around the 1:00 position that looks like a speck of dirt? Yeah. Blood... more -»

168. Homegrown
June 18, 2008 05:24 PM
Yesterday, while home being a Mom to recuperating Bethany, I visited a farm stand and came away with lots of veggies and flowers. Knowing that my MO in the past was to buy them and set them somewhere, promptly killing them with neglect I knew the time was NOW to... more -»

167. H is for Home
June 17, 2008 11:20 AM
We have lived in our home for almost 20 years. These walls have seen my kids grow from babies to adults. First steps, sentences strung together, many a night of homework at the kitchen table, celebrations, birthdays, tears, heartbreaks, joy, plenty of joy. We have all grown in this... more -»

166. A weekend with flowers
June 16, 2008 06:57 PM
~Click to see big and wonderful~ I spent a bit of time playing in dirt this weekend. Bethany and I picked out flowers for the flower boxes for the porch and I had a blast planting them. I really stuffed the boxes full but in this short-ish growing season... more -»

165. Happy Father's Day
June 15, 2008 05:12 PM
June 15th entry can be found HERE I kind of like it over there!... more -»

Can you see me now?
June 14, 2008 03:28 PM
Well. This is strange. Today I have everything back. This is a test to make sure this works. Did a blog fairy come and do things while I was away spending oodles of money buying flowers and sausages? (really. Flowers and sausages. Not at the same store though) (thankfully) Please... more -»

163. June 13th entry
June 13, 2008 05:11 PM
http://mysubstitutesandysknittingblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/i-have-no-idea-what-number-post-i-am-on-anymore-sadly-current-events/... more -»

162. locked out of my own blog, hrmph June 12th entry
June 12, 2008 05:09 PM
http://mysubstitutesandysknittingblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/well-this-is-a-fine-predicament-i-find-myself-in/... more -»

161. Wow. 170 days of posting. (not really. I was numbering wrong. But WOW, 161 days of posting)
June 11, 2008 09:46 PM
It's 9 pm, do you know where your blog is? Since I have nothing planned, this is now a Random Wednesday Post, which I like to do very much. ~I planted another Douglas Fir seed today. Little Dougy had a simple burial ceremony. If you want to call putting him... more -»

160. the life and tribulations of a fir
June 10, 2008 09:38 PM
2 things happened this morning to set the tone. First? My internets were down. Starting a day without reading email is like a day without air. It is not a great way to start. Because then I sat for a long while trying to fix it. I can FIX THE... more -»

159. It's a crewel summer ~ title by blogless Bonnie! Also, thank heavens for a sea breeze! Today it beat the heat! One more day of the heat wave and then I turn back into a so called human: Is that a long enough title for you?
June 9, 2008 07:46 PM
It IS my crewel summer as Bonny stated in the comments! And then she got ME singing the song. The leave on the right was done by my instructor, Ann (if my memory serves me correctly, which often it does not), the other 2 leaves are mine. I can see... more -»

158. I'm cool, are you?
June 8, 2008 09:20 PM
I never thought I would do it. Get air conditioning, that is. Last year we got one for the bedroom and I have to admit that my misery outweighed my happiness for sleeping in coolness. I know it's weird, but I do not like being shut away from the rest... more -»

157. I will not eat it in a box. Or with a fox.
June 7, 2008 10:07 PM
Gosh, we just got home from having dinner at the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Eggs_and_Hamhref="http://www.tokyosteakhouse.com/">Tokyo Steakhouse, which was a new experience for me. I have always wanted to go to a Japanese steakhouse. It was so fun with a very creative chef cooking our food tableside and we had great company with our wonderful... more -»

156. I dig it
June 6, 2008 05:10 PM
I know you are sitting on the edge of your computer chair waiting for pictures of my crewel progress but you will have to wait until tomorrow when I finish my first ever leaf. I'm sure you are just about croaking with the excitement of it all! I love flowers,... more -»

155. Tuesday already?
June 5, 2008 09:45 PM
I just got home from my first crewel class at BF Goodstitch and I'm a happy camper. I should go take a little picture of my first baby stitches but honestly? That's way over there and I'm way over here and it's almost my bed time anyway. So that leaves... more -»

154. Life is hard: remember my saying while reading this: SUCK IT UP, BUTTERCUP!
June 4, 2008 08:42 PM
Well, here we are, just another manic Wednesday. Or something. I planned to do pictures and something really wonderous but I didn't. And now time is ticking away and my pillow is starting to call me. Every day I think about what I am going to blog about today. Sometimes... more -»

153. She plays well with others, meme style
June 3, 2008 05:47 PM
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so I imitate KT~ It was a bit fun, try it~ You'll like it~ (Or your money back) Click on photo to see it biggie size a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search. b. Using only the... more -»

152. cute, handsome, gentle, funny, furry, lovable, purr-meister: My Fig likes to nap
June 2, 2008 06:37 PM
Liz, who leaves wonderfully funny comments and is apparently blogless, asked a simple question, How is Fig? and I thought I'd answer here. Cat haters, be gone now. ~Click to embiggen~ (My spell check wants to change "embiggen" with Tombigbee, which cracks me up to no end: So, click to... more -»

151. Don't cry for me, blogland~
June 1, 2008 02:24 PM
For I ate a radish. Or two. Local Farm radishes, bought yesterday. I made a radish sandwich, I chose the open faced option. Under the Francaise tutelage of Maryse, I spread butter on the bread, sliced on some radishes and added some salt. And? I ate it. All of it.... more -»

150. Today I shopped
May 31, 2008 08:19 PM
My first stop was Seed Stitch Fine yarn to buy needles for the project ala tangled yarn of the previous post. SOMEDAY I will get the yarn wound and be ready to start. I am an optimist. Please. PLEASE do not rain on my parade! :) I did not... more -»

149. Bad Yarma?
May 30, 2008 07:39 PM
Too many knots may mean Bad Yarma. Trying to wind yarn for my Philosopher's wool Diamond Eyes Jacket. And just being a little knotty.... more -»

148. I was attacked (unprovoked) by Pam and a radish discussion
May 29, 2008 08:07 PM
Pam did it, in the kitchen with a finger wound. Yesterday I was reaching in my way too high for me cabinet to get the rice and the Pam can fell. And due to a mystery chain of events that most likely had something to do with my hand... more -»

147. Green Day
May 28, 2008 07:38 PM
I thought I would do a bit of a check with the green members of the household, some of them anyway! Little Douglas Fir, started from seed or cone or whatever it's called, growing a second layer. This little plant makes me so happy, it's almost sad, really. Then there... more -»

146. Sometimes? You just need a cheeseburger!
May 27, 2008 08:42 PM
I couldn't help myself. I made a cheeseburger for supper and the bun was so tiny, so teensy weensy that I had to take a picture of it before eating it. Which promted some eye rolling but I am willing to take it for the sake of the blog. It's... more -»

145. Me, it's about me.
May 26, 2008 05:30 PM
Toni in Florida tagged me for a meme. Huh. I hardly do them, but here goes. Thanks, Toni! 1. What was I doing 10 years ago? 10 years ago, I started the job I am currently in. That is the short answer. The long answer? 10 years ago and a... more -»

144. I can embroider but don't ask me to ride a bike. Please for the love of humanity~
May 25, 2008 05:01 PM
Gnome tea towel embroidery is done. I had a lot of fun revisiting embroidery. I have not done any since I was a teen. It's kind of like riding a bike, I guess. One does not forget. And speaking of riding bikes, I'd like to clarify my comment on... more -»

