Dear Dan,USA came in second in the Fifa finals! Their first time and they came in second to Brazil. Not too shabby on their part. It was amazing. The first 1/2 they were more cohesive than the second 1/2. I think partly because they realized they were beating Bra-f'ing-zil by 2 points and it shook... Continue Reading →
In search of …
THE perfect sock pattern for a particular yarn. It's such a lovely hand-dyed yarn -- Blueberry Patch by Spinning Bunny. I can't wait to start using it! I have two colorways and I know I'll be making socks but I need just the right pattern.I want a pattern that is nice to knit, won't take... Continue Reading →
Rob Thomas
Dear Dan,Rob Thomas has announced a big tour. And guess what! I'm not planning to go!At another time in another place I would have been planning on attending the East Coast shows -- at least the last five. But as I said -- in another time and place.One of the worst things I deal with... Continue Reading →
Have you any idea?
Dear Dan,Have you any idea what the later implications of your suicide have been?First of all, at almost two years since the date, we still think of you every day. Every single day. When Dad died after a year or so I began to get used to the idea he was no longer around. But... Continue Reading →
Frog in the pool
Dear Dan,There was a photo in the daily newspaper this morning that made me think of you. I stepped out to get mom's paper and there this was, looking at me. When mom saw it she showed it to me and asked if I noticed it. Then we both called your name. Photo:CDT/Melissa Doss These... Continue Reading →
“We are family”
Dear Dan,A friend of mine and I saw "UP" this weekend. A very sweet movie that I think you would have enjoyed. The subject came up about family and what constitutes a family. You and I talked about this years ago when Dan Quayle got into the whole "Murphy Brown" discussion. I've never subscribed to... Continue Reading →
It's My World 