A UFO done. The Nantucket Jacket is finished and (woohoo!) almost ready to wear! It's good for the office because the "heat" isn't. Blowing cool air is blowing cool air no matter what the thermostat says. It's the breeze and sitting in the draft that will get you. Whoever had the brilliant idea of making... Continue Reading →
“My baby”
Dear Dan,I was listening to a story on CNN about how hospitals are prohibiting children to visit because children are most susceptible to H1N1. It made me think of stories mom tell about when I was born. You and Scott were chasing through traffic in the hospital parking lot. Mom was scared to death that... Continue Reading →
The Shroud of Turin
A friend of mine is getting her doctoral. I've thought a long time about going back for mine but as I did some research I found a problem: I can't find anywhere near me that teaches what I want to learn! So I think I might have to get an honorary Internet doctoral -- meaning... Continue Reading →
Knitting UFOs
Mom and I were looking through my stash to see if there was anything she could use. Since she knits worsted weight sweaters for toddlers and I knit lace shawls, socks and generally do fine work, I was betting there was nothing in my stash that would interest her.However, we cam across one of my... Continue Reading →
Happy birthday, Danny Boy
Dear Dan,Today would have been your 55th birthday. In a more perfect world I would be sending you a funny card to wish you a great day. This isn't a more perfect world so there's no card. There is, however, this blog.So happy birthday, old man and never forget: You will always be older, no... Continue Reading →
Tennis
Dear Dan,You were (as a German friend of mine would say) a "sporty" guy. I was thinking about you as a chubby child. I never thought you were all that heavy but as you grew into teenage you were unhappy with your weight. You decided to take up tennis and to go on a diet.... Continue Reading →
It's My World 