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(Mostly) Following a Pattern

I think of this sweater as my main side project. I go back to it as a palate cleanser between items, or for a break from more complicated creations (or frustrating ones.). It’s rare for me to find a pattern I like ‘as is’. I’m either reworking them, or mixing them together. These days I’mContinue reading “(Mostly) Following a Pattern”

Something Really Strange Happened

We decided to have Taco Bell for dinner tonight. Usually I make my husband go get takeout, or do the quick store runs in the evenings. I’m usually pooped by this point, even on my days off. I just don’t want to leave the house. Tonight, however, even though it was my husband’s idea, IContinue reading “Something Really Strange Happened”

That Was Anticlimactic

The sweater that sat half done for years is complete and I don’t really feel anything about it. I mean, I like it. I’m proud of it. But I just moved on to the next unfinished project. My daughter tried it on and her only request was to make the collar smaller. I said noContinue reading “That Was Anticlimactic”

It Happened Again

I ran out of the color I was using. I kind of knew it was going to happen, but it had only been a week or so since I bought the yarn, so I figured it would still be at the store. I should know better by now. I can’t bring myself to rip thisContinue reading “It Happened Again”

If Only I Would Shop Online

When we first moved out to a more rural area, driving into town wasn’t such a big deal. It felt good to be in familiar places and shop at my usual stores. Well, gas prices went up and making the trip felt more and more laborious. I got more comfortable going to the local stores.Continue reading “If Only I Would Shop Online”

Finding Kindred Book Lovers

There was this wonderful woman I worked with briefly when I first started where I am now. We were having a conversation about books and how we almost never get good recommendations or find other people who read what we like to read. I just so happen to have read the first two books ofContinue reading “Finding Kindred Book Lovers”

Three Days

It only took me three days. My kids are shocked. I’m in the middle of five or six books right now that I’m rarely inspired to pick up. This one, however, captured my attention and didn’t let go. I’d call it a spunky folk horror. It’s been a couple days and I’m still a bitContinue reading “Three Days”

Yes, I Bought More Books

Every couple of months I splurge and take the girls to Barnes & Noble. They love it and it’s something my mom used to do with my siblings and me when the store was beginning its nationwide boom. I have recently found myself craving real horror stories. I used to read a lot of scaryContinue reading “Yes, I Bought More Books”

I Can Chew!

Soft French toast is a good place to start anyway. My recent dental surgery (one tooth from each side of my lower jaw) left me living on soft scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, applesauce, and pudding. It feels good to be able to chew, even if I still have to be careful. My oldest was supposedContinue reading “I Can Chew!”

That Work Sweater

My lost jacket still hasn’t returned, so this has become my permanent work jacket. Sometimes I’m delighted with how warm and cozy it is. Other times I wish it was a bit less warm. I think that’s just part of these hormonal changes. My body temperature never knows what’s comfortable. I’m really happy with theContinue reading “That Work Sweater”