Fall is made for knitting. It really is. My heart doesn’t exactly flutter with giddiness at the thought of fall’s arrival and its cool days (though I’m growing slightly fonder of the season as I get older), but I do get excited at the prospect of making something that justifies its existence. Like this cardigan [...]

Filed under: Knitting on September 30th, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Ch-ch-changes Pretty soon now you’re gonna get a little older Time may change me But I can’t trace time – David Bowie I did say earlier this week that a lot has happened over the last month…Enough to justify and explain my silence on this page, I dare say. It’s been a special time, and [...]

Filed under: Kid stuff on September 28th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

This September has left me out of breath. In these last few weeks, stress and fatigue have taken their toll on everyone. Oh, there have been bright spots and breakthroughs for sure, most notably the fact that our girl is now diaper-free and fully potty trained. AND sleeping in a very cool big girl bed. [...]

Filed under: Inspiration, Local discoveries on September 26th, 2011 | 1 Comment »