143. Saturday musing
May 24, 2008 08:56 PM
Saturdays are wonderful days for me. So full of promise to do what has been nagging at me all week long. Today was an especially fruitful one. I started the day by sleeping in. I slept late for me~! Almost 10:00 am! The good thing was that I got up... more -»

142. I can't drive 55~
May 23, 2008 07:07 PM
I've been thinking of Norma trying to save gas by driving 55 and how hard that has become in our fast world. (The US world, anyway and specifically the Northeast US but perhaps in your corner too?). With gas prices soaring through the roof, we are all thinking how saving... more -»

141. TGIT ( I thought it was Friday all day)
May 22, 2008 07:27 PM
Hybrids are popping up all over the place nowadays. Even on my lilac bush. Click to embiggen and see it big in it's glory! All of a sudden, 2 blooms show up with hybrid blooms. Light pink leaning towards white. I kind of like them!... more -»

140. I am
May 21, 2008 09:05 PM
I am: drinking water. I am: eating watermelon. I am: not knitting so much. I am: embroidering. (he's not done yet) I do: hate the gnome's nose. I can't: help myself. I can't: get it right. I tried: 3 times. I can't: try anymore (there are permanent holes in the... more -»

139, Tuesday, ten things
May 20, 2008 04:32 PM
I always love when Cookie puts up the Ten things. And I could go and search for the ten things subject for today but: 1. I have lasagna started for dinner; a sauce bubbling on the stove and noodles boiling 2. Yesterday Andy and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary.... more -»

138. G is for Grandmother (thanks Norma for nagging me about it!)
May 19, 2008 05:11 PM
My grandmother or Memere as we called her, Simone holding Derek, 1986. She was my biggest supplier of Barbie dolls, Barbie, Skipper, Midge, Ken and a Julia the nurse doll. She taught me my multiplication tables when I stayed with her for 2 weeks when my parents took a... more -»

137. Positive dialogue (if it kills me)
May 18, 2008 06:02 PM
Mystery photos revealed Mystery 1 is the pages of the Joy of Cooking cookbook, well loved. I am quite the slob with my cookbooks I'm afraid. Mystery 2 is a cotton dish towel. My favorite even though the color doesn't match anything anywhere. Mystery 3 is a small Waterford... more -»

136. I know I'm repeating myself but it needs to be said again sometimes
May 17, 2008 09:47 PM
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135. Mystery game Friday
May 16, 2008 05:14 PM
Care to play another round of CAN YOU GUESS IT? (No prizes this time even though I have not yet picked a winner from last time. I will. Today it's just for fun) Mystery 1: ~~~~~ Mystery 2 ~~~~~ Mystery 3 ~~~~~ Mystery 4 ~~~~~ Mystery 5 ~~~~~ Can you... more -»

135. Flowers for you, haikus for Norma (and you)
May 15, 2008 05:58 PM
( I had some trouble getting the size right on this photo) lilac perfumed air breeze lifting the heady scent I fall under their spell (I have taken liberty and made it a 5-7-6 haiku. No complaining, sorry) fig likes eating grass cats cannot add ranch dressing to their... more -»

134. My daughter opened the mailbox....
May 14, 2008 06:16 PM
and got chlamydia*. It's true. I laughed so hard I thought I would split a seam. The envelope was from Giant Microbes and I could see the listing on the sales slip as chlamydia and syphilis pox. I do believe I said, "Um, why is someone mailing you chlamydia?" If... more -»

133. Wee bits of random
May 13, 2008 06:25 PM
Randomly: ~Behind me in line at AC Moore (Where I was buying embroidery floss, I'm hooked) (I need another past time like I need less time) was a woman who was so impatient. She kept clucking and dramatically sighing while waiting her turn. This makes me boil. People polluting my... more -»

132. still wishing I went to NH S&W
May 12, 2008 04:45 PM
My weekend was so busy with the running around beginning Friday night and ending Sunday night that I woke up extra pooped today. Which makes the sink ful of dishes extra annoying. Guess I'll pawn that off on someone! My mother's day gift from Baaathany er, Bethany. The girl knows... more -»

131. Mother –noun - a female parent
May 11, 2008 10:37 AM
Baby mine, don't you cry Baby mine, dry your eyes Rest your head close to my heart Never to part, baby of mine Little one when you play Don't you mind what you say Let those eyes sparkle and shine Never a tear, baby of mine If they knew... more -»

130. The sky above me on a Saturday
May 10, 2008 09:36 PM
Huh. Look at that. It's Saturday and I took a picture of the sky! Heywood Wakefield Smoke Stack, Gardner, Massachusetts. My hometown. I spent the day with my Mom, being Mother's day weekend and all!... more -»

129. Things: this and that: What I'm working on
May 9, 2008 06:45 PM
The dragon scales scarf grows. Despite being thought of as LACE, I am enjoying the knitting very much. It is an easy pattern: Sandy-fied. The process of finding a new interest is one that has always fascinated me. I wonder why all of a sudden an idea is in... more -»

128. Mystery solved
May 8, 2008 05:42 PM
Here ya go! The answers, but not the winner. I have to take the time to go through the answers and figure that out. Today? I have spent a bit of time at the vet's office. Fig's yearly yanno. He's not doing that great and I'm more than upset right... more -»

127. Money, schmoney: a public service Wednesday edition
May 7, 2008 06:19 PM
Do some good with your money, help people! We don't need no stinkin yarn! We don't need more groceries! The bills will wait! Please head over to Claudia's and donate to her virtual MS bike ride. She'll be riding this year at home while waiting on hubby who has some... more -»

126. Contest, wanna play?
May 6, 2008 04:38 PM
Can you guess what these pictures are? For every correct guess, I'll put your name in a hat (or something) and draw a name or two for a prize. Some kind of prize as yet undiscovered. Most likely yarny, of course. Don't want a prize? Play along anyway. These photos... more -»

125. I snuck out on my porch this morning to take this picture
May 5, 2008 05:31 PM
This is my neighbor tilling his soil getting ready to plant his wonderful dahlias. This, my friends means SPRING is here, despite the cold ocean winds that blow and the heat that keeps kicking on and the frost in the mornings that won't quit. S.P.R.I.N.G. My neighbor, Mr. Connelly... more -»

124. Just because I knit lace on occasion does not mean I'm a lace knitter.
May 4, 2008 05:33 PM
Cashmere sitting on cat hair to get some of the gasping light of the day. I have successfully piddled the day away. I have gotten nothing accomplished with the exception of this knitting and a sinkful of dishes washed. That is it. Not too much to be proud of... more -»

123. Birthday in review
May 3, 2008 05:11 PM
The birthday ice cream cake. Andy and Bethany are the ice cream People in our house. I made the biggest faux pas when I baked a carrot cake (GASP) for Andy's birthday. I had no idea that the ice cream cake was so important to them both. I have... more -»

122. May 2nd, 20 years ago I held a baby girl in my arms for the first time
May 2, 2008 04:52 PM
I am no longer the mother of teenagers. Bethany is 20 years old today! 20 years goes by awfully fast contrary to what I used to think when I was a young whippersnapper! She is such a beautiful young woman, I am so proud of who she has become.... more -»

121. Green
May 1, 2008 05:56 PM
How many balls of yarn have you wound up? Too many to count most likely. (Or none if you're not a knitter). Whether you have a handy dandy rolling machine or if you do it my way, around and around my knees we've done hundreds if not thousands of... more -»

