There is something soothing and comforting about chocolate. There is a reason so many people love it so. So today, I'm knitting chocolate. Claudia Handpaints finger in the chocolate colorway to be exact. I cast on this morning in the financial aid ...
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Well the stash is starting to sell. If you wanna make an offer on something, please let me know. I'm also seeking happy money vibes that some checks I'm expecting come in the mail today. That would talk me off the ledge.
But today is not about money. Today is about the greatness of eight. Eh, ...
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This morning I stood in line for 2 hours and dripped sweat in the heat of the morning. It's Florida - the heat of the morning is a real, tangible, make you all sweaty kind of thing. After standing in line for those 2 hours, I paid for that privilege by bleeding money.
Did you know ...
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So today I went to the home of Sugarbee Studios. For the Jax Ravelers gathering. I was excited. I've been to her house before and it is just one of those places that you instantly feel at home. And her mom tries to feed you every time you turn around (really good food). And ...
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I found out today that the Frankie Goes To Hollywood song "The Power of Love" is referring to the Hooded Claw (voiced by the awesome Paul Lynde) in the cartoon show. Even though it was a bit before my time, I love old cartoons. Yay for the Boomerang Channel. But if all you've ever heard ...
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This is my favorite picture from our short trip to Disney this weekend. My boys with their cousin that they've met for the first time, just fast friends, taking off on the next adventure.
This cousin was on her first trip to Disney. ...
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I've sold a few patterns here and there at the LYS where I work. But now I'm actually dipping my toe in the real designing waters as they say. Only time will tell if I can make a go of this. I'm excited and very nervous. I had some wonderful test knitters that I ...
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According to my sons, I am the best mom in the world. So y'all can stop all your bickering and just accept the fact that it's me. My boys say so.
If you're a mom, you know it's never that easy. That you second guess every hard decision and most of the easy decisions as well. ...
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I think I said that at least a half a dozen times to my students in my Great American Afghan class this morning. Apologies to those who attended, I was not my most shiny happy self this morning. I mean I knew we were camping on Friday night, but I overestimated how much sleep I ...
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Wear waterproof mascara. Or no eye makeup at all. Have tissues handy. Because dude. Yes, I'm a 35 year old woman who says dude. A lot. In type and in person. Just ask Kimber. But as I was saying, dude. This movie is wonderful. Very wonderful. It offers up some serious eye candy. Gerard ...
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