Long Doggy-Related Hiatus

So, I haven’t posted in a few months.  Just after my last post, I began the process of adopting a rescue labrador mix puppy.  At the time she was 9 months old and very cute.  Exhibit A: Since then, we have been getting to know one another.  Freya has gotten very comfortable with us and [...]

Sunday, Sunday

I spent a few hours in the garden yesterday weeding, planting, and mulching the beds. I’m up for another hour or so this morning if I can make it. Of course, it isn’t my garden, it’s my parents. I don’t have one of my own so I play in theirs. My mom doesn’t have what [...]

Hemlock Ring

Well, I’ve finally made the blanket that has taken blogland by storm.  Pattern:  Hemlock Ring Blanket (with Modifications by Jared Flood) Started: 16 March 2008 Finished & Blocked: 22 March 2008 Size: 52″ (I added one extra repeat) Yarn:  Mary’s Little Lamb Light Worsted by Farmhouse Yarns in Gold Needles: 6.0mm Knitpicks Options circulars, using the [...]

Safe and Sound in Spain

Well, the journey is done. I made it to Spain in one piece and then had to wait 5hrs for my family to get there, but we connected. When they realized that I wasn´t at the airport in Valencia someone called me. We drove all night and got back to the resort this morning at [...]

The Holidays Begin!

And so it begins. Last night I got a phone call from Aunt Phyllis. She, Janice, and Ashleigh were waiting for the train in London to return them to Paris. They will be taking a flight from Paris to Spain on Monday. It was pretty cool to have that conversation while I’m sitting here in [...]