04.30.08
Irony
“Free Tibet” flags, made in China.
I kid you not.
04.28.08
Book Update
It’s been a busy couple of months, and there are lots of projects happening at Chez True Epicure.
- I’m taking a sewing class - my ultimate goal is to be able to sew myself the perfect pair of pants. In the meantime, I’m learning how to read a pattern and sew straight lines.
- I’ve started a secret project for a good friend. I can’t show it on my blog until it’s mailed out, but you might be able to get a peek on Ravelry if you’re a member.
- I’m spinning up some lovely BFL that I purchased from Woolarina at the Homespun Yarn Party. Whee!
- The book count is currently 25 - halfway to my year’s goal, and it’s only April! For those of you who are interested in what I’ve been reading, I’ve included the list of March and April’s books, or you can take a look at my GoodReads page for more detail (author information, my rating, etc.)
April
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel
The Fourth Bear: A Nursery Crime
Codex
Silver On The Tree (Dark is Rising book 5)
The Grey King (Dark is Rising book 4)
The Christmas Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
Notes From the Mothership The Naked Invisibles
March
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Greenwitch (Dark Is Rising book 3)
The Dark Is Rising (Dark is Rising book 2)
Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising book 1 )
The Quilter’s Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
Circle of Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
The Runaway Quilt : An Elm Creek Quilts Novel
04.25.08
Ponder This.
Ever notice how some people have a lot of “stuff”‘ in the back window of their car? I wonder how many of those people get into accidents when they are backing up or changing lanes because they can’t see.
04.22.08
When Did Dandelions Become Weeds?
Remember when you were a kid, and Dandelions were the most fun thing ever? They were so cute and sunny when they bloomed, and when they went to seed, it was so much fun to see how much of the seeds you could blow off with one breath.
As I was walking though the parking lot today, I noticed myself being annoyed at all of the “weeds” in the grass. I feel like I’ve lost part of my childhood… but maybe remembering is enough to hold onto a little bit of yesteryear.
04.15.08
Don’t Take Your Lunch for Granted
I’m getting cranky in my “old” age. Maybe I’m just noticing inconsistency more these days. I don’t know. I just know I’m annoyed at the stupid political BS that runs rampant in this country.
There was a piece on NPR yesterday, talking about how Bush is sending a bunch of food aid to various developing countries. [I won't get into the fact that it would be better/faster/more efficient to send money rather than ship food.] It’s great that we are trying to be good world citizens (??) and help other countries in their time of need, without starting a war, but I wonder…
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