Save the Earth, it's our only source of chocolate! This Spring, the British Hubby and I vowed to hike more. Last weekend, we did a little urban hiking in downtown Seattle. We went to a performance of Haydn's Creation with the Seattle symphony. You've probably heard parts of this master piece. This is the first…Read more Hot Cross Buns & Urban Hiking
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National Pet Day
There are no ordinary cats. ~ Colette Thursday was national pet day in the States. I suspect everyday is national pet day at our house. The British Hubby and I were home on Wednesday and Thursday with a stomach bug. When we weren't in the bathroom, that meant extra snuggles for Ernie and Burt. Ernie…Read more National Pet Day
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 Comes to a Close
Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure. ~ Bob Bitchin I'm always a little sad on April 1. Malabrigo March has come to a close. For 31 days straight, I turn off that little voice inside my head nagging me about how many wips I have on the needles. You know that…Read more Malabrigo March Comes to a Close
The Last Week of Malabrigo March
One happiness scatters a thousand sorrows. ~ Chinese Proverb Where did March go? Okay, I know I worked rather a large number of hours this month, but still it feels like it was just March 1. Last week, I hoped there would be a few completed projects. I have one hat that's a bit too…Read more The Last Week of Malabrigo March
International Day of Happiness
For every minute you remain angry, you give up 60 seconds of happiness. I was planning to post a book review today. Then I discovered March 20 is International Day of Happiness. The world needs more happiness so I decided to share this with my dear followers. The Day of Happiness was established by the…Read more International Day of Happiness
Happy Birthday Kitties!
Cats choose us, we don't own them. ~ Kristen Cast Today is a monumental day. The kitties turn 11. That's 61 in people years. Ernie and Burt are litter mates so we know March 15 is officially their birthday. Gracie was a stray born around the same time. To keep things simple, we celebrate it…Read more Happy Birthday Kitties!
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
Sometimes Working Sucks
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. ~ Amelia Earhart I knew today was going to be long when Burt decided to practice his cat opera at 12:30 a.m. With not a lot of sleep, I went into work early to get some extra work done. Little did…Read more Sometimes Working Sucks
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