Knitters Block

My hands hurt. No needles for me. I am lost!

You Know You Are Too Fat...

When your friends actually suggest you audition for your favorite TV show. When your number would appear in neon lights and your photo in spandex would make Bernie look pretty. When your friends think it would be fun to get away to the Biggest Loser ranch. As an actual contestant in spandex, with no bra, bare feet, and your number in neon...

Chicago Yarncon- Call Me

I was browsing the web and came across a post on a blog I follow about this great fiber event in Chicago.
YarnCon is the first weekend in October and it is a great way to bring fiber loving folks together.

There is a photo stream on Flickr that shows the vendors and exhibitors. I was skimming along when what to my wondering eyes did appear? A vendor was selling these pins and the price was clearly printed as $29 each? They were made with shortened metal needles, not sharpened bamboo kabob sticks- but really?? I made one for each of my KnitWits for Christmas...

How Knitter's Enjoy St. Patricks Day

Drink a lot of green beer or red wine. Take some green yarn, and knit anything but this silly leprechaun!

Hats Needed In Africa

Here is Brynn in Africa with the orphans that snagged hats. We can make them hats that fit! .

The little hats went to the little babies in the hospital. These were too big for the sick babies. Unfortunately, they were too small for the big kids!

I will bring free patterns for beanies to KnitWits Wednesday and I will bring them to Knitting Guild next month. So knitters, get your sticks ready to go. We want to show these kids we care! Thank you in advance for your loving time.

One Ridiculous Situation After Another

Tonight I am watching DVD's. I started with my favorite opera film, "La Traviata". It is a Franco Zefferelli film, which makes it visually beautiful. The lead is sung by Placido Domingo in his prime. It is the most soul stirring music that I have in my heart. My sad won't let me knit.

Next I watched "La Vie En Rose". A more recent film that combines the tragic life story of famous singer Edith Piaf (The Little Sparrow), with some of the most remarkable hand knits in film. That is a true double whammy for moi.

Having the soundtrack laid down for depression helps me process the details of my bad day. It is just one in a series, known as my bad week. Evan took a miss step in his repentance today. I am at a loss to explain his poor choices. Parenting 101 did not cover this. My advanced study courses in Special Ed and AP status as Ryan's Mom, has been worthless with this "normal" kid. Being mentally handicapped is one thing, stupid decisions are something else entirely. He is so remorseful that it breaks my heart. Heartbreak hurts, regardless of the source.

Financially, we are going down the tubes. We have not had a payday since after Christmas. No money in the bank is no money in the bank. IBM revealed to Don that they are not paying their bills. 80% of Don's practice is IBM work and they owe us a boatload of money for the work he has done. What is this world coming to?? GM going bankrupt means anything can happen. How can a man as accomplished as Don be in a situation like this? He has such a heart for his family and our well being. I think we are going to go all the way down to the bottom of the $ thing. It is such a surreal experience. I just hope I am the right kind of women for such a time as this. God willing.

Patio Pup

We are so codependent.