Seems like my knitting has stopped but au contraire, mes amis! I have been knitting with prayer and intent for my daughter's friend, Kelsey, who, at 17, has been diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma, a rare form of muscle cancer.Since there is little I can do, other than pray for her and her family, I have… Continue reading Missing but not gone…
Knitting like crazy
I have been knitting up a storm and finishing long overdue items...I finished my Cordelle Shawl this week and now it awaits the finishing touches, blocking and trimming the ends. I probably won't get to that until this weekend but I LOVE this shawl. It's the perfect size, soft and warm. I can see more… Continue reading Knitting like crazy
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Diamond Gansey Socks
I recently found a lovely skein of Dream in Color Smooshy in a bright blue at the bottom of my stash. I pulled a pattern for the fountain hat by Katie Himmelberg. I thought it would be a fabulous way to use up some sock yarn and my daughter (who loves slouchy hats) would enjoy… Continue reading Diamond Gansey Socks
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More socks
As my Summer of Socks rolls on, I decided that learning something new should also be a goal this summer. As anyone who knows me, knows, I can knit socks. I can knit lots of socks. But really, just how many socks does one actually need to knit to say they are accomplished? To that… Continue reading More socks
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The Summer of Socks 2010
As this blog has languished long enough, I am (at least temporarily) re-purposing it for the Summer of Socks.For the uninitiated, the Summer of Socks is a group on Ravelry (www.ravelry.com) that dedicates itself to sock knitting from June 21st to September 1st. Knitting socks in the summer serves a variety of purposes. Here are… Continue reading The Summer of Socks 2010
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Priorities
Yesterday I received two "breaking news" stories. The first one was a true revelation, Mark McGwire admitted to using steriods during 1998 when he broke Roger Maris' single season home-run record and the other was an announcement that Simon Cowell would quit American Idol after this season. Okay, is it just me or do you… Continue reading Priorities
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Jon & Kate…who cares?
So it's finally done, Jon & Kate Gosselin are divorcing. Was I the only one NOT surprised by this? This is a couple who sold their family to the highest bidder...reality tv. Let's watch as Kate gets her makeup done for a talk show. Let's watch as Kate leaves on her book tour. Let's watch… Continue reading Jon & Kate…who cares?
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HOV? Not.
As I'm sitting in bumper to bumper traffic at 7:15 on a Wednesday morning trying to get to work via I-40, I am watching all the cars pass me in the HOV lane. HOV stands for HIGH occupancy vehicles (2 or more people). Of course, on this particular morning, only every 4th or 5th car actually… Continue reading HOV? Not.
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What’s on my needles?
I admit it. Knitting is my obsession. I've been knitting, on and off, since I was about 12. I pick it up, knit for a few months and then put it away. That was, until I learned to knit socks. Socks. Wonderful things. Unlike scarves and hats, you can never have too many pair of… Continue reading What’s on my needles?
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another night in the gym. I love my life.
Club volleyball season has started, again. This marks year ten for our family and Junior Olympic volleyball. My oldest daughter played from 2000-2004. My youngest was picked up on a team in 2005 and will play through the 2010 season. Club volleyball, like all travel sports, requires two to three nights in the gym. Since… Continue reading another night in the gym. I love my life.
Old Dog, New Tricks 