I would like to meet the author of this sign board someday.

Following Nancy on facebook, I’ve recently been inspired by a couple of her ideas. They’re so simple and easy yet oh so glamorous. For instance, she knit a scarf which she calls Simply Garter on size 17 needles using Rowan Big Wool but also suggested a cheaper version using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. [...]

It was a beautiful rainy day on Saturday. One of those days that just makes you want to start project after project after new project and what should arrive for me at the Orinda library but the new More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. This book is a keeper folks. I may even have to go and [...]

I presented expectant mother Maggie, the finished baby layette one week ago but I confess that I have been slow to post the finished photos – for a variety of reasons. The jacket was inspired by one I saw on the blog of EarthChicKnits. I thought it was so cool that I immediately cast on [...]

I had the distinct honor of watching my son and his girlfriend, Nell, graduate from Indiana University yesterday. What a thrill! The speaker was Quincy Jones who received his 14th honorary doctorate degree. The venue was immense as you can see here. Today I was pampered and spoiled for Mother’s Day, even being treated to [...]

News of David Hockney surfaced recently and I have to admit that I had forgotten all about this exceptional artist. I wasn’t even sure if he was still alive. I’m happy to report that Hockney is very much alive, living in England again and still smoking at the age of 72. Watching him smoke in [...]

Because I knit so much, I don’t read as often as I would like and my recent attempt with an audio book, as I reported here, was less than successful. The one thing I do read daily is the NYtimes.com and that’s where I read about  Nina Sankovitch, who has been reading one book per [...]

Michelle and I took advantage of a break in the weather today and drove down to Woodburn to the Tulip Fest at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, a place I hadn’t visited in about 15 years – not since the kids were small. You could almost believe your were in the Netherlands or in an [...]

As I mentioned in the first part of the interview, Nancy always starts with a swatch. Except when she doesn’t. Confused? Read this recent post by Nancy and you’ll understand what I mean. At our recent visit, Nancy brought along a stack of swatches – BIG swatches. I was especially attracted to this, the lovely [...]

As I was waiting for the bus on the corner of Alberta and NE 15th Street the other day, I encountered this friendly, helpful and colorful young man. Sensing a glorious opportunity, I just had to bust out my camera and Johnny didn’t seem to mind one bit. I asked him where he picked up [...]