The only difference between an experienced knitter and new knitter is that the experienced knitter makes bigger mistakes faster. Be bold; there are no terrible consequences in knitting. ~ Stephanie Pearl-McPhee It's the end of the month. Normally, I would post a photo of all the projects I've finished this month. Can you guess how…Read more TDS: Stage Three
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Conspiracy Thursday: Chemtrails
You simply cannot invent any conspiracy theory so ridiculous and obviously satirical that some people somewhere don't already believe it. ~ Robert Anton Wilson A few weeks ago, the British Hubby and I started listening to Conspiracy Theories on our no tv Thursday nights. 2018 is the year of Intrigue, Conspiracies and World Domination. This…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Chemtrails
Team Work Saves the Day
I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse. ~ Florence Nightingale Last week we got off track with our Godzilla movies. We should have watched Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster. This movie was produced in 1964 and was the first Godzilla movie in color. It's the fifth movie in the Godzilla anthology. The…Read more Team Work Saves the Day
Conspiracy Thursday: Area 51
The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave. It's the age-old struggle: the roar of the crowd on the one side, and the voice of your conscience on the other. ~ Douglas MacArthur Last Thursday, the British Hubby and I started listening to Conspiracy Theories podcast. The next two episodes talk about Area…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Area 51
Signs of Autumn
Each moment of the year has its own beauty. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This past weekend, there was a brief reprieve from the heat and smokey conditions. I took advantage of the lovely weather to have a morning stroll with a Stitch Sprouts knitting chum and check out a yarn store. The trail we were…Read more Signs of Autumn
Conspiracy Thursday: Princess Diana
"Trust no one." The X-Files For the past year, the British Hubby and I have instituted a No TV Thursday. It's so easy to zone out in front of the boob tube. You've probably noticed the British Hubby and I love a good movie. Growing up before internet, smart phones and social media, I remember…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Princess Diana
The Haze Days of Summer
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~ Celia Thaxter Have I mentioned the PNW is having the hottest summer on record? Our grass is crunchy, my skin is dry and now we have smog from forest fires. The British Hubby and I have lived through forest fires from the Santa Ana Winds…Read more The Haze Days of Summer
Dances with Mothra
He that plants trees loves others besides himself. ~Thomas Fuller Friday night has become Godzilla movie night at our house. The next movie on our list was Mothra vs. Godzilla. The movie started with a typhoon that dislodged a huge egg from Infant Island and ended up on the shores of Japan. You may recall…Read more Dances with Mothra
King Kong vs. Godzilla
The cold ain't the weather. That's death approaching. ~ 30 Days of Night Friday night is movie night for the British Hubby and I. You may recall on July 13, we started watching the numerous Godzilla movies. This weekend was King Kong vs. Godzilla. It's never really addressed how King Kong gets back…Read more King Kong vs. Godzilla
Cheep and Cheerful
It takes no more time to see the good side of life than to see the bad. ~ Jimmy Buffett Last weekend, the British Hubby and I were invited to a bbq. Our host introduced us to what she calls, "Cheap and Cheerful." They are bottles of wine around $10.00 that put a smile on…Read more Cheep and Cheerful
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