Little, by little, I'm getting the sweater to the point I want it to be by Monday night, but even if I don't get it there by then, it will be alright. It would just be nice to have it joined below the armpits for a very long Tuesday.
Saturday, February 02, 2019
Happy Groundhog Day!
Little, by little, I'm getting the sweater to the point I want it to be by Monday night, but even if I don't get it there by then, it will be alright. It would just be nice to have it joined below the armpits for a very long Tuesday.
Friday, February 01, 2019
It Doesn't Repeat Itself, But it Kinda Rhymes
I get ideas. It's probably for the best that some of my sparks of inspiration extinguish themselves as quickly as they ignite. Occasionally, however, I see some of them through. In this instance, I only saw part of it through, (although the other parts are more tangential, and certainly don't matter for the rest of this story) and past the deadline, of course.
Last year, I purchased a pattern collection with some birthday money. Not that I disliked the rest of the book, in fact, after flipping through, I can see myself knitting several of them, but I really only bought it for three of something like thirty patterns. Anyway, at first glance, I thought one of the patterns resembled a scaled-down, miniaturized, simplified version of a sweater a friend had knit for herself. There you are, millions of miles away through all of those tubes of the internet, and you see where this is going. You know me a little bit, and you know if I see something like this, I will feel compelled to knit this for my friend.
I cast on, and slowly, I made progress. Why so slowly, you wonder? Well, I quickly spotted a problem with the pattern, and I didn't want to have to fix it. The closer I got to the error-riddled section, the more I slowed, and the less I worked on it. I occasionally looked at the clearly wrong colorwork chart and tried to figure out how to fix it. I thought I had an answer. The chart is worked over twenty-four stitches for thirteen rows. It looked as though it should have been worked from stitches thirteen through twenty-four and then one through twelve. It made me tired just thinking about it. To compound this, I ought to mention that for this section, you are working back-and-forth instead of in the round, so odd rows of the chart are read right-to-left and even rows left-to-right. I think it is accurate to say that working this chart in this manner while trying to compensate for these errors is probably a greater burden than I should place on my will to live. So, I copied the chart, cut it up the middle, and made the first half the new second half. You know what? Yep, it wasn't right, either. At this point, I already had the chart copied, cut out, and cut in half, so I tried something else. I made the first half of the chart the second half, but I rotated it 180 degrees, and it worked. I don't know how they made the error that they did in putting together this pattern, but there you go.
While I knew that I would not make my self-imposed deadline, I moved on with the knitting and thought of my friend. When she knit her sweater, that pattern had many problems, too. She worked through them, and the sweater looked great, but I'm pretty sure the pattern remains on her "Would Not Recommend" list. I composed the note to accompany this many times in my head while I knit. I shouldn't do that. It so often paralyzes me as I try to find the right words, and by the time I to put pen to paper, my note has morphed into inky awkwardness, something I will feel embarrassed about whenever I think about it over the years.
So, while it isn't exactly a miniaturized replica of the original, people-sized version of the sweater, it kinda rhymes.
In a surprise move, I went ahead and mailed this off instead of waiting until the end of the year. I know, shocker, eh? Hey, I had to try to do something as right as I could this year. Speaking of, how is your year thus far?
Last year, I purchased a pattern collection with some birthday money. Not that I disliked the rest of the book, in fact, after flipping through, I can see myself knitting several of them, but I really only bought it for three of something like thirty patterns. Anyway, at first glance, I thought one of the patterns resembled a scaled-down, miniaturized, simplified version of a sweater a friend had knit for herself. There you are, millions of miles away through all of those tubes of the internet, and you see where this is going. You know me a little bit, and you know if I see something like this, I will feel compelled to knit this for my friend.
I cast on, and slowly, I made progress. Why so slowly, you wonder? Well, I quickly spotted a problem with the pattern, and I didn't want to have to fix it. The closer I got to the error-riddled section, the more I slowed, and the less I worked on it. I occasionally looked at the clearly wrong colorwork chart and tried to figure out how to fix it. I thought I had an answer. The chart is worked over twenty-four stitches for thirteen rows. It looked as though it should have been worked from stitches thirteen through twenty-four and then one through twelve. It made me tired just thinking about it. To compound this, I ought to mention that for this section, you are working back-and-forth instead of in the round, so odd rows of the chart are read right-to-left and even rows left-to-right. I think it is accurate to say that working this chart in this manner while trying to compensate for these errors is probably a greater burden than I should place on my will to live. So, I copied the chart, cut it up the middle, and made the first half the new second half. You know what? Yep, it wasn't right, either. At this point, I already had the chart copied, cut out, and cut in half, so I tried something else. I made the first half of the chart the second half, but I rotated it 180 degrees, and it worked. I don't know how they made the error that they did in putting together this pattern, but there you go.