120. Random flowers from the grocery
April 30, 2008 06:35 PM
Anemones The name anemone comes from the Greek, loosely translated to WINDFLOWER. It is said in Greek Mythology that the anemone flower sprang up from the blood of Aphrodite's slain lover, Adonis. The name "windflower" signifies that the wind that blows the petal open will also, eventually, blow the dead... more -»

119. Time for a soak and a pin up job
April 29, 2008 05:47 PM
Forest canopy shawl in a bubble bath. Trying to make it sweet smelling, I used: Sweet is not the word I would use to describe the scent of this wool while wet. P. U. Then I set the washer to Spin in the handwash cycle to take some of... more -»

118. Finis
April 28, 2008 04:40 PM
Forest Canopy Shawl, finished (still not blocked yet) with a cherry (tomato) on top. I love the look of it. It did not make me into a converted lace knitter. I just don't have it. It takes all kinds of us to populate the knitting universe and I'll take... more -»

117. Imagined lace
April 27, 2008 09:02 PM
Picture, if you will, a pile of lace. You are either a lace knitter or not a lace knitter but we've all seen the actual pile of lace before it's blocked or we've seen a picture on a blog somewhere. Picture that. In a soft alpaca yarn in off white.... more -»

116. Saturday Shadows
April 26, 2008 05:41 PM
Not quite the sky but shadows from the sun shining through the window! Now, excuse me while I watch Ratatouille (One of my favorite movies) and finish (bob willing) that shawl!... more -»

115. Knit(ty)-cat
April 25, 2008 05:10 PM
cat: Bethany took this wonderful picture of Fig basking in the golden evening sunshine. She has quite an eye for a great picture, noticing the beauty around her all the time. I'm pleased to think that she may have gotten that from me. It's a pretty impressive photo considering it... more -»

114. Bathroom humor: OR Bathroom Humour (for the rest of the world or is it wourld?)
April 24, 2008 04:42 PM
Let's get right to the bathroom talk, shall we? I will be a potty mouth today. Sorry for that. I have 2 funny/embarrassing bathroom stories to share with you today. (Yes, this is how desperate we become with this 365 blogging thing but I'm going to just believe that I... more -»

113. Wallets, 7 mice and flying toilet paper!
April 23, 2008 08:07 PM
~When I got home from work, my wallet was not in my purse or my knitting bag. I frantically tried to think of where it could be, drawing a blank. When I told the fam that I was going back to work to see if it was there (Fingers crossed)... more -»

112. Embracing my inner non-Martha with wrinkles in my tablecloth or: the number of the day is 1
April 22, 2008 05:52 PM
The morning sun was shining in on my wrinkled tablecloth setting the mood for the whole day. This has been the kind of wonderful weather day that inspires regular people to write poetry. The perfect kind of day with temperatures in the 60's, a light breeze keeping it comfortable... more -»

111. A Nelson*
April 21, 2008 07:16 PM
While it's no marathon, I walked my 1.4 miles today all the while thinking about those marathoners. I always love to watch the running (on television, not in person) on this day just to watch in awe. There is so much excitement in the air, so much hope. I... more -»

110. Bermuda pictures
April 20, 2008 04:26 PM
I was playing with some old photos lately, trying to upload my favorites from my 2002 Bermuda trip. As I've said before, I've always been fascinated with doorways and while these aren't all doorways, they are my favs. (Especially the Bermuda children at the bus stop) (Click to go to... more -»

109. Today I have spent about $300 on groceries and I carried it home in 5 of the Whole Foods Shopping bags. UGH! So, let's just look at some nice sky and pretty stuff, shall we? I mean, the bags are huge, but STILL!
April 19, 2008 04:45 PM
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108. A swallowtail flew my way
April 18, 2008 04:11 PM
Sometimes, do you ever wonder how you got so lucky? For instance, this: arrived in the mail yesterday. You could blow me over with some laceweight yarn. Cookie knit me a shawl. Not just any shawl, but the most gorgeous one in creation. (now, you may indeed have a gorgeous... more -»

107. funny pink tale
April 17, 2008 04:34 PM
This is my purse. It is a bit of a variation on the Sophie purse that was in the online magazine that once was. Magknits. I hear it has gone missing. I have been carrying this purse since 2004. Oddly enough, I can't find much mention of it on... more -»

106. Exclamation Points love me, ellipses fear me.
April 16, 2008 05:43 PM
I put them in willy nilly. I don't even realize I am using them. They are like crack! (!!!) EPo=Exclamation Points Like JLo= Well, I don't have to tell you do I?? !! I started this entry off by finding some of my favorite doorway pictures that I took in... more -»

105. Am I too late to this pahty? Will you pahk my cah?
April 15, 2008 04:57 PM
Hey, Bloggahs! Are you from Boston? Do you think you could fit in around heyah? Take the quiz: You Are 92% Massachusetts Wicked pissa! Now go down to Dunkies and celebrate. How Massachusetts Are You? ~~ I saw this wicked (said Wicket) cute flowah on my wok yestadey. Have a... more -»

104. would be a high fever
April 14, 2008 07:51 PM
~I finished The Book Thief. I am stunned and had to pause to cry for a bit. What a book! I hope you are reading it too. (Who's reading it? Who is waiting for it still? Can we set a date?) I have not read a book so moving in... more -»

103. A thousand words?
April 13, 2008 01:34 PM
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102. lunch wagon
April 12, 2008 02:58 PM
The lack of any knitting to speak of and the lack of new chin hairs to rant about, let's talk lunch! What to do when you are hungry and don't want a sandwich or a bowl of cereal. I whipped up some crab cakes for the first time today. I... more -»

101. Dalmations*
April 11, 2008 05:17 PM
Regarding yesterday's poll: My favorite thing is Maryse saying HAG HAIR. I chuckle every time I think of it! 109 of you voted. 49% would tell her. 35% would not. 10% would not in a zillion years. 6% of you would leave a note. 3% of you were OTHERS: Mainly... more -»

100. Would you?
April 10, 2008 05:51 PM
First a bit of a fanfare for the 100th post! Please, feel free to throw some confetti around, hang some streamers. Just don't expect me to clean up! :) So, a bit of fun for the 100, okay? You game? Answer me this question: If a friend has a long,... more -»

99. Save a tree: Save some plastic pellets
April 9, 2008 04:51 PM
I have a vision of us all using those wonderful grocery bags and saying NO THANK YOU to all the plastic bags. No paper or plastic for us, thank you WE BROUGHT OUR OWN! Who's in? I envision calling this the Green Bagging Movement! (When we bring our lunches... more -»

98. It's not Wednesday, but I'm doing random anyway
April 8, 2008 05:16 PM
Random 1: Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person. -- Mark Twain, Notebooks (1935) How I love this quote, let me count the ways! Don't you just hate it when people go on and on about how... more -»

97. Put one foot in front of the other
April 7, 2008 08:04 PM
I can't tell you how happy I am to be out walking again. Terry nagged, erm....encouraged me to go out and walk during the winter doldrums but did I listen? Nope. I am now. I bundled up again today and braved the stiff cold winds and walked my little heart... more -»

96. Make new friends (lace) but keep the old (lace)
April 6, 2008 02:14 PM
Forest Canopy Shawl, looking lovely in cream lounging on the finished Charlotte's Web, my only lace success. (not really because the mirror images of each side are not such mirrors at all but their own entities) (not that there is anything wrong with that) Back when I knit the... more -»

