Shall I not have intelligence with the earth? Am I not partly leaves and vegetable mould myself? Henry David Thoreau The Friday after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday in the U.S. It's one of the most commercial days of the year. This is the second year REI and other companies have shut their doors…Read more Opt Outside: Black Friday Hike
Knitting
Mini Yarn Tour
The past three days, I've somehow inadvertently managed to end up in three different yarn stores. I would like to say I was strong and didn't end up with multiple new projects, but let's face you know that's not true. Well, at least I haven't cast on anything new, yet. On Sunday, I meet up…Read more Mini Yarn Tour
Holiday Knits
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~ Aesop The holidays are approaching. For many this means extra spending on gifts, personalized Christmas cards and stressful crafting. I like giving small handmade gifts with a personal note and a nice piece of chocolate. If you recall, in the summer I had…Read more Holiday Knits
Small Comforts
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly." -Barbara Haines Howett This weekend the British Hubby and I decided to make a journey to check out a new yarn store and partake of some authentic British food. The Nifty Knitter is a cute little yarn shop with some luxurious yarns. This…Read more Small Comforts
PCTP
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. ~ Vincent Van Gogh This week has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Hiking and being out in nature has an amazing restorative effect. It soothes the soul. The British Hubby and I had a chance to enjoy mother nature on Friday. We…Read more PCTP
The Eve of Election Day
Independence is happiness. – Susan B. Anthony In 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention. It passed a resolution in favor of women's suffrage. This idea was thought too extreme even by some of the convention organizers. Seventy two years later in 1920, the 19th amendment was passed giving women the…Read more The Eve of Election Day
Bonfire Night
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes is Britain's most notorious traitor. In 1605, Guy Fawkes along with 12 other men attempted to blow up the House of Parliament. Obviously, the plot failed. Bonfires were set…Read more Bonfire Night
All Hallows Eve
Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!" ~Dexter Kozen It's Halloween! The Encyclopedia of Religion states that “the British church attempted to divert the interest in pagan customs by adding a Christian celebration to the calendar on the same date as Samhain, the ancient Celtic name for…Read more All Hallows Eve
Practicing Patience
Our patience will achieve more than our force. ~ Edmond Burke Patience when knitting or blocking lace is a must. Pinning out a lace shawl or scarf can be painstaking, but it is worth the effort. There are so many different ways to block garments. One can soak and then block, there's steaming and also…Read more Practicing Patience
Ailurophile
A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. ~ Ernest Hemingway It's no secret. I'm a cat lover. As I write today's blog post, Ernie is purring his heart out on my lap. Periodically, he'll move and stare up at me commending…Read more Ailurophile
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