While I knew that I would not make my self-imposed deadline, I moved on with the knitting and thought of my friend. When she knit her sweater, that pattern had many problems, too. She worked through them, and the sweater looked great, but I'm pretty sure the pattern remains on her "Would Not Recommend" list. I composed the note to accompany this many times in my head while I knit. I shouldn't do that. It so often paralyzes me as I try to find the right words, and by the time I to put pen to paper, my note has morphed into inky awkwardness, something I will feel embarrassed about whenever I think about it over the years.
So, while it isn't exactly a miniaturized replica of the original, people-sized version of the sweater, it kinda rhymes.
In a surprise move, I went ahead and mailed this off instead of waiting until the end of the year. I know, shocker, eh? Hey, I had to try to do something as right as I could this year. Speaking of, how is your year thus far?
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Put Them to the Test
I wove these a while back. They've just been waiting to be hemmed. I could probably ctrl-c, ctrl-v those first two sentences into my draft folder and use them over and over again because I am terrible about getting to the hemming. I could try to build up excuses for me by saying that I had to buy matching thread, but it's not much of an excuse. If I did offer that up, I would immediately have to follow up with the fact that I bought the thread in October, and I just got around to hemming these recently.
Anyway, these are new washcloths. I was inspired to weave them after the linen facecloth WAL over on Yarnworker. Yes, that was a while ago. The yarn is Red Heart Scrubby Cotton. I'm not too proud to admit it. The weaving went well. They washed up fine. I had a little trouble hemming them. Some of that was due to the fabric, but mostly it was due to me. I improved as I kept going with it, so the last hem is better than the first, and I'm OK with that.
Now it is time to put them through their paces and see how they hold up to use. I have hopes--not high hopes, but just hopes. I like making things we can use, and it would be nice to make a new pile of washcloths, but I won't weave any more of these until I see how this batch wears.
Anyway, these are new washcloths. I was inspired to weave them after the linen facecloth WAL over on Yarnworker. Yes, that was a while ago. The yarn is Red Heart Scrubby Cotton. I'm not too proud to admit it. The weaving went well. They washed up fine. I had a little trouble hemming them. Some of that was due to the fabric, but mostly it was due to me. I improved as I kept going with it, so the last hem is better than the first, and I'm OK with that.
Now it is time to put them through their paces and see how they hold up to use. I have hopes--not high hopes, but just hopes. I like making things we can use, and it would be nice to make a new pile of washcloths, but I won't weave any more of these until I see how this batch wears.
Sunday, January 06, 2019
On the Twelfth Day
Well, that's the end, kids. We made it to January 6th, so it's now or never for the tree's show-and-tell. I like how it turned out this year. I think it was worth it to sew the tree to the red background and used dowels to hang it. For extra decoration, I added the balls for the Knit Ball Pit, though they did not get to spend too much time together with the tree. I just added a strand at a time as I completed them, and then it was time to get them all in the post.
Will I really take it down, now? Probably not just yet. Bruce likes the added insulation it gives. I might need to weave something for that wall for the rest of the year. Speaking of the year, Happy New Year! Do you make resolutions, intentions, goals, wishes, or anything else this time of year? Me? Not so much. I guess I make them all throughout the year, and usually shorter-term ones. I suppose that many of them have connections to longer-term goals, but I find it more helpful for me to not spend too much time looking at those. Anyway, whatever you do or don't this time of year, I just want to say that I'm glad you're here. xoxo
Will I really take it down, now? Probably not just yet. Bruce likes the added insulation it gives. I might need to weave something for that wall for the rest of the year. Speaking of the year, Happy New Year! Do you make resolutions, intentions, goals, wishes, or anything else this time of year? Me? Not so much. I guess I make them all throughout the year, and usually shorter-term ones. I suppose that many of them have connections to longer-term goals, but I find it more helpful for me to not spend too much time looking at those. Anyway, whatever you do or don't this time of year, I just want to say that I'm glad you're here. xoxo
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Merrily They Roll Along
I unstrung them from where they had hung beside the Christmas tree, took their pictures, loaded them into a box, and took them to the post office. And just like that, my time with the Knit Ball Pit was done. It was fun to be a part of a group project. I had hoped to make more. My very ambitious goal was fifty, and then I dropped it back to thirty with hopes of having one for each day of NaBloPoMo2018, but that did not work out, either. In the end, I contributed twenty-six. I think that is a decent offering to the cause. I know the group goal was set at one thousand, and the last I saw, there were over nine hundred, so I think that goal will be achieved. Anyway, here they all are.
