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.

I’ve been a busy girl

But first, HOORAY FOR OBAMA (and at the time of writing this I’m heading to bed, because excited idiots are shooting their guns into the air, pretty much all around in the neighborhood; the West End, she is a colorful … Continue reading

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And do you know what else?

I really hate PowerPoint. Thanks. I needed to get that off my chest (it’s like a giant, sleep-inducing crappy Microsoft product, intent on lulling me into a stupor. Huh huh. I said “stupor”).

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Go vote

Or I’ll dress like this more often: (for some of you, this may not be adequate incentive) Anyhow, that was my Halloween costume, and the Chickengoddess got some excellent pictures as well. I feel this surpasses the awesomeness of last … Continue reading

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Halloween was awesome

But I’m not telling you about it just yet. Instead, I’m sharing this awesome YouTube video: Holy crap. Just… yeah.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

[Image from stevechasmar’s excellent Halloween in the Time of Cholera flickr set] Yay! This is my very favorite holiday ever, and my favorite day of the whole year. I think it has replaced Christmas (and quite soundly, I might add). … Continue reading

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PSA

I’m not a biker, but I play one on TV (I’ve always wanted to say that last bit). Seriously, though. I’ve known many bikers in my life, and nearly all of them have been thoroughly decent people. So when the … Continue reading

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Why I knit, reason #14

Because I went to vote today (go and vote early, if you can, because it’s going to be crazy on Tuesday!), and although I was in line for a full three and a half hours, I finished many rows of … Continue reading

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Because it is chilly

I offer up this handy link to knitting patterns for warm objects (scarves, hats, and gloves). Baobh and I are totally enamored of these patterns at the moment. Smariek Knits (I am loving the Georgiana lace scarf, and will knit … Continue reading

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It’s 43 degrees outside!

And I’m not wearing a coat! Nor am I wearing a long-sleeved shirt under my sweater! I have retained my Chicago fortitude. I’m also not wearing this (any longer; we sold it): (But I’m excited that it’s almost coat weather)

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I love you, WordPress.

But like a brother. For when I break my blog, thinking that I know the CSS, even though I do not know the CSS (notice my telling use of erroneous articles, such as “the”), you fix it for me, and … Continue reading

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