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Blackberry, Midnight and Black

2012-02-07T18:02:00.000-05:00

These two scarves, Hazy Frills Neck Wrap and Men's Rustic Scarf, were created using the same yarn in the same colors: Knit Picks Suri Dream. Suri Dream is a super bulky yarn that's 74% alpaca, 22% wool, and 4% nylon. Before Knit Picks discontinued Suri Dream I stocked up on a quite a few colors. Even though the pattern is called Men's Rustic Scarf I made it for a young woman whose favorite

Stash Progress

2012-02-05T17:27:00.000-05:00

The Fear of Commitment Cowl by Coco Knits has been in my Ravelry queue for a year or so. Birthday presents, baby blankets, knitting commissions kept taking precedence and I never got around to making it. Finally the right yarn appeared and the FOC Cowl jumped to the top of the queue. MMTM gave me two skeins of Haciendo by the Plymouth Yarn Company for Christmas. The yarn is

It's Worse Than I Thought...

2012-01-16T09:33:00.002-05:00

A dear friend suggested that I photograph my yarn collection for an accurate representation of my stash. Here are the results: I found some beautiful forgotten yarns in my collection. I'm not sure what these treasures will become; however, I'm looking forward to working with them in 2012. Look out Ravelry queue! I'm going to make a serious dent in you.

Windows

2011-06-02T17:37:00.002-04:00

Knitting Guru. They don't give us windows that open because they're afraid people will jump. BiblioDiva. Or be pushed. *pause* BiblioDiva. I'm the kind of person who would push instead of jumping. Knitting Guru. I know. BiblioDiva. I know. *pause* Knitting Guru. I'm glad we have this understanding. BiblioDiva. Me, too.

Technology and the Big News of May 1, 2011

2011-05-02T06:16:00.000-04:00

Google & The Death Of Osama Bin Laden Man Live-Tweets U.S. Raid on Osama Bin Laden Without Knowing It Google Maps Shows Where Osama Bin Laden Died [PICS] Timeline: How News of Osama Bin Laden’s Death Unfolded on Twitter

Saying sorry...

2011-05-02T06:11:00.000-04:00

Found in my Junk Email Folder

2010-11-03T21:31:00.004-04:00

As you know, you have been considered for inclusion in the upcoming 2010 Edition of the Global Directory of Who's Who for Executives and Professionals, which is scheduled for publication in late 2010. Despite our efforts to contact you, we have still not received your contact information . [You have my work email address. You can go to my company's external website, use the employee directory,

From Sojourners: Christians and Bullying

2010-10-26T06:30:00.001-04:00

The big take away from this article is the following: There is disagreement within the Christian community when it comes to issues of human sexuality. But, there should be a united front against all who would disrespect, disparage, or denigrate anyone created in the image of God. Being mean or unkind to others for your own amusement or the amusement of others is wrong. If you're unsure as to

Prayer for Purification

2010-10-24T20:09:00.000-04:00

Heavenly Father, purify our minds. Fill our thoughts with that which is noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable and praiseworthy. And then, Lord, give us the grace to translate these thoughts into actions. May the goodness in our minds and hearts overflow and pour out into a hurting world. Yours is the glory and honor forever. Amen. From Sojourners

This Morning's iPod Shuffle: 10/5/2010

2010-10-05T17:15:00.006-04:00

For Boston (Album Version), Dropkick Murphys What's Up (Original Mix), 4 Non Blondes I Say A Little Prayer, Aretha Franklin Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World, U2 This shuffle left me with a smile on my face and ready to face the work day. I wanted to stay in the car a little longer to see what the iPod would choose next.

Be careful what you ask for...

2010-10-03T16:50:00.001-04:00

MMTM: Why am I talking to you?BiblioDiva: Because you asked me to call you.*pause*MMTM: I was hoping you had forgotten that.

Meeting my parents

2010-09-20T22:40:00.001-04:00

I sent the following email to my parents: I love you.Try to stay out of trouble. Here are their responses: MKWF:WHY?*I love you. MMTM:I love you too! Sorry, it is too late for today but I will try tomorrow if the bus** does not take me first. I believe that exchange neatly sums up why I am the person that I am. *I am assuming that my father is asking why he should try to stay out of trouble,

Two Mornings of Shuffling

2010-09-14T20:19:00.000-04:00

This Morning's iPod Shuffle: 9/14 Empire State of Mind, Jay-Z, The Blueprint 3 Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude, Yo-Yo Ma, Bach: The Cello Suites Inspired By Bach, From The Six-Part Film Series This Morning’s iPod Shuffle: 9/13They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Susannah McCorkle, Most Requested Songs Many Rivers to Cross, Emeline Michel, Hope for Haiti Now Out of

