4:50pm HIM: Hi – hold on. I’m back, what’s up? ME: I’m a really good knitter. I stink at designing. Stink. HIM: I thought we’d already established that. (we’ve gone through this before) ME: Apparently I needed to remind myself. HIM: So your day didn’t go…
DetailsAfter seeing nolaboard’s Antarctis Stole I coveted one for myself. Season of Lace and Ravelry have that effect on me. I thought of winter in the Antarctic and wanted something dark and rich. Using some stash wool/silk in a nearly navy blue I cast on the Antarctis Stole this past Monday on my way into…
DetailsThis morning I finally took the Echo Flower off the blocking wires. Chris was a good sport and we tromped out in the snow for some photos. Silk and wellies – that’s how we do it in the country. This is the same pattern I used for Mom’s Pink Champagne shawl but this time with…
DetailsThe purity of white beckons me. I want to walk into the woods in solitude – deep into the forest, find a quiet shelter and sit. Sit until Nature resumes. Sit huddled in my coat and hat until the birds ignore me, the rabbits and maybe even the field mice accept me. Sit until the…
DetailsWe stayed up late last night – waiting for the doom. One big crack from a nearby tree was all we heard. Nothing like the constant bombardment of breaking limbs from previous ice storms. I’m sure it’s not over yet but I thought I’d take the time today to offer thanks. Usually when I sit…
DetailsAugust: Osage County is the best thing I’ve ever seen at the PAC. There are numerous reasons this play is winning awards and accolades. Quoting Christopher – “Elote is the new Halim & Mimi’s“. The puffy taco is great but the sweet corn tamales rock my world. Stay safe and warm. var gaJsHost =…
DetailsThe weather forecast is calling for ice and snow. Impending doom and gloom (for some – I kind of like this kind of weather myself) jump starts Okies into grocery store runs. The shelves will be empty of bread, bottled water, and probably peanut butter by nightfall. We have tickets tonight for August:Osage County at…
DetailsAs I scooped malt-o-meal at breakfast I was writing a blog post about design problems with the Equinox Yoke Pullover. It’s been simmering for days and needs to be composed in a clear manner. But morning chores came first and when I took the no-longer-warm wood ash out to the lavender field I knew the…
DetailsThe wind is blowing fierce and cold this morning and I need to put the row covers back on the raised beds of lavender because winter will be returning with another blast this week. But instead I stood in my warm little studio stirring what will become lavender-patchouli soap, glancing at the yarn that has…
DetailsThis week I realized my 200th post zipped past without my even noticing. Hmm I felt a little startled by that number – 200. I haven’t had that much to say have I? Regular readers will know that occasionally I’ll prattle about country life here on the creek, traveling for fun or business, must mostly…
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