Don’t try to read my mind, it’s scary in there.
Okay, well, they’re not really multiplying. I do have chairs though.
2 of these now reside in my living room:
Tullsta Chair (I chose khaki and rose covers, decision to be made later)
And this is now in my bedroom (unassembled):
Malm Chest
I love IKEA!
Patience has its virtues. Yes, it does.
I have been obsessing for several days about the purple-y purple Noro Cash Iroha #31 yarn I found online. It is the yarn for the Hourglass Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. It is such a beautiful purple, but I just can’t justify another $80 for yarn right now. Especially with some of the recent yarn and yarn-related purchases that I have made. But as I was thinking about future projects this morning, I realized that with the purchase of one additional skein of the green hemp yarn that I bought for something totally else, I can make the HGS out of that! So, I think I’ll swatch for that this weekend, and be saved from the purple-y goodness that lies in cyberspace somewhere.
PLUS, I just found out that the tweedy lovelyness that I purchased from Knit Pixie several weeks ago for Rogue was shipped today. Whee hoo!
early morning
reflected in the lake
another city
-Betty Kaplan
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http://tinywords.com
Leave it to the geeks! A number of programmers have created different benevolent hacks for Google Maps and other web-based mapping products. I’m glad to hear of people using their knowledge for good.
More here.
I found a great tutorial for stitch markers. Finally, a tutorial that doesn’t just explain, it actually shows you what to do! I get annoyed by the tutorials that assume you have large quantities of jewelry making experience. I’m a knitter/crocheter trying to make a tool, not the other way around!
Where the bold saguaros
Raise their arms on high,
Praying strength for brave tomorrows
From the western sky;
Where eternal mountains
Kneel at sunset’s gate,
Here we hail thee, Alma Mater,
Arizona State!
– Hopkins-Dresskell
I have to make a quick dash, but I wanted to respond to several comments I’ve received on my Clapotis. Thank you all for your kind comments. You’ll be hearing from me via email too. 
I used Berocco’s Cotton Twist in Color 8350. It is a multi-strand yarn (70% mercerized cotton/30% Rayon), but it doesn’t really split very much unless I’m tired and not paying attention. I used size 8 bamboo needles. I used bamboo, because the yarn tends to be slippery on metal needles.)
ETA: I knitted the pattern as written.
What Are the Key Statistics for Breast Cancer in Men?
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that in 2005, some 1,690 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in the United States. While breast cancer in men accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases, it is still vitally important that we are all aware of the risks. In 2005, about 460 men will die from breast cancer in the United States.
Where to start?
I think I mentioned that Vegas was fun. It was. Lots. I always like new experiences, and boy, this was definitely an experience.
K, E, and I met up at McCarren Airport on Day 1 (well, Night 1 if you want to be technical about it). We got to the condo late - about 10:30/11:00, but never fear, Denny’s is here! Denny’s Restaurant was right next to the condo, and we were able to have some much needed food. When we got to Denny’s, the hostess/server asked if we wanted smoking or non-. Non-smoking please. Well, we couldn’t sit in non-smoking because the carpet was being redone. Uh, so why did you ask? I know, I know, I should cut her some slack since it was probably just force of habit that she asked. But, when she told us that we couldn’t sit there - with ATTITUDE - it kind of made me wonder.
I don’t remember much after dinner/breakfast, since I was in a egg/pancake/bacon/sausage coma and I was really tired. We figured out sleeping arrangements and went to bed.
Day two was filled with setting up house for the next few days and some serious sunbathing. We walked the Strip and got to begin with the people watching. I also got started on The Time Traveller’s Wife, which turned out to be a great book. We did a wee bit o’ gambling (it turns out that video poker is actually pretty fun, thanks K!) and more people watching.
Day three… more sunbathing and another trip to the store. It’s funny how the little things are extremely important. P showed up in the afternoon, and after a bit of resting and relaxing, we headed out to Red Rock Canyon. Check out the pictures. It was amazing! (Yes, plant porn is a reqirement.) More people watching, eating, and gambling was done that evening. The cream puffs at the Orleans buffet (French Market Restaurant) were fantastic! There’s nothing like a good cream puff.
Day four was short, but there was enough time for a good bit of hot-tubbing/reading/and general lazing about. I’m obviously a desert rat, because in 75-80 degree weather, I can drink hot tea, sit in the hot tub, and lay by the pool all at once. I finished The Time Traveller’s Wife - a great read! A quick lunch, and a trip to the airport. Hugs to all, and Zoom! Off to the gate. A quick hour trip back to the Valley of the Sun, and real life starts again.
Clapotis is done, and she’s a beaut!
Clapotis is folded over on herself. You can see the backside on the left and the right side on the, well, right.
Cleo approves.
