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Dreaming of Lace

Published on August 20, 2007

Well, actually, I’m dreaming of having the capability, the concentration, the damn perseverance  to knit lace.  I might have it now.  Then again, I might not.  Sadly, the only way to find out will probably waste a great deal of my time, and aggravate the living hell out of me. But I saw a pattern that […]


Finished another pair!!!

Published on August 19, 2007

TA! DA! I really enjoyed working on these socks, and loved the feel of the Lorna’s Laces Sport Weight yarn.  As it’s taken me 40 forevers to get them done, I wanted to be up-front about that, lest someone think it was a disappointment with the yarn.  Not at all.  At the heels, at least, […]


Garden State Upbringing

Published on August 18, 2007

I was raised in New Jersey, also known as the Garden State.  And when the summer is ripe, so are the veggies.   And the Garden State sure produced good stuff.  “Jersey tomatoes” was synonymous with “the best there is.” While perhaps some chicken salad or tuna goes well, you can make a whole meal out […]