I love the Benylin commercials that are currently on TV. They feature a man or woman, miserably sick with a cold, heroically trying to get out the door to work, and failing completely. The announcer urges them to “take a Benylin day- the world can live without you for one day”. Those of us living [...]

  ‘Someone’ handknit a richly textured, rose coloured sweater. I have no idea who the knitter was but I’m grateful that she (he) took needles in hand to create this treasure. And so are my dogs. When they see me pull it out of the closet and ease it over my head, they know we’re [...]

Fiber crafts provide a myriad of opportunities for connecting with others who share the same passion. This was revealed to me on our recent Christmas visit to Vancouver. Aside from my immediate family and a few close friends, I can take or leave most people. I enjoy my own company and can pass many happy [...]

I did it! I finished all of my intended knitted Christmas gifts.  Photos of  some are in the right hand column in my Flickr.  I hope to have pics of ‘ the boys’ wearing their sweaters and scarf soon, but for now these views will do. My hands and wrists will get  a much deserved [...]