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Gentle Reader yesterday was a big day. A teacher and friend had a book signing of her newly release Respect the Spindle. A book with all her years of experience poured out on the pages. The signing appropriately happened at Mecca. It was a banner day, why even the...
The Tale of The Sock Who Found its Mate, or Why All Sock Yarn is NOT Created Equally
I have made an amazing and truly unbelievable discovery this week all in the knitting of a Plain Vanilla Pair of Socks… This may actually be the Cure for World Peace and the Answer to getting all of the Politicians in Washington to come to a realistic consensus on...
How the Grinch Stole Health Care?
Well, Gentle Readers, it appears that Joe is up to his neck in alligators yet again! Yes, Joe is making waves yet again on the Health Care Reform bill that has valiantly made its way from the House of Representatives with nary a battle scar only to find Joe Lieberman...
Say it ain't so Joe!
I am not sure what Senator Lieberman thinks he is accomplishing by putting himself on an island, but he is not on the “win friends and influence people” track at all, in my opinion. When I heard on the news that Joe was not going to support any public option in the...
Grey day #987
Autumn has been unbelievably grey here in West Michigan, interspersed with days of rain. The sun has evidently gone on an extended holiday. However, the foliage has taken up the cause and has been doing an amazing job of bringing color to the grey days. The veritable...
Autumnal thoughts…
My writing mojo seems to have abruptly departed and we have gone from balmy days with the ceiling fans gently stirring a subtle breeze to having had to turn the heat on, and all before the end of September. I cannot recall ever having to turn the heat on this early....
Farewell to Summer
The Official End of Summer is upon us and I have heard many friends lamenting this fact. However, for the Knitter – Labor Day Weekend brings the start of autumn and with it, Knitting Season and Knitters everywhere are pulling out wool socks, sweaters, scarves, wraps,...
In the Dog Days of summer…
It has been a very busy August at Casa Del KatKnits. If I did not know better, I would think that I have been transported to Lake Woebegone as we had but one weekend of summery weather. In addition, that coincided with the Michigan Fiber Festival. Therefore, it...
The Winner of The Fey!!
I am sorry, Gentle Readers - my intention was to have my darling daughter draw a name a couple of weeks ago. Obviously, that never happened. Sooooooooo, I selected a name this morning and my friend, Konstantin, is the winner! Konstantin - email me at kachrist37 at (@)...
Knights in Shining Armor
Today there is celebration over the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee all across the world. Great, Glorious, Shout it from the Mountain Tops Celebration! I mean, after all, how often does your knight in shining armor fly in to secure your release from the ogre in the...
Have you seen my Mojo?
It seems that my creativity has taken a hike and I was not invited! I have been wrestling with a blog post for several days now and it seems that I am down for the count. I have indeed been busy between work and Tour de Fleece that is not the issue. It is just that...
When Mecca calls…
Hello Gentle Readers! I have a huge favor to ask you all. My friend Beth, The Mistress of Mecca herself, has had her shop nominated for Best Craft Shop in Detroit and she needs votes. If you could please go here and give her some love, I'd be so grateful to you all....
Let Freedom Ring
I recently heard this on NPR and I found myself moved by both the story and song. Therefore, you can only imagine my surprise upon hearing that many were outraged by Rene Marie’s rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. Outrage? Seriously? I guess I just don’t get it…at...
Semi-Silent Sunday
Beach Glass Revisited... 760 yards of lace weight singles Shiny and soft Optim
Kat in the Catalpa with Lance?
In a few short days, June will be over and July will be upon us, and what does July bring? The end to my allergies that is what! The Cottonwood trees have finished pollinating and the Catalpa trees blooms are dropping like flies! Ahhh, I am ready to breathe pollen...
Welcome to Monsoon Season?
Today is the first full day of summer, or so you thought, really what began today was the start of the Monsoon Season here in West Michigan. Seriously. Don’t tell me there is no such thing as Global Warming. After we got a record setting amount of rain on Friday...
My Summer Reading Kick-Off Contest
Is The Fey on your summer reading list? It should be! My friend Claudia Hall Christian has really done a great job writing a book that keeps your attention with a fast-paced read! I quickly found myself engrossed in the story and did not want to put it down as...
Provoking thoughts for Thirsty Thursday
I recently found a new podcast – The Dinner Party Download. I have been enjoying it tremendously; the hosts are Rico Gagliano and Brendan Frances Newnam of Marketplace Money fame. Anyways, the idea behind the podcast is to give you “…a fast and funny "booster shot" of...
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