Right now, they are neither here, nor there, but should be there tomorrow. I hope the recipients like them, and that they can bring a little joy into their days.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Sew it All Away
Sew, I've been sewing a little bit. It started out with a free pattern/tutorial for a sleeping bag for L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls. Do you know what LOL Dolls are? It really isn't important to this conversation. What matters (wait, I'm pretty sure none of this matters, but we carry on, nonetheless) is that I decided to sew some for the two youngest nieces. Of course, you see this is where the auntly dilemma begins, as I felt if I did that, I ought to sew something for the youngest nephew, and if I was going to do that, I ought to sew for others. I decided that zippered pouches would be a good choice. I found a few free patterns on the same site but ultimately decided upon one from a different site. I started with the sleeping bags, and when that didn't kill me and I seemed to have something decent to show for my efforts, I moved on to the bags. My first pouch turned out well, and so did the second, and then it was time to make the ones intended for gifts. Then one of the first trial projects became a gift for my mom. I sewed and sewed, and sewed and sewed some more.
The pouches substituted for stockings and I filled them with random goodies like lip balm, tissues, hand sanitizer, and candy canes. I meant to put the sleeping bags in the pouches too, but I forgot them in another pouch at home. I also forgot to capture a photo of them before I gave them all away.
Most people didn't realize I had sewn the pouches, but someone who did mentioned she could use some. I knew I would be sewing more, and soon. I just didn't realize how many more I would be sewing. Next thing you know, I'm sewing goodie bags for brothers-and-sisters-in-law. I made a few changes along the way. I added a little handle. I changed the placement of said handle. I varied sizes. Here you can see some of the bags I have sewn and some (I momentarily lost one) of the sleeping bags (small knit dog included for scale, I guess, but you probably don't know its size, either). I think I made thirteen of the zippered pouches.
I had fun. Most all of the fabric came from the remnants bin, so it was a relatively inexpensive endeavor. I scored a good deal on the zippers. I learned. I tried different types of fabrics. I used special, prized fabric that had been waiting for its turn. I mailed off a bag filled with treats that will arrive only one day late. I gave gifts I did not have to wrap and that could continue to be of use once the contents were gone. I did not burn myself on the iron. I'm going to go ahead and call this a win.
The pouches substituted for stockings and I filled them with random goodies like lip balm, tissues, hand sanitizer, and candy canes. I meant to put the sleeping bags in the pouches too, but I forgot them in another pouch at home. I also forgot to capture a photo of them before I gave them all away.
Most people didn't realize I had sewn the pouches, but someone who did mentioned she could use some. I knew I would be sewing more, and soon. I just didn't realize how many more I would be sewing. Next thing you know, I'm sewing goodie bags for brothers-and-sisters-in-law. I made a few changes along the way. I added a little handle. I changed the placement of said handle. I varied sizes. Here you can see some of the bags I have sewn and some (I momentarily lost one) of the sleeping bags (small knit dog included for scale, I guess, but you probably don't know its size, either). I think I made thirteen of the zippered pouches.
I had fun. Most all of the fabric came from the remnants bin, so it was a relatively inexpensive endeavor. I scored a good deal on the zippers. I learned. I tried different types of fabrics. I used special, prized fabric that had been waiting for its turn. I mailed off a bag filled with treats that will arrive only one day late. I gave gifts I did not have to wrap and that could continue to be of use once the contents were gone. I did not burn myself on the iron. I'm going to go ahead and call this a win.
