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It’s the birthday of philosopher Simone Weil, (books by this author) born in Paris (1909). T.S. Eliot called her "a woman of genius, of a kind of genius akin to that of the saints." After getting a degree in philosophy, … Continue reading →

You Make My Day!

So I finally finished the Aran Blanket patterns; arrived at a place where the main heart cable ended and I could start the border (seed stitch).  Finished that and then started on the Icord edge.  This is for my nephew, … Continue reading →

Gosh, for so long I have been moaning quietly to myself that no one comments.  I comment on many blogs and have lamented that "no one reads me" but of course my stats show there are a "few" of you.  … Continue reading →

She was the Classiest Lady on TV during that time – I remember Saturday nights with Bob and Suzanne and then Carol Burnett – what a lineup of talent!   “Arguably Ms. Pleshette’s most memorable television moment was not in “The … Continue reading →

Aran blanketMy design (see more in Ravelry) Cables: Saxon Braid and Valentine Heart   *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *Aran CardiganMy design based on EZ Aran … Continue reading →

I am in the midst of ORGANIZING, with all caps, yes.  does that strike you too?  it seems the new year brings a fit of organizing tendencies – although i find that this year i have less to do as … Continue reading →

A singer I admire and read daily reports on last night’s double bill on Charlie Rose – Ross and Alsop  BTW you can catch them again at the CR website. A recently transplanted Boston Designer reports on his ankle recovery … Continue reading →

I scored a few bags at the Elann sale… forgot to log on at 12 noon EST and missed out on my preferred color – Ruby but got a bag each of the Dusty Rose, Twilight Blue and Alpine Violet. … Continue reading →