http://letterknit.com Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:39:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I lost my cell phone in Mexico (and it was used by some stranger for a week). My computer crashed Thursday - the hard drive broke while listening to iTunes. Back it up, kids. My car wouldn't start when I was out of town for the 4th. What is going ... http://letterknit.com/2008/07/07/im-cursed/ You know those people going through passenger security at the airport who complain when they have to take their shoes off? Or the people who piss and moan when they get something taken away? I always say to myself, "oh, just shut up and go through the metal ... http://letterknit.com/2008/06/20/confiscated/ Spring has! We must experience the ephemeral beauty of the spring wildflowers before they disappear until next year! I am emerging from winter hibernation and trying to get out as much as possible. This is my favorite time of year. The wildflowers bring such excitement! ... http://letterknit.com/2008/04/27/sprung/ After the single digit weather we've had, 34 degrees and sunny felt like summer! Like California! We had to get out, so we went to the North Park Village Nature Center just a few miles from home. Who knew 34 degrees could make a person so happy? ... http://letterknit.com/2008/02/02/fun-with-nature/ Some make cookies, but I like to make my own holiday cards. In past years, I've even cut the paper! This year, Paper Source made it easy! I bought 2 packs of 20 green folded cards, one pack of 20 blue folded cards, a bunch of ... http://letterknit.com/2008/01/29/holiday-cards/ Click here and check out these lovely ornaments made from tiny balls of yarn! From the Simply Green blog on December 17, 2007. You can also do a search for yarn ornaments on Flickr and see what comes up! Like these: Mini Mitten Ornaments Mini Sock Felted Tiny Peppermint Tree - genius Mini Sweaters http://letterknit.com/2007/12/17/yarn-ornaments/ So, it's going to warm up again, right? I guess not. I forgot how much you have to check weather.com and the thermometer in Chicago. I'll just be going about my day and then "Oh crap, it's snowing. Hard. I don't have any boots. ... http://letterknit.com/2007/12/14/eye-candy-friday-5/ Helping Sarah start her scarf inspired me to start a new project. I know it's been a sad while since I posted any knitting. Finally, Sarah, proof to your friends that this is, in fact, sometimes a knitting blog :) The Ravelry site has also been ... http://letterknit.com/2007/11/26/back-in-the-game/ Being back in Chicago has its benefits. It's especially fun to be with friends again and visit familiar places. Living in California, everything was new. In Chicago, we can relish traditions. Just don't ask me if I miss California. :) ... http://letterknit.com/2007/11/18/pullman-house-tour-2007/ http://letterknit.com/2007/11/05/autumn-in-chicago/