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Significantly Fewer than Seven
So, you know that each year there's an annual Mochimochiland holiday pattern, right? The pattern is free with any $5 purchase. I've been waiting for this year's offering, and my patience has been rewarded. The pattern is for Sugar Plum Fairies, and I adore them so!
I have more to say about sugar plums, but that is for another day. Today, I'm showing you my offering for the Knit Ball Pit. I used the Sugar Plum Fairies pattern to adorn one of the balls I had already knit. I think it turned out pretty well.
I have more to say about sugar plums, but that is for another day. Today, I'm showing you my offering for the Knit Ball Pit. I used the Sugar Plum Fairies pattern to adorn one of the balls I had already knit. I think it turned out pretty well.
Sunday, December 09, 2018
Another Sunday, Another Seven
I stuck with a style this week. Decorating these was super-easy and super-quick. I certainly need more of that, as I have a lot I am trying to do right now.
Since some of the family has travel plans later this month, our Christmas gathering is a bit early. By that, I mean it is Saturday. I only have to buy for one more person, so that shouldn't be too hard. I do have a plan to sew some zippered pouches and put small prizes in them, but I will wait to buy the prizes (candy cane, lip balm, Reese's tree, pocket tissues) until I see if I can sew them all.
Saturday, December 08, 2018
Float Flash
Maybe it beats a picture of soaking mittens? I'm not sure. I'm unsure of many things. I think I may have missed the mark on something, and the feelings of insecurity and confusion might be bleeding over to other parts of life. Of course, it's one of those things I probably can't do anything about, and can only hope that the thought can be what counts. If not, it won't be the first or last time I embarrass myself, and if it goes sideways rather than just missing the mark, well, it won't be my first shunning, either.
Anyway, I couldn't show a photo of the mittens soaking, as I have only completed the thumb on the first mitten. I gotta tell you, my enthusiasm is not where I would like it to be. That being said, a lack of interest can work for me when it comes to finishing things. I won't be looking for that spark for embarking on something new; I can just plug along. I just have to get going on the work and let some version of autopilot operate. At least that's what I'm trying right now with these mittens, as well as with other work I need to do, and I do have a lot of work needing to be done.
Sunday, December 02, 2018
Sunday Seven
Well, like many a wearied NaBloPoMo-er, I took off the first of December. I'm pretty sure I wrote an entry for each day last month, but I'm not putting up a badge to celebrate.
Anyway, I set a goal, and so far, so good. This week I decorated seven of the balls I had knit for the Knit Ball Pit. I think those are the only royal blue ones I knit, and I don't plan to make more in that color. It gave me too much trouble adding the face on those. I enjoyed working on these, and I think I'm improving. I liked trying out different things, and the more I tried, the more ideas popped into my head.
It was nice to see that the goal of completing seven each week is achievable for me. I want to do so much more, but I'm trying not to get ahead of myself.
Anyway, I set a goal, and so far, so good. This week I decorated seven of the balls I had knit for the Knit Ball Pit. I think those are the only royal blue ones I knit, and I don't plan to make more in that color. It gave me too much trouble adding the face on those. I enjoyed working on these, and I think I'm improving. I liked trying out different things, and the more I tried, the more ideas popped into my head. It was nice to see that the goal of completing seven each week is achievable for me. I want to do so much more, but I'm trying not to get ahead of myself.
Friday, November 30, 2018
Treat.Yo.Self
So, there have been some sales lately, I have many upcoming gift-giving occasions, and I need to be prepared. What's that you say? You're super-curious about my shopping?. Well, I did manage to score a sweet deal on hand sanitizer for the stockings. I'll stop there before you become overwhelmed with jealousy.
Ah, but now you are wondering if I saw many things I would like, too? You bet. However, I do not have limitless funds, and besides, I was really looking for gifts for others. That does not mean I was totally selfless; I did pick up some things just for me. I bought some markers, and that's a treat just for me. I picked up some deodorant, and that's a treat for everyone. Then there's this other thing I bought myself. Well, I can use it to make things for others, but you understand what I mean. Anyway, even though it was not a time-limited sale, it was still a good deal as it was on clearance, and you know you need to snap up those clearance bargains when you have a chance.
