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219:SOS (Sleep Off, Still)

This week, FOSCO! Fosco's narrative signals the penultimate chapter of The Woman in White! Amazon link is still there—not throwing the baby out with the bathwater (plus, you might need Kindle Books!) but still happy to be supporting I've done some more knitting, but mostly more shopkeeping, blogging, and videotaping. July Incentive! Our winnah is Christina of MA! Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Out Loud's The Secret Language o ...

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218:Where My Sleep At?

Today The Woman in White, Walter Hartright's narrative, the story continued, sections v–vii. This week, I don't sleep. But then, neither did Penny. Does misery love company? Yes. Yes it does. Too tired to be bummed about missing Sock Summit. Sleepless at home is better than sleepless in an hotel. ish. The new shop is up and growing, new sock heel books are in the Rav store (if you find errors or issues, please email. If you purchase via Ravelry, then I can zap you an update as ...

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217: Zeitgeist!

Woman in White, The Story Continued, Walter Hartright, sections i–iv! Once again, CraftLit leads the zeitgeist! Happened with Frankenstein, Flatland, and now Wilkie Collins (via the New Yorker). Austen again (too)! (who knew), thank you for your help with the tornado (give if you haven't but can*), Uniquities fiber fair, make your own folding stand-up desk, my handspun sweater (thus far) my FINISHED Tristan socks (in muy masculine Wildfoote) Sept 10th event will be here. ...

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216: Swotter Fan

Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's eleventh section--with a guest appearance from Missus Catherick! Doofus del Fuego Lives this week on the app, next week on the show! I show up and sign books in Vienna, VA, July 23rd, 2011. Neville Lives! As does his Sweater! Fish hats are cool, working on my skirt, Tristan socks STILL nearly done, WWMDfK? pix now up on Rav, Facebook and the website (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE. Nifty FiberFiction KAL for ...

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215: Fishy

Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's tenth section! No Doofus del Fuego this week, though! Maybe next. They're nearly done. Fish hats (I'm late to the game, I know, but they're awesome and easy!), easy small shawl, Xmas headbands, Tristan socks nearly done, WWMDfK? pix now up on Rav, Facebook and the website (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE. Nifty FiberFiction KAL for you (that's the Rav link, here's the main page)--KALs for WWMDfK? soon! July Incentive! ...

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214: Shelving it

I have shelves! You have Walter Hartright reading the Third Epoch, sections viii-ix. If you can or want to help fellow listeners hit by a tornado in Mass, please send donations to Monson Tornado Fund c/o Monson Savings Bank 146 Main Street Monson, MA 01057 Easy A and Midnight in Paris, loads of fun! Switch the book my DH is reading, Persuasion comment all about the Navy, no more Doofus this week, but soon! Book talk begins at 25 min. .

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213: Trafficking in Wool

Today, the Third Epoch (Walter's narrative), sections v-vii of the Woman in White. Good to be back and start to feel "normal" ish. New and old friends surround me, as does humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and lightening bugs. Also lemonade and whiskey. What's not to love? Looking for a good pattern for a knitted A-line skirt. Anyone? Anyone? I'm sure you know the new Knitty is out, but did you know that the Double Heelix sock is there? It's soooooo kewl! Madame Defarge appears on blogs and in ...

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212: A Whole New World

Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, ChopBard has a new book out for you (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out Cotton Spinning with the Takli, a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I've not seen her DVD myself--I spent my time watching her in person--but the review in Spring 2011's Spin-Off is glowing. The Quay ...

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211: Homecoming

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!). See below for my traveling podcasts. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (available 5/27, "The Shipping News"), 210 (available 6/3, "¿Donde Esta?"), and maybe even 211 (on 6/11, "Homecoming"). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Cany ...

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210: ¿Donde Esta?

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (available 5/27, "The Shipping News"), 210 (available 6/3, "¿Donde Esta?"), and maybe even 211 (on 6/11, "Homecoming"). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at G ...

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209: The Shipping News

I'm shipping everything that wont fit in the car. Seriously. I should have stock in UPS and USPS. Fun. Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness(go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon S ...

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208: Bubbly

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness(go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tu ...

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207: Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday-ness to CraftLit and me! The only news that isn't isn't in the show is that I found a foster mommy for our dogs while we try to find them a permanent home. Aside from that... carry on! Book talk starts around 5min. Listen to 207 audio

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206: Ai Yi Eye!

Jennie the Potter's show schedule (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and WWMDfK? patterns!), a reminder about the new Troubleshooter site for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the sock book for which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this (unless you have some sort of ad-blocker as a Firefox add-on—working on a fix for that). ...

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205: Lock, Stock, and Boxes

Just a few linky bits for you: my lovelycousin Amy's blog, Paul Riser's lovely essay, the Troubleshooter site for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), help build an AT-AT to make America great again (giggle), and the sock book of which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this. It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By starting your Amazon shopping from t ...

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204: Strapped!