95. Searching for Spring, paging Spring, Are you here?
April 5, 2008 06:14 PM
As the temperature approached 50 degrees F today, I thought it was well time to go outside and take a walk and start on the 100 miles or bust along with Nora. I knocked 1.3 miles off of that 100, not a shining start, but a start nonetheless. The fresh... more -»

94. Heroes
April 4, 2008 05:47 PM
I have been reading a lot lately about Martin Luther King, Jr. I was 7 years old when he was assassinated but do not remember much about that turbulent time in the world. I lived in a small town (it has to be said) inhabited by all white people. I... more -»

93. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 14, hike?
April 3, 2008 04:38 PM
A list for a Thursday: 1. I'm trying so hard to resist the urge to order pizza for dinner. Thursdays, for some reason lately find me pooped. 2. I used the phrase "To celebrate the first Wednesday of the week" and this had some people scratching their virtual heads. This... more -»

92. Tart and flowers
April 2, 2008 05:31 PM
Raspberry Tart made for a co workers birthday (and an extra one for the tart fans at home) Shortbread tart shell recipe found here. Vanilla Pastry Cream recipe found here. Raspberries provided by the talented Mother Nature. Okay, that picture had nothing to do with Mother Nature. But I... more -»

91. No joke
April 1, 2008 04:07 PM
It may be April Fools day, but the following is no joke. I swear. I'm sure you know that lace knitting is not my favorite thing to do. I admire all the lace knitters out there. It takes so much concentration. But Nora kept badgering, er...encouraging me. I have knit... more -»

90. Stripes galore
March 31, 2008 04:34 PM
My Noro Striped scarf is done! Finis! I love it! (I'm thinking a matching pair of mittens would be a fine thing indeed) This may be my favorite part! Or maybe this part! This did not go over well at all: Yarn: Noro Silk garden in 3 different colors... more -»

89. Ready to read another book?
March 30, 2008 01:53 PM
I thank all of you who joined in on the book discussion yesterday. Please chime in if you have something to say. Everyone should read the comments even if you haven't read the book, they are some of the most intelligent women I know having the most interesting discussion. And... more -»

88. The Mermaid Chair, by Sue Monk Kidd: book discussion
March 29, 2008 01:18 PM
Secrets. I think that secrets of her mother and father were behind the torment Jessie felt in her life. And yet, she kept her own secrets that were tearing her own family apart. She could not move on with her husband and daughter until her childhood secrets, the secrets... more -»

87. F is for Fig
March 28, 2008 04:25 PM
~Click to see big mosaic~ There once was a time when we had a menagerie of small pets. No cats, though. I was not a cat person. We did have a parakeet named Ernie,who looked like this: This was the days before digital cameras and I probably have an... more -»

86. Say OOOOOOOO
March 27, 2008 03:57 PM
I saw Vicki's self portrait and loved hers and got the (bright) idea to try my own. As a rule, along with most likely almost every other adult woman alive, I do not like pictures of me. Too fat. Too weird. Too pale. Too unlike ME. Perhaps it's the 2... more -»

85. it's Wednesday and I'm wordless
March 26, 2008 04:43 PM
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84. Vested
March 25, 2008 05:14 PM
Flyingdales cardigan looking like a vest! I couldn't wait to try it on when I got the shoulder's seamed up with their 3 needle bind offs. And I was a bit disappointed (sound familiar Ruth?) Although I haven't really read ahead in the pattern, I'll be all set if... more -»

83. It's all about the food today. Food.
March 24, 2008 05:06 PM
Musings is what you get this Monday. Just wanted to warn you in case you're not the fan of the mind muse. I went to the store to buy my 3rd bottle of cough syrup this go around (I cannot shake this stupid cough, making me want to murder myself,... more -»

82. Don't look too closely, just eat it!
March 23, 2008 02:17 PM
My contribution to Easter Dessert, blueberry lemon cheesecake bars. The recipe? (FOUND HERE: Tyler Florence's Lemon Blueberry cheesecake bars) Easy as anything! Almost magical in that way. And the taste? Divine! Creamy with a tad of a lemon twist and blueberries which in my book is a recipe for... more -»

81. Wool is for the birds. Yeah, I said it!
March 22, 2008 01:12 PM
See this wool? It's for the birds! No, really! See? Would I lie to you? Please, for the love of all that is good and holy, please do not visit that link unless you are ready to witness the ugliest, scariest looking vinyl dolls ever seen. Honestly. I'm sorry to... more -»

80. Hat for a friend: Koolhaas hat #2
March 21, 2008 03:21 PM
Koolhaas hat #2 Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran Needle size: US7 closeup of wonderful pattern Decreases on top! ~~ They are like popcorn. Can't just eat one. Today, as is usual, I felt a bit lost as to what I should knit upon, bereft after finishing a project even... more -»

79. Eye Candy Friday edition
March 20, 2008 04:08 PM
My rendition of Eye Candy Friday! A happy birthday Carrot Cake with yummy cream cheese frosting that in this photo looks a tad lumpy but which was not at all in the mouth which is the only place that counts. Right? But all of this leads me to my problem,... more -»

78. Imagine.
March 19, 2008 05:32 PM
A huge thank you from Andy to all of you who helped make his birthday a very special day indeed! He was quite surprised and blown away by it all! And, no he does not have a brother and he is not for rent or to borrow! :D ~~ Honestly,... more -»

77. 49
March 18, 2008 02:47 PM
Nephew Steve, Birthday Andy and Bethany Today is Andy's 49th birthday! I'd like to celebrate by sharing 49 things that makes Andy special to me: 1. he has the most incredible blue eyes I've ever seen 2. he makes his own beer 3. he taught me that beer is... more -»

76. May you find 4 leaves
March 17, 2008 03:49 PM
The corned beef is simmering on the stove, the cabbage awaits it's turn in the yummy hot "tub". With a last name like Hurley, this is the one day that I can claim to be Irish, even though the only part of me that is indeed Irish is my... more -»

75. Sometimes, you've got to wonder why!
March 16, 2008 05:15 PM
As I was going through my pictures to find candidates for my F entry, I came across some things that made me wonder. I wonder WHY: Hmmm. Why? ~scratches head~ and the mother of all HMMMMMMS: That one just cracks me up while I'm thinking HMMM. ~~ 3 of the... more -»

74. Pop quiz
March 15, 2008 12:16 PM
Thanks to Terry! I now have a blog entry for today. It was great fun to do, I hope it's fun on your end! ~~ Movie Meme (have I told you how I hate the word meme? ) Ahem. Movie Quiz. There, that's better. The rules. For every good... more -»

73. All we are saying...
March 14, 2008 04:27 PM
is Give Peeps a Chance! (lifted from JJ's site, hope he does not mind!) (If he does, I'll take it down. But not before some intense begging and pleading and a bit of crying thrown in. Hey, I'm a 365 blogger~ I get desperate!) And for your Friday Fun,... more -»

72. Hum if you don't know the words.
March 13, 2008 04:29 PM
All this week I have had the song In My Life stuck in my brain. I wake up with it. I go to sleep with it, I hum it through the day. There could be worse songs. I think that my brain is trying to give me a message, I... more -»

71. T is for Thanks, for being W is for Wonderful!
March 12, 2008 05:32 PM
T is for thanks. Thank you for your kind words on my E story. I was, by the way 8 years old when that happened. It is, I would say, one of the defining moments of my life. Of who I would become. And I have never told a soul... more -»

