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
Intrigue, Conspiracy & World Domination
They’re Already Here!
"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." ~ When Harry Meet Sally The British Hubby and I love a good B movie or cult classic. After a long work week, it's our way of unwinding…Read more They’re Already Here!
Alternative Realities
"They call me Mister Tibbs!" ~ In the Heat of the Night Saturday was the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. You can check out more info on NASA's website. The British Hubby and I thought we would honor the moon landing with a space movie. It seemed fitting since many people believe the moon…Read more Alternative Realities
Conspiracy Thursday: Fishy Business
We're going to need a bigger boat. ~ Jaws Conspiracy Thursday (I know I'm a day late) has become one of my favorite blog topics. Jaws Day, July 4, is one of my favorite movie viewing celebrations. Imagine my excitement when the two days coincided. Nothing says conspiracy more than apple pie, summer dollars and…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Fishy Business
Book Challenge: Alice Isn’t Dead
In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way. ~ FDR Last week, I completed book 6 of 20 for my 2019 reading challenge. Goodreads says I'm 3 books behind. Thanks for the reminder, goodreads. I'm feeling a comeback in my future for the month of July.…Read more Book Challenge: Alice Isn’t Dead
Conspiracy Thursday
It's only "them" who tell you what you must believe. ~ Jon E. Lewis If you've been following my blog for a bit, you'll know that Spring is a notoriously nasty time at the day job for me. (Some how, I completely missed the three year anniversary of the blog!) I work far too many…Read more Conspiracy Thursday
Taking the Plunge
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. ~ Albert Einstein This week the blog took a big leap. It now has it's own domain name! Check out the brand new skeinherder.com. Okay, I know what you're thinking. Yes, it looks exactly like the old page, but in the magical…Read more Taking the Plunge
Conspiracy Thursday: April Fools Day
A good conspiracy is unprovable. I mean, if you can prove it, it means they screwed up something along the line. ~ Mel Gibson Monday was April 1. My entire life, I've known that date as April Fools Day. It's not a national holiday in any country. Yet, people know about it and celebrate it.…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: April Fools Day
Malabrigo March Hits Double Digits
You cannot find peace by avoiding life. ~ Virginia Woolf As I'm sitting here trying to put into words my love for Malabrigo March, my mind started wondering to thoughts about ordering enough yarn for a sweater pattern I bought last week. Sure, I have plenty of projects already, and a few are close to…Read more Malabrigo March Hits Double Digits
Conspiracy Thursday: Day Light Savings Time
Daylight Saving Time: Only the government would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom, and have a longer blanket. Last weekend most of the United State sprung forward. Daylight savings time started. Millions of people lost an hour of sleep so there could be…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Day Light Savings Time