After this I'm done!So this weekend we finally went to see Pirates: Dead Man's Chest Fun, fun, fun! I think that when it's all done it will make a great trilogy. I did like the first one better, but enjoyed the effects and antics! And it has Bill Nighy! Who I really enjoy - and… Continue reading Books & Movies (post the 4th)

I've been trying to bring more order to my craft room. Why would I bother - I'm the only one in there! I want to be able to leave the door open, not to hide the chaos. Although it does help keep Jackson away from the yarns. Anyway, there is some progress being made!(Before, view… Continue reading Craft Room (Post the 3rd)

Jackson likes to hide in the laundry right out of the dryer:Here's a close up if you can't find him - look in the lower right corner, above the green blanket:And the pupper has a new harness, from ezydog.com - looks like a little gladiator plate:And though I didn't get a picture of it, my… Continue reading Jackson (Post the 2nd)

I can't find the "Before" picture of my garden / raised beds... I set it up around Memorial Day this year and transplanted my seeds outside. As of this past week, this is what I can see:The driveway curves down alongside the right of the photo, Jackson is there (not really for scale as he's… Continue reading Gardening (Post the 1st)

* Package from a Secret Pal (my one skein pal, I think!) - photo* Find the Dog - photo* Craft room chaos - photo - (before & "After")* Uncovered UFOs from Craft room chaos - photo* The Girl in the Cafe movie* My Sister's Keeper book* Other crafts...* Dachshund destructor of toysBut you know, the… Continue reading Things I’m thinking about blogging about

Almost unbelievably - the past few days have felt like I've already been through Saturday and Sunday! Vacation is so very nice! Thursday / Friday we were in New York City to see my brother do his stand-up comedy with SuperEgo at Parkside Lounge - you can see the bit he did at his blog,… Continue reading It’s still the weekend!

This great package was sent to me by my Mellow SP (round 2) from the Knittyboards - there's some really pretty yarn in blues, incense, chocolate, jokes and stickers! Thank you so very much!I finished a pair of socks in just over a week - even with the knowledge that I can devote my time… Continue reading Photos

Borrowed from It's Rocket Science (as everyone else, the ones in bold are what I've done.)01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink 02. Swam with wild dolphins 03. Climbed a mountain 04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive 05. Been inside the Great Pyramid 06. Held a tarantula 07. Taken a candlelit bath… Continue reading Life’s To-Do List

I've got to upload photos to show off the recent goodies from my Mellow SP from Knitty. And my garden. And the pair of socks that I finished! And Jackson, there's always Jackson. In the meantime, for anyone who reads this and needs a break:Dog Judo

I'm usually much better about reading once school gets out or even those summer days start up. This summer I think I just really had to let my brain settle after the hectic school year. Today I picked up and finished: the five people you meet in heaven - loved it! So sad and sweet… Continue reading Book #1 of the summer