What I Did With My Easter Vacation…

on April 18, 2009

Besides taking the dog to the vet, that is! I am pleased to announce that the third Jack & Teague installment, REACHING, is up at the website. And remember–feedback just makes me write faster!!!


This post is for Bells

on April 17, 2009

Who wanted to know what Dead Muppet Fur Project of Shame we had hiding in our cupboards. This here was made for Chicken, back when she was seven or eight–it was supposed to be a shaggy, Chanel cut coat with a big yellow ribbon, to be made for svelte models with sunglasses. The pattern is… Read More


You’ll have to excuse me…

on April 16, 2009

If I seem a little distracted when I’ve been blogging this week, it’s because most of the time, I’m typing like this:


Okay, Roxie, FINE!

on April 15, 2009

(Uhm, see comments of the previous post to get the title;-) The yarn is Red Heart Baby Soft (sport)– some blue & brown mottled, held double strand with a J hook. Ch 98 or so, Ch 3 dc ch 1 sc in 4th ch from hook, work a crooked shell across (2 dc, c1, 1… Read More


A slightly guilty commitment…

on April 15, 2009

Okay–I have to admit to what I’ve been doing all day. It’s going to shock you–don’t hold it against me. I’ve been YARNING. Yes, YARNING. In this case, I’m not making a distinction between knit or crochet, wool or acrylic. It’s moot. I’ve been sitting in my chair COMPLETING A BIG PROJECT. I know–I should… Read More


Eggs like giant bunny poop…

on April 12, 2009

Mostly, I’ve got a bunch of little stuff– think of them like verbal Easter eggs, stuffed full of chocolate (we hope) goodness… * Knittechkeeps sending me the most AWESOME Supernatural videos, for which I will always love her, and my bank account will always hold a grudge against both of us! But a public shout-out,… Read More


Let the record show…

on April 10, 2009

My daughter’s poop is going to be yellow for a week. So will her teeth. There is a pink spot on the floor that will never come out. The table cloth is toast. So is the green towel. And a couple of pairs of pants. And the Spongebob underwear. And my King’s T-shirt. The kid’s… Read More


This Lemming Likes This Quiz

on April 8, 2009

Your rainbow is intensely shaded blue, orange, and red.               What is says about you: You are a strong person. You appreciate energetic people. You get bored easily and want friends who will keep up with you. You share hobbies with friends and like trying to fit into their… Read More


I’m a Vampire and I”m…

on April 8, 2009

Okay, let’s back up a little. First of all, I’m given to understand that no one wants my dragon? Tough, y’all– you read me and he’s laid his egg in your brain… ha ha… just wait until that puppy hatches. No, I’m not adopting–that little offspring is all yours. Lucky you. Anyway, I’ve got a… Read More


The Dragon in My Blood

on April 6, 2009

Madeleine Urban (bless her!) posted a most awesome poem about writing on reviewsbyjessewave.blogspot.com and although she claimed it was ‘SOOOO EMO’ me likey so much I had to join in the fun. I mean what the hell– isn’t it National Poetry Month, right? The Dragon in My Blood Bastard child of reading and dreaming and… Read More