Author Archives: HappyGoth

About HappyGoth

By day, I'm a graphic designer. By night, I'm a knitter. I'm doing my part to keep Hotlanta stylish. I imagine that if you don't already understand the title of the blog, you're probably confused and perhaps slightly annoyed, but never fear - I do have a reason (and it's a good one). Having gone to hear Stephanie Pearl McPhee, and then having been inspired to blog about knitting, I found myself wondering what to call the blog. I recalled a conversation I had with Mouse and the Chicken Goddess about why it is a Bad Idea to anger knitters - this conversation was following SPM, aka the Yarn Harlot telling the assembled throng about Those Who Do Not Understand Knitting and Therefore Belittle It Much to the Chagrin of Others, or TWDNUKTBMCO, which is not the acronym she used but is the one I'm using because I forgot hers - that is, we are numerous and we all have very pointy sticks, easily transforming into an angry mob. Therefore, knitters = angry mob.

Bye, 500!

(I took this photo by accident but I kind of like it.) This is post #501! Which means that the last post (the one about onigiri) was my 500th, and that is so awesome. So. No contest, because I’m really … Continue reading

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Onigiri

I haven’t gotten much done lately, although I did go out for some wicked ramen and then made some onigiri, right in my own kitchen. I made one by hand but it was merely ok. I have asked the husband … Continue reading

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Patterning

I have been on a big patterning kick lately. I think there comes a time in learning where you aren’t satisfied with copying what someone else has done (except in piano, where I’m totally happy playing other folks’ compositions) and … Continue reading

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I did no knitting yesterday

Or the day before that, or the day before that, or all of last week. I’ve been working late. And because I’m a dork like that, here is my running train of thought for ALL OF YESTERDAY (because I know … Continue reading

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You’re lurking.

I know you are. I often wonder who reads this blog, aside from the folks who comment or tell me they read this blog (mostly people I know personally). Today is, apparently, National DeLurking Day (or so says The Gori … Continue reading

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I think it only fitting

That he has “cool” in his name: Kevin Cooley His photos are dreamy.

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Goodbye, 2009

You are not missed. Now that everyone has gotten theirs out of the way (and I’ve overcome my annoyance at reading them), here’s my 2009: Learned a bit of Hindi, and made a friend on the internet (hi, Vishal!) Switched … Continue reading

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one frame of fame

And it could be yours! I have one. See if you can find it. Go to it!

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French toast

Atlanta, you are so charming, bless your heart. It snowed last night, for quite a while. My evening class was cancelled (I gave my students homework, anyhow – no getting off that easily), and this morning my car was pretty … Continue reading

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Photos!

Of my holiday! And other things! Firstly, it snowed in 2009, and I have proof. Granted, I was in Alabama, but it snowed nonetheless. So picturesque! I like it when stuff like this happens at SCA events. It looks perfect. … Continue reading

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