NOTE: Trouble with the feed? Try re-subscribing. Some rogue code broke it on 203. Also, for those of you on the Droid/iPhone app, there's now a "library" iisting for you as a SHOW extra. This lets you know which episodes go with which book. I'm strapped by Strep, but make it to the mic for you! Couple of links: Happy Catholic (book linked to from below widget) congrats to Julie Davis of Forgotten Classics podcast. WHOOT! April incentive: The Elemental Journal // Amazon.com Widge ...

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203:The Shake Down

Just a few bits and pieces: Road Trip info, things for sale plus dog info, a contract wafer John Bull wiki, Stockholm Syndrome wiki, Flatworld Knowledge's nifty online textbook plan, save the world by blogging, Cooperative Press' Kickstarter Campaign, and a new free eBook for you from me! Some advice for men April Incentive The Elemental Journal! Donate to CraftLit in the month of April and your name will be put in the hat to win this book. // Book talk begins around 15 min. List ...

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202: Still Breaking

Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)...Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, How To Be Aliterate article, Road Trip 2011--This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a concertina, this is what they mean by "copy book" and some 411 on Chatterton (who is mentioned disparagingly). That's about it. Amazon.com Widgets Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, al ...

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Collins—Episode Two hundred one: It's Called a Break Because...?

Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)...Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, How To Be Aliterate article, Road Trip 2011--This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a concertina, this is what they mean by "copy book" and some 411 on Chatterton (who is mentioned disparagingly). That's about it. Amazon.com Widgets Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, al ...

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200: Happy Birthday, CraftLit!

Nearly five years since we started, we hit the big two-oh-oh. Whoot! Thank you to the 70 or so of you who participated in Thing 1's Science Fair. He's a very happy scientist with a dumpster load of data. Little more for you here in the shownotes, just a couple of goofy links. This just in--build a Roman Aqueduct with yarn, Molskein-friendly fountain pens, Jane Eyre in the Times, new Jasper Fforde One of Our Thursday's Is Missing, nifty travel printer, money podcast, climate-friendly me ...

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199: Dueling Lawyers

Not to be confused with Dueling Banjos. Forgot to give you this link info last episode—Is there an oligarchy in the dark underbelly of knitting? This just in--build a Roman Aqueduct with yarn! And today, more important information from Mister Vincent Gilmore, solicitor. Amazon.com Widgets Book talk begins around 10 min. Listen to 199 audio .

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198: Mister Lorry Anyone?

OH, so many links for you! It's like they all waited until today. Thing one's Science Fair Post, iffin you're up to watching some goofy videos and answering two questions. Penny at PennywiseConsulting.com saved our comments (and so much more). Episode 198!!!! Did you hear that? One-ninety-EIGHT! R esurgence of Knitting "ON POINT" from NPR--with FRANKLIN HABIT!!! (and Susan Strawn, Jenna Woginrich, and Street ...

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197: Whoosh!

Not much to report this week, in fact, not much time to report much of anything. So. Congrats to Cynthia of Yucaipa, CA! She's the winner of the Gorgeous Yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Co. Amazon.com Widgets Book talk begins around 5 min. Listen to 197 audio.

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196: Giving Birth

WWMDfK in pre-orders, Briar Rose Yarns, Jennie the Potter's Schedule, Chop Bard's Tempest, Daisy Yellow—A Vivid Life With Kids, Tree Octopus (really, you have to read this), the Tolkein audio, Syracuse U's Folk Art Initiative (and more), the Drawing Lab book, and the AWESOME (I've read it now) Scrapbooks on the Go (see below). Amazon.com Widgets Amazon.com Widgets Scripture about dreams that Anne Cat ...

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195: Why are Veggies Funny?

Amy Singer blogged about our Fall 2011 CraftLit/Detjen trip, yay! Though we're sorry she (The Singer) wont be with us this year. A new group (or new-to-me) EssayistMedia of Writing in Public is tweeting some nice, community-building things in the writing world. And I, once again, lose myself in ChopBard (this time I'm in love with Hamlet. David Tennant, anyone?). Hwaet is the coolest sock around. WWMDfK? gears up for pre-orders on Chuck's birthday, 7 Feb 2011. ...

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194: The Frailty of Women?

Some goodies. Wilkie Collins   George Elliot London to Cumberland (not a short trip) View Larger Map Listen to 194 audio

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193: Memorials and Mortality

Not a lot in the way of shownotes. We have a nifty Monthly Incentive though, and I'll be doing the drawing on the 14th of Feb because Fabulous Listener Jill sent in GORGEOUS Valentines Day yarn—five skeins from Neighborhood Fiber Co, 100% Superwash Merino, 98 yards each, 2oz, 4.5-5 sts/inch on US 6–8 in colorway Grant Circle. Donate up through February 14th and it could be yours! I'll draw an incentive winner from a hat. (It's a little mor ...

