Don't ask me why I am suddenly motivated to post more often when my discretionary time is being compressed to a fraction of what it was. Perhaps the main reason is that writing here feels like one of the few outlets I have to vent (although trust me, even here my venting is very constrained due to early training). The more frequent posting may not last, but I'm following the inspiration for now.
Never fear; I did honor my one New Year's Day tradition!
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| My one New Year's tradition |
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| (not the awkward selfie part) |
Here is my Ariya sweater after blocking. Lo and behold, it now has long sleeves! And it is longer in the body, too, for which I am thankful. It bordered on too short before blocking; I'm too old for cropped tops.😝 I might just wear it to church with a skirt on Sabbath.
I started my stripey Advent scarf on New Year's Day. This is definitely a "potato chip knit" – just one more stripe....
Speaking of Christmas gifts, I realize I forgot to share my IG/FB photos in the last couple posts. There aren't very many outstanding because I released myself from the pressure of daily posts with everything else that was going on. December 29's IG/FB featured one of my presents from Rick:
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| My improved sheep stand, additions crafted by my handy husband for Christmas. |
The other thing I asked for and received were front floor mats for my car, as the 2009 originals were falling apart. I now have dandy Weathertek ones.
January 1's IG/FB photos are at the top of this post. Today's follow:
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| It's been a VERY grey, damp winter so far, |
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| but my pieris is loaded with buds |
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| and my sarcacocca is ready to bloom and perfume. |
4 comments:
I know what you mean my blog is my therapeutic outlet. But I can not figure out how to block my sisters from reading it LOL.
I don't really have anyone that I would choose to block if I could; I guess that is part of the 'early training' I referred to, about choosing my words carefully.
No one in my family reads my blog. So, you know, I just let it rip when I feel like it ;-D But it's understandable that you are careful when people could be readily identified - sometimes it's a fine line. Your Ariya is gorgeous - and it fits you like a glove. Well done You! :-)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that picture of you and Stella! I love her from far away! :-). You guys have some a long way from those first days. She is one lucky horse! And your sweater is perfect. I love how blocking makes the stitches look better and how it helps correct sizing.
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