Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mom

Posted on January 31, 2011 by wonkydonkey

Thinking of my mom, who would have turned 60 today. The years have dulled the pain of losing her, but not removed it. I still find myself reaching for the phone to tell her something or ask her opinion, and … Continue reading →

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Digging in the dirt

Posted on January 30, 2011 by wonkydonkey

As January draws to a close, I look towards spring and get a jump start on my garden by planting seeds indoors for those plants that can handle it. Tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, and a couple of herbs all … Continue reading →

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Stepping up

Posted on January 27, 2011 by wonkydonkey

There are 98 stairs at the light rail train station near my office, and 95 stairs at the station near my house. I’ve been working up to walking all 193 of them, twice a day – but sometimes I walk up the … Continue reading →

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Strung out

Posted on January 25, 2011 by wonkydonkey

I’ve been more or less trying (mostly less) to learn the guitar for, oh, five or six years now. I bought a basic steel string acoustic I affectionately dubbed Big Bertha and signed up for lessons from an ex-rocker, but … Continue reading →

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Seeing purple

Posted on January 24, 2011 by wonkydonkey

It has been two years since I decided that I wanted to learn to spin fiber. I began on an aptly-named drop spindle, and then built my first spinning wheel. I began to accumulate a few bags of fiber; some … Continue reading →

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Shepard’s Pie

Posted on January 21, 2011 by wonkydonkey

Actually, it’s Cottage Pie since it uses ground beef (Shepard’s Pie uses lamb). I got one of these for Christmas: Isn’t it gorgeous?!? I was so excited to give it a try, and the first thing I made in it … Continue reading →

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You spin me right round

Posted on January 20, 2011 by wonkydonkey

I’m seeing some improvement in my spinning – my twist is more even and I am able to keep a fairly consistent thickness. Keeping the twist under control is my ongoing challenge: since I usually spin while watching a movie, … Continue reading →

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Pink posies

Posted on January 18, 2011 by wonkydonkey

Last night I cast on a new project, a Helena baby sweater in lovely Dream in Color “Smooshy” sock yarn, in a soft pink colorway. It’s just a wee bit of fabric right now, but the thing I love most … Continue reading →

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Self control

Posted on January 17, 2011 by wonkydonkey

Nothing says willpower quite like a knitter walking into a yarn store on her lunch break and leaving with just two skeins. I mean, really: two?? And, I have projects in mind for both – these aren’t stash enhancers. I … Continue reading →

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Soaps on sale!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by wonkydonkey

It’s the perfect time of year for an Inventory Reduction Sale — now through February 12th use coupon code InvRedSale and get 15% off your total order from my site: RainDance Soaps. Some items have very limited quantities, so don’t … Continue reading →

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