Remeber when I used to knit?

Actually, I have been knitting a lot - finishing up a gift. But it's a l-o-n-g bit of lace that takes a lot of time to make much show. Plus, it's not all that exciting seeing a bit at a time. It's about a mile long, seriously.

Jungle

Just moved the lemon trees out of the greenhouse.

Running Out of Hours in the Day

With the extra daylight this time of year, it gives me the illusion that I have more hours in my day. Of course, when I look at a clock, I think, "crap! what happened to all of my time?"

Happy Earth Day!

my garden early summer last year

I remember becoming an environmentalist. It was 1990 - I was in high school and just learned about the spherical celebration. My first contribution was buying a t-shirt that celebrated the day and contributed profits to some worthy (I hope) cause. From there I began recycling and looking into the possibility of pursuing environmental law. My poor roommates - I made them use cloth napkins - no paper for us! Plus I'm sure I made them endure all kinds of environmentally friendly stuff and soap box speeches. I bought my first reusable grocery shopping bags at Whole Foods (when they were for hippies, not yuppies).
Well, I didn't go to law school, but I still recycle & use reusable shopping bags. And of course, no paper napkins here (well, on occasion, but I feel reeeally guilty!). But paper towels are used rarely - in fact I only use about 1 roll a year.

Happy Blogiversary

So, I've been at this blogging thing for a two years!

Wow, tempus fugit!

and for you non-Latin speaking folk, that is "time flees"

not "time flies" - Romans were much more romantic about language than we are today.

My newest lace!

Tucker Turns Ten!

Tucker really didn't want me to take his picture ---- but since it's his birthday, he is a natural target. To celebrate his 10th year, I'm going to share ten things I love about him:
he has as much energy as any pup!
he not only answers to him name, but also "handsome" and "boy."
he offers up 'love offerings' such as doves, geckos, mice; dead of course.
his sparkly eyes.
he announces all guests with abundant joy.
he eats leftovers without complaining.
he's sweet to kitties.
he's eager to GO anywhere at any time.
he's snuggly and just leans into me.
he kisses without abandon.
Love YOU, Tucker - the most handsome dog ever!

Lace

It's lace. I knitted it.
It's finished.

Ok, it's only a washcloth, but I think that I'm hooked on lace!

Weekend Full 'O Stuff

Potatoes and Petunias growing in the Garden -

The lace class that I took last week was a very nice reminder to stretch and try something new. I was afraid the class would be intended for someone newer to knitting than myself - which it was - but I was formally introduced to reading charts and learned several new skills. Plus, I really needed to take a day away from my regular obligations. Typically, I am a bit lazy when it comes to patterned knitting. I usually choose something that the repeat is simple and I can go into auto-pilot. I can see that semi-elaborate patterns can be gratifying, too. Here's my first lace sample.

Five days I'll never get back!

It was kind of a craptastic week. Nothing terrible, just a mad rush of people (some of which were irritating) and to-do lists. I'd love a month on a deserted island. Ok with wifi, and a knitting store. Ok, a Starbucks couldn't hurt. OK OK OK - - - a semi-deserted island with a full staff, that will wait on me through telepathic requests (I don't even want to talk to them).

I didn't even get much time to practice my knitted lace patterns. I'll try to sneak in a progress photo in the next couple of weeks.

Herbs in the Ground

The garden pictures aren't too exciting just yet - - everything is so young. Many of my perennials are starting to get some size on them such as the mint above.