So, I was sitting in bed on December 27th, and this happened. I was making lists of lists, and it sort of…. congealed. The number 9 is arbitrary, but it’s also… pretty. Now, it’s entirely possible that excessive planning is an advance symptom that I am getting a cold. That was definitely the case this … More Make 9 2022
It’s that time again! Time to look back over the year that was, and think about the year ahead. This has become an essential part of the Christmas season for me, part of the celebration. It’s the view from the mountaintop: looking back, I see the highlights, and they make me thankful. Looking forward, I … More 2021 In Review
For the last few days we’ve all been struggling with colds, taking it easy, coming down from the Christmas high. I’ve also been doing some reflecting on the year that’s past, and setting some intentions for next year. In those plans, there were a couple of small unfinished projects that didn’t make it onto my … More Tying Up
December, everything else went on hold, and Christmas happened. And man, we Christmassed this month for all it was worth! Dog We have settled into a nice routine for the dog. He gets up at 6:30 and goes on a short walk, then some time during the day he goes on a longer walk. If … More December 2021 Round-Up: Christmas Joy
26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”29 Mary was greatly troubled … More The Knitivity Story
Merry Christmas! I’ve been behind the eight ball these last couple of weeks, and having a lot of fun into the bargain, so you’re hearing this update early Christmas morning. I know it’s not Epiphany yet, but I bring you: the three wise men. I have to admit: I’ve been looking forward to knitting the … More Knitivity: We Three Kings
The angel Gabriel has arrived on the scene! Our Nativity scene, that is. Every angel should have a halo, right? So I picked a fuzzy yarn to give his tunic some glow. This special yarn was spun from the coat of my friend’s white Husky, Styles. The stripe of green at the bottom is from … More Knitivity: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Phew! I didn’t write at all in November; was too busy living our crazy life to stop and reflect on it. But I know I’ll appreciate it more if I do stop for a moment to reflect, so here we are. Even though all I have to show you is progress pictures from my phone! … More November 2021 Round-Up: Xmas In Progress
Every fall it seems, I pick up a new hobby. Two years ago, it was weaving. Last year it was quilting. This year, it’s dog ownership. Sisko Kamik Osborn turns eight weeks old tomorrow, meaning he’s finally the age that we should be adopting him. That said, we’ve enjoyed the extra bonding time. He was … More October 2021 Round-up: Dog
Years ago, my friend Rachel (my prayer buddy Rachel, or as she is known to my kids, either “Auntie Rachel” or “not-spinning Rachel”) gave me a book called “Knitivity,” with instructions for knitting a playful Nativity scene. It went into the “someday” pile, but this last year I realized my kids are at the prime … More Knitivity: Holy Family
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