Meet Mr. Fricke

Mr. Fricke is a foster child, staying with me to get some playtime while his mommy remodels her house and experiments with other crafts. He’s taken up residence with Blondie and Doris, and he’s already given them cause for jealousy. This is a freakin’ full-featured wheel. The model was clearly designed by someone who had … More Meet Mr. Fricke

I Am Alive

Just a little post to say: I have 1/14 of the pentecost shawl left to knit. I am not letting myself knit anything else ’till it’s done. I really can’t wait to start something new. Reading novels is a lot of fun. Especially when you’re avoiding knitting. Mansfield Park is much more entertaining to read … More I Am Alive

Lazy Days

Phew! I hate blog posts that are mostly apologies for not posting, but I’ve finally earned the indulgence. To make a long story short, new drugs started about a month ago have knocked me flat on my proverbial arse, and just the idea of going to get my camera, let alone writing a coherent blog … More Lazy Days

On Community

Yesterday, Old Economy Village was open for free for a big antique car rally. I don’t care much about antique cars, but any chance to see Old Economy for free is a treat I try to take. The place is full of inspiration, a living testament to the potential power of human community, and reeking … More On Community

Training Camp

It’s nearly July in a leap year, which means that my favorite bi-annual event is just around the corner. Formerly known as Ravelympics, now changed to Ravellenic Games,* this event will always be known to me by its original title, dreamed up by the Yarn Harlot: The Knitting Olympics. What? What is this insanity, ask … More Training Camp