I have completed two afghans for my oldest nieces! The first Afghan is crocheted, granny square for my niece M. She originally wanted an afghan which had been made by her Nana‘s grandmother, which would have been her great, great grandmother! Obviously my mom was not willing to allow a college student to take that…
I am not good at following
It is the time of the year when I do an honest revision of my book stack, a clean out of my Goodreads and Audible Want To Read lists, crafting projects I would like to get to this year, and my annual re-dedicate to practice. While reviewing my Goodreads/Audible wish list I am very ruthless…
Snow Good
This past weekend was wonderful for one delightful reason – Snow!! I love it. I enjoy watching it fall. I love the quiet hush of the world when it is blanketed. I especially enjoy drinking cups of tea in my at-home uniform of joggers, sweatshirt and thick socks. Winter feels like a gentle reset. It…
Progress and Victory
I completed the first of four baby blankets which I feel compelled to crochet for friends and family members. This blanket’s young lady is due November 20; I missed the baby shower by one day 🙂 When I handed the gift baby to the dad, he commented that I did not need to make her…
Distractions
Reading: Constituent Services by John Scalzi The things I did Saturday instead of blogging: did laundry, played a video game, visited my parents, and did some craft assembly. I did think about writing a blog entry then I would think, “Just one more square/building..” and promptly forget about it. Ordinarily laundry would not make the…
Finally starting a blog!
I have wanted and planned to write a blog for a couple of years, however I talked myself out of it. Who would want to read about me? What of importance do I do? Could I maintain a blog? No one, nothing, and nope were my constant answers. Today I am optimistic, have a partner…