Love is in the air. No wait, that's BBQ never mind. For many parts of the world, Spring Break is the week after Easter. The British Hubby and I had an opportunity for a long weekend. We had intended to get away for a few days, but for a variety of reasons it just didn't…Read more Adventures in Brisketing
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Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
"The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven I try to claim back my commute time by listening to audio books to and from work. The day job really does interfere with my crafting and literary pursuits. My latest audio book…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
River Trail Hike
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Spring in the PNW typically means a breezy sunny day followed by gloomy rain/hail clouds the next day. The weather can change drastically in a 24 hour period. It was a lovely sunny day last Saturday. The British Hubby and…Read more River Trail Hike
Malabrigo March Comes to an End
The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes. ~ Sir Winston Churchill It's the start of a new month. March is normally all Malabrigo all the time. This year I took a slightly different approach. I cast on a few new projects, but I also kept knitting on a few…Read more Malabrigo March Comes to an End
Count Down to Nuclear Cat
Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them. ~ Jim Davis The kitties have their annual check up in the Spring. It's normally at the end of April. This month they all turned 10! That means a Senior kitty screening. All week, I've been thinking…Read more Count Down to Nuclear Cat
Bold Betty: February Edition
If those men can do it, I can do it ~ Emma Gatewood Last month, I received a lovely green bag to match my hand dyed yarn from Downtown Dye Works. The color is Hiker with Heart. My coaster with the crucial Bold Betty information was delayed by a month. The yarn is in honor…Read more Bold Betty: February Edition
BBQ: The First
It is a miracle that barbecue survives formal education. ~ Albert Einstein With snow covering the ground and the British Hubby recovering from his cold, Saturday we ventured into the world of smoking meat and BBQ. We needed a new grilling apparatus. Our new one uses wood pellets and has the option to smoke meat. Since…Read more BBQ: The First
Winter Still Clinging On
Bad weather always looks worse through a window. ~ Bill Lehrer Yesterday morning, the British Hubby and I woke up to snow! It was little more than a dusting that was already melting on our back deck and front yard. I must admit the cold nights have been great for my allergies. I know most…Read more Winter Still Clinging On
Conspiracy: The Invaders
Once you go alien, you never go back. ~ Gini Koch Have you ever wondered if there were visitors from other planets walking among us? How would we know? Would their little finger stick out straight? Would they have scales? More importantly would they knit or would yarn stores be a safe space? Here's one visitor…Read more Conspiracy: The Invaders
Malabrigo March Comes in Like a Lamb
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~ Charles Dickens March is over half way over. Normally, I would have about 10 new projects cast on for Malabrigo March. This year I took…Read more Malabrigo March Comes in Like a Lamb
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