Have you ever played the word association game? In that game, someone will say a word, then the next person says the first word they think of. Each person who follows simply says what ever word comes to mind, based … Continue reading →
The Evanston Writers Workshop holds Prompt Group sessions every second and fourth Wednesday at the Barnes and Noble in Evanston. While you could certainly join us, I figured I’d feature a mini-session for today’s Thursday 13: thirteen writing prompts to … Continue reading →
As in anything, the grace to be a beginner is a necessary prerequisite to becoming more than a beginner. I suppose, therefore, that I’m doing it right. In working with my new Mochi Mini yarn, which is coming off the … Continue reading →
With all the doom and gloom repeatedly in the news through all media channels, it’s easy to forget that it’s good to just be alive. It’s even better when we can muster some excitement to be here. In honor of … Continue reading →
As some of you know, I’ve recently purchased a Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom. I didn’t post an update on it when I bought it, but I’ve been collecting weaving books (there aren’t a huge number for the rigid heddle loom, … Continue reading →
In honor of joining a new gym, the Evanston Athletic Club, here are thirteen thoughts about the body and being in it. 1. Stress is a fact of life. It is dangerous, because it causes the body to secrete chemicals … Continue reading →
In preparing for our first writing conference, Evanston Writers Workshop 2010 “In the Trenches With the Writer,” May 15 and 16, 2010, I have learned a few things. Some of them are useful, some obvious, and some… well, it is … Continue reading →
My bag is coming along. I’ve finished the main body, and put in a round of purl stitches for a fold. Then the lining is stockinette. The unit is 12″ wide, 9″ deep, and 0.75″ thick. This view shows the … Continue reading →
I have an AlphaSmart 2000 portable keyboard that I use to write while I’m on the train or the bus. I got to thinking, it needs a cover! I knit! These two things taste great together! So. Here’s what I … Continue reading →
It’s my birthday Saturday, and so I bought myself some new sewing patterns since Vogue Patterns is having a sale today and tomorrow. In the process of playing with the images, inspiring myself, I thought of my post for today. … Continue reading →