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Look at how awesome this is. (It’s more awesome now that it’s blocked.) Do I know what to do with it? No. Am I likely to wear it? I guess, if it goes with my sports-team tshirt and capris. I’ll figure something out, or perhaps it’ll be a gift. I have this constant battle in my head regarding knitting: I ...

work hard and be nice to people.

It’s spring! I have seeds sprouting in my house, and we’re going to prepare the garden this weekend. Matt’s parents will be here for Easter, so the weekend will also include grilling and baking and general awesomeness. Matt’s been sick this week, though he seems to be improving. Poor boy! I’ve been using Zicam daily, and despite a few bodily ...

a 100% craft-based update.

Remember this post, where I offered to make things for 6 people? Well, I’ve been diligently working on it. I made the Razor Shell Neckwarmer for Amy. I absolutely love the yarn, and was happy to find something appropriate for it: (That’s probably not a great indicator of how it will look. Here’s a better example.) And then I made ...

it’s money cologne’s birthday, too.

Happy 30th birthday to Matt, my most favoritest boy in the entire universe. Despite all the ‘old’ jokes he’s gotten today, I can say with assurance that things only get better in your thirties. The return from vacation has been pleasantly quiet. We’re unpacked, laundered, and I’m making progress on photos. This is my favorite so far: I’ve gotten a ...