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

There's a new knitty is up! Wow - there's so much to choose from! Must knit Fetching, Perdita, knucks, rpm, lickety split (though I might just do a regular sock based on the colors / pattern / back buttons without the split toe thing)... I just placed an order with knitpicks (sock yarn, sport for… Continue reading Not enough time!

So be honest.How do you feel?Which Princess Bride Character are You?this quiz was made by mysti

From the patriotic pup:Though the weather has been less than wonderful for the start of summer (rainy, humid) this past week it's been quite seasonal. Jackson and I have done a lot of this:There has been knitting! While I've been lax in my blogging participation with The Amazing Lace, I have taken photos - I… Continue reading Happy Fourth of July!