(Yes I made this – and that’s not applique – it’s knitted as part of the sweater) I was at the monthly craft circle I go to, working on my whatever the hell it’s going to be depending on how far the yarn goes project. The discussion turned briefly to knitting versus crochet. I…
I had another audition today. And this time, it was lovely. Just lovely. Okay, I didn’t sing perfectly – but I didn’t stink up the place either. I did a good workmanlike job. (And the people casting pretty much know me.) The thing is I didn’t suffer total dry mouth and clenched throat. I was…
Our house used to be buried in books. Like hoarders for books. It’s better now, although there are still a whole lot of books around. Many, though, have (hopefully) found homes at the library or through donations to Good Will, because now I mostly use my Kindle. It pains me though when I see how…
I was all set to write a blog about the joys of finding a missing item. I wrote the first sentence: There are few things that are as satisfying as, after misplacing an item, you figure out where it must be – and it’s actually there! And realized, that’s all I had to say…
This video was posted on Facebook as an example of the mysteries and beauty of the sea. http://news.distractify.com/fun/over-10000-of-these-ocean-creatures-mysteriously-gathered-and-then-they-took-flight/?v=1 A gazillion mabula rays are off the coast of Baja, and National Geographic was there to film it. First, I can’t believe was fuck-ass crazy enough to get into the water to film this. You…
Last night, I had one of my “story” dreams. In my dream, I’m a young woman in college, who signs up to be part of an experiment. They were looking for someone to get pregnant. I sneaked a look at the files and found out that someone else was considered to be the best “match”…
Last night my dear husband had a hankering for cheap pizza, so off I go to our local Little Caesar’s. There are a couple of ladies waiting for their order, and a guy in front of me paying for his pizza. The guy in front of me offers to pay for the ladies who are…
Thoughts from a Fat Old Lady 