Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. The British Hubby and I recovered from the fright of our lives yesterday just in time to see England advance to the semi-finals in World Cup play. Given how exhausted we were, I'm glad I set the alarm so we didn't sleep through the match. Both goals…Read more Quarter Finals Celebration
Knitting
Pool Play Comes to an End
Football is the ballet of the masses. – Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich Today was the last day of pool play in the World Cup. I'll admit I'm going to miss multiple games every day. There were some great matches. Some matches were so exciting, I couldn't even knit! Some unexpected wins. And some teams I thought…Read more Pool Play Comes to an End
Conspiracy: The Frost Bank Tower
The owl was the symbol for Minerva, the goddess of wisdom. The Enlightened Ones see themselves as the wise rulers of the planet. Austin is one of my favorite cities in Texas. The British Hubby and I lived there for a little over three years. It has some unusual architecture and conspiracies. The Frost Bank…Read more Conspiracy: The Frost Bank Tower
Sprouting up Socks
It's going to be a knock your socks of thing. I love hand knit socks. I love that I can tailor them to fit my feet. I love how warm and squishy they are during the rainy season. I love all the bright colors. When I saw socks were part of my Stitch Sprout class,…Read more Sprouting up Socks
A Stein Full of Tea
We can do life alone, but it's more fun if we do it together. Traditionally steins are used for beer or lager, but sometimes one just needs a stein full of tea. For the past decade, my mom has been sending me a box of my old items she wants out of the house. Items…Read more A Stein Full of Tea
Summer Solstice
If June was the beginning of a hopeful summer, and July the juice middle, August was suddenly feeling like the bitter end. ~ Sarah Dessen If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, today is the longest day of the year. The past few days have been rather warm in the PNW. I'll admit the British Hubby…Read more Summer Solstice
Just Me & Ernie
People who love cats have some of the biggest hearts around. ~ Susan Easterly I had today off from the day job. Normally, I wouldn't take a Tuesday off from the day job, but Burt and Gracie had teeth cleanings scheduled today. I knew I would be late in and need to leave early so…Read more Just Me & Ernie
World Cup Mania
The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. ~ Pele The World Cup started on Thursday. I LOVE THE WORLD CUP! Futball is played all over the world. It's face passed. It's exciting. The fans travel all over the world to support their national team. I love it! I don't even need…Read more World Cup Mania
Toby Jug: The Musketeer
“Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.” ― Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers Last month, The British Hubby and I went out for breakfast at our favorite British eatery. I ran across these three amazing Toby Jugs. This was my first experience with a Toby Jug. I soon discovered you could spend quite a bit on them. Check…Read more Toby Jug: The Musketeer
Marked Woman
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. ~ Elizabeth Kenny One of our favorite Friday night activities is to watch a movie in our pj's with our kitties. A few months ago, we started subscribing to Filmstruck. It's fantastic. They have classics, independent movies, foreign and cult…Read more Marked Woman
WIP 