70. E is for Ear
March 11, 2008 05:12 PM
My left ear and it's scar. Where there's a scar, there's always a story. (This is very, very hard for me because I am a long time ear hater from way way back. My goal as an adult was to get my ears operated on. I hate them. And... more -»

69. Poutines VS. Poutine
March 10, 2008 04:53 PM
So, cheese curds. I'm holding out hope that the fresh Wisconsin-ish cheese curds are the real deal and not the same as the packaged Trader Joe kind. I tried them and my thoughts are MEH. No squeak (I'm crushed too), kind of a stale, lifeless flavor. But. I will live... more -»

68. Koolhaas hat
March 9, 2008 02:38 PM
Pattern: Koolhaas hat, in the Interweave knits Holiday 2007 also available for purchase at the website: http://shop.interweave.com/Koolhaas-Hat-P211C53.aspx Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (which is my desert island yarn: the one yarn to have if I were marooned on a desert island) Needle size: US7 Made for: a coworker who... more -»

67. Cheese curds and cheese monkeys, I KIDD you not!
March 8, 2008 05:25 PM
Dear Vicki, I bought Wisconsin Cheese Curds today at Trader Joe's. Now, will you tell this New England gal how does one eat a cheese curd? Is there a "way"? Is it a cracker thing? Does it stand alone? Must I microwave it so it will "squeak"? And I can't... more -»

66. Forty on Friday, lifted from Margene!
March 7, 2008 04:26 PM
1. I love lists 2. I also love being random. Is it any wonder that this 40 on Friday appeals to me? 3. Fig left me a bit of a present this morning in response, I'm sure to yesterday's doctored photo. Thank you, Fig. Everyone is a critic! 4.... more -»

65. A message from a wee one
March 6, 2008 04:25 PM
St. Patrick's Fig is not amused. There had better be tuna after all of this! ~~ Randomly: (as if a cat wearing a leprechaun's hat is NOT random?) ~Today was wee free ~:) ~I am devastated to hear that Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer. That man had the moves... more -»

64. Thank you, sir, may I have another?
March 5, 2008 05:28 PM
I am feeling a bit more human today. Only half dead, but that is progress! Tomorrow it will be 1/4 dead~ Onward and upward! There was however a very unfortunate incident at work today of a wee bit of an accident that made me go home to change and shower.... more -»

63. Sneeze, sniff, blow, cough, repeat: my day in a nutshell
March 4, 2008 05:40 PM
A comic for today in lieu of full blog content due to blogger sickness. Found here: http://toothpastefordinner.com/... more -»

62. "Another day in the love shack"~a coworker, making me laugh like crazy
March 3, 2008 03:18 PM
I had the most bizarre dream last night. So elaborate and wonderful. I had a dream that my best friend from high school (who is still my best friend) got married again to her husband. I know. It was a dream, I'm not saying it made sense. She had the... more -»

61. a curious incident of a son in the nightime
March 2, 2008 11:28 AM
The koolhass hat pattern is quite brilliant. Not confusing to me at all (like knitting lace can be for me). I love the look of it, I love the feel of the yarn, I love the color. I am trying to knit in as many good feelings as I... more -»

60. One day off and all hell breaks loose
March 1, 2008 03:40 PM
I missed you yesterday. I have to say that since January 1st, blogging every day was not quite as painful as NOT blogging for that one day. I kept having a start "OH! I DID NOT BLOG!" which is my biggest "fear" of this daily blogging. That I'll just go... more -»

59. The last day of February *Usually* and the weather is freezing
February 28, 2008 04:36 PM
Amaryllis are pink and sweaters are blue tomorrow's a blog day off can I stand it? ~~ Pink: Susan the amaryllis is such a trooper. Despite an extreme case of bulb rot including a small force of fruit flies (which are really like the buzzards of the plant world, right?)... more -»

58. D is for...
February 27, 2008 05:21 PM
Dahlias. When we moved into our home 19 years ago, the neighbor's yard was pitiful. Overgrown in spots with weeds, the rest a dustbowl that was used for extra parking. And then Mr. Connelly started to plant Dahlias. Only a few that first year. But if you know anything about... more -»

57. C is for...
February 26, 2008 04:56 PM
Clouds! (who is suprised, raise your needles) I have been gazing up at the sky for as long as I have had a neck. Clouds are like the jewelry of the sky. The bling. It was hard to narrow down a few hundred. :) Whether they are puffy, feathery, white,... more -»

56. B is for
February 25, 2008 04:33 PM
Blueberry cake. Not just any blueberry cake, my Aunt Gloria's blueberry cake. It has been a staple in our family for my whole life. I pass the love of the cake onto my children. My Aunt Gloria, or MaTante as we called her, was my favorite Aunt! Her and... more -»

55. I'm craving cheese
February 24, 2008 02:21 PM
According to the poll that I put up regarding starting a virtual book club, Seen here on February 17th (click 9% of you said yes. A million times YES. 34% of you did not like to be so flipping cheery about it, but still, Yes. 4% of you declined. Busy... more -»

54. (did I really publish this without a title? What was I thinking?)
February 23, 2008 06:25 PM
I guess it's safe to say now that the it is almost over, Norma and I were going to Cara's Surprise Baby Shower and instead we got regular Saturday stuff. Which isn't bad, it's just different. And Norma is not with me, which I did look forward to! The snow... more -»

53. Frickin' weather
February 22, 2008 02:43 PM
You won't hear me say that much, "frickin weather" because I usually love it all! But what was SUPPOSED to happen today was that my Norma was going to be making her way down to MY HOUSE and spend the night here. Then we were going on a train ride.... more -»

52. My day in a list
February 21, 2008 08:45 PM
I have had such a busy day, I have neglected this poor blog. I bet a couple of you thought this might be the demise of the 365? Not on your life! My day: 1. the usual stuff: work and junk 2. hair appointment where I spend an hour and... more -»

51. some random and a bit of celebrating!
February 20, 2008 04:45 PM
Time to choose the random winner for the Judy Yarn! Thank you all again for the wonderful wishes and comments. Using my Random Number generator, Alice of Through the Looking Glass Knits is the winner! Alice is a winner! And I mean that with the utmost respect! The rest of... more -»

50. heartfelt mermaids, er, thanks
February 19, 2008 04:23 PM
WOW! You sure know how to make a girl feel special, don't you! I figure it's one of two things. 1. You either like me or 2. You LOVE the offer of free Judy's yarn. Who wouldn't really? Be sure to go back and take the poll about the virtual... more -»

49. Let's get this party started
February 17, 2008 12:15 PM
Do you see it? Over there on the right? BLOGIVERSARY TODAY! I have now been blogging for 5 years! Half a decade! What a ride it's been! I cannot imagine my life without blogging. I (of course) started this blog as a means to document my projects. And document I... more -»

48. The one where I admit to wanting to hog tie someone.
February 17, 2008 11:57 AM
Sick of amaryllis talk yet? I wouldn't blame you. This one is called Susan. Someone else around blogland is sporting one, so I won't ask for your guesses on her colorage. I have my fingers crossed that she gets to bloom. You see, she has a dirty little secret. GAH!... more -»

47. A cartoon for a Saturday, laugh day
February 16, 2008 03:49 PM
cartoon by Doug Savage, Savage Chickens You know how I have been loving poetry lately! Why did the chicken cross the road? To get from the left to the right. ~~ got a joke?... more -»

46. Some leftover love
February 15, 2008 03:40 PM
The only thing about blogging every day is that sometimes I am enjoying a post and it's comments so much that I'd like it to stay up there active so that people over the weekend will comment on it too. I have enjoyed our little LOVE LISTS of yesterdays... more -»

