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Celebrating Me
Celebrating me, originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. Once in a while a girl can buy herself flowers. These beauties came from the sale bin at Meijer's. In case you are wondering what the occasion might be.... I am very happy to announce that I have, at long last,...
Canned Summer…
Canned Summer..., originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. As the temperatures climb back into the 90's with a heat index to match, I am longing for some cooler weather. However, I know that will not always be the case. Come about January 1 when it is cold and grey,...
The other side of the sunset
DSCF2332, originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. It is kind of nice when the reflecting rays illuminate the mendacity of life. I just love when my housekeeping skills are so brilliantly showcased! Here is to a great weekend with perhaps a splash of cleaning on top!
Hello, my name is Kat and I am a fossil fuel user…
Currently, there is not a 12-step program for addicts to fossil fuels but perhaps there should be. Living in Michigan, I thought us immune to the danger of a catastrophe similar to the likes of the one that is decimating the Gulf of Mexico right now. Nor did I ever...
A Warm Golden Glow…
A Warm Golden Glow..., originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. After receiving a deluge of rain last night, this was the sunset that ended the day. More rain is expected tonight, but for these few brief moments I will just bask in the glory of the setting sun. Have a...
Of Bigotry and Men
A little light dispels a lot of darkness - Rabbi Schneur Zalman If you have not heard of Mark Williams, I am about to introduce you to him, and while it is not a pleasant introduction I believe it is necessary. Mr. Williams's infamy is growing, specifically...
The Lure of Maia
I have signed up to do some test knitting for Rosemary Hill of Designs By Romi, and it was the smartest thing I have done in a good long while. It is stretching my knitting skills in new directions. I am double-checking my work, comparing charts to written directions,...
The Importance of Being Educated
There has been sadly little in the news recently on education. However, unemployment makes the headlines daily, and with good reason as a large portion of our citizenry is either unemployed or under-employed. How little we think of unemployment and education being...
Remembering Our Roots…
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows...
When Hemlock is the cure for what ails you…
When Hemlock is the cure for what ails you..., originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. After what seemed like a series of knitting failures, it sure is nice to be able to share with you all a knitting success. I started Jared Flood's Hemlock Ring Blanket some months ago...
Perhaps you would like some cheese to go with that whine…
The tendency to whining and complaining may be taken as the surest sign symptom of little souls and inferior intellects. ~ Lord Jeffrey I have noted some trends lately on a few of the blogs I occasionally read regarding an increase in the amount of whining the writers...
It was the best of times…
My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with. ~ Oprah Winfrey It has been an amazing week here at Casa del KatKnits and while there were not any baked potatoes, much was shared; from the quaintness of Saugatuck to the grandeur of Lake...
What perfect looks like…
Spending the day enjoying the sights of West Michigan yesterday with StevoFC and I am happy to say that the weather cooperated from sunrise to sunset. A great breeze at the lake made for some wonderful shots. It is days like this that I really love living so close to...
Two Cooks Do Make Good Broth!
Two Cooks Make Good Broth!, originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. The day started out ominously with lots of thunder, lightning, and rain. Perhaps the perfect day to take advantage of StevoFC's extraordinary cooking skills...a little slicing and dicing by yours truly...
Meet Milli Vanilli
Milli Vanilli, originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. The cat has a name! While she truly loved all your suggestions, she answered to Milli and before the day was out Milli Vanilli stuck. The naming process was obviously tiring... I caught her at nap time again!
In which there is actual knitting content!
Fire-y Hemlock Ring , originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. Please do not fall over from shock Gentle Reader, but on my knitting blog I present to you some actual knitting content! I have finished Jared Flood's Hemlock Ring Blanket and I am in love! After a rough...
Red Sky at Night…
Red Sky at Night..., originally uploaded by As Kat Knits. Friday was a whirl-wind day. I worked a split and had lunch with a friend whom I had not seen for far too long. Cabboy and I had lunch at the New Holland Brewery and was it good! Conversation and food were a...
Waterloo
I have found my Knitter's Waterloo much to my chagrin. I am admitting defeat, waving the white flag, throwing in the towel - or shawl as maybe the case in this instance. I have cast on and now frogged for the third and last time Knitty's Annis. My heart hurts and my...
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