No epiphanies this week. Just a hat. I decided to try making one with lace, rather than straight ribbed stitches, and like how it’s coming out so far. Boria and Kolya both keep sleeping on my Uglii Chair Afghan, which … Continue reading →
When I teach, students often ask me for books that I recommend. I like Debra Dixon’s GMC: Goal Motivation & Conflict; The Building Blocks of Good Fiction. Debra breaks down how good stories work and why, and helps us create … Continue reading →
Happy New Year! I know that there’s a ton of focus right now on New Year’s Resolutions, but I want to throw a curveball. Rather than focus on what we don’t have, let’s focus on all the good that we … Continue reading →
I know those really neat fabric roll-ups are a cool way to store needles and hooks. But until I can afford one, or make one for myself, what I’ve been doing is using sheet protectors and a large binder. I … Continue reading →
So, it’s like this. I was noodling ideas for my Monday blog posts, and came up with an idea to share some of the goofy results from Prompt Circles over the past several years. Today’s is about … well, you’ll … Continue reading →
The Jewel Scarf is done. It’s nice and soft. I’m not sure what I’m going to work on next; maybe a top-down sweater. For now, here are some more views: I like long scarves, but I think this will … Continue reading →
Now that I’ve finished the Jewel Scarf, I’m at a loss for what to make next. I want to do a top-down sweater, but I don’t feel up to something new and complicated. I have a bunch of yarn left … Continue reading →
“It’s time to start living the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry James Writing is, much of the time, a lonely pursuit. The writer sits by themselves, even in the midst of others, setting down thoughts in some form that has … Continue reading →
Stay tuned. I’m getting closer to figuring out how to post my podcast so you can listen to it as a podcast, instead of on YouTube. I’ve settled on SoundCloud as a hosting service, and will be playing with uploading … Continue reading →
It’s 2016. A new year, right? I saw something on Facebook the other day that made me laugh. It was a meme about new years, where we focus on what we didn’t accomplish in 2015, and wanted to do in … Continue reading →
