Category Archives: Guilty Pleasures

Apple Crisp

When I went to Wilson’s Farm the other day they were highlighting the Cortland apples. They are by far my favorite cooking apples. I love them in pie. They’re what I always use. When I saw a huge table of … Continue reading

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My Brain On Saturday

My brain is full of yarn and cowls and patterns and colors. It’s a great way to start the weekend. At the top is the Klickitat Street Cowl. I completed another part of the pattern. This one has an overload … Continue reading

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Sunday Guilty Pleasure

On Sunday we almost always head to the grocery store to get supplies for the week. The store we visit is always packed and by the time I’ve wandered up and down every aisle I need a treat. The bakery … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday: Behind The Curve

If this was a different project I might have chucked it aside by now. The going is slow. At least the gusset decreases are done and I have the knowledge that the second sock will go quicker. But boring sock … Continue reading

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Split Time

I have been dividing my time between knitting and reading. It’s a real struggle for me to balance two things I really enjoy. The best way to handle it was to set a goal for the sock and once it … Continue reading

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An Assortment Of Things

I love this sock pattern. N had an appointment last night and I was his driver. I got nearly an hour of uninterrupted knitting time. The pattern is so easy to remember that I don’t have to refer to it. … Continue reading

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Things I’m Thinking About

Why does Myles have to trash my bed when he decides it’s nap time? I’m going through another sleepless jag. Last night I slept great for an hour and a half. The rest of the night was a mix of … Continue reading

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I Should Know Better

On Monday when I went grocery shopping I was weak and I added this innocent looking box of cookies to my cart. They’re simple, plain old fashioned cookies that I used to have when I was a kid. Every few … Continue reading

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Epic Knitting

A trip to the western part of my state requires a knitter to visit Webs. The gravitational pull is unavoidable. When a knitter knows that they will enter the county where Webs is located the car they’re in just goes … Continue reading

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While Out For A Walk

We’ve been walking in the evening since it fits better in the daily schedule that is summer. The other day The Husband pointed out the dogwoods in bloom. I neglected to take a photo which I regretted the moment I … Continue reading

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