I just finished this in the beginning of September for my mom’s birthday. Because of the welt, it doesn’t wobble as much as the other felted bowl pattern. I plan to re-do it, just to double-check the pattern, and then I’ll publish it here.
Apparently Walmart (or at least Kelby Carr’s local Walmart) is providing back to school shopping lists that not only leave out items that the schools suggest (one can only assume they don’t stock them) but also include items that the school banned. Caveat emptor, for sure. Read more
When I heard that the Bejing Olympics committee issued a document banning mentally ill visitors, among other “undesirables,” from attending the Olympics, my first thought was, “Well, color me totally not surprised.” After all, why would the Chinese government be any different from other repressive government? They’re just the latest in a long line of [...]
Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, several people have suggested bee stings as an alternative treatment to the interferon beta shot I do once a week. The first time a helpful soul suggested it, I was stupefied for a minute. I mean, honestly. How is being stung by bees preferable in any way to [...]
It’s been a long time since I’ve been what you would call a morning person. The first hour after I wake up, no matter whether I lay in bed or get up immediately, I speak, think and move at the speed of molasses. Since I tend to take much longer to do anything and get [...]
It’s hard to recall when I first felt depressed, because for a long time it was indistinguishable from my personality. As a child I was introverted. Giving and receiving physical or verbal affection made me uncomfortable. My parents divorced when I was 2, and for years I dated men twice my age in an attempt [...]
I was listening to yesterday’s podcast of Marketplace this morning. They mentioned in the story “Narrowing The Gap” that The Gap’s sales have declined for over fifteen straight quarters. No surprise to me. I’ve been buying clothes at The Gap for about twenty years. I like the classic, slightly preppy look, which I used to [...]
Unless we’re independently wealthy, most of us spend a large part of our waking hours at work. Our “second homes” can contribute positively or negatively to our well-being. If you’re suffering from depression, its worth asking yourself if your job could be a factor, or even the sole cause. Perhaps your job isn’t a good [...]
My sister Thea, who has been knitting for about thirty years, has put together a knitting retreat to Point Reyes, California. Several lessons are included in the package and she’s a great teacher. Check it out at www.theaGray.com/knitting
One corner of the kitchen in our 1950s ranch is all windows. Ceiling to hip height three-foot wide windows that let in the incredibly strong California sun. When we first moved here a little over two years ago, I had no idea how strong that sun was, and I made simple short cafe curtain ruffles [...]
