Stick a Book In Your Ear

First, once again, HUGE thanks to Julie who allowed me a much needed period of rest last week before the madness began again this week. I hope y'all scoot over to listen to Forgotten Classics too! (That Heyer woman is a hoot!...

I'm on Vacation, but here are links Julie mentioned for y'all: Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush (yes, I said Barbara Walker and I was so very WRONG!) Cables Untangled (see the cover? THAT'S the afghan I'm knitting for Ros...

Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+. That's right! You go, Girl! A little Joan A little Whangdoodle And the Girl from Auntie hypotenuse thingy. An...

Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+. That's right! You go, Girl! A little Joan A little Whangdoodle And the Girl from Auntie hypotenuse thingy. An...

I race through and opening and a closing to bring you two huge chapters. Why? Because—honestly—if I didn't, you'd kill me...we're SO close! To stave off your appetite until next week, you can watch this goofy movie. Before th...

Here's the car with a clutch. Here's the car without. Sigh. And here's Frank's Diner. And the Aurora Forum (search for "Jefferson") thingy. And today!? ANDY MINTER! Sorry about the stereo kicking in and out. I have NO idea wh...

A VERY BELATED congratulations to Teresa and Rachael for their Knitting Nightmares. If you're interested in a look-see, you can view the Knitty pattern Teresa used, Blaze and here's a pic of the completed...item. Looks good N...

I come back to earth after my

Tonight we begin book three. Tomorrow I conduct a new (surprise) interview. You'll not believe who... I'm starting a blogroll of supporter/subscribers, so if you've sent in a donation and have a blog, please let me know so I ...

Heather has a close encounter with the OED, some frustrating times getting SAWPed, makes progress on a Clapotis, regresses on a warp, and falls in love (all over again) with Jane Eyre. Thanks to Becky (my Bastille Babe), Tika...

Bach's Goldberg Variations, writers are fun to hang out with, but you're afraid of our competition, My first Odeo! Looking for a dime and trying not to be a martyr. (Now you'll have to listen. That won't make any sense otherw...

With love to my family and especially my sons who remind me often that they are my very best things. I get a little verklempt about Ovid as Theatre. Today, a little rambling, what I'll do with the start of my "summer vacation...

And, um...weaving too. Like I needed another pastime... Begging for a knitted farm. And did I tell you about this fantastic book?! And, finally, I have to share my Sock Yarn Love from Katie's store (this is Desert Olive and S...

Soon (I hope) I'll post an interview with Jessica of Ravelry.com--a new website for knitters and crocheters which is in Beta now. You can sign up on the waiting list, though. And, um...you'll probably want to. But don't let t...

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check this out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're ...

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check this out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're ...

Hey, do me a favor, wouldja? Click on that Popcurrent thingy in the right margin (here if you're looking at Libsyn). And take a look at this very useful sock page (I know...am I obsessed?). I'm freaking people out with my Huf...

I'm about to head out to see the oral surgeon AGAIN. My mouth is still stuffed with gauze and my head is stuffed iwth Vicodan (which, sadly, ain't workin' too well). So. Today it's just the chapters. I'm sorry about that, but...

And So It Goes... I recorded last night and woke up today to find that Kurt Vonnegut passed away last night. It's like my own personal Mark Twain died. So sad. I started reading Vonnegut when I was in fifth grade. My parents ...

We have a SHIRT! Take pics of yo' bad self in a shirt and send the pics to me! I'll post them on the blog...just don't expect one of me on that new glass walk-way over the Grand Canyon ! And, please visit to support Katie who...

I've cleaned up the craft room! Can I get an "Amen"? And I've got more Chip for you today! And I've got a lot of cooking to do! Good thing that deadline is past! We weigh in on Mdm. DeF's knitting choices, Cast on for Kenya, ...

Gotta love the old OED. If only I could afford one... In my quest for a Parisian/Dickensian map, I found this, and this, and this, but no map that would help us much. But I did find the links to two video versions: the better...

WWMDfK? O how I want a bumper sticker! And hey--ANDY MINTER! What a mensch, eh? I belive I promised you links to Antioch Univeristy, MicroRevolt and the KnitPro doohicky, and Heavenly Creatures. And now? Off to La Disneylandi...

O how many different ways can I bring you joy? Really, only one way: To bring Chip (Mister Sleepy Hollow to you) back as a reader. Today BOTH chapters are his. Love! Happily my husband's not even jealous...maybe because I've ...