When it snows you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels. It's the first snow day of 2020. It's rare my house has snow in January. Yes, it's winter and it's cold, but normally the snow level stays at a higher elevation. Traditionally, we've not been house bound until February, but an arctic storm…Read more Snow Day: The First
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Friday Night Blockbuster
"Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." The Wizard of Oz The first full week of 2020 is in the books. I had intended for a few blog posts this past week, but life and the day job got in the way. Friday night is still movie night for the British Hubby…Read more Friday Night Blockbuster
2020: The Year of Exploration & Skill Building
Adventure begins where plans end. Happy New Year! It's the start of a new year and a new decade. That is of course, only if you follow the Gregorian Calendar. If you've been following the blog for a bit, you'll know we like to pick themes for the year. Last year, was the Year of…Read more 2020: The Year of Exploration & Skill Building
The Last Cheeseburger of 2019
To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often. ~ Winston Churchill Every January 1, we have a chance to remake ourselves. At the start of a new decade, this seems to be even more important, but really one can remake themselves at the start of every morning. You don't…Read more The Last Cheeseburger of 2019
Boxing Day Black Pudding
Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening. ~ Greta Garbo If you've ever lived in part of the British Empire, you will know what Boxing Day is all about. December 26 is Boxing Day in the United Kingdom. Servants were expected to serve the holiday feast…Read more Boxing Day Black Pudding
Craftvent Day Three: The Snips!
Do give books - religious or otherwise - for Christmas. They're never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal. ~ Lenore Hershey Craftvent is back on track! Well, as on track as it's going to be when I'm starting an event that's due to finish in the next 24 hours. I'm a process knitter. I'm here…Read more Craftvent Day Three: The Snips!
Craftvent Take Two
Be willing to be a beginner every single morning. ~ Meister Eckhart My first attempt at Craftvent II didn't go according to plan. Taking advantage of the first attempt, I decided to change out the main color and go for a longer needle. This does not reflect how I feel about the event/kal as a…Read more Craftvent Take Two
Bright Lights
To understand, one has only to listen. Friday the 13th has become a sacred tradition for the British Hubby and myself. Eighteen months ago, our Godzilla adventure began on a Friday the 13th. Little did we know, that first movie would be the catalyst for our Godzilla fandom. Last night we continued our horror tradition…Read more Bright Lights
Craftvent Mishap
Happiness is not the absence of problems; it's the ability to deal with them. My Craftvent II has gotten off to a rocky start this year. It started with the main color yarn not being one I would normally knit with. One reason I enjoy KALs is to learn new techniques and try new yarns.…Read more Craftvent Mishap
Craftvent Day 2: The first yarn
Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either. ~ Elizabeth Zimmerman I was eagerly awaiting December 2 to see the first yarn for Craftvent only discover it was a fuzzy alpaca base. Mohair type yarns aren't a style of yarn I gravitate towards, and sadly, I can't wear…Read more Craftvent Day 2: The first yarn
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