Monthly Archives: December 2008

Sweet Fancy Christmas

STAR TREK. That is all.

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Phat Knits

And how! (I mean, what’s better than tiny knitted things? Giant knitted things!) And also, a personal record – almost a whole sock, in under two weeks. Woooo!

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My yarn is popular!

I gifted it (my hand-dyed, in the colorway Violet Wand) at a Dirty Santa exchange yesterday, and Jen stole it away from someone. How cool is that? It is this yarn: Which is much more vibrant and lovely in person, … Continue reading

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Bye bye, hair inspiration.

(That’s me on the  left. I am not Dr. Horrible.) RIP Bettie Page. BoingBoing link is here. LA Times story is here. I feel as though thousands of goths are suddenly crying out in pain and then were suddenly silenced…

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And I don’t feel guilty at all.

Except about the thousands of cookie-based calories I consumed yesterday, but that is a different sort of guilt. And really? Nobody’s life is ending because I’m not listening to myself talk, so there’s no reason! I have been busy with … Continue reading

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Shameless plug

But also me being busy/lazy. Go check out the awesomeness that is Lotus yarns: Shop (Why did this never get posted? I have no idea. Well, go buy yarn, anyhow.)

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Sometimes

I rather like researching things for projects. Oftentimes, I see things like this: The Tale of How from Shy the Sun on Vimeo Hee.

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Brrrrr.

So far, I have made it until just now (2:30) before turning on my space heater. Dang, but it’s cold in here! I would feel more proud of myself if it were actually bitterly cold outside. As it is, it … Continue reading

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Why I love cephalopods

Possibly twice as much as cats (which, while sweet and fluffy, are kind of dumb in comparison): Otto the octopus wreaks havoc. And there you have it. Happy Friday, folks!

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I am happy to know you

Stephen Gose. And this is why: Dang, man. That’s some good stuff.

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