45. Love is....
February 14, 2008 05:12 PM
Amour, amor, liebe, amore, liefde, kjærlighet. In any language, it means the same. Love. Today, being the day of love, I would like to know what you love. Me? I love cooking my loved ones a nice dinner, complimented by a variety of beverages for every taste! Menu: Filet... more -»

44. A little bit of "how do ya like tha weathah?", a question, a sprout and a question answered
February 13, 2008 05:09 PM
The weather here in New England has been tough lately. (And, just so you know? US New Englanders like to use the phrase "Here in New England when really we mean RIGHT HERE, where I live. But we lump 6 states in with us. It's a "thing" "we" do). For... more -»

43. serendipitous gifts
February 12, 2008 06:13 PM
Sometimes things arrive in the mail at the most perfect of times! Almost makes you wonder if the mailman has a crystal ball and sees that today is craptastic and would be a great day for a little pick me up~ So, today, a day of thanks: Thank you to... more -»

42. napkins not optional
February 11, 2008 04:34 PM
Flyingdales is growing and growing but yet not close to done. Doesn't seem fair somehow. I had some high hopes of wearing it to a friend's get together at the end of this month but that seems a bit like reaching for the rainbow right now. I have a... more -»

41. Indeed
February 10, 2008 11:41 AM
Had a late night and am left all fuzzy today so one of my favorite songs for you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.... more -»

40. A couple of flowers and 6 words to ponder
February 8, 2008 10:42 PM
Word Memoirs: Life Stories Distilled LINK FIXED: CLICK ABOVE! Thanks, Norma! Taken from the website above, Once asked to write a full story in six words, legend has it that novelist Ernest Hemingway responded: "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn." 6 words. Not many but so many. I wondered about... more -»

39. snowy day and a bit of blathering
February 8, 2008 04:00 PM
It's been snowing here for 2 or 3 or 35 days straight now. Luckily, it's the lazy, pretty kind of snow, not the one that means business. Actually, not only snow, we've had practically every weather there is. Including a roaring thunderstorm while I was trying to sleep Wednesday... more -»

38. Well, that was a waste of one hour of my life that I'll never get back
February 7, 2008 04:51 PM
I got this bright idea to make a needle felted sheep. The idea hatched and grew and even though I had no white or off white fleece, I went ahead and tried it. I was so excited. I even shed blood for this little guy. (Note to self: needles hurt... more -»

37. Assuage Watch Wednesday*
February 6, 2008 04:09 PM
*Over at Dave's Cabin Cove, Wednesday is Ass Watch Wednesday. With apologies and thanks to Dave all at the same moment, I present, Assuage Watch Wednesday for those looking to deal with Post SuperBowl Blues. The Patriots loss. It's hard but we can make it. ** ~~ ~There is always... more -»

36. Who voted for the high fructose corn syrup that is what I'd like to know?
February 5, 2008 05:34 PM
And at my polling place? Nary a sign holder or enthusiastic waver in sight. Although I usually hate them with a burning passion? I kind of missed the attention today. And what else did I see along my way? I love the SoBe sticker! But I wondered (and still... more -»

35. seeing is believing
February 4, 2008 04:28 PM
Forrest Gump said that his mama says that "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get". His mama could have been talking about knitting on a Noro stripey scarf. You never know what comes next. It's the curiosity that keeps the... more -»

34. It's Sunday and that is Super!
February 3, 2008 11:00 AM
My first try at needle felting. I have to say that I am quite enamored by the process! It was fun and I felt quite creative in a way that I haven't in a while. ~~ I'll be eating chili later, watching the Super Bowl (Go Patriots) and knitting... more -»

33. "I wandered lonely as a cloud" ~ William Wordsworth
February 2, 2008 09:53 AM
Margene reminded me that it's not only Groundhog day, today is the 3rd annual silent poetry reading!. I'm sorry for the repeat, but I cannot resist posting my favorite poem for today! (raindrops on daffodil photo taken last spring) I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud I wandered lonely as a... more -»

32. Beautiful on the inside
February 1, 2008 04:10 PM
Can fruit be eye candy? It's certainly candy for the mouth! ~~ By the time the 2145th* person told me I looked "terrible" today, I was wondering what the fuss was all about. I went to the ladies room and the delightful fun house mirror with blaring fluorescent lighting... more -»

31. Randomly put together: no shape or fashion, guaranteed!
January 31, 2008 04:44 PM
Found at Shaw's Supermarket.Sometimes I buy cookies just because FIG is in the name, even though Fig cannot read nor will care. There was some talk of Fig's Rolls after buying this but we will all keep this to ourselves. ~~~ Amaryllis number 2 is getting ready to show... more -»

30. (thanks, Margene! I forgot to number this entry! GASP!) The blog is back, did you even know it was gone?
January 30, 2008 09:45 PM
I'm back. Maybe you did not even know I was gone. Quite the panic I had when I opened my blog publisher and found only gobbledegook. A million jillion thanks go to my resident nerd, Gibknits. Without Kim, I'd still be a quivering pile of tears. ALL HAIL KIM! In... more -»

29. Tiny little messages OR: Sugar free and sugar as topics of conversation
January 29, 2008 04:32 PM
Today's entry is brought to you by messages. As consumers, we are used to being bossed around a bit. You know, we don't want to stink so we use deodorant and mouthwash. We want the coolest snacks at the party so we serve Triscuits and cheese. I found a little... more -»

28. Fig is a Sun Worshiper or Monday Fur
January 28, 2008 03:45 PM
Some days, a blogger just has to rely on letting the fur fly on the blog. ~~~ I would like to believe that doing this Blog 365 has created only quality blog entries. I know that I'd be stretching the truth a bit but I'm still hoping you'll come... more -»

27, Has knitting lace ever killed anyone? Really. This is not a rhetorical question. I'm serious. Has it?
January 27, 2008 08:04 AM
Cripes. I have this fatal flaw when it comes to knitting lacy type of items. "Lacy type items" being defined by any pattern that uses various types of stitches that move around in any way shape or form to create a pattern. I'm all about the pattern with color. But... more -»

26. I quit*
January 26, 2008 07:52 AM
The Best Way To Quit Your Job EVER!!!! - For more funny movies, click here I blame the silly StumbledUpon. I watch movies. I never really have done that before. One thing, though. Wouldn't it have been less painful to write the "I QUIT" in finger paints or something.... more -»

25. Thank me
January 25, 2008 04:32 PM
Eye Candy Friday: I actually went to the store after work to buy these flowers specifically for an eye candy Friday post. Sad or being good to myself. You decide.... more -»

24. One thing led to another...
January 24, 2008 04:41 PM
I finally bought some yarn to finish the anemoi mittens, seen here in this vintage photo: But I do not know where they are, so I went on a little hunt. Along the way, I saw: Fig eating tuna. He was glad I moved along in a quick manner. my... more -»

23. Is it getting hot in here?
January 23, 2008 04:33 PM
~Hot dogs ~Dogs that are hot ~Hot chocolate ~Hot cereal ~Hot chicks :) ~Hot mama ~Hot stuff ~Hot sauce ~Hot salsa ~Hot Ice: ~Hot SpongeBob: (This is Rap music and some rap music language. Please listen on if you are open minded and in a good mood) (don't make me... more -»

