First off, the concert on Saturday was fantastic. I am still amused by the fact that *I was in the audience*!!! for these recordings! (Links to YouTube)Power of Two, Digging for Your Dream,and I'll Change. Considering the Girls have been around for 20+ years, it's impressive that they covered pretty much all of their work… Continue reading A Music Post
Author: Becca
It’s only life afterall.*
Ah, life. The mundane has been all consuming lately, so I'll keep this brief. My dad is on the mend from his surgery (yay!), we all got hit with a cold (boo!), we hosted Easter (it was nice), Lorelai has really started pushing her boundaries / limits - she's thrown a temper tantrum or three… Continue reading It’s only life afterall.*
Inseperable
Way back when, I bought yarn from Ruby Sapphire Yarn's etsy shop. They had so many great colorways that had people names - I had to have "Bekka" (my name, different spelling), "Kathy" (mom) and then I spotted "Hope" - my Nana's name. Fantastic shades of maroon / burgandy / pink - totally colors Nana… Continue reading Inseperable
Romney Ridge Cardigan
I've been making great progress on the bulk of my WIPs, and actually have pictures to show for one of them. I've knit up a cardigan and now need to send it off to RomneyRidgeFarm. This was a quick knit and I'm quite pleased with it. I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed seaming… Continue reading Romney Ridge Cardigan
Nice Work If You Can Get It
I've put in my resume to Ravelry.... and now it seems to be all I can think about. What an opportunity! I know I'm one of many to apply - and I actually *know* several of the other applicants, which makes it almost harder to support friends and keep my confidence up. Friendly competition while… Continue reading Nice Work If You Can Get It
A Harlot, A Kinnear and A Norton
I have never heard of the Graham Norton Show until I spotted some Tweets from the Yarn Harlot about how she was on it via phone when Greg Kinnear was. The video is on YouTube - here's a funny spot in a grey, drab, rainy day![youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sh0eopLgDc&hl=en&fs=1]
She’s Got the Look
I'm sure this is how Bono got his start with his sunglasses. And his little dog too, if he had one.Happy St. Patrick's Day!
SOLI – socks and water
In the last PhatFiber box I got a sample from Cupcake Factory. I found the group on Ravelry, and there was a request for test knitting a sock. This is the back story:(Quoting Carissa)"One of my friends, Ashley, is the founder and CEO of a non-profit: Streams of Life International…SOLI for short. SOLI brings hope… Continue reading SOLI – socks and water
There’s Something in the Air
Springtime makes me itchy, and I'm not talking about allergy season (though it does happen.) In a whirlwind of yarn and needles I've cast on many projects - I don't mind doing that because I do find that I like them at different times. Some are better while Lorelai is up and playing or watching… Continue reading There’s Something in the Air
Twitter to Craftivism to Hope
Another example of why I love the internet. Kim Werker tweeted about the Craftivism book. I was reading the blog and found this:[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]Wow. Love (1,000,000+)The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. - Allan K. ChalmersKnit - Check. Family & Friends - Check. Future -… Continue reading Twitter to Craftivism to Hope