Monthly Archives: August 2009

Michigan Trip

Posted on August 26, 2009 by cheryl

My husband’s father died last week at age 88 after a short illness. He went into the hospital for a bowel obstruction, which was determined to have been caused by a hernia. They operated on him and he came out … Continue reading →

Posted in Vacation | 13 Comments

FO: Wisp

Posted on August 25, 2009 by cheryl

My weekend trip to Detroit gave me the opportunity to finally finish up one of my long-term WIPs – something that isn’t a sweater for a change: Pattern: Wisp Yarn: ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud, color “Chinese Red”, 1 skein Needles: US … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Objects, Knitting | 10 Comments

Insanity Runs in my Family

Posted on August 20, 2009 by cheryl

Knowing that I had a couple of long trips coming up, I wanted to get started on a sweater that would be relatively mindless, and I wanted it to be with yarn I already had in my stash. So what … Continue reading →

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FO: Red Corrugator

Posted on August 19, 2009 by cheryl

I finished my scarf for the Red Scarf project. I have yarn for another one, but I’m not sure if I’ll get to it in time or not. If I don’t, I’ll be set for next year. Pattern: The Corrugator, … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Objects, Knitting | 12 Comments

Papayas 201

Posted on August 18, 2009 by cheryl

A note for all of those who haven’t ever had papayas, especially if you’re tempted to try one after my last post: After Nora commented that she thought papayas tasted like vomit, I discovered that apparently she’s not alone – … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink | 9 Comments