Posts from ‘August, 2007’

 Transcript- Lauren Upton (Ms. South Carolina):I personally believe that US Americans are unable to do so, because uh some people out there in our nation don’t have Maps and I believe our education like such as in South Africa and the Iraq everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should uh; our education [...]

I wish I could say that things have quietened down so much with the recent change of events. The sisters kids are back with the sister, who now has way more drama than any one person can imagine. It’s so hard to listen to her hurt, and just not be able to help. I am [...]

Today was orientation for the oldest into middle school. As I was dropping him off, and explaining that I would be back for the parent section, I was promptly interupted as he said, “Found Gabe and Alex.” Slam. End of discussion.  He’s growing up.

I feel like I’m on a blogging spree…. So, I was thinking about the SP11 questionaire, and a blog post that I read earlier today, I’m sorry I don’t remember where or who’s it was…. and it asked about times and places you knit in public that might not just be the best idea …. [...]

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love anything soft. It’s all about texture, you know? I love natural fibers. 2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? A glass vase with yarn in the bottom. 3. How long have you been knitting [...]

Here are pictures of the scarf I made for my cousin for Christmas.  I am really pleased with how it came out and I hope she is too. I am, also, making her this …. calorimetry, to go with it. http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTcalorimetry.html So, at a job interview today, I was asked… Outside of your family, who [...]

They smell everything, and make eyes at you.

Today was one of the longest in my life.  I watched my sister come to the realization that her decisions are hurting more people than just herself. I was watching her closely, hoping that she was fully hearing the words, fully hearing meaning comprehending and not just thinking this was going to pass on by [...]

This is my niece, isn’t she just a doll! We have been spending a lot of time together lately, and it’s been so much fun having a girl around, since I’m normally around all boys. We’ve been coloring a Dora jewelry box, pictures to come soon, A LOT of pictures. So, KK was napping this [...]

  I wanted that job at the retirement home so bad I could taste it. I’ve been going after it for almost a month, and I just got word that I got passed on. It’s hard to handle because I know this is a job where I could have learned so much, the environment was [...]