Ta-da! The waves of jealousy return, no? I mean, who doesn't wish for five pounds of polyester fiberfill? I actually did need to get more of this stuff(ing), but seeing as how I mostly use it to fill those teeny-tiny knits, I may have achieved SABLE status for this. Maybe I just need to knit a bunch more for the Knit Ball Pit. Those need much more stuffing to fill.
Yeah, this was what I was waiting on delivery for yesterday. The package of markers is included for scale. They were delivered separately yesterday. The whole thing is more amusing to me than it should be, but we all have to find our ways to cope. Anyway, I'm a little concerned about opening the box because of the potential for expansion issues. Maybe I need to have a Space Bag ready.
Ah, but now you are wondering if I saw many things I would like, too? You bet. However, I do not have limitless funds, and besides, I was really looking for gifts for others. That does not mean I was totally selfless; I did pick up some things just for me. I bought some markers, and that's a treat just for me. I picked up some deodorant, and that's a treat for everyone. Then there's this other thing I bought myself. Well, I can use it to make things for others, but you understand what I mean. Anyway, even though it was not a time-limited sale, it was still a good deal as it was on clearance, and you know you need to snap up those clearance bargains when you have a chance.
Ta-da! The waves of jealousy return, no? I mean, who doesn't wish for five pounds of polyester fiberfill? I actually did need to get more of this stuff(ing), but seeing as how I mostly use it to fill those teeny-tiny knits, I may have achieved SABLE status for this. Maybe I just need to knit a bunch more for the Knit Ball Pit. Those need much more stuffing to fill.Yeah, this was what I was waiting on delivery for yesterday. The package of markers is included for scale. They were delivered separately yesterday. The whole thing is more amusing to me than it should be, but we all have to find our ways to cope. Anyway, I'm a little concerned about opening the box because of the potential for expansion issues. Maybe I need to have a Space Bag ready.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Everything Except What I Was Supposed to Do
Yeah, that kind of sums up my Thursday. Actually, that mostly just reflects my feelings. I did many of the things I was supposed to do yesterday, but the things I did not do are glaring at me, arms crossed, feet a-tapping. Mostly, it's that trip to the post office that is crossest at me for skipping it. I was waiting for a delivery. I saw that the package was on the truck and out for delivery in the wee hours, and then I waited. I actually received a delivery from that carrier this morning for something not predicted to be here until Saturday. Then, it was after six o'clock, I checked the tracking, and I see it is back at the facility, scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Well, there you go. I could be annoyed, but I really just have to laugh. I wonder if it was on that first truck, they missed that I had an additional package, and then they weren't going to go back to this end of the route when they realized what had happened. Also, it is kind of comical. I'll show you what I mean when it all arrives.
Anyway, so that's a lot of nothing to see here. I'm working the thumb on a mitten. I started watching The Handmaid's Tale, but now I need to wait for my mom. She wants to watch with me. I've only watched the first episode, so it isn't a big deal. I may watch a couple more to get through these thumbs. I don't mind re-watching. Besides, I'm not absolutely sure she will enjoy the show so it might be good if I watch ahead to check out things. It is nice to have a bit of a viewing line-up ready for her. Soon we will re-watch GOT in anticipation of the new season beginning in April.
So, what do I have to show for my Thursday? Well, I already put away the laundry I did. I know you're totally disappointed. I was going to turn it into an Unconscious Mutterings post, but there's not a list this week. Well, I wasn't about to finish the mittens that quickly, so I threw up my wings and drew a little owl.
Anyway, so that's a lot of nothing to see here. I'm working the thumb on a mitten. I started watching The Handmaid's Tale, but now I need to wait for my mom. She wants to watch with me. I've only watched the first episode, so it isn't a big deal. I may watch a couple more to get through these thumbs. I don't mind re-watching. Besides, I'm not absolutely sure she will enjoy the show so it might be good if I watch ahead to check out things. It is nice to have a bit of a viewing line-up ready for her. Soon we will re-watch GOT in anticipation of the new season beginning in April.
