I'm a senior technical project manager at work, a knit project starter at home and a list-maker everywhere! I'm married and have too many cats, lots of books, almost enough rose bushes, and way too much yarn!
Today I gave in and changed from the cotton knit summer sheets to the cotton flannel sheets. We still haven't turned our heat on, although the thermostat is programmed such that it would come on first thing in the morning. Mr. Ken says we don't n
Yeah, likes it's not all random, all the time!20 Random Things About Me (seen at Erica's and cheerfully taken):I love socializing but really need time alone. In fact, I'm probably happiest left alone and to my own devices.My manicurist says I'm her
Pictures!This is the back of infamous sweater #14 from the Fall Vogue Knitting. And yes, the instructions are just as bad as everyone says; they completely left out all the front-crossing cables. That said, if you've ever knit cables, you can fig
Today, October 20, Knits With Cats is one year old.It's not my first blog, not even the second. Those are both still around in their sad states at blogspot: Yellow Rose Ramblings, started almost 3 years ago, and Furball Farm, started almost 2 yea
You Are a CarnationYou are down to earth and grounded. You tend to be more traditional than trendy. Your confidence gets you through anything. People trust you and are very loyal to you.What Flower Are You?
More later, I hope, but we're home from New York!It was a wonderful trip although there were a few challenges. For one, Blog-City and I didn't agree on how to post the future entries I made, so I've spent some time today re-posting my Friday, Satur
We're going to New York this weekend! No, I won't be at Rhinebeck, and I'm not making a list of all the yarn stores in the area (but if we happen to drive past one, I bet we'll stop!), but I'm really excited! I might get to see autumn leaves!We'l
Your Hair Should Be PurpleIntense, thoughtful, and unconventional. You're always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights.What's Your Funky Inner Hair Color?(Thanks to Wendy for this one!)That's all I've got tonight. I ordered an el
Today is a holiday for some, but not for the high tech industry. We do, however, get to enjoy lighter traffic for the commutes, so there's something.As mentioned in yesterday's entry, it was my pleasure to visit 2 new yarn stores last week and to b
The Good:Notice received from Bankruptcy Court that my claim against the company for which I worked in 2001 will finally be paid, at least the statutory amount. I never expected to see any of this money, so that's a real bonus.Visists to 2 yarns st
Surely it's been mentioned recently that startitis has set in, in a big way. Here's proof:This is the knitting bag Mr. Ken gave me recently. Notice the nice closure, which keeps the projects from spilling out.Here's what was in the bag:
Today's blog entry is dedicated to happy birthday messages!My baby brother, youngest of the 4 of us, was born on this day ***mumble mumble mumble *** years ago. I was old enough to actually remember something of it - mostly waking up to find Dad's
You quite like socks, but your not overly-obsessedwith them. You would have been a pair ofknee-length socks in any colour, and probablystripy or something to make you that little bitmore interesting. What type of sock are you?brought to you by Quizil