Archive for March 2009
Moving
Posted by: J on: March 11, 2009
I’ve been on WordPress for almost a 16 months. It’s been a fairly good place to have my blog, but I don’t have much control over the platform. Sure, I could pay for it, but why? So, I’m moving back to Blogger, where it all began a few years ago. I already [...]
What I’d like for my birthday
Posted by: J on: March 11, 2009
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Besides world peace, I’d really like a Kindle. Will I get one? Not likely. They run about $359.00 for the device. It’s time to start saving my pennies.
We are ordering two for the library. I’m really looking forward to trying out the new one. We’re also ordering two Flip [...]
Ooooo Pretty!
Posted by: J on: March 11, 2009
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Knit a mohair scarf or wrap
Using one of my favorite mohair yarns, Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
(tags: knitting)
Chocolate on my face
Posted by: J on: March 10, 2009
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Thank you Hershey bars were handing out by HR today. One of the woman in HR is really dedicated to making employees feel valued and appreciated. She’s started a variety of things, like quarterly supervisors meetings, that should help improve communication and general morale. If everyone gets on board. I’m on [...]
Link love
Posted by: J on: March 10, 2009
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Bulletin Board Business Card Holder Tutorial
Cute idea for displaying your business cards.
(tags: crafts)
DIY Project: Basket Drawer Unit
This looks like a fairly straightforward dresser made with baskets from Ikea.
(tags: crafts decorating)
Owls sweater
One of these days, I'll be able to knit this for myself because I'll be wearing a smaller size!
(tags: knitting)
Bounding Bunnypins
This pin is such a [...]
A bag full of flour
Posted by: J on: March 9, 2009
I’ve lost a 5lb. bag of flour from my body in the past month. Today’s total weight loss was 2.2 lbs, which was a huge improvement over last week’s 0.6 lb. gain. Although I feel chubbier today, this is huge motivation to get myself into the YMCA. A little less talk and a [...]
Lots of links
Posted by: J on: March 7, 2009
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Dinner Tonight: Jacket Potatoes with Mushroom Ragu
"Jacket potatoes are English, and have a little bit of a sense of humor. When the English are tired of just topping baked potatoes with sour cream and chives, they go bonkers. Check out some of these sites dedicated to the odd art of topping jacket potatoes"
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PDN's 30 [...]
Food, knitting, and libraries
Posted by: J on: March 6, 2009
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Morehouse Farm Merino Gator Bag KnitKit
A cute option to the not-so-animal-friendly alligator bag. Unless you're the naked sheep.
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“Grilled” Zucchini and Cheese Canapés
Simple, yet tasty snack.
(tags: food)
Vanishing Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
I've long been a fan of the oatmeal cookie. Add cranberries and I could fall in love!
(tags: food)
One Perfect Bite: Double [...]
New creations
Posted by: J on: March 5, 2009
The three cakes of solid green yarn have started the transformation into a shawl. I began working on it yesterday and got a good start at SnB last night. In between bouts of laughter and general fun. I’ll try to get a picture if there is decent light this weekend. That [...]
More schtuff
Posted by: J on: March 5, 2009
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Freeze Frame – historic polar images
I have a strange fascination with polar regions. Maybe it's the severity and austerity of the environment.
(tags: reference education history)
diy project: window films
What a cool idea to make pretty window films. I think I'll try this with one of the windows in my office.
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