As noted in the previous entry, I'm in the middle of a crocheting project. I'm using skeins of yarn. It goes well for most of the project until I get towards the end of the skein, and then the last bit of the yarn inevitably tangles. Yes, I know you can theoretically put the yarn in a ball before you begin the project and some people recommend ( Read more... )

Dear Friends,

It is January 1, 2010! Wow! I want to wish everyone all the best for the New Year - good health, which is such a precious thing....times of happiness and enjoyment.....times of togetherness with people you love.....and peace, peace, peace.

Love,
Erin

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I started petsitting today, which also means I have a car once again! Yay! I launched myself out this morning early and moved my things to my housesitting job, then to the grocery store in search of rutabagas for Thanksgiving. I was lucky enough to borrow a car on Sunday and got sweet potatoes then, while they were on sale. I got some rutabagas ( Read more... )

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I was listening to the news yesterday when I heard a horrible bit of news - there is a pumpkin shortage! Eeeegads! As a self-confessed pumpkin addict, this was very upsetting news indeed. In case you doubt me, here is a link to a news article from the L.A. Times ( Read more... )

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This morning I had a gigantic cooking marathon in my kitchen. Today seemed like a good time to get some things done, and especially since I knew I was using my oven, I thought I would capitalize on that and cook a number of things with the oven and make good use of it ( Read more... )