Monday, November 17, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Toonces died today
Kitty Toonces died today.
She was found by a neighbor - run over by a car. Our neighbors were wonderful. They picked her up and put her in a box for us.
Got a knock on the door when Eva and I got home.
I've had her for over 16 years. I will miss her. 1990-2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
knit wits - very cute!
knit wits vid
Veteran actors Robert Costanzo and John Capodice star in this hilarious yarn about a couple of goodfellas initiating a newcomer into their close-knit organization. Will he make the cut or are they just stringing him along?
(edit: changed vid to permalink)
Veteran actors Robert Costanzo and John Capodice star in this hilarious yarn about a couple of goodfellas initiating a newcomer into their close-knit organization. Will he make the cut or are they just stringing him along?
(edit: changed vid to permalink)
new badge
Just earned a new badge. My wrist is killing me and I think it's from knitting. I had thought it was from removing the air conditioner, but it only started to hurt 2 days later after knitting fast and furious.
The Knitting Has Forced Me to Seek Medical Attention Badge (Level One):
In which the recipient has been forced to seek the advice of a medical doctor, nurse, or alternative healthcare professional for injuries sustained as a result of knitting.
So, I need to make an appointment for tomorrow w/ my NP.
The Knitting Has Forced Me to Seek Medical Attention Badge (Level One):
In which the recipient has been forced to seek the advice of a medical doctor, nurse, or alternative healthcare professional for injuries sustained as a result of knitting.So, I need to make an appointment for tomorrow w/ my NP.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Akron/Family? I can't belive it.
Well, it seems that my husband just bought us tickets to see this phenomenon (of which I love) at TT the Bear's!!! (December 28th) This is unusual for me because I don't really like "jam-y" type bands, but they are a bit out of the ordinary and heck, they ARE endorsed by the music-god* himself.
Akron/Family
A bit about them:
>> "The best band on the planet." - MICHAEL GIRA*, Young God Records
>> "Akron/Family is a six-year old band that in its various incarnations embrace hushed laptop folk, ecstatic chanting, wild improvisation, Beatles harmonies, West African grooves and fourth-wall detonating live performances...."
>> "Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Akron/Family is writing a 21st century non-denominational hymnal, free of any New Age stink or hippie laziness. The trio (though they often perform as five, six, seven or more) tap into the great currents of the universe and share that energy and unfiltered beauty with us. Their constant desire to obliterate the line between audience/consumer and performer/musician shares something with the Dead, Phish and others who've introduced participatory elements into the mix. However, those bands rarely gave so freely or vigorously to those who stood before them. Akron/Family are a very special band and you cheat yourself with every minute you wait to wade into their waters."
Akron/Family
A bit about them:
>> "The best band on the planet." - MICHAEL GIRA*, Young God Records
>> "Akron/Family is a six-year old band that in its various incarnations embrace hushed laptop folk, ecstatic chanting, wild improvisation, Beatles harmonies, West African grooves and fourth-wall detonating live performances...."
>> "Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Akron/Family is writing a 21st century non-denominational hymnal, free of any New Age stink or hippie laziness. The trio (though they often perform as five, six, seven or more) tap into the great currents of the universe and share that energy and unfiltered beauty with us. Their constant desire to obliterate the line between audience/consumer and performer/musician shares something with the Dead, Phish and others who've introduced participatory elements into the mix. However, those bands rarely gave so freely or vigorously to those who stood before them. Akron/Family are a very special band and you cheat yourself with every minute you wait to wade into their waters."
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A requirement for all Knitting Scouts, the recipient must do his or her bit to present knitting in a positive light, whilst at the same time avoiding all references to "hipness", grandmothers, and yoga.
The recipient must demonstrate clever use of a non-knitting tool in a knitting-related scenario. For instance, recipient has used paper clips as stitch markers, or successfully whittled and then utilized bamboo
The recipient must demonstrate clever use of a knitting tool in a non-knitting-related scenario. For instance, recipient has used a strand of Regia Bamboo to slice cheese, or repaired a small appliance with a metal knitting needle.
This applies to both actual knitting under the influence, as well as achieving moments of stunning intellectual clarity about ones knitting under the influence. Presumes talking about knitting whilst under the influence a given.
The recipient is a whiz at substituting yarns and calculating gauge, can space increases and decreases evenly and is fully comfortable with the basic math encountered in all knitting projects.
Recipients are those “special” campers who have knit items which somehow missed the mark of their intended application. There are probably more who are deserving of this badge than one would expect.