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One of my hats

Published on July 17, 2008

Last night, after dinner, and bathtime, and an episode of their favorite show, and drinks of their favorite peach-flavored water, and petting the dog and kisses all around, the twins went to their beds. But apparently not to sleep.  I heard thumping, and bumping and scurrying, and giggling.  And chattering.   So Pop went down the […]


Wires —- and a trip!

Published on July 15, 2008

So I’m finished with the Forest Canopy Shawl, and it still looks like something the dog brought up onto the carpet, after eating a bag of M&M candies.  (and my 2 youngest children remember what I’m referring to here!)      A shapeless blob of color. Sadly, I’m still waiting on Blocking Wires that I ordered on 24 […]


A Corn-y Tradition

Published on July 8, 2008

On the weekend surrounding the 4th of July in the USA, a lot of sweet corn is eaten.   LIke roasting a turkey on our Thanksgiving, this is just what we here in the US do!   And almost every single kernal of corn eaten this weekend was chewed directly off the cob.  That, too, is what […]