Knitting

Working 9 to 5

August 1, 2012 mud&stringLeave a comment

ON THE NEEDLES

Actually, off the needles. The 9 to 5 socks are finished and off the clock. The second sock went a lot smoother than the first, I must admit. Here they are –

I especially like the way the twist continues through the heel, these will be really nice with some backless clogs, which I’ve just ordered from Zappos. (smile)

THE GRANDS

Here’s a new picture of the Babydiva and fam on their New Orleans trip. Good looking family, don’t you think?

Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that all was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men for they may act their dream with open eyes and make it possible. T. E. Lawrence

Knitting

Citius, Altius, Fortius

July 30, 2012 mud&stringLeave a comment

WHAT I LEARNED TODAY SO FAR

English translation – Swifter, Higher, Stronger. This is part of the Olympic creed. I had heard this phrase before but didn’t know if it was a part of something or if it stood alone. So, with a little research (thanks Wikipedia), I learned the Latin translation and where it originated. I think it’s pretty cool myself and it reminds me that even if I’m not an Olympic athlete, I can still work toward a higher goal. I love the Games.

ON THE NEEDLES

I’m nearing the finish line of the 9 to 5 socks, very happily I might add. I like the stitch pattern and how easy it’s been to memorize, which means that I can whip it out anywhere with no fuss, no muss. Not to mention that to a non-knitter, it’s apparently too cool for school, judging from the looks I sometimes get. Here’s a peek at sock #2.

HOW HOT IS IT?

and now, 90 minutes later:

My car is going to be like a blast furnace when I get off work this evening, even with the shade in the windshield. Unbelieveable. Fall is a long way off.

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Taken Hostage

July 18, 2012 mud&stringLeave a comment

BY THE BOOK

OK, what’s up with The Christian Science Monitor? I’m a reader and always enjoy reader recommendations/reviews and TCSM has always been one of my “go to” sources to check out what others are saying about books I’m interested in. The last few times I’ve visited their reader recommendation page, a survey has to be completed before the review can be seen. I can’t find a “no thanks” or an “ask me later” button so it really pisses me off and makes me feel like I’ve been taken hostage by whoever is doing the surveying. Yeah, I know, it just takes a minute and yeah, I know that “they value my opinion” and “want to serve me more effectively”, but it’s the principle of the thing. I hate it and won’t visit their site again. Can you tell that I’m a little irritated and that my desire for instant gratification is showing? Maybe just a little?

ON THE NEEDLES

The 9 to 5 socks are ripping right along, with the heel flap finished, heel turn accomplished and gusset stitches picked up.

9 to 5 sock #1

THE GRANDS

Babydiva had some medical tests run today, nothing major really, although when it’s your kid, everything is major, a swallow study and an upper GI series. She has had some issues with reflux and her doc wanted to get look at what’s happening with her when she eats. I don’t have the details, but early texts from Babymama said everything was fine. Big relieved sigh. Here she is at the birthday celebration Saturday.