Thought I'd hit a random topic this time around - Celtic music. I've been a fan of Celtic music - particularly the somewhat modernized type - for years. I adore Riverdance, and even got to see the touring company when they came to my hometown many years ago. I love Enya and Celtic Women (got to see Celtic Women last year), but one of my all-time ( Read more... )

Just finished dinner - very tasty jambalaya! Debating whether to give myself another 30 minutes to relax, like I'd planned, before starting work on Plaid Bear, or if I want to jump right into it. Probably will relax a little longer - besides, I'm reading a good Pride and Prejudice fanfic (An Engaging Friendship, since I know my parents are ( Read more... )

There's a lot of ways to find great books. Sometimes a friend suggests them. Sometimes you read a review in a newspaper or blog. Sometimes you see them on the big displays in the bookstore. And sometimes you manage to just randomly find a fantastic book by chance, buried on the shelves.

That's how I managed to find And If I Perish: Frontline ( Read more... )

The walk was a really good idea. Got a chance to get out, stretch my legs a little, and get some fresh air. Plus, featherjean and I walked up the donut shop near our apartments to see when they open. Verdict? 6am. Perfect for grabbing breakfast that will get us through those last two hours!

After running around like a sewing lunatic since 9, I enjoyed just curling up on the couch and taking it easy this 30. Off for a walk now - need a little fresh air and stretching of the legs.

Current plan is to post my review of And If I Perish: Frontline US Army Nurses in World War II at 6. I'll probably resume sewing and start on Plaid Bear ( Read more... )

... now that he has his bow and is all dapper!

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He's done! Other than adding a bow around his neck, Tie-Dye Bear is done!!!

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I have spent the last 45 minutes stuffing Tie-Dye Bear. He's making excellent progress - I just finished folding and pinning the back edges, so I'll be ready to start sewing him closed as soon as I make this post! Hopefully I'll finish in the next 30 minutes and you can have pictures of the finished product ( Read more... )

Hopefully I'll be ready for another picture update at the next post - Tie-Dye Bear is currently being stuffed! His arms and legs are coming along nicely, then it'll be stuffing the body and sewing his back closed and then he'll be done! With any luck I can finish in the next hour or so, then chill for a while before starting Plaid Bear!

for people who fixate on platonic/familial relationships in fandom ( Read more... )