Stitch Markers “Red Wave” Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. These stitch markers will be winging their way to somone from the Stitch Marker Exchange, later this month. I liked them so much I made myself some earrings that differ only in that the big white bead is a reddish/brown bead in the earrings. I put different… Continue reading Stitch Markers: "Red Wave"
Author: JulieD
Swappy!
I’ve been feeling a bit isolated out here in knitland, in winter. I read a lot of blogs but I felt like I wanted something to connect me to a community, so I started searching for swaps. I found this great site, which has a list of links to various knit-a-longs and swaps. The knit-a-longs… Continue reading Swappy!
Normal Heights
Normal Heights Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. My friend Carol lives in the height of normality. See?
Language Is A Virus
I’ve only scratched the surface of Language Is A Virus but it seems like a promising site: the kind that might inspire you to write, rather than burgling your time like so many writers’ advice sites (fascinating but not helping with the actual writing of your own work…) I used their Writers Block “Cut Up”… Continue reading Language Is A Virus
Sock Crazy
I’ve been waiting to post until I had some pictures, but Vista is confounding my ability to share and upload pictures, so I’m posting pic-less for now. Since my last post I’ve been working feverishly on warm black socks for the mister, who commented on how cold his feet were and how slightly-too-big his shoes… Continue reading Sock Crazy
Do-It-Yourself Play Kitchen
Thanks to Carol for this link: Here’s a post of someone who turned their old TV stand into a play kitchen for their kids. Recycling, AND reduction (no new plastic, no new packaging), money-saving. It’s warms the hippy corners of my heart.
The Pillars of The Earth
I have just finished neglecting my family and going without sleep to read The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet. I knew nothing of him or this book before starting it (beyond the fact that there was a board game based on it). Now I know I”ll read it again some day (possibly soon).… Continue reading The Pillars of The Earth
How A Writer Writes
I love this entry from Neil Gaiman’s blog about the new book he’s just started. It gives me all kinds of hope and illustrates elegantly how I feel about writing when it’s going well.
How Do You Eat Yours?
[ posted this story about her daughter’s close encounter with a Creme Egg, which prompted me to flash-back to my childhood. Here’s the story:] When I was about three years old, my cool bachelor uncle came to visit. He drove up in his convertible Triumph and was immediately the coolest thing on our street (and… Continue reading How Do You Eat Yours?
Very Insightful Comic
This is why I’m not doing any paid work these days.