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192: Snowblind

SO So so many things are happening, I know I'll forget more than a few. But for now, here's some links for you: Holiday Vacations will be getting us the new brochures pronto so you can get all the info on the CraftLit Tour 2011 with Heather Ordover and Amy Detjen to Boston and all bookish/fibery things in MA... right over to the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds for the NY Sheep and Wool Festival! Look for the logo to appear soon in the upper right corner of this page! ...

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191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! With Pictures!

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In this episode I point you towards the CraftLit episodes that cover A Tale of Two Cities, and two other books: ...

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191: Have A Dickens of a Christmas

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In this episode I point you towards the CraftLit episodes that cover A Tale of Two Cities, and two other books: ...

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190: A Present? For Me!

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episode I point you towards the CraftLit episodes that cover A Tale of Two Cities, and two other books: ...

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190: A Present? For Me? with pictures

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episode I point you towards the CraftLit episodes that cover A Tale of Two Cities, and two other books: ...

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189: Smokin' BIshop with pictures

Let me know if you can see this video version at CraftLit.com's sidebar poll. This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episodes I point you towards the CraftLit episodes th ...

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189: Smokin' BIshop with pictures

Let me know if you can see this video version at CraftLit.com's sidebar poll. This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episodes I point you towards the CraftLit episodes th ...

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189: Smokin' Bishop!

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episodes I point you towards the CraftLit episodes that cover A Tale of Two Cities, and two other books: ...

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188-pt 2: The End is Nigh

Chapters 39-44--the end of the book! Travelogues on HOLD for now, I'll let you know when I have space enough for them again. Don't forget to check out the Dickens of a Christmas blog hop—A Christmas Carol (e-text here) goes up earlier there, but the story will be repeated on CraftLit and will have the added CraftLit stuff. And your links: Tom Bihn Field Journal Bag (OH MY GOODNESS it is a thing of beauty and a joy forever), The Americ ...

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188-pt1: The End is Nigh

Chapters 39-44--the end of the book! Travelogues on HOLD for now, I'll let you know when I have space enough for them again. Don't forget to check out the Dickens of a Christmas blog hop—A Christmas Carol (e-text here) goes up earlier there, but the story will be repeated on CraftLit and will have the added CraftLit stuff. And your links: Tom Bihn Field Journal Bag (OH MY GOODNESS it is a thing of beauty and a joy forever), The Americ ...

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Twain—One hundred eighty-seven: Rumbly Grumbly

Today a whopping set of chapters—34-38! You'll see why. And a slew of nifty links for you! A Dickens of a Christmas blog hop—recipes and patterns and podcasts, oh my! Travelogue videos, MagicKnitter's new FiberFiction website (contribute stories/patterns now!), Jill at the Quilt Rat will amaze you with the wonderfulness of her genius, Suzanne McNeill will blow you away with her (very reasonably priced) books and website as will Sandy Steen Bartholomew. Take a lo ...

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186: A Cup of Tea

Pics of The Guild pretties (below), kids and Halloween a link to my NaNoWriMo profile (you can friend me from there) and our NaNo Salon, and the Chilli Cheese recipe, and one of my mini Zentangles. This is about 1-1/2" square. Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! The Scribe Tutor site is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents long ...

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185: Fall Bounty

Not a ton of links, but a few: Classic Tales podcast, Twain's slam on King Leopold (wiki explaining the satire here), Gluten-free Bisquick!, and Zentangles fun, and my NaNoWriMo profile (you can friend me with the number in the URL). Plus, here's Hadrian's Wall. Just cuz. Don't forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! The Scribe TUtor site is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents l ...

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184: Wish You Were There

Today chapters 27 and 28! Links for you: Sew a Where the Wild Things Are hat + pattern!, Tour Flickr group, CraftLit Group page, CraftLit FAN page (!), Austen/Colin Firth article (thank you Marla), Instructables Precision Pumpkin Carving ('tis the season), Donors Choose (for a friend in NY), we get on Casting Pod, checkout King Becky and her etsy store, prepping for NaNoWriMo (as though there isn't enough going on). Leanne says: I'm writing about a young fr ...

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183: London Calling

Please see Episode 182 for shownotes.

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182: Impacted

182: Impacted and 183: London Calling Lots of links and fun for you: Todd Culp's Peace of Action group on Ravelry, link to BBC Radio Wales' Roy Noble show (Sept 29, 2010! 2pm Welsh time!), don't forget to take the poll in the sidebar. And here's where I hope to be uploading updates on our travels with emergency back-up blog. Check out some Earthships! My mitts and Cora's Cloche (adjusted to adult size) from Kn ...

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Twain—Episode One hundred eighty-one: Ambivalent Commitment

Today, chapters 21-22! A few fun links: Guerrilla Knitters in NZ, an old friend’s newish site Sustainable Eats , Nickled and Dimed (a good read if a sad one), Rachel Herron’s Pens Fatales, Amy’s Fire in a Jar (a la my imagination) And the Instructable site. Knitty Amy divulges where to find CraftLit and Knitty in the UK, I try to find a way to get from Salisbury to Stonehenge and Avebury&hel ...

