In case you missed it, here is a link to an NPR story about the Churro sheep and the Navajo Nation. Please read or listen. It’s worth the time to learn more about the Churro. The Churro, which was the first domesticated sheep in the New World, was thought to be eliminated but managed to…
DetailsThe other day I needed to put leftovers in a casserole dish from the cupboard.I pulled several stacked ones out from the Asian cupboard that we use to house casserole dishes, kitchen linens, vases and extra glassware so I could get to one of the smallest dishes. I scooped the leftovers into the dish and…
DetailsLast night I finished my Generations Stole – yes I had thought it was a scarf but it truly makes a nice wide small stole. A larger version is on the needles already – and – being test knit by a wonderful friend. Knit using one 400yd skein of the Lost City Knits, Oklahoma Fiber…
DetailsThis morning I had Hoyt Axton in my head. Well, it’s all Stephen over at Pork & Green’s fault. He’s got a sweet side and a wicked wit to boot. I made a facebook comment about bullfrogs and Stephen commented about Jeremiah and off my brain went on a tangent. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” ==…
DetailsNever get cocky when you’re half a repeat away from finishing a lace project. That’s when you’ll drop a stitch. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-xxxxxx-x”);pageTracker._trackPageview();
After a wicked hot Saturday at the Ponca Herb Festival a day off was much needed. So after unloading the van and doing all the restocking and inventory paperwork (these are the things that are done on a day off around here) I changed into my field work clothes and went out for an hour…
DetailsThe past few days have been a flurry of prep for future shows. This Saturday we’re attending the Ponca City Herb Day, if you’re in the Ponca City, Oklahoma area be sure top stop by Cann Garden and take a walk through the lovely park, and check out the vendors. It’ll be a hot day…
DetailsEvery once in a while I ask someone who has left a comment how they found my blog. Recently someone said they just clicked the “Next” button at the top of the blog. Hmph. I’d only done that once or twice and didn’t see anything interesting. This morning we harvested in the lavender field but…
DetailsI’m tinkering with things other than sticks and string at the moment. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-xxxxxx-x”);pageTracker._trackPageview(); Good things are coming! The yarn shop page is in progress and Summer in the Foothills is now available for purchase in the pattern…
DetailsI’ve been in need of a new computer for some time because my iBookG4 was limping along pretty badly. Some days all I could do was hold down the off/on key and walk away. Friday my new MacBook arrived! I’m getting familiar with it and this evening I played with the photo booth for the…
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