I've been feeling hopeful lately. Maybe it's because I finally broke down and started reading FiveThirtyEight again after swearing off polls forever in 2016. Maybe it's the warmth and coziness of the season, as the leaves fall and the days get shorter. I've spent so much time dreading a pandemic winter, but now? If it… Continue reading Small Adventures
Category: Knitting
Three Things – Self Care Edition
It's a sad and scary time right now in the States. I voted last week and it was a respectful experience. Just a short line, everyone wore masks. I cast my ballot for Biden/Harris...and now we just sit. And wait. I hope you all are safe and are practicing lots of self-care. I hope you… Continue reading Three Things – Self Care Edition
A Quick Catch-Up Post
Good morning friends! I hope you are well. I'm doing okay. Still on the coronacoaster and, like anyone, have good and bad days with it. Lately I've been feeling pretty overwhelmed by work, and haven't had a lot of mental energy to deal with much else. I've been drawn to simple, cozy projects at nights… Continue reading A Quick Catch-Up Post
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That
Hello friends! I was supposed to go back to work tomorrow, but decided yesterday that I'd take the entire week off instead untz untz untz. It's weird that I feel a little guilty about this. I keep coming up with justifications internally (I've only had two days off since the New Year! I'm burned out!… Continue reading A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That
FO -Slouchy Seed Stitch Basket
Psst. Hey you. Yeah, you. I'm talking to you. The word on the street* is you were...looking for the good stuff. I've got the good stuff. HAH. Never in my life did I think it would be necessary to share my toilet paper buying habits to the world, but HERE WE GO. We have… Continue reading FO -Slouchy Seed Stitch Basket
The Cowl Thingy
Happy Sunday friends! It's the Super Bowl today and I didn't watch it because I didn't even know who was playing until today ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Today was pretty restful. We just got back from a super quick trip to Texas, and I'm fighting a little cold. I canceled my drum lessons and just lounged all the… Continue reading The Cowl Thingy
I Need to Go Back to Work
Hello friends! Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a great weekend so far. My weekend is better today - it's sunny and beautiful outside, and I was able to accomplish a fair number of items on my to-do list. Yesterday I didn't do much of anything. Husband says I have a hard time just… Continue reading I Need to Go Back to Work
Home Again
Hello friends! I hope you've had a lovely holiday season regardless of what you celebrate. I'm writing to you from South Texas. Everyone has been asking me how it feels to be back in Texas, and my standard response has been, "IT'S SO SUNNY. AND WARM." When we left Indiana, snow from the previous week… Continue reading Home Again
It’s Cold and also: I’m Learning Magic Loop
Hello friends! I hope you are all doing well. I'm writing here on a Saturday night. I am, as usual, being overly ambitious about the amount of projects I can finish before the new year, so I've compiled all the holiday-related kits I haven't worked through yet to see how much I can get done… Continue reading It’s Cold and also: I’m Learning Magic Loop
House Arrest Update #1
Good morning friends. It is a sweltering 35 degrees outside right now. I'll be heading to the Bloomington Handmade Market later today, and I'm excited. I'm so happy to tell you all that after one week of crate rest, Apollo is doing very well. So well, in fact, that his vet said Apollo only needs… Continue reading House Arrest Update #1