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180: CraftLit, Meet Bard. Bard, Meet CraftLit.

Phyllis sent in this link to a Snow Farm class that incorporates a bit of the Madame Defarge love; TwirlyMama in Vancouver BC selling her crocheted wares for BP oil victims; Femke's new 88novels blog; new pics of Lyme and the Cobb; see the ACYiKAC button to the left? That's the code you want to steal for your blog. More of those buttons will be appearing on the Library page; Crazy Aunt Purl on Pride & Prejudice, do read the comments. And don't forget to visit Mom's Rising's link to co ...

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179: Exeunt Pursued by Bear

You know how when you’ve really screwed up and you can’t fix thing on your own and you’ve hurt people–especially people who’ve been good to you–you just kind of want to run off to a cave and do penance until everything’s alright again…maybe even pursued by a bear? (Quoting Shakespeare, even though it should be "exit".) Yeah. That was me this week.  Chapter 18!Nuclear bomb thingAnd you can thank Erica for the tutorial ...

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178: A Case of the Fantods

You can thank Twain for the episode's title. You can thank starting-a-business for the fact thereof. Nevertheless, today's chapters are 16–17. Some links for you! As promised, the Lewis Creek Socks pattern, loyal listener Renee sent in this link to a KQED show on Twain's autobio--gazillions of pages long and... iiiiinteresting... and the Biblical translation article link, and our next sneak peek. This one goes on sale when the shownotes go live and will be avaliable until Septembe ...

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177: The Hours

Today, chapters 14-15 of ACYiKAC! Uncle Ordover’s newest book with photography by Father-in-Law Abe! And new book by Kate Rockland Falling is Like This. This week, the excerpt! (Remember, there’s a bit of language, so be cautious with children.) Deep fryer recs gratefully accepted, Arachne sock calc up and running on iPhone/iTouch app store, Twain’s wife’s family’s first little home test knitters needed (please email), Sculpey transfers a success using a phot ...

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176: A Quest!

Today, chapters 11-13 of ACYiKAC. Some fun links and things: Twain’s little gazebo pic, our own Kate Rockland’s book and our own Todd Culp’s book (my, my…literate today, aren’t we?) Creating the Hive link in right sidebar, many thanks to our reader John Greenman for sounding so Twainish, –plus the polymer clay transfer and Jane Austen videos! ...

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175: Ditto

Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! And on July 23rd, you’ll get chapters 7-10 in 175!Links on Twain from the St Joan side and the Atheist side and a link on the top 10 Myths about the Middle Ages. Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don’t forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar–get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at ‘em ...

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174: A Believing Athiest

Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! Links on Twain from the St Joan side and the Atheist side and a link on the top 10 Myths about the Middle Ages. Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don't forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar--get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at 'em as an app for the iPhone--but the site version will remain. ...

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173: : Seneschal v Morholt

Credit to Jen Minnis (our Haute Designer) for the iPhone/iTouch Wallpaper this episode! ACYiKAC toots along with chapters 2-3. Links: checkout Knitting Out Loud’s new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon—no, really—but the site version will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a Droid app workaround until we get our app (when…when& ...

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172: Back. Sadle. You Know the Drill.

Welcome back all y’all. It’s been awhile, but we’re hitting the ground running. ACYiKAC is going to be a hoot–when it’s not breaking your heart (like all good books) but I wanted to send you some links as well: Sam and his sweaters; checkout Knitting Out Loud’s new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon–but the site version will remain and those of y ...

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Episode One hundred seventy-one: Bonanza! (part deux)

More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The Frankenstein link I ...

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Episode One hundred seventy: Bonanza! (part un)

More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The Frankenstein ...

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Episode One hundred sixty-nine: Back-to-Front

Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. BUT! It was Northanger Abby! Not Mansfield Park!!! May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds:

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Episode One hundred sixty-eight: Front to Back

Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds:

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Episode One Hundred sixty-seven: Sunny With a Chance of Sheep

Listener Kayleigh took a few pictures showing how AMAZING the Cobb is -- and the hanker-scarf she knit whilst in England—AND most importantly, a slew of pics of her pretending to be Louisa Musgrove! A cool plaque dedicating the Jane Austen gardens at Lyme RegisKayleigh pretending to be Louisa, falling down the stairs at the CobbThe end of the Cobb, out to seaThe Stairs on the Cobb (yikes)Lyme Regis todayGeneration T by Megan Nicolay—goes to Carrie of MO. ...

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Episode One hundred sixty-six: Return of the Lady

Lady Russell, that is.Chapters 13-14More detailed shownotes to come.

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Episode One hundred sixty-five: Admirable Admiral

Today chapters 11 -12 of Persuasion! (You can get your own copy of the Persuasion (Norton Critical Edition) here) Never ending Sock Toes plague me. Don’t forget to visit Knit Circus! Lotsa links for you! Lyme city centre, Lyme beach from the Cobb, the Cobb from above, Jane Blog with Cobb pics, link to book Jane Austen and the Navy, NPR Austen bio story, bamboo yarn making facts. Ooh! And a Flatland comic. ( ...

