Monthly Archives: November 2009

FO: Heather Hoodie Vest

It was dry in time to wear it on Thanksgiving day!   I found some groovy buttons – sort of hard to capture their full effect in the gloomy weather, but they are carved of wood, in black and a … Continue reading

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Waiting Impatiently.

Whoever came up with that stuff about watching paint dry or waiting for pots to boil obviously wasn’t a knitter.  I think the worst torture has to be waiting for a new sweater to dry so you can wear it! … Continue reading

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Lakewatch.

This is the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Museum of Art, designed by Santiago Calatrava.   The “wings” are generally open when the weather isn’t terribly windy.  They close and open each day at noon,  just for grins.   You can see … Continue reading

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Thankful Thursday.

Today, I’m thankful for… Breathtaking moments… A fresh beginning, every day… Moments of quiet. How about you?      

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Ten on Tuesday

Today’s Ten on Tuesday:  Ten Things You Wish you Knew How to Do.  Does this go perfectly with my learning theme, or what?  1.  Woodworking.  I love watching Norm build furniture.   2.  Crochet.  I can make a chain, but that’s … Continue reading

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Thankful Thursdays

I was AWOL last week when many people were posting their first installment of Thankful Thursdays.   Had I posted then, I would certainly have begun with the “big stuff,” like my lovely family, my health, my friends…  You all know I’m thankful … Continue reading

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The Monday Philosopher: On Learning, and Fear.

 I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the choices people make in living out their days.   It’s probably safe to say that there are as many approaches to life as there are people on the planet.   Some of our proclivities are … Continue reading

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FO: Traveling Woman

The United Way shawl for Lesli is done: A fun knit, for a great cause, to be enjoyed by a lovely friend. Traveling Woman Shawl Knit in Dream in Color Starry  in the Ruby River colorway on size US 6 … Continue reading

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Admirable Restraint.

I had the great pleasure of a knitterly outing on Friday afternoon, with my friend Lesli and her visiting sister, Lori.   Unfortunately, I FORGOT my CAMERA and can therefore provide no photographic evidence of the event. Sigh.  Anyway, we met at … Continue reading

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