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
Conspiracy Thursday: Soulmates
Some socks are loners. They can't live in pairs. ~ Wendy Cope It's Thursday. That means it's time for a new conspiracy. The day job is keeping me pretty busy. I have been unsuccessful in my last few attempts to listen to my Conspiracy Theories podcast. Their voices are so soothing. It lulls me to…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Soulmates
Craftvent: Day 16
Surround yourself with things that nourish and comfort you. The quote above came in one of my monthly tea club packages. I love getting tea in the mail. I also love the idea of only having things in your life that nourish your mind, body or soul. I guess the day job nourishes my bank…Read more Craftvent: Day 16
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
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
Craftvent Day 15
Peace is always beautiful. ~ Walt Whitman It's day five of 2019. I'm officially 11 days behind the end date for Craftvent 2018. My holiday vacation is over from the day job. Sad, I know. Even sadder, I'll have far less knitting/crafting time. Second set of strips complete! 2019 is the year of the tart.…Read more Craftvent Day 15
Craftvent Day 14
If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it any where else. ~ Marvin Gaye It's the last day of 2018. Where did the year go? 2018 was the year of Intrigue, Conspiracy and World Domination. I'm not sure how much I dominated. There were many times I felt dominated by the…Read more Craftvent Day 14
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 12
Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” ~ John F. Kennedy Just one more sleep until Christmas! Are you baking mountains of cookies, frantically wrapping or avoiding those family members you don't like that much but have to see once a year?…Read more Craftvent Day 12