It’s been a while. I’ve been trying to keep myself busy with class work, work, volunteering and reading. Classes started on January 20 with Young Adult Literature and Storytelling. It’s been a good start to a final semester. But I’ve had a hard time keeping myself motivated while living alone. I just find so many [...]
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socktobery socks
The last two mornings I’ve been sewing in ends on the Hobo sweater. One piece was blocked yesterday and the second piece is blocking today. I have no idea when I’m going to be able to sew it together. I’m sure I’ll find time but at this point I’m ready to be finished with the [...]
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In 1972 on June 26, there was a little boy born, his parents named him Bryan. He must have been a very sweet little boy because he grew up to be a very sweet guy. In Mundelein, Illinois he used to walk to the library. Back then, I’m sure he didn’t realize then that after [...]
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Let’s just do a quick run-down of the weekend and then we’ll get a bit more detailed later. Friday – Knit, knit, knit on the Crazy Green sweater Saturday – finished library scholarship application!, balanced checkbook and knit Sunday – taught knitting and knit at home I don’t remember the last time I had such [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Quiet weekend
First of all, my heart and prayers go out to all of those who have loved ones affected by the tsunami this weekend. It’s absolutely heartbreaking everytime I hear about more people who have lost their lives or are missing. Donate now to help those who are affected by this tragedy. Meredith has a new [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Cold, blistery cold
It’s cold outside!! It was a lovely 13 (Fahrenheit) degrees outside yesterday! Not exactly weather where you want to be outside. Bryan and I decided to stay inside all day. It was a great day to stay inside and just be. Bryan worked on some collages for cards and I worked on my holiday cards. [...]
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Do you ever see a film that really touches you? One that you identify with so much that you feel like you’ve known the characters a lot longer than the two hours you’re in the theatre. Bryan and I saw Garden State this past Friday. It couldn’t have been a more perfect film to see [...]
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