The directions don't even dare remind you about being careful not to twist. Somehow, I've managed to get through the first three set up rows of the Frost Flowers Stole, plus the first row of pattern.  That first row of pattern should count for two rows because I knit part of it more th...

Hard to believe we had 6 inches of snow less than a week ago.  The perfect time to break out a Cornish Heritage Farms set, Spring Trees, which I bought in January.  I love these Kim Hughes' sets, although I'm horrible at creating scenes -- well the kind of scenes that go on cards...

Dear Paperlicious: Have you ever thought of selling ads for your blog? Signed,Company With Huge Advertising Budget Dear DWHAB:     While I appreciate your company's need to reach a large and diverse audience willing to spend $$ on your product, I would NEVER compromise my integ...

La propera Nit a l’Àtic que organitza l’ associació Atictes serà el marc on es presentarà oficialment La Barraca del músic , nascuda al marge de l’ Associació de Músics de les Terres de l’Ebre(AMTE) per servir “ de plataforma per a dur a terme qualsevol tipus d'iniciativa cultural d...

Yes, really.  Maybe I should save my rants about my neighbors for tomorrow? Maybe not, I'm sure that they will come up with new things for me to complain about by then. Last night, they had another one of their Island Pub Crawl Bus trips.  This involved a school bus full of drunks ca...

Note from Joan:  Maggie Logue is Mike's sister and one terrific woman.  I love her to pieces.  She wrote this article about her Dad, my father in law, Paul, who died in October.  This is a picture of Maggie and her Dad. Today is the 56th anniversary of the day my parents,...

Yes, Spring is making a visit to Grand Island:   I know that Spring looks warmer in other parts of the world, but 4 days above freezing will be very welcome here.  The pond will thaw, I'll be able to air out the house and maybe, just maybe, I'll get in a walk. #2 Son returned to ...

Mr. DP:  What are you doing?DP:  Facebook Mr. DP:  What happened to your blog?DP:  What blog? Mr. DP:  No, seriously.  You hardly ever work on your blog anymore.DP:  Quit exaggerating. I've been on facebook for less than a week. I already have a ton of f...

This card is for Mike's birthday.  He likes bold contemporary patterns and bright colors. He's not the fishing or wild animal card type!   I know the ruffled ribbon is a bit fem for a "guy" card, but Mike takes whatever I make and saves and cherishes them.  He'...

My day started with a three hour visit to the pediatrician with #2 Son.  His cold/fever/flu thing caused his dormant asthma to kick up and so there we were.  I, being a dumbass, left the house without knitting or crocheting.  #2 Son is now again fine, although I'm keeping him h...