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‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the season.  “For what?” you might well ask. ‘Tis the season for wondering what I’ve been doing for the last couple of months.  Where did the time go? ‘Tis the season for relaxing after my children’s birthdays – all … Continue reading

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Multi-tasking and Takeover Offers

  A highly regarded book on knitwear design suggests working on only one design at a time, as I recall.  I wouldn’t be surprised if it also sensibly advises to not have an idea about how to improve a design/pattern … Continue reading

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Eat one, knit one

  Those gorgeous green olives are from our garden.  While the “orchard” flourishes in our central, suburban location, we haven’t extended our activities to sheep farming (although I believe we have the right to keep a few chickens in the … Continue reading

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Chicken soup didn’t cure me

  Looks delicious doesn’t it?  And I can assure you that it was.  In spite of its reputation however, it didn’t cure my latest cold (love the way I manage to catch everything off the children).  Actually, it was a … Continue reading

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