looks like we have an answer

Posted on 33 CommentsPosted in book reviews/events, lace/shawls, projects

it’s birdies, not eggs—at least, this morning it is. i was just able to get this one somewhat-blurry shot while mom was out, and as soon as i hopped off the porch bench i stood on to get the picture, she zoomed in out of nowhere straight for my head. it was killah intent, i […]

spectator sock

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here’s something to hide under those navy/charcoal gray/black suit trousers. or knit them up in team colors and flaunt them with shorts and crocs at the ballpark. this one is sized for everyone but the smallest sox fan, and can be knit in a variety of yarn weights. shown here in haida (use instructions for […]

oh, my

Posted on 26 CommentsPosted in food and garden, lace/shawls, projects

the LOVe just goes on and on. i saw the first lily of the valley blooms on 4/27, and since then a veritable sea of them has bloomed just outside the back door. they are so thick and pretty this year . . . and the scent over in that part of the yard is […]

picking up where i left off . . .

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wide-open flowers on the may apple when i woke up yesterday; a little fruit will form at the center, which is edible (though i’ve never indulged—btw, the rest of the plant is toxic so if you come across it, don’t nibble). and then we had a surprising visitor—this guy hangs around at night and i […]