I loved the Harry Potter books. I loved the Harry Potter movies. When it snows, I feel a compulsion to bury myself in blankets and watch all the movies again. With hot chocolate.We've had plenty of opportunities to do that this winter, as it's been dangerously cold to go outside and every time we're above… Continue reading "Bee in your bonnet, Potter?" The Joy of the Re-Read
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Golden Globes, Grammys & Oscars – Oh my!
It's award show season and since our current weather pattern involves nasty storms every Sunday afternoon/evening, we've caught them all.Last year, after the Grammys, I heard a music critic on NPR say that all award shows reward the kind of work that the voters think you should be creating. The GRAMMYs award trophies to the… Continue reading Golden Globes, Grammys & Oscars – Oh my!
ALL the KALS!
In looking over last year's projects, I found I did a lot of knitting-along (KAL).Follow Your Arrow, hosted by Ysolda TeagueWith a local KAL hosted by my LYS, this was a mystery KAL adventure we were all on together. It was fun, I finished my shawl (not quite on time), and I loved the yarn… Continue reading ALL the KALS!
Donita 2015 – the numbers
Because I like to quantify things, I decided to make Donita 2015 a little more tangible.Here is what I'm thinking:20,000 yards worked More sweaters in my sweater chestfewer languishing UFOs (Muggles: this means UnFinished Objects 😉 )More socks in my sock drawer - 1 pair a month if possibleSpin moreI've also joined a knit-a-long for 2015… Continue reading Donita 2015 – the numbers
Donita 2015 – More of what makes me happy
Let me set the scene for you: It's New Year's Eve. I'm sick as a dog. My hubs and I have no plans that don't involve massive quantities of moroccan mint tea, Kleenex and possibly a nap after dinner, before the counting starts.People are taking this time to post their goals for 2015. Lots of… Continue reading Donita 2015 – More of what makes me happy
2014, you’re history!
Well, 2014: you were and now you're gone and I'm okay with that. During 2014, I did a little knitting... you know, just enough to keep me from killing people.Finished Objects: 49 projects(this links to my Ravelry project search for 2014 - way faster than linking ALL THE THINGS)Operation Sock Drawer in full effect!I finished… Continue reading 2014, you’re history!
I swear, my vacation wasn’t 6 months long…
...how I wish... but no.We went on vacay. Here's proof!Gettin' in a little history lessonLaFonda, conquering the dunes north of Duck - no tow truck required here!Karma wanted to bite the ocean and the crabs.Ellie wanted to warn everyone that if they went into the ocean, they might die.We were the noisy crew at the… Continue reading I swear, my vacation wasn’t 6 months long…
Vacation Knitting
What's the best part of vacation?A) KnittingB) ReadingC) Adult beveragesD) All of the above.The answer is obviously D. Bonus points will be issued if I can knit & read at the same time, which I've been doing in small bouts lately. I'll share my reading plans in a later post. Now, the knitting!!While I know… Continue reading Vacation Knitting
Oy… the Ennui or Block your lace, people!
Life has been a challenge these last few months. The biggest thing looming over us right now is that we have decided to move out of our leased townhouse and look elsewhere for a residence. The management company here just isn't holding up their end of the deal. And despite diligently looking for a suitable… Continue reading Oy… the Ennui or Block your lace, people!
FO Friday – Mixed Bag of Delicious
After what seems like forever, I have some FOs to share! First up, I knit a wee Flax sweater from Tin Can Knits' The Simple Collection. This is made from Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway. I loved the knit, loved the yarn & loved the result - a happy baby in a hand-knit sweater!… Continue reading FO Friday – Mixed Bag of Delicious
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