memory jog

I was just reading a new-to-me blog, Rurality (anyone who blogs Cat Parables is immediately added to my bloglines!), and her post today about a boat in the woods stirred a memory that I thought I’d share.
When my son was little, maybe three, we arrived coming home from a long day at work and daycare, [...]

analyze this, Bob

The Olympic sweater is rocking along!  As you can see, the body is finished, and I finished the first sleeve this morning.  I am definitely enjoying this challenge, particularly watching the Olympic events (the men’s aerials last night were fabulous!) while working on my own challenge.
I debated blocking the body and letting it dry while [...]

olympic report

Hi there!  Well, I wanted to cast on during the opening ceremonies – specifically, when the torch was lit (I figured if that was when Stephanie was starting, then that was when I would start!) – but I just couldn’t stay awake!  I fell asleep on the couch and did wake up to see the [...]

1824 Blouson

Or, as I like to call it, my Knit Sweatshirt.

How lucky that it snowed Friday afternoon! 
I can’t believe I was able to have snow as a backdrop for my last two sweaters!

I really love this sweater, too.  It’s soft, it’s comfy, it has just enough detail to make it not-boring.

The cuff pleats weren’t difficult [...]

friday funny

That’s about the only way we’ll see 20 inches of snow in Alabama!
Have a great weekend!

olympic dreams

Since I started knitting four years ago and began reading knit blogs, I’ve looked forward to the next winter Olympics so I could participate.  It sounds like so much fun – the challenge of selecting a project and race to finish, going for the gold, and all the while watching winter Olympic sports – which [...]

what better way

to combat rainy skies than with cheerful flowers?

late-blooming amaryllis to brighten your Friday ~ have a great weekend!

LOST – my crackpot theory

Yes, I’ve become one of those who blog about a TV show.  If you don’t watch Lost, or if you haven’t seen last night’s season premiere, you might want to skip this post entirely.
For the most part, I watched last night’s episode thoroughly confused.  I was confused when I went to bed and confused when [...]

Staghorn

I have pictures!

We drove out to Cheaha State Park yesterday and I brought my sweater along in case the opportunity for pictures arose.
As we drove into the park, I noticed all this white stuff in the tops of the trees.  My first thought was ‘who in the world toilet-papered these trees!’

IT WAS SNOW!!!  I have [...]