This Morning's iPod Shuffle: 9/10

2010-09-12T16:54:00.000-04:00

Walk the Line, Johnny Cash, Walk the Line (disc one) Blasting Through the City, Thievery Corporation, Radio Retaliation Your Mangled Heart, Gossip, Standing in the Way of Control I Can’t Go for That, The Bird and The Bee, Interpreting The Masters Volume 1: A Tribute To Daryl Hall And John Oates Ha Én Egyszer Nagyon Megöregszem, Little Cow, I'm In Love With Every Lady

This Morning's iPod Shuffle: 9/8

2010-09-08T17:45:00.004-04:00

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning, Barbara Cook, Oscar Winners - A Tribute To Oscar Hammerstein Heard It On the Radio, The Bird and The Bee, Interpreting The Masters Volume 1: A Tribute To Daryl Hall and John Oates What's Going On, Marvin Gaye, What's Going On Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour), Bono, the Edge, Jay-Z and Rihanna, Hope for Haiti Now Christmas Time is Here (Instrumental), Vince Guaraldi Trio,

This Morning's iPod Shuffle: 9/1

2010-09-01T17:45:00.002-04:00

Wrapped Around Your Finger, The Police, Every Breath You Take : The ClassicsIf Tonight is My Last, Laura Izibor, Let The Truth Be ToldMissing (Todd Terry Remix), Everything But the Girl, Amplified Heart Say It Isn't So, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Do What You Want, Be What You Are: The Music of Daryl Hall & John Oates

This Morning's iPod Shuffle : 8/31

2010-08-31T17:35:00.001-04:00

One on One, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Do What You Want, Be What You Are: The Music of Daryl Hall & John Oates Son of a Preacher Man, Dusty Springfield, Pulp Fiction Soundtrack Last Night of the World, Bruce Cockburn, Anything Anytime Anywhere (Singles 1979-2002)

Context is Everything

2010-08-28T08:16:00.001-04:00

BiblioDiva: Do you want me to hold your ice cream cone? MKWF: No. I got it. BiblioDiva: Don't you trust me? *pause* MKWF: I can drive and eat a ice cream cone. BiblioDiva: Does anybody in this car believe he trusts me to hold his ice cream? *silence* MKWF: I have an announcement to make. I forgot to say this yesterday. BiblioDiva and MMTM look at each with deep concern over the solemnity in

This Morning's iPod Shuffle : 8/25

2010-08-25T17:35:00.002-04:00

They Can't Take That Away From Me, Susannah McCorkle, Most Requested Songs Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Michael Jackson Greatest Hits HIStory Volume I Simpson's Theme, Martin Motnik, Bass Invader

This Morning's iPod shuffle: 8/24

2010-08-24T17:19:00.003-04:00

Say It Isn't So, Do What You Want, Be What You Are:The Music of Daryl Hall & John Oates I Can't Go For That, The Bird and The Bee, Interpreting the Masters, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates Wrapped Around Your Finger, The Police, Every Breath You Take: Singles One on One, The Bird and The Bee, Interpreting the Masters, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates

Information Gap

2010-08-18T22:44:00.001-04:00

MMTM: They moved to Nashville.BiblioDiva: Yes, I know.MMTM: How did you know that?BiblioDiva: I saw it on Facebook. *pause* MMTM: I'm still not getting on Facebook.BiblioDiva: That's fine. A lot of your friends are on there.MMTM: Just because other people are doing it doesn't mean I should too. BiblioDiva: *sigh*BiblioDiva: Then you need to accept that I will frequently know things about people

Things I Learned Last Weekend...

2010-07-24T12:05:00.000-04:00

According to WiiFit, MMTM has an almost perfect center of balance.MKWF is usually wrong about the location of my cat.If I tell MKWF about a home repair issue, he will almost immediately offer to look at the problem and offer a solution.MMTM loves Chipolte but is incapable of deciphering and ordering from the menu.It is helpful to have someone hold your purse while negotiating with a

What To The Slave Is The 4th Of July?

2010-07-04T07:05:00.017-04:00

"What To The Slave Is The 4th Of July?"Frederick Douglas Independence Day Speech at Rochester, 1852 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: He who could address this audience without a quailing sensation, has stronger nerves than I have. I do not remember ever to have appeared as a speaker before any assembly more shrinkingly, nor with greater distrust of my ability, than I do this day. A

The Declaration of Independence

2010-07-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God

It really is you, not me.

2010-06-29T18:00:00.002-04:00

We've been together for almost 15 years and it is difficult for me to let go of you. I know that over the past few years you have been trying quite hard to change, but I cannot wait any longer for you to be who I need you to be. Introducing a new friend to you is always a challenge. I'm never sure if you'll get along. Things seem to be going along smoothly, and then for no apparent reason you