Tag Archives: Tim

knitting a story

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Hello there. Long time no blog! We’ve had Family Things going on. You know the sort, the Stuff that comes up and smacks ya in the face, and says, “well, hellllooo, there, how’d you like to have your brain (and … Continue reading →

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the llama’s Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Remember this lovely skein of merino/cashmere silk yarn from Spirit Trail? The Giveaway Llama worked her magic this morning, and we have a winner! Congratulations, Rachel-AKA-ladygem154!! The yarn is yours, and I’ll be sending you an email shortly to work … Continue reading →

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sweater doctor, heal thyself

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

One of the classes that I teach is called Sweater Triage. The folks in the class bring in sweaters they’ve knit (along with the pattern and schematic), sweaters that don’t turn out to fit they way they expect, or sweaters … Continue reading →

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coming up for air

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

I’ve been working so hard that I forgot to blog. Now, for a blogger, that’s kind of pathetic. But I think it shows how off-balance life has been lately, so I’m setting aside all the To Dos for a bit … Continue reading →

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in which we drive to GORGEOUS Vermont

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” ~ Stephen King I put that at the beginning of today’s post, because I think I’m having a little problem with Just Doing … Continue reading →

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Big Number Seven

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Here’s what Nicholas and I were doing seven years ago today: Getting married! Like all couples on their wedding day, we had a lot of hopes and dreams and plans. Like all couples…not all of those dreams have come to … Continue reading →

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Happy Chocolate Egg Day

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

Dudes! The Peeps Rolled the Stone Away! Easter is one of those holidays that has been so mangled by the media and Hallmark that it is barely recognizable any more. I love this quote from Conan O’Brien, which was circulating … Continue reading →

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