I've been knitting what presented itself as a fairly easy oversized sweater. It is basically two big squares with minimal shoulder and neck shaping and a bit of fair isle design at the bottom. Sleeves are just a simple steady increase. Sew it all together with a stand up collar. Big yarn. Big needles. … Continue reading Life is Like a Knitting Pattern
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Today’s Gold
I watched as the dark lines of trees against a subtly colored sky whirred past. From my vantage point in the way back of our van, there was nothing else for me to do. An hour's drive with a car full, I have opted for this seat to allow longer legs more room. It is … Continue reading Today’s Gold
The apple doesn’t fall far…
In My Mama’s Clothes It used to be, long ago, in clothes she made I wore Dresses then, jumpers too knickers and a pinafore. And as I grew, close to her size her very own clothes she gave Passed down to me, so I could be stylish—my money to save. There’s more to this than … Continue reading The apple doesn’t fall far…
I would be…
Bird in Winter That bird out there, he thinks it’s Spring! In frigid frost his pipes do sing. Through the dark night he carries his tune. As morn reveals the barren waste, he croons. He seems unaffected by Winters’ harshness. Does he not see the bare trees leafless? He chirps on though cold he must … Continue reading I would be…
What’s Cookin’ …
Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist with all the various creative things I have going on. But perhaps it's a bit more like being a chef...lots of pots simmering on top of the stove, with one or two things baking in the oven. Lest you think I've abandoned my beloved yarn, I am always … Continue reading What’s Cookin’ …
Book Readings & Winners!
My sweet sister coordinated some book reading events for me in Boone, NC. So on Tuesday of this week, I drove to my hometown where I grew up from age 5 through college. It was a delight to read Genevieve and the Kite to the children and moms who came for story time at the … Continue reading Book Readings & Winners!
Out of the Garden Project 2013
This year's Honor Card for the Out of the Garden Project was created specifically for them. I am honored each year to have my artwork grace their Honor Cards, given for each $5 donated to their amazing work of providing food for school age children and their families throughout the Triad. You can read here … Continue reading Out of the Garden Project 2013
Woolly Worm Considerations
**From my recently published book of rhyming words, Words On A Line. Woolly Predictions As Autumn began to fall in these parts Across my path a woolly albino darts. Or rather chugs across where my feet will fall Announcing in fur a mild winter for all. But lo, as I walk through Autumn’s blaze, I … Continue reading Woolly Worm Considerations
**It’s Giveaway Time!!**
'Tis the season for giving and I want in on the fun! For three individuals out there I am giving away one copy each of my three recently published books: A copy of my new children's book, Genevieve and the Kite! A copy of Letters to an Artist, a book of encouragement for creative folks! … Continue reading **It’s Giveaway Time!!**
Words On A Line
So I was out a 'walking... Sounds like the start of one of my other poems, but really and truly, these things happen while I'm on my walks! Crazy, huh? I got the idea to publish a little book of rhyming words by thinking about the question: What would I title a book of poetry … Continue reading Words On A Line