Showing posts with label blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blog. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Summer Break

morning dew on a recent camping trip
Things are going to be slow around these parts for the next few months.  The kids will be off school shortly which brings with it a shift in activity and focus.  We'll be outside gardening, camping, playing soccer, going to art camp, swimming, exploring, foraging, visiting local farms, hiking, reading in the hammock, and enjoying the sunshine. 

The Current sweater is coming along beautifully - I'm past the yoke and split for the arms.  But there's still a ways to go.  I am also excited to share that I'm taking a yarn painting workshop in late June at Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point, WI.  Photos and a post about that adventure is sure to follow.

Until then, enjoy.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Studio Tour


Today I'm guest blogging over at a happy stitch.  Come on over and check out my studio space!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Dissertation Vacation

[Blueberries from Appleberry Farm]



I am at the last stage of working on my dissertation.

I have my data, I have my analysis strategy and I have set up a couple uninterrupted blocks of time to write.

Postings will likely cease for awhile - I'm trying to quiet any and all distractions over the next six weeks - but I'm sure that I will still find time here and there to craft, knit and sew.

And I will let you know all about it when I'm ready to return to this space. Until then...cheers.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Is tagging like receiving an e-mail forward?

Yesterday I was tagged by another blog, What did she do today? I think this is great! It means that people are checking in on my work: looking at it, leaving me comments, e-mailing me about it and hopefully being inspired by some of it. I also don't mind sharing random things about myself. But, will I tag another blog? Probably not. Most of the blogs that I read/ visit have already been tagged by others anyway.

I suppose, for me, being tagged is a bit like receiving an e-mail forward. I don't mind getting forwards. In fact, I usually read them and chuckle, returning to my other work a little lighter and happier. Do I ever forward those e-mails to others? Usually not.

So what should I do? How's this: If you are someone who visits my blog - and you have not been tagged, but would like to be - leave me a comment. I will tag you in my next post and then we'll get to learn some things about you too. Am I breaking blog etiquette by not tagging others? Not sure. I hope not.

Seven Random Things About Me
1) I spent a good chunk of the day yesterday learning how to launder my couch upholstery and foam cushions because one of the little ones had an(other) accident...a most unpleasant task to tackle.

2) I have red hair. My oldest (twin) daughters are blond and my littlest one is a redhead like me.

3) I am writing a dissertation on the glass ceiling in higher education.

4) I've broken my left wrist twice, my right wrist once, my left knee once and my right ankle once too. I've also had my gall bladder removed. I still have my tonsils and appendix though!

5) I make, and eat, chocolate chip cookies more often than I should.

6) I am a registered member of the Cherokee Nation. I carry an Irish name but am mostly of German and Native American descent.

7) I have lived in Mexico, Washington, DC and New York City.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

New Blog - Tigerlily Tinkering

I was invited to start contributing on a collaborative craft blog with some good friends of mine. I met this lot of talented, bright, successful, lovely women years ago and we've all kept in touch although we are now living in various parts of the world. I am looking forward to working with them, being inspired by them. While I will continue to post here, please visit us at Tigerlily Tinkering too!