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Sometimes it just doesn’t work out how you think it will….

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

So which of my Sunday project options did I choose in the end? Well I started out with the socks – managed all of about two rows and was then overtaken by events. Events probably isn’t quite the right word – imagine a sleep deprived, hormonal and horrendously rebellious teenager who has been asked to clean […]

Tranquility? Certainly not always….

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

A good friend of mine who lives in England and who reads my blog recently asked me if my life is really as tranquil as it seems. Oh I laughed, I really laughed when I heard that. I guess it’s time to redress the balance. Actually I think the fact that I’m always seeking tranquility […]

Close your eyes and you will see clearly….

Monday, June 28th, 2010

I’ve taken a yoga class on Monday morning for years. Sometimes I really have to force myself to go. There are mornings when even sorting laundry looks attractive. I always enjoy it when I do make it, but it’s actually physically pretty hard work and sometimes on Mondays I just want to stay home and […]

Just not setting the world alight…..

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Today I’m having one of those days when, despite my best efforts, I just don’t seem to be getting anywhere. The highlight of the day – or at least my greatest achievement – is that I’ve managed to turn the heel on the Embossed Leaves Socks. Now don’t get me wrong – I love these […]

Unwanted Visitors

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

My apologies to those of you who stopped by in the last few days to read about quilts and knitting and found that my blog had been invaded by the Turkish martyrs. I was a little taken aback myself, I can tell you! I had one of those moments when I was just soooo glad […]