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Episode One hundred sixty-four: Don't Be A Hayter

Today chapters 9-10 of Persuasion!Whoot!Testing the new server system so I'm not going to type much here now. Last week was three hours of uploading over and over and over. More shownotes at CraftLit.com.

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Episode One hundred sixty-three: O Captain! My Captain!

Today chapters 7-8 of Persuasion! Little more voice. Not much more craftiness (I’m designing…shhhh). Jules Gluten Free stuff, though. And a “new” pattern venue for you! ! Whoot! But, Oh…Captain Wentworth! Don't forget the March Incentive: SEW Liberated by Meg McElwee Book talk at 10.5 min or so. Listen to 163 audio

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Episode One Hundred Sixty-two: Austen's Best

Today chapter 6 of Persuasion! Short Show. No Voice. March Incentive: SEW Liberated by Meg McElwee Book talk at 8 min or so. Listen to 162 audio

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Episode One Hundred Sixty-two: Austen's Best

Today chapter 6 of Persuasion! Short Show. No Voice. March Incentive: SEW Liberated by Meg McElwee Book talk at 8 min or so. Listen to 162 audio

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Episode One Hundred Sixty-one: I *Had* Vision

Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! Vimeo film Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo; Clay Jenkinson (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); Knitting Out Loud (go listen to samples of the new books there!); Script Frenzy; Becoming Jane Bath Link: Congrats to the Feb Incentive winner: Jamie of NY!!! March Incentive: SEW Liberated b ...

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Episode One Hundred Sixty-one: I *Had* Vision

Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! Vimeo film Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo; Clay Jenkinson (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); Knitting Out Loud (go listen to samples of the new books there!); Script Frenzy; Becoming Jane Bath Link: Congrats to the Feb Incentive winner: Jamie of NY!!! March Incentive: SEW Liberated by Meg McElwee Ann and Kay from Mason-Dixon with their Grey Gardens Spoof Things I didn't mention but are nifty anyway: A dress a day k ...

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Episode One hundred sixty: I'm Persuaded

Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) Karen Savage. Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as Yarn-a-go-go) on the eve of her very first book release! Very exciting stuff. You can pick it up at your local bookstore, Target, and the ubiquitous online book venues. And if you're looking to expand your crafty blog horizon, may I recommend two of Rachae ...

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Episode One hundred sixty: I'm Persuaded

Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) Karen Savage. Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as Yarn-a-go-go) on the eve of her very first book release! Very exciting stuff. You can pick it up at your local bookstore, Target, and the ubiquitous online book venues. And if you're looking to expand your crafty blog horiz ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-nine: Fin!

End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. The Lightning Thief (by Rick Riordan)! R ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-nine: Fin!

End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. The Lightning Thief (by Rick Riordan)! Read the book...not so much the movie thing... And that's about it ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-eight: Top of the World!

I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: Needle Noodles! How do I love the Valkyrie? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “Creepy Cute Crochet”; Terry Pratchett‘s sad speech; “Too Late to Apologize” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the SoomoPublishing group, and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-eight: Top of the World!

I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: Needle Noodles! How do I love the Valkyrie? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “Creepy Cute Crochet”; Terry Pratchett‘s sad speech; “Too Late to Apologize” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the SoomoPublishing group, and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? Don’t forget the February Incentive book: I <heart> Patchwork! ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-seven: Smooth Operator

Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! This week's links: interview with Jasper Fforde (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), Barknknit podcast promo, Studiographia (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 audio Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

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Episode One hundred fifty-seven: Smooth Operator

Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! This week's links: interview with Jasper Fforde (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), Barknknit podcast promo, Studiographia (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 audio Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

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Episode One hundred fifty-six: What is This Strange Moisture?

The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting blog post with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective Winter 2009 issue; PopKnits Vintage Knitting Redux with this thick slipper sock; a very useful (and ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-six: What is This Strange Moisture?

The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting blog post with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective Winter 2009 issue; PopKnits Vintage Knitting Redux with this thick slipper sock; a very useful (and comprehensive) no-purl garter stitch in the round tutorial; a ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-five: End of Song, Beginnin' of Story!

We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter! Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm This week some gluten free fun for you UK travelers and denizens (beer, cider, food, mobile phone 24/7 beer guidance), I wax rhapsodic over the CAMRA guide, find the 3/50 Project (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a speed knitter (like the Yarn Harlot) who actually SHOWS HER TENSIONING! Cool " ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-five: End of Song, Beginnin' of Story!

We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter! Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm This week some gluten free fun for you UK travelers and denizens (beer, cider, food, mobile phone 24/7 beer guidance), I wax rhapsodic over the CAMRA guide, find the 3/50 Project (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a speed knitter (like the Yarn Harlot) ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-three: Happy 2010!

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZine’s editor’s blog, and nifty attached i-cord tutorial. And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their Vampire OpEd, and Plato, Heidegger, and Aris ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-four: The Boys Are Back!