So, what do I have to show for my Thursday? Well, I already put away the laundry I did. I know you're totally disappointed. I was going to turn it into an Unconscious Mutterings post, but there's not a list this week. Well, I wasn't about to finish the mittens that quickly, so I threw up my wings and drew a little owl.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
I Suppose it Depends on What You Think
By that, I mean embroidering on the thumbs of a mitten is either more difficult or exactly as difficult as you think. Although in the end, it was totally worth it. I say that not because I did such a great job with it, but because the little bird looked like an ugly blob without the embroidered details. Now, it kind of reminds me of a lumpy version that jerk chickenhawk in the cartoons, so, improvement? Anyway let us go back in time to the knitting days of yore. The pattern: Bird in Hand by Kate Gilbert, the knitwear designer who spread TheClap to so many. I admired it and considered getting the pattern and knitting a pair, but I did not. Fast-forward, and a different Pattern Fairy sent it to me. Then I began knitting these, and then they sat. I cannot account for my time. I did not document. Life, the world, and just generally being me, m'kay?
For the yarn, I chose this color combination. It is somewhat similar to the only pair of gloves I've ever knit. That's right, I already knew that the colorwork would not be very clear and I did it anyway. Not only that, I mixed alpaca and wool yarns. I love how soft alpaca is, but it is kind of dead in comparison to wool's liveliness. So, that's going to be an enjoyable and winning combination for knitting colorwork, yeah?
I guess what I'm trying to get at, is that I'm finished making these. For a pair of mittens I like so well, I sound really negative, eh? These are really nice, warm mittens. The softness of all those alpaca floats is very nice, and adds to the wearing experience. Also, there is a small bird on each thumb!
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Two Thumbs Down, Two Thumbs Up, Nothing to See Here
With the completion of the first pair of mittens, I've decided to work on the thumbs for the other long-unfinished pair. Hey, at least this time all of the components are already together. Since I haven't finished them and I already gave you an unimpressive picture of soaking mittens yesterday, I'll spare you the progress shot. I will tell you the major part that holds me up when it comes to finishing these (and almost any, but mostly colorwork) mittens--picking up the stitches for the thumbs. I don't know why I get such a mental block about it, but I do. I mean, the thumb is such a small amount of knitting, but transferring the live stitches from waste yarn to needles (confession: that's as far as I've gotten on the next mitten) and then picking up the rest of the stitches drains away my will to live, and we all know that is a constantly dwindling resource on my best days. Oh, well, I'll get through it. Until then, here's a picture of a tiny figurine the son gave me. I think it was a gift he received in Japan but does not want. That's fine--I love it!
Monday, November 26, 2018
A Mitt-Vember Miracle
There I was, innocently popping over to Ravelry, where someone had shared a gorgeous hat (and mitten) pattern. I instantly adored it but tried to talk myself out of it by saying that it wouldn't fit my big head. Besides, my unfinished mittens were right when they objected from their bags. So, I backed away from the pattern (Confession: I left the tab open) and moved on with my day. Then I decided to do a bit of thumb wrestling. Yep, it was time.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the bag and found only the needles and one mitten and none of the yarn for finishing it. Now why I had bagged up only one of the mittens and not the other and the yarn is a mystery to me. The good news is that the location of the other unfinished mitten and yarn did not remain a mystery. The even better news is that I finished them. The bad news is that you only get this non-photogenic picture of them soaking.
p.s. Even more good news? The pattern fairy sent me a gift of the hat and mitten set!
Imagine my surprise when I opened the bag and found only the needles and one mitten and none of the yarn for finishing it. Now why I had bagged up only one of the mittens and not the other and the yarn is a mystery to me. The good news is that the location of the other unfinished mitten and yarn did not remain a mystery. The even better news is that I finished them. The bad news is that you only get this non-photogenic picture of them soaking.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Homes Sweet Homes
You know how you start a plan and set a goal and then run off on it the very next day? Well, maybe I did that with yesterday's plan, or maybe I just needed to get out of the house for a bit. It was tree and gingerbread house time today at my sister's, so I popped over there for a little bit to be a part of the fun.
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Should Have Set Aside More Time for This
Sure, I still have hope that increased experience will translate to increased speed, but right now, I am just slow. Yeah, that could apply to many things, but tonight we're talking about decorating the balls I have knit for the Knit Ball Pit. I have only finished a few, and I haven't even attempted any of the elaborate ideas I have. And to make matters worse, I don't feel like they look as good as they should. I even snipped and reworked one, but I'm glad I took the time for that because I would not have felt right sending it.
