Apologies!

Hi guys. I feel like I need to apologize for the blog sucking lately. I guess, in my defense, there are a few reasons:
1. Sick. Everyone at my work has had the same crud, and I caught it. Yuck! I’ve been watching West Wing.
2. Haven’t been knitting, mostly because it’s dry. I feel like I [...]

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Bananagrams!!! Review

I really hope to actually finish some knitting tomorrow so I’ll have something to show y’all. It appears that having a job has made me a little less inclined to blog. Anyway! For your entertainment, I present:
Bananagrams!
I’ve been eyeing this game for a while and finally bought it today from a local game store. It [...]

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Twist Collective

Winter edition of Twist Collective is up, and it is crazy gorgeous. Check it out! Need another nudge? There’s a beautiful layout with watercolor animals wearing handknit gloves. Yeah, I thought that might inspire you. ;)

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Knitterly Update

Hi… so… I know it’s been a while… but I promise… I’m still knitting.
Witness:

The February/October/November? Lady Sweater now has a sleeve. I’m really languishing on the second one (ain’t that the way?) but I’m hoping that scoring some buttons soon will inspire me. Goal is to have this done for the boy’s performance, which approaches [...]

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Book Review: Knitting for Good

I’ve spent the past few days working through my copy of Knitting for Good, by Betsy Greer of Craftivism. (This is one of the benefits of working in a bookstore!) I’d like to fill you all in on what a great book this is, and some of the reasons why I think it’s a really [...]

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Monarchs on Sunday

Monarchs come around here to put up for the winter, specifically congregating in a eucalyptus grove nearby. I went with two of my favorite people to check it out today.

They hang out in these clusters — the tannish spots are them with their wings closed — and are most active during warmer parts of the [...]

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How to Crochet a Cheezburger: Part II

So, we’ve already seen How to Crochet a Hamburger Bun. Now, I take you to Part II of this endeavor: How to Crochet Lettuce, and How to Crochet a Slice of Cheese. One is significantly easier than the other.
How to Crochet a Piece of Lettuce

- Begin crocheting a circle, as in How to Crochet a [...]

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California and Equal Rights

Some less happy election follow-up. If you have an aversion to harsh language, I would recommend you not read my thoughts in this post.
Thanks. Let’s keep on keeping on, folks. We can’t afford not to.

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Obama and Generational Change

Dear Dad,
I am astounded. Our country just elected Barack Obama!! This is the first election in which I’ve been able to vote where I can say, “Yes. That is my president.” I called swing state volunteers. I brought up the tough issues with Mom. I gave my sister that extra nudge to register to vote. [...]

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Ready? Set?

VOTE!!!
It is crucial that you get out and vote today.
But I bet you knew that already.

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