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZine’s editor’s blog, and nifty attached i-cord tutorial. And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their Vampire OpEd, and Plato, Heidegger, and Aris ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-four: The Boys Are Back!

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZineâs editorâs blog, and nifty attached i-cord tutorial. And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their Vampire OpEd, and Plato, Heidegger, and Aristotle (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, The History of No ...

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Episode One hundred fifty-three: Happy 2010!

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZineâs editorâs blog, and nifty attached i-cord tutorial. And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their Vampire OpEd, and Plato, Heidegger, and Aristotle (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, The History of No ...

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Episode One Hundred fifty-two: Recovery

Wedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke)[/caption] Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive When Autumn Leaves by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive Sweater 101! Checkout the December Incentive Book! Mack Hacks! Let me know if you're interested! Anglo-Saxon! On Audio! ...

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Episode One Hundred fifty-two: Recovery

Wedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke)[/caption] Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive When Autumn Leaves by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive Sweater 101! Checkout the December Incentive Book! Mack Hacks! Let me know if you're interested! Anglo-Saxon! On Audio! Interweave books to check out: 101 Easy Wire Earrings, Sew Liberated, and Enchanted Adornments. Som ...

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Episode One Hundred fifty-one: Feeling Full?

Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to check out the iPhone/iTouch app if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard ...

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Episode One Hundred fifty-one: Feeling Full?

Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to check out the iPhone/iTouch app if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard Media (where the podcast is hosted) are indeed ...

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Episode One hundred fifty: Embrace Your Inner Mathematician

iPhone/iTouch app is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein). Please enjoy responsibly. Coming soon! Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of Tom Cathcart and Daniel Klein (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows). Flatland!My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to go rescue the university (or a small part thereof). Many of our readers will be ...

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Episode One hundred fifty: Embrace Your Inner Mathematician

iPhone/iTouch app is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein). Please enjoy responsibly. Coming soon! Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of Tom Cathcart and Daniel Klein (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows). Flatland! [caption id="attachment_899" align="alignleft" width="273" caption="Flatland"][/caption] My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to ...

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Episode One Hundred forty-nine: You HAVE GOT to be Kidding!

O so many things to link to! Here are some links to...gluten free flour mix, the Jean Reno movie Les Visiteurs, iPhone app info!, Flatland needs readers (text in left sidebar of link). More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.

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Episode One Hundred forty-nine: You HAVE GOT to be Kidding!

O so many things to link to! Here are some links to...gluten free flour mix, the Jean Reno movie Les Visiteurs, iPhone app info!, Flatland needs readers (text in left sidebar of link). More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.

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And Now For Something Completely Different

Well, not completely different. We’ll still be working our way through a book… I’m still on the fence about doing the Prologue to Canterbury Tales–mostly because finding a translation I like in the public domain is gonna kill me. (I got spoiled using that sterling one when writing curriculum.) Regardless the Chaucer drama, there will be Flatland! O yes. There will be. Nar ...

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And Now For Something Completely Different

Well, not completely different. Weâll still be working our way through a bookâ Iâm still on the fence about doing the Prologue to Canterbury Talesâmostly because finding a translation I like in the public domain is gonna kill me. (I got spoiled using that sterling one when writing curriculum.) Regardless the Chaucer drama, there will be Flatland! O yes. There will be. Narrated by my very own Dad. Ainât he a trooper. He also has a lovely baritone, so I think youâll find it soothin ...

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Episode One hundred forty-eight: Be True! Be True!

And...CUT! Today we end The Scarlet Letter. It's sad. I'm just sayin'. Oh...gules! Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie! Book Talk starts around 19min. But, on the happy side of things: Amy S. Foster's new book (a signed copy of) is our October Incentive! Donate and get your name put into the hat. And I forgot to say, I' ...

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Episode One hundred forty-eight: Be True! Be True!

And...CUT! Today we end The Scarlet Letter. It's sad. I'm just sayin'. Oh...gules! Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie! Book Talk starts around 19min. But, on the happy side of things: Amy S. Foster's new book (a signed copy of) is our October Incentive! Donate and get your name put into the hat. And I forgot to say, I'm counting donations to Kickstarter as well as to CraftLit directly. Penny rugs! Also, if you're looking for a rollicking good time, check ...

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Episode One hundred forty-six: The Final Shoe

Listening to Jeeves. Rolling around laughing while listening. And while we're at it, Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall made me laugh in the most horrible way. 2009 Challenge! GET THEM IN PRONTO! And a New Challenge! iPhone App Patterns! Listen for details. October Incentive! A signed copy of Amy S. Foster's new novel When Autumn Leaves! Did I mention it was signed? Because she loves CraftLit and therefore, loves you too. Only a few seats left on the CraftLit/Knitty trip. Get 'em while you ...

