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Is it Friday yet?

Holy Cats, is it Friday yet? This has been the week from HELL. I had an interview today at a local dress shop - boy was that depressing! She told me that I did not have the qualifications to work in a retail shop! Hmmm, I have written loans at a bank for hundreds of...

Finally – it's Friday

Finally – it's Friday

Hello Everyone - was this a long week, or what! Maybe it is the post-Easter let down, maybe it is still no job and 30 days unemployed is looming, maybe it is "last child confirmed syndrome". Take your pick, it has been a LONG week. I have finished several (4) bags on...

A New Job?

A New Job?

Hello everyone! I had a meeting yesterday with the owner of the "Thistle Gallery" in Douglas - she wants to put my knitting in her shop! I am so excited! I will have 4 felted bags done for her opening on Thursday - and more for her "Grand Opening" in June. I am...

Knitting Contest

Hello Everyone, I love a good contest and so here it is the 5 places I have knit that is not at home or a knitting shop. You can read more at http://kat-knits.blogspot.com/1. American Airline flight to San Juan.2. Hotel Dougherty bar in Clare Michigan3. Dr....

Good Friday Thoughts

Hello everyone, A nice day here in my household. I had the second interview this morning - I am not sure it is going to work. The person was ten minutes late to the interview. The office was not even open when I arrived! It did not set a very good tone. Kyle made it...

Stitch and Bitch

Stitch and Bitch

Hello! It is knitting day at Lizzie Ann's!! Two whole hours of knitting time with some great women! Knitting AND conversation - wow! Hmmm, one would hope that I find a job and SOON, huh? I wanted to show you all the completed camellia from Noni - www.nonibags.com. I...

Smile and say cheese!

Smile and say cheese!

Well, here is my version of the Wobbly Circles Tote from IK. It was my first try at intarsia! I used Lamb's Pride Bulky - Persian Peacock, Pistachio, Wild Violet, Rust, and Kiwi. I wish I would have known about the KAL - but I know where to look for them now! I am...

Wet Wednesday

Hello everyone! It is a good day to sit and knit - no garden work for me today it this wet weather. It was 78 out yesterday, but alas - today it is a mere 54. Still, spring is working on springing here - as Easter approaches we are supposed to climb back into the...

Happy Monday All! Kids are back from Spring Break…

Happy Monday All! Kids are back from Spring Break with their dad - life is back to normal! I finished my intarsia bag! It is all felted and looks so cute. I discovered Noni bags this weekend! Check them out at www.nonibags.com They are so awesome - I am currently...

Hello there! I saw today some great pics of a Nor…

Hello there! I saw today some great pics of a Noro Shrug - hmmmm, my next project! What a nice thing to have when in the a/c during the summer! It looks quite lovely. I worked today on my intarsia bag - almost ready to sew it together and felt it! Pics will be...

Monday, Monday! Hello Knitsters! I had a nice lo…

Monday, Monday! Hello Knitsters! I had a nice long weekend - worked on an intarsia bag that will be felted. I also finished a small felted clutch today - it is felted and drying. Got together with L & R in Clare at the Doherty for some toddy's and good...

Hello Everyone, Welcome to Knitting Nirvana! I am…

Hello Everyone, Welcome to Knitting Nirvana! I am a fairly new knitter, having only been knitting for about a year and a half - but I have the bug! This is an attempt to move into the internet age to keep up with my teenage children! Having lost my job recently, I am...

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Kat’s bookshelf: read

When All Is Said
it was amazing
Seven chapters of sheer bliss. Beautiful writing and an incredible tale. Who would you toast on the last day of your life?
tagged:
2019
Transatlantic
it was amazing
LOVED! Every single word. The thread that tied this story together is wonderful! I could not stop listening – it was that good!
tagged:
2019 and audio
There Will Be No Miracles Here: A Memoir
it was amazing
A beautiful memoir. The writing is wonderful – the story shared is so poignant. I highly recommend.
tagged:
2019 and audio-2019

 


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