A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short. -English Proverb In 2016, I started this blog to help tame my massive amounts of knitting wips. As journeys often do, mine took me places I wasn't…Read more New Projects of 2019
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Life Conquers Artificial Intelligence
I always root for the monster. ~ J.R. Ward Friday nights the British Hubby and I celebrate surviving the work week. The next movie on our list is Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II. We're into movies produces in the 1990's so special effects are starting to play a bigger role. This movie still had models being…Read more Life Conquers Artificial Intelligence
Mothra: Guardian of the Earth
You have your fear, which might become reality; and you have Godzilla, which is reality. ~ Lt. Hideto Ogata Godzilla 1954 Friday night is Godzilla movie night. Next is the 1992 version of Godzilla vs. Mothra. The movies are starting to have more CG special effects. So far, models are still being used and destroyed.…Read more Mothra: Guardian of the Earth
Reading Challenge
You don't have to live forever, you just have to live. ~ Natalie Babbitt Tuck Everlasting Growing up in the Midwest pre-internet and pre-cable tv, I was an avid reader. It's how I was able to see the world. I still love to read, but often times life gets in the way. Once I learned…Read more Reading Challenge
Godzilla, Time Travel & Robots
I don't know about Godzilla, but as far as I'm concerned, the more versions of it, the better. ~ Rhys Darby This weekend was the first Friday of 2019! That means two things: Godzilla Movie Night along with Cheep & Cheerful. ROOOAAAAAAAAAAAAR! It's been awhile since I've posted about Godzilla. The British Hubby and I…Read more Godzilla, Time Travel & Robots
Let in the New Year
The beginning is the most important part of the work. ~ Plato New Year's Eve and New Year's day are filled with traditions. How do you mark a new year? A kiss from your sweetie at the stroke of midnight, special foods for good luck or fortune or maybe you let in the New Year.…Read more Let in the New Year
Craftvent Day 13 & Holiday Meals
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” ~ Saint Francis de Sales Yesterday was Boxing Day. If you live in a Commonwealth country, you will already know about Boxing Day . If you…Read more Craftvent Day 13 & Holiday Meals
Craftvent Day 11: Winter Solstice
Winter is not a season. It's a celebration. ~ Anamika Mishra Saturday is the first full day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This year there is also a full moon. That makes it the brightest longest night. More on that here. This has only happened 10 times. The next one will be in 2094.…Read more Craftvent Day 11: Winter Solstice
Craftvent Day 10
We aren’t passengers on Spaceship Earth. We’re the crew. We aren’t residents on this planet. We’re citizens. The difference in both cases is responsibility.” ~Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart I made it to double digits! My scarf/shawl/really big mustache is growing. I haven't quite decided if I like it or not. Originally, I thought I might gift…Read more Craftvent Day 10
Craftvent Day 6
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. ~ Dalai Lama Do you have any knitting rituals? Maybe you have a favorite chair with the best support and lighting? Maybe you set up your space with a snack and a beverage? Do you knit and contemplate the meaning of life? Maybe you…Read more Craftvent Day 6
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