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Episode One hundred forty-seven: The Final Shoe

Listening to Jeeves. Rolling around laughing while listening. And while we're at it, Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall made me laugh in the most horrible way. 2009 Challenge! GET THEM IN PRONTO! And a New Challenge! iPhone App Patterns! Listen for details. October Incentive! A signed copy of Amy S. Foster's new novel When Autumn Leaves! Did I mention it was signed? Because she lov ...

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Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy!

Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish. That might take my mind off the pain. Only two episodes left before the 2009 CraftLit™ Challenge! Get 'em in. And on that note--go reserve your space on the London, Bath, and Wales trip! Even if you're not positive you can go...better safe than sorry. Checkout the "how to" info via the link above. ...

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Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy!

Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish. That might take my mind off the pain. But here are some links for you: Michelle Malone's new album Debris is one to check out if you like jazzy, Southern Rock (you'll be able to tell she came up in Atlanta at the same time as the Indigo Girls--you can listen to some songs from the site), our winners for the September Incentives are Penelope, Erica, and Donna! Yay! A nice site if you need to learn how t ...

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Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat

Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat What was it the ER docs couldn't diagnose? A Migraine. Some conundrum, eh? Where was House when I needed him? So, today...reminder of the September Incentives: Mission Falls 136 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. Gaze at the beauty that may be your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!! Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn's bookmark and stitch marke ...

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Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat

Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat What was it the ER docs couldn't diagnose? A Migraine. Some conundrum, eh? Where was House when I needed him? So, today...reminder of the September Incentives: Mission Falls 136 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. Gaze at the beauty that may be your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit ...

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Episode One hundred forty-four: I'm SooOo Tired...

A Little Funny for you, a little Mission Falls 136 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. Gaze at the beauty that is your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!

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Episode One hundred forty-four: I'm SooOo Tired...

A Little Funny for you, a little Mission Falls 136 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. Gaze at the beauty that is your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!

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Episode One hundred forty-three: Is It Over Yet?

What a DAY! Brutal coming back from a nice weekend, but this was a little nutty, even by my standards. Here I sit, laptop in front of me, candle and matches next to me. Kinda a Laura Ingalls Wilder sorta night. Regardless, I was able to sketch a little on the trip. Hereâs some Newport Beach for you. We also got a copy of the VERY LOVELY Amy S. Fosterâs new novel âWhen Autumn Leavesâ (clever, sure, but what else do you expect from a CraftLit listener?!). I read the back and am alrea ...

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Episode One hundred forty-three: Is It Over Yet?

What a DAY! Brutal coming back from a nice weekend, but this was a little nutty, even by my standards. Here I sit, laptop in front of me, candle and matches next to me. Kinda a Laura Ingalls Wilder sorta night. Regardless, I was able to sketch a little on the trip. Here’s some Newport Beach for you. We also got a copy of the VERY LOVELY Amy S. Foster’s new novel “When Autumn Leaves” (clever, sure, but w ...

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Episode One hundred forty-two: Yes, But Is It Aaaht?

A few quick things: What I did Saturday (and part of why I didn't post on Thursday), a new Etsy store by long-time listener, a new Crafty mag that inspired me, And Mason Dixon from Knitting Out Loud, Moccasin sock in all it's reinforced-soled glory, and the numbers are a-growin' at Holiday Travel! Sign up NOW for the email announcements! ...

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Episode One hundred forty-two: Yes, But Is It Aaaht?

A few quick things: What I did Saturday (and part of why I didn't post on Thursday), a new Etsy store by long-time listener, a new Crafty mag that inspired me, And Mason Dixon from Knitting Out Loud, Moccasin sock in all it's reinforced-soled glory, and the numbers are a-growin' at Holiday Travel! Sign up NOW for the email announcements! Reservations open Sept 30th at the 800 number, and Dianne (last I checked Ravelry) is working on an International solution as well! WHOOPIE! We're go ...

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Episode One hundred forty-one: Ow

Not much to post today. Checkout Mission Falls, though. The September incentive people! Whoopie! And don't forget about the 2009 CraftLit challenge...like I keep forgetting to mention it on the 'Cast... tra la la...

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Episode One hundred forty-one: Ow

Not much to post today. Checkout Mission Falls, though. The September incentive people! Whoopie! And don't forget about the 2009 CraftLit challenge...like I keep forgetting to mention it on the 'Cast... tra la la...

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Episode One hundred forty: Reaching the Summit

To say we are all exhausted is such an understatement I'm just going to take it as read that you know that, and move on. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Sock Summit '09 Book"][/caption] It was great! Amazing! (Did I mention I'm tired?) I'm going to put as many pictures and links in here as I can because I know I'll forget to mention someone's gorgeous yarns or wares...I'll try to catch up on the next 'Cast, though! OH! But checkout The Blue Ridge Soap Shed esp. ...

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Episode One hundred forty: Reaching the Summit

To say we are all exhausted is such an understatement I'm just going to take it as read that you know that, and move on. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Sock Summit '09 Book"][/caption] It was great! Amazing! (Did I mention I'm tired?) I'm going to put as many pictures and links in here as I can because I know I'll forget to mention someone's gorgeous yarns or wares...I'll try to catch up on the next ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-nine: Tick Tock

Book talk for chapter 15 starts at 27min or so... Studio magazine Mixed Mania (love those ladies! For all my success in this arena—should there be any—I blame Cheryl.) What the monsoons should look like. What they look like instead.

