Monthly Archives: September 2009
Monday Morning Meanderings
This morning I don’ t have much that is meandering around in my brain. It was a busy weekend and I think that I am coming down with a cold. My knitting is stalled, my writing isn’t going well and … Continue reading
I’m having a day
In the grand scheme of things, life really isn’t too bad. But there are days that even the smallest things get to me. I have frogged the sock that I finished yesterday, my spreadsheets for work refuse to cooperate and … Continue reading
Still not quite right
It still isn’t quite right, but this rendition is much better. I think that I need to tweak the pattern a bit more so that it will accommodate my weird foot construction. It is frustrating. Every thing I try knitting … Continue reading
Not quite right
The construction of this sock intrigued me enough to try it. I thought that it would be a perfect way to make a pair of striped socks not so stripey. It turned out nicely, but I needed to go up … Continue reading
Monday Morning Meanderings
I found myself wondering last week what to say. I had run down to the cafeteria to check out the lunch offerings and heard someone calling my name. A family friend had noticed me and called me over. I was very … Continue reading
Fall colors
I was tidying up the yard a bit this afternoon and came across this interesting specimen: I have no idea what kind of mushroom it is, but I love the colours. It probably would sound funny to say it is … Continue reading
Saturday at the Soccer Pitch
Soccer season officially started today, the weather is beautiful and sunny. Of course I forgot the pattern to my more portable project, so I am sitting here working on my sock blanket.
Falling
We are quickly falling into the new school routine. With both girls walking to and from school, the transition is much easier than in years past. Despite declarations to the contrary, both of them are happy to be back with … Continue reading
Just a Bit Blue!
Friday night Shannon belt tested. She is now officially a high belt in our Tae-Kwon-Do rating system, which admittedly I know very little about. But here is proof: Sunday we headed down to the waterfront to pick up some friends … Continue reading
Just basic socks
Despite my best efforts, some knitting has been accomplished! Granted, it wasn’t a really exciting project, but the socks have been finished, ends woven in and they have been put away for gifting. Specifics: Yarn: Opal Needles: 2.25 mm Stitches: … Continue reading