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Fluff Play Day

I decided when I got up this morning that is was such a nice day that I just had to take advantage of it. And how does a crazy fiber addict do that? By scouring her fleece and hanging it to dry, of course.

I had about half of the 9#’s I got from Hidden Valley [...]

Dizzy Spinning

Remember when you were little and you’d spin around and around until you fell down? Or sit on the swing and wind it up and lift your feet and “weeeee” around you’d go. How about the merry-go-round? Hang on tight so you don’t fly off, especially if a big kid was pushing! You’d go so [...]

I've Been Redecorating!

What do you think of the new look for my blog? I did like the old one, but there were a few things it didn’t do. It was one of the basic free word press themes. Great to get me started, but I’ve grown.

In my very first post, Knitting in the Rain, I talked about [...]

Daylight in the Swamp!

I was up this morning before 5am. Peachy, our beagle/coonhound, woke me up to go out. I couldn’t get back to sleep. As I sat watching the day begin, I remembered many happy, very early mornings at Grandma Gilly’s and Grandpa Jack’s.

My sister Suzanne and I loved to stay there overnight. We were little. Probably [...]

Coffee with Arnold

It would be nice to know if the Benedryl I take occasionally at night actually makes me dream more or remember more or what. It sure seems like it does.

I recently got “caught up” on the Terminator series since the 4th one is out in theaters. I dreamt that I was talking to friends and [...]

Picnic Food and Pizza Dish

It’s so interesting to observe who brings what to a picnic. You know, the bring a dish to pass situation. Recently we had a family reunion. Mom, sisters and me all provided hot meats, ice, charcoal, buns etc. Everybody who came brought a dish to share and a bottle of soda. There was Italian beef, [...]

The Rollercoaster of Life

I used to love rollercoasters. They were thrilling. They made me feel very alive. Somewhere around the time that I had my kids, rollercoasters lost their appeal. I remember one of the last rides I took, feeling very nauseous. Oh well. I can live without them. But maybe not.

Life is very much like a rollercoaster. [...]

Speaking Fiber-ese

Good yarn requires patience. And why put your efforts and talent into anything but? Learning to speak the language of your yarn or “fiber-ese” is tricky yet vital to your success. Maybe I can help.

The dialogue really should start in the yarn shop. Walk into your favorite shop and stop. Close you eyes. Yes, close [...]

The Blessing

In the hush before dawn, the meadow hilltop is still. The grass is heavy with pewter droplets of dew. Like mercury they dance on the plantain leaves, all ripple-y, designed to channel moisture. The valley is hidden, obscured by the thick wool shorn from a mythical sheep.

He spreads a small blanket and rests upon it, [...]

My Oatmeal Cookies

I’m not sure of the origin or this recipe, but I’ve tweaked it over the years. This is how I make them. I think they are Scott’s favorites. The dough keeps well in the fridge. I make a 1/2 doz at a time. Warm cookies and milk for breakfast? Why not? And never, ever, eat [...]