First off, Project Colorswap - April:Marji was such an amazing swap partner! This box was heavy! She sent along "The Life of Pi" which I have been wanting to read for a while now. There are orange sherbet jelly beans and yellow / buttered popcorn jellybeans! There are orange milk chocaltes! There are items to… Continue reading Pictures!

A HUGE box arrived on Tuesday, and it was perfect timing. It was a long day to begin with and my evening commute which maybe takes 30 minutes took 75!! The box came from FiberArts Afloat (Marji) for Project Colorswap - so much orange and yellow goodies, that I cannot start to do it justice… Continue reading Orange-Yellow

If you don't already read Crazy Aunt Pearl you should. I am now adopting "Funky Shui" to describe all areas of my life. It will be my new phrase. Consider this my copyright tribute / acknowledgement. Phrases that I am done with:"Describe the lesson's main objectives, including elaboration the expected scientific concepts and processes. Describe… Continue reading My new favorite phrase

Oh how awesome is this?Put your pictures in a Kodak commercial - the link was found through ljcfyi - I was nearly in tears from my own, but in a good way - makes me want to dig up older photos and scan them, then cover the walls in my house floor to ceiling with… Continue reading Get the kleenex

I almost can't believe that it's April already. Sheesh. As much as the days may drag, all of a sudden they're gone! Last weekend I went to New York City with Betsy and stayed with our friend VIK. Pictures will be added later. We went to The Stoned Crow which was very very cool. In… Continue reading April 2

Life has quickly gotten the better of me. In short (pictures to follow tonight I hope):I applied for a trip to the Arctic.I received a final package from my Knitty Mellow Pal - I have some gorgeous blue-green mohair yarn and 2 skeins of Noro Silk Garden, "Simple Knits with a Twist", and fabric -… Continue reading “March”ing On

It's a surprise snow day - well, not a complete surprise - I thought we would get an early dismissal, not the full day off! Excellent. I've been meaning to post to say thank you to Amanda - she sent chocolates and heart soap (in my new favorite scent - Body Shop strawberry) - I… Continue reading Mail Catch Up

I cast off last night and wove the ends in this morning on this:It's Li's Reversible Herringbone Rib Scarf - it was a quick knit, once I figured out the pattern and kept it straight in my head. I used 2 balls of Berroco Foliage - love the colors - the red is truly flaming,… Continue reading FO! Scarf #2 and projects

D is for Dachshund of course!Jackson loves coffee. At least, he thinks he does. We don't actually pour him a cup of java in the mornings. I love this little mug - it has a cartoon on the front by Gary Larson that says "While their owners sleep, nervous little dogs prepare for their day".… Continue reading D is for / Catch-Up

I'm belated in this thank you post - on saturday I got a package from Sweden!! - first off, it's covered in stamps - I am such a geek - I had a huge collection when I was younger. I especially noticed the stamps of forest animals because we were watching Grizzly Man (pretty good… Continue reading Mellow SP Thank You!