Anyway, I'm thinking about making a bit of a schedule for the finishing work on these. You know, something like embellishing a minimum of seven each week. That seems doable and will give me time to get them off in the post before the end of the year. Yes, it might be bumping up against being ambitious, but I think once I really get going with it, it will help me keep going. Ah, if only I had set November goals, maybe I would be in a better place with all of this.
Friday, November 23, 2018
UM...uh...erm...
Is it better to do the Unconscious Mutterings list when you can focus, or when you can't? Any guesses as to which I am right now?
- Hack :: No, it's a tip
- Unimpressed :: Tired
- Garden :: Variety
- Saliva :: Spit
- Ache :: Everywhere
- Elect :: Choose
- Format :: Improper
- Temper :: Tantrum
- Snail :: Pace
- Holidays :: Home
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving!
It may not be original to say that Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday of mine because of the focus on thankfulness, but it's true. And I have so many reasons to be thankful, and thinking about them makes me feel even more thankful. I'm not going to list them all, but I'll name a few, and I'm starting with you. I suppose if I were a better writer, I might be able to express how and how much the connections, relationships, and inspirations I've had from blogging have added to my life.
I'm thankful for my family, and writing about that is even more challenging and complicated than writing about blogging. I had a wonderful time with them today. I had hoped to get more photos, but this was it. These three occupied most of my time today--in fact, it was someone else's turn to come home with us, much to the sadness of the two others.
I'm thankful for all of the quiet hobbies I've explored that keep me company, give me comfort, provide an outlet, and engage my mind. I closed out the evening drawing animals with my niece, listening to the Hamilton soundtrack together. A couple songs in, and she was wondering what this music was from, and that she needs to tell her mom about it. It might not last long, but right now, if I ask her, "What's your name, man?" she responds, "Alexander Hamilton."
I'm thankful for my family, and writing about that is even more challenging and complicated than writing about blogging. I had a wonderful time with them today. I had hoped to get more photos, but this was it. These three occupied most of my time today--in fact, it was someone else's turn to come home with us, much to the sadness of the two others.
I'm thankful for all of the quiet hobbies I've explored that keep me company, give me comfort, provide an outlet, and engage my mind. I closed out the evening drawing animals with my niece, listening to the Hamilton soundtrack together. A couple songs in, and she was wondering what this music was from, and that she needs to tell her mom about it. It might not last long, but right now, if I ask her, "What's your name, man?" she responds, "Alexander Hamilton."
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Happy Change in Plans
On Thanksgiving Eve, all through the house, well, there isn't a poem to go with this, but you get where I was going with it. We started our Wednesday making our main goals--flu shots for each of us. Then it was off to one of our Wednesday Family Meals (not every Wednesday, and not just Cracker Barrel anymore, either). We finished eating, and Bruce made one of his regular pitches--let one of the niece-nephew crew come home with us and spend the night. Well, finally Bruce is feeling well enough for this to happen, there is no school tomorrow, and Aunt Sarah is a pushover, (and she loves spending time with the kids, too) so we got an overnight guest.
So prep for tomorrow has not gotten as far as I had hoped. We did mostly finish the S'more Pies, with the exception of making the whipping cream to top them. I'm fortunate to have a great assistant to help me with that.
Now I have the much to do in the morning, and with a little added luck, get a shower before we head out to my brother's house. I hope the rest of the house sleeps in late because we are all up way too late and I doubt I will get much sleep. However, I have gotten to play a lot of Nintendo, heard fascinating anatomical pronouncements such as, "Your skin is there so you don't have to see what is under your skin because everything under your skin is the most disgusting thing ever," and fielded questions like, "Do you pee in Heaven?"
I already have so much to be thankful for, every day.
So prep for tomorrow has not gotten as far as I had hoped. We did mostly finish the S'more Pies, with the exception of making the whipping cream to top them. I'm fortunate to have a great assistant to help me with that.
Now I have the much to do in the morning, and with a little added luck, get a shower before we head out to my brother's house. I hope the rest of the house sleeps in late because we are all up way too late and I doubt I will get much sleep. However, I have gotten to play a lot of Nintendo, heard fascinating anatomical pronouncements such as, "Your skin is there so you don't have to see what is under your skin because everything under your skin is the most disgusting thing ever," and fielded questions like, "Do you pee in Heaven?"
I already have so much to be thankful for, every day.
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