22. Skimmers may want to move on: I kind of went on and on. And a recipe too!
January 22, 2008 04:17 PM
We had many a good summer vacation camping when the kids were little. For about 6 years staight we went to the same campground and spent a week or more in a tent. I loved every minute of it. (Of course, memory being selective as it is, I can choose... more -»

21. My kingdom for hot water
January 21, 2008 04:38 PM
Haiku: My hair is so flat The shampoo does not rinse out With ice cold water. Apparently, the plumber forgot that today is Martin Luther King day and he had the day off when he promised us our water heater. I have to applaud our ancestors, with the boiling of... more -»

20. in my fuzzy slippers
January 20, 2008 01:52 PM
Chevron Neck Warmer, lamb's pride yarn. I cannot wait to finish it and wear it! ~~ When I was younger, with young children, I was active in the church as a Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Advisor. (There is one for your Sandy trivia bag) I always loved... more -»

19. Winnie is a grasshead, you heard it here
January 19, 2008 01:20 PM
I haven't looked yet, but I would confidently declare my uvula to be of normal size today. Not that I am completely healthy but this is a big first step. The good thing is: ~It's Saturday ~We don't have the polar air yet (tomorrow) ~I ate homemade chicken soup for... more -»

18. Friday night haiku
January 18, 2008 04:00 PM
Haiku for Friday: Friday night finally* soup pajamas and ice cream tucked in on the couch Haiku from Fig: staring out windows birds look so yummy to me naptime on the couch ~~~ *Please pronounce Finally with 2 syllables, like I do in speech. Fi-nly. Thank you!... more -»

17. an 80's flashback kind of a day OR: Is your uvula swollen?
January 17, 2008 04:09 PM
This morning, I woke up with an awful sore throat. Well, that's not quite true as I awoke with it yesterday but today was much, much worse. And swollen glands to boot. As the morning wore on, and the advil took hold, I realized that what I was feeling was... more -»

16. Posting early today for a little birthday celebration
January 15, 2008 07:30 PM
Today is Cookie's birthday. The internet is such a wonderful thing to allow me, a middle aged pudgy knitter on the East Coast of the USA become friends with a younger, sassy woman like Cookie living a million miles away on the West Coast. I know that she knits and... more -»

15. I haiku, do you?
January 15, 2008 04:38 PM
How I love the haiku. Do you? I'm not very good at it, but I sure have fun doing it. For instance: Dinnertime Looming, Ravioli in freezer More time for knitting ~me Wouldn't win an award but it's fun and topic specific. Paula penned a haiku yesterday about my snow!... more -»

14. Snow day!
January 14, 2008 03:55 PM
When covered in snow, the world seems quieter, softer and more relaxing. You know, except for the shoveling and the strained backs but lets not look ahead of ourselves. (this snow is particularly heavy but again, let's concentrate on the beauty) (stop being so negative) ( :D ) The... more -»

13. Lucky 13 or dinner is ready!
January 13, 2008 08:12 AM
Yesterday was a wonderful day of shopping with Bethany. In this day and age of different schedules and the running here and there it is nice to spend some time together. We had quite the smellerific day, including a trip to CO Bigelow and ending the day at Penzey's Spices.... more -»

12. dirty fingers
January 12, 2008 11:31 AM
It's Saturday and this is my sky. It feels like spring but snow is forecasted for Monday. For today, though this nice weather will be nice for the zillions of things on my errand schedule. Zillions. Yes. Right away, this day went to pot. Potting plants, that is! The... more -»

11. Little boy blue
January 11, 2008 03:49 PM
By hook or by crook, I was determined to get this sweater done in time! (Stubborn). The family ate leftovers, thereby emptying my fridge, saving some money and giving me time to knit up a storm. The stats: Pattern: knitting pure and simple neckdown baby cardigan Yarn: Lamb's pride... more -»

10. Bunch of babies
January 10, 2008 03:46 PM
baby sweater by Sandy's Photos, on Flickr"> Knitting pure and simple neck down baby cardigan. Say that 3 times fast! The yarn is lamb's pride. The deadline is tomorrow. I must knit a baby sleeve and baby button bands. Let's not forget the baby wash. But there is the... more -»

9. Chaos Theory? Quantum Physics? Algorithmic Probability?* No. Just Randomness
January 9, 2008 04:33 PM
Is it Wednesday? That means I can be random, right? Well, let's have at it! ~My Christmas Tree is still up and I'm loving it! I know I should take it down, but it's not dropping it's needles too badly and with the no ornament thing, the thought of taking... more -»

8. Looking up pays off
January 8, 2008 04:21 PM
Every morning, I get up in the dark. I look out the same window after a while hoping to see a great sunrise. Today, I got lucky! And as I was pulling out of my driveway, looking down my street: I was very late this morning (I hate when that... more -»

7. Ode to the bread
January 7, 2008 04:27 PM
I cannot praise the no knead bread enough. Can wo/man live on bread alone? With this bread, we'd all like to give it a try! The recipe is one of the simplest I have ever made with outstanding results. Let's let some pictures do some talking: Mix 4 ingredients in... more -»

6: A is for ABC along: And for amaryllis: and for avocado
January 6, 2008 09:59 AM
I have joined (so can you) my Vicki's round of the ABC along, seen in my blog, in the flickr group , on my flickr page and on Ravelry (again, my ravelry name is sanhurl, meet you there). One could put up a good argument for getting my head... more -»

5. Who needs the gym? I'm lifting iron at home! (Cast iron)
January 5, 2008 03:30 PM
One of my favorite gifts this year was this enamel clad cast iron dutch oven. Complete with tomatoes on the top! When I unpacked the box, the inside of the cover perplexed me. A deviled egg holder, I thought? Those tomatoes are tricky little devils. First up for the tomato... more -»

4. Postcard from the edge of the world
January 4, 2008 04:43 PM
(As always, click any photo to be whisked off to My Flickr photos) In my mailbox today was a postcard. Who doesn't like getting mail that is not a request for money by a certain date, hmm? Maybe you've heard, but I'm quite the sky lover and this postcard... more -»

3. The pride of any lamb
January 3, 2008 04:15 PM
Knitting Pure and Simple Neck down baby cardigan Needle Size: US8 Yarn: Lamb's Pride also known as "I cannot get enough of this yarn years and years after the whole world fell in love with it" This little sweater, sporting Harry Potter Gryffindor colors is a gift for a... more -»

2. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most~Mark Twain
January 2, 2008 04:14 PM
Imagine my surprise when a box arrives on my porch from my weary looking postman the day before Christmas! The box was duly put under my tree because I could see the return address as being from Norma. I did not open it until Christmas day but it was... more -»

1. an auspicious beginning of a blog year? Or a nervous breakdown waiting to happen...
January 1, 2008 01:22 PM
Frazzled. That in a word sums up my 2007. Things need to change with this here 2008. Time to resolve. I'm not much of a resolution maker in years past but this year I make a notable exception. In fact I make 2 resolutions, can you stand it? The first:... more -»

without being an utter failure, of course
December 31, 2007 12:54 PM
Well. Today is the last day for a year that I can take a day off from blogging. Hmm.Wait......... more -»

Not your gramma's vegetable soup!
December 29, 2007 09:38 AM
Cookies, candy, cheesy potatoes, dips, chips in the dips, cookies, chinese food, cookies, candy, cookies. The Season of Eating. Thankfully, it's over! There is only so many cookies one can eat and still respect oneself in the morning! Right around this time of year it starts. Craving vegetables. Lovely carrots,... more -»

daft? You decide
December 27, 2007 11:57 AM
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Phew. Is it over?
December 26, 2007 08:46 AM
This now concludes* Christmas, 2007. Please resume your nap time. * I had mistakenly used the word "commences" instead of concludes. In all fairness, I am a cat. And I was tired. Fig.... more -»

