I learned one new thing – the “yarn over” – tonight, but more importantly, I learned I’d been doing stuff more or less correctly. I also learned it’s damn near impossible to do throwing (instead of picking) with my hand injury. The biggest obstacle I’m going to have, in general, is going to be regulating [...]
The stark contrast between my life and its petty troubles and the situation in Haiti currently is something my brain cannot wrap itself around terribly well. Until I saw the photos, I had no idea what the devastation was like… the NPR stories conveyed blood running down the streets into drains and pancaked buildings, but [...]
Today was the day for the much-anticipated cow share farm visit at Our Farm & Dairy. It’s gorgeous and sunny out, completely, spectacularly beautiful at a balmy 18 degrees F. Fortunately, Mike’s mom got me some CuddleDuds for Christmas, and wowsers – these things are warm. I could probably turn the heat in the house [...]
I remember with great clarity the day I met Lisa Matt. My family lived in a house surrounded by my Grandfather’s land and had no neighbors to speak of, except the house across the street. How long Lisa’s family had been there, I’m not sure – I was five, and details concerning that house pre-Lisa [...]
Armed with a charming demeanor and my zoning regulation printouts, I stormed the Township Hall this afternoon. Of course, by “stormed,” I mean I walked in and politely waited my turn. Anyone sharing my WASP-y upbringing knows I am forced to be excruciatingly polite with strangers, at least until they piss me off. I asked [...]