The Pastels-Leaving this Island

Posted on November 18, 2004
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When they’re bad, they’re very bad, but when they’re good, they’re beautiful.

PJ Harvey-Is This Desire?

Posted on November 17, 2004
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A Few Recommendations from Mr. John Peel

Posted on November 17, 2004
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The fabulous Mr. Peel passed away recently, but he left lots of good musical discoveries behind. You can listen to some of his picks here.

Bark Psychosis-Manman

Posted on November 16, 2004
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Snow

Posted on November 15, 2004
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The first snow of the season fell last Friday as Ezra and I were leaving Boston for PA. I love snow… The ground is still a little white, and during the day the light reflecting off of the snowy bushes and ground brightens up the house.

Antique Christmas postcards

Posted on November 15, 2004
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Grr… Lost this post the first time I tried it. Let’s try this again…

Over the weekend Ezra and I made a short trip to State College. While we were there, we went to an antiques co-op where I sometimes find things that I like. We found lots of goodies this time, including many old Christmas postcards–most from 1905-1925. I love that stuff. I love the style of the art, the greetings (which range from sweet to just odd), and the messages on the back are so great. Here’s one example:

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Since it’s tough to read, here’s a transcript:

“Dear Grace. Received your last letter was glad to hear from you. Did not answer as I have been very busy. Do not be angry. We are on our way to Youngstown, our furniture is gone ahead of us. Will see you whenever you go next. Don’t forget to write to me when I am out there. Will send you a card when I am out. How are you and brother. Wish you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. From Hermine and George”

That’s not the best one, but I am saving those for later… (squirrelly grin).

Ella Fitzgerald-Blue Skies

Posted on November 15, 2004
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Dancing in blue!

Let’s hear it for cats

Posted on November 11, 2004
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I can’t help it. Suki is sitting here, totally draped over my lower arm as I type (believe me, it’s a challenge!), and she seems just totally thrilled with life. She’s purring and keeps looking up at me with that cat-kissy face.

I’m such a sucker.

Prosaics-Crawling

Posted on November 11, 2004
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A retro vibe that I welcome. This band just signed to everyone’s favorite label, Matador.

“A businessman’s effort to defend his pumpkin-hurling title literally fell short.”

Posted on November 9, 2004
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Better luck next year, Punkin’.

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On My Needles

Rhapsody in Tweed cabled pullover for Ezra! using Tahki Donegal Tweed in Forest, from Fall 2004 Interweave Knits. I've just picked this one up again, so it's moving up in the queue!

Sweater with Cable Patterns pullover using Araucania Nature Wool Chunky in Mauve, from Rebecca Magazine Number 28

Heather Pullover using Classic Elite Wings in Larkspur, from Rowan’s A Season’s Tale... This needs the knit doctor. I'm going to have to frog back a little bit and redo the shoulder area. Long story.

Hush Pullover using Jo Sharp DK wool in Wine, from Rowan’s Calmer Collection

Recently Finished Projects

In the Groove boatneck pullover using Manos del Uruguay in Black and Cheek (pale pink), from Fall 2006 issue of knitscene. SWEATER IS DONE!

Stash Stealer Scarf for me, using delicious yarn that darling Amy let me raid from her stash. I made up the pattern--a couple of wide ribs rimmed in moss stitch. It's soft and fuzzy and DONE!

Moss Stitch Jacket with Collar for Hope using Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo in Ivy, from Quick Baby Knits by Debbie Bliss. JACKET IS DONE!

Next in line

Brompton cardigan using Noro Cash Iroha in Jewel Green (my name for shade #100)

Eyelet Yoke Pullover using Debbie Bliss Merino Aran

Under consideration

Loads!

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