May your days be merry and bright
December 24, 2007 10:37 AM
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought... more -»

Snow and cookies
December 22, 2007 09:51 AM
Lots of snow. Lots of cookies. It's Christmas, after all. molasses crinkles. I ate not one of them but they are gone so they must have been edible. Peanut Butter kiss cookies. See recipe at end. shortbread jam thumbprint cookies, recipe by Ina Garten. Snow Hollywood style snowflakes: and more:... more -»

It takes a village..
December 18, 2007 04:41 PM
Every year I have a bit of fun populating our Christmas village, Hurleyville to the fam! What town can be complete without a jump roping Priest? He goes along with the bird feeding Nun. I then concentrated on animals. Bunnies: Squirrels and sheep: A couple of moooooose: You know, with... more -»

Fig's got mail OR: Thank you, Cookie!
December 16, 2007 08:09 AM
Thank you, Cookie! She is a champion knitter of Cats and bloggers, I tell ya! When the mail came yesterday, Fig was sleeping. I placed the envelope on the stairs, standing up between the spindles. When I came home from grocery shopping (where I was hard pressed to find... more -»

My Marshmallow World
December 15, 2007 09:21 AM
It's a marshmallow world in the winter, When the snow comes to cover the ground, It's the time for play, it's a whipped-cream day, I wait for it the whole year round. ~Dean Martin Unfortunately for most of the NorthEast, the snow came at an inconvenient time.* *That would... more -»

Ice, birds, mitten and bread, not necessarily in that order
December 11, 2007 04:01 PM
Ready for a bunch of random? Tied together only by the single thread of being included here, directly from my head! There was lots of ice the other night but thankfully it's gone now. There really are no beautiful songs about ice storms. As well it should be. I arrived... more -»

I didn't take today off after all, but there are kids with COLD HANDS! How can I let this go on??
December 8, 2007 01:47 PM
The sky is blue and so am I. I happened to read Norma's post yesterday about mittens. Not just any mittens, but the Soaring Eagles Project mittens (click here to read about it). I went over to read up on the specifics and then I couldn't sleep last night.... more -»

Sweets for the eyes, because it is Friday and that is what bloggers do
December 7, 2007 04:25 PM
Candles in the windows and A wreath on the door! I'd call these Friday Christmas Eye Candy. I'm taking the weekend off from blogging. I am going to take some time to catch up on my blog reading and commenting. I am woefully behind. See you in the comments!... more -»

I ♥ silk garden
December 6, 2007 03:46 PM
The start of a Noro Silk Garden Stripey scarf ala BrooklynTweed style. The love for a stripey scarf grows and grows row by row!... more -»

Things that make me go HMMMMM....*
December 4, 2007 05:20 PM
*entry title yoinked directly from Miss Carole. During this time of home renovation, we keep a ladder on the porch, you know for when you need to get out there and paint really quick? Never mind that the weather has turned frigid and the snow, as we speak flies. Painting... more -»

A glimpse of some happy
December 3, 2007 04:38 PM
happy camper –noun Slang. a person who is cheerful and satisfied Festive porch (with snow flying may I add) Snow on my jacket Santa Gnome standing on my porch and Noro Silk Garden just dying to be knit into some stripes! ~~~ Yes. Today I am a happy camper indeed~... more -»

High noon came and a winner was left standing
December 2, 2007 01:12 PM
The new lights for our new porch. New porch deserves New Christmas lights, right? Thanks to all who entered the little NaNoKnitWithFreeYarnMo give away! There were 57 wonderful people who commented and through a very very technical, complicated method, the number 37 is the winner. Number 37 please come... more -»

Mix it up Saturday
December 1, 2007 03:39 PM
Mixing it up (a Thanksgiving photo to symbolize my Saturday post, entirely voluntary I might add) Hmm. It just doesn't feel right if I don't post today! :D ~I don't even have anything to say. I wanted to show you a picture of my new Santa gnome but he... more -»

The end. (Of NaBloMoFoSchmo) not of me
November 30, 2007 03:52 PM
View my profile on NaBloPoMo Well. Here it is. November 30th. I have posted every day in November. Raise your needles if you believed that would happen. A funny thing happened along the way, not only did I find my inner blogger but I found the inner knitter as... more -»

Super
November 29, 2007 04:29 PM
View my profile on NaBloPoMo Everytime I log onto my Movable Type platform to blog, which as you know has been a month in a row now, there is a question starting at me that says: Who is the Superest Hero of them All? And I know that it... more -»

Sky and ground
November 28, 2007 04:14 PM
Some beauty that I have noticed around here lately! Up and Down ~~ You'll be glad to know that I was up at an ungodly hour (4 am) (AM, PEOPLE!) doing stretching exercises along with Madeleine Lewis leading her AM Yoga stretch conveniently located on my On Demand Cable. I... more -»

News that you didn't even know you were waiting on
November 27, 2007 04:28 PM
In Da Hood. Harry Potter colored baby sweater with cute hood, one sleeve down one to go! Pattern is neck down baby cardi by Knitting Pure and Simple. And it is. Pure and Simple. It has been just what the doctor ordered. And speaking of Doctor. 5 days ago,... more -»

Bunch of random, not even Wednesday
November 26, 2007 05:03 PM
View my profile on NaBloPoMo During the parade, I saw the cross on St. Mary's Star of the Sea shining for all to see. Is it a sign? Or just some beautiful stuff pasted upon a blue sky? ~Santa (0f yesterday's post) took the high road and did not... more -»

Parading through Sunday!
November 25, 2007 03:30 PM
View my profile on NaBloPoMo The air is perfectly crisp and cold today, just right for a little walk and perfect to take in a PARADE! The annual Santa Parade in Beverly! There was lots to see! (as always click on any photo to go to Flickr land) There... more -»

germy Saturday knitting
November 24, 2007 02:02 PM
On this wonderful Thanksgiving Saturday, I plan to get comfy on the couch and be a lazy bones. I have knitting to keep me company and hopefully I'll forget about the sore throat and runny nose that I am trying to fight off. The cold hasn't won yet, I'm putting... more -»

A day of thanks, continued
November 23, 2007 09:12 AM
Ahh, the Day after Thanksgiving. Otherwise known as the day that Sandy stays away from stores like the plague! Sales Schmales. I'm not going! So, guess who came to Thanksgiving dinner? Yup. That would be the Thanksgiving Fog. And warm temperatures. It hardly felt like T-day with the warm... more -»

The giving of Thanks
November 22, 2007 08:39 AM
Yesterday as were setting up the table (I'm one of those day before table setters) we realized how pathetic our table and chair situation was.Is. We have had the same table/chair set since we were married, 23 years and we bought it from a friend's mother who had it... more -»

Dear blog:
November 21, 2007 05:50 PM
Dear Blog, I have had a busy day of cooking and sealing the side dishes for tomorrow's Thanksgiving meal. Fingers crossed that it works out okay, that the guests don't get that glazed over look and start saying things like "this is....um..different". That would be a party killer. Oh,... more -»

Tomorrow is for sealing
November 20, 2007 04:28 PM
I am a happy camper today because I have the next 5 days off from work! Thanksgiving prep begins tonight. I am excited about it too. Why? Glad you asked. :D Th