I am thankful for…

…name tags!   Truly, I would have been lost without them this weekend.  My first thought driving up to the reunion venue was “Who are all these OLD people?  I don’t recognize anyone!”
The first half hour was very surreal.  I graduated with a class of 600+, so it was hard to know everyone even back in [...]

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Bonita, Mysteries, and Reunions

First, Bonita – I am completely falling in love with this shirt.  The knitting is perfect, albeit on size 4 needles.  Just enough lace and just enough stockinette to keep me interested, but not stress me out.  Also, I’m loving knitting with the Garnstudio Safran.  For cotton, this is a joy to knit with.  I’m [...]

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More Signs of Summer…

…handknit socks growing on trees! 
and, the return of the “little car.”   Isn’t it cute!?  It spent the winter in the garage, but now that the weather’s warmed up, I zip all over town in this.It’s practically free to drive, we just plug it in once a week.  Our little town only covers about 4 square miles, and I [...]

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Signs of Summer

Do you guys do this??  What, you say?  Buy yarn and take it outside for a photo shoot?  Of course, we all do… (Online supersock Tropic, color 928)
No, no, no… do you catch lizards on a piece of grass?I remember my dad doing this when I was a kid.  I was always amazed at Dad’s bravery [...]

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Time Marches On

Wow – my baby girl graduated last night!  I have mixed emotions about this.  Of course, I’m extremely proud.  But, it also makes you feel old, having your youngest graduate.
Most of all - I feel blessed.  God is good and has given me three wonderful children to raise for Him.
Yes, the hubby and I are blessed.
It [...]

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Thanks, I needed that!

We have had the worst internet connection for about two weeks – it’s slowly driving me mad.  By the time I’ve frustrated myself through a day’s work I’m ready to chuck the whole computer out the window, and sitting down to struggle through a blog post is more than I can muster.
So, here we go [...]

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