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Episode One hundred thirty-nine: Tick Tock

Book talk for chapter 15 starts at 27min or so... Studio magazine Mixed Mania (love those ladies! For all my success in this arenaâshould there be anyâI blame Cheryl.) What the monsoons should look like. What they look like instead.

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Episode One hundred thirty-eight: Can You Hear Me NOW?

Feed's back. Site's back. Ability to sleep's back. All is well with the world. Here are some sites for your fun and frolicking: Blogher--a site for bloggin' chicks DailyLit--Maybe you'll eventually even be able to hear an interview...if our planets ever align... GoodGuide--This is the beta site/clearing house of all things Good Sma ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-eight: Can You Hear Me NOW?

Feed's back. Site's back. Ability to sleep's back. All is well with the world. Here are some sites for your fun and frolicking: Blogher--a site for bloggin' chicks DailyLit--Maybe you'll eventually even be able to hear an interview...if our planets ever align... GoodGuide--This is the beta site/clearing house of all things Good SmallSteps.gov--Health and Human Service site...get some action out of your tax dollars Mikki Knudsen's book The Dragon of Trelian (and and interview with ...

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One Possible Solution!

Okay, try this: From iTunes: Click on the CraftLit title in your podcast list (assuming you still have a subscription. If not, skip to the next step).Go to the Advanced Menu.Click on "Subscribe to Podcast"A write-in box should open asking you for a feed.Type in: http://craftlit.libsyn.com/rssClick okay.You should see everything update right away.  If this doesn't work, add a comment here and I'll keep working. ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-seven: It Is Finished! (not TSL, the Novel!)

Okay, I'm done with the 91,000 word novel.WOOF!Now I can get back to living...o wait...now I have to send it out...unsolicited.MORE FUN!101 Wire Earrings rocks! Denise Peck did a great job. Love it!We have a BookGlutton group! Come! Join us!Check out Dr. Gemma at CogKNITive!And...here's the divorce article. See what you think. Then post comments at Drop.io/craftlit (pwd: craftlit). Hmmmm...wonder what you'll have to say...Don't forget about the Challenge!Chapter 13--Book ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-seven: It Is Finished! (not TSL, the Novel!)

Okay, I'm done with the 91,000 word novel. WOOF! Now I can get back to living...o wait...now I have to send it out...unsolicited. MORE FUN! 101 Wire Earrings rocks! Denise Peck did a great job. Love it! We have a BookGlutton group! Come! Join us! Check out Dr. Gemma at CogKNITive! And...here's the divorce article. See what you think. Then post comments at Drop.io/craftlit (pwd: craftlit). Hmmmm...wonder what you'll have to say... Don't forget about the Challenge! Chapter 13--Bo ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-six: Galloping Galapagos!

Today Thing 1 leaves for the Galapagos Islands with his grandparents and I receive that horrible weepy phone call every parent dreads. Thing 2 and I get another crafty weekend and I share video of his first dance recital. Tonight, watching a splashy dance number he announces that all he wants to do is be on TV. Have we created a monster or was he doomed from the start? ' Thing Two's First Dance Recital Kewl pics from Burton's Alice in Wonderland (oooh, ahhhh...or eeek! ugh!); fave sock h ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-six: Galloping Galapagos!

Today Thing 1 leaves for the Galapagos Islands with his grandparents and I receive that horrible weepy phone call every parent dreads. Thing 2 and I get another crafty weekend and I share video of his first dance recital. Tonight, watching a splashy dance number he announces that all he wants to do is be on TV. Have we created a monster or was he doomed from the start? ' Thing Two's First Dan ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-five: Time! Where Hast Thou Gone?

I run out of time, out of technology to fix audio, and wine. But you didn't hear about that last part on the 'cast. here are some links for you: Funny online movie starring Jaleel White and Leyna Weber. It's a new webseries Road to the Alter. Full disclosure, I was only able to stream the first minute plus (that's the technology part above) but what I saw was funny. I'm going to guess that it might not be PG though. Just a headsup. ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-five: Time! Where Hast Thou Gone?

I run out of time, out of technology to fix audio, and wine. But you didn't hear about that last part on the 'cast. here are some links for you: Funny online movie starring Jaleel White and Leyna Weber. It's a new webseries Road to the Alter. Full disclosure, I was only able to stream the first minute plus (that's the technology part above) but what I saw was funny. I'm going to guess that it might not be PG though. Just a headsup. Also, don't forget to check out KnittingDaily.com and B ...

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Episode One Hundred thirty-four: Free to Be Crafty

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One Hundred thirty-four: Free to Be Crafty

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Episode One hundred thirty-three: Eek! A Leech!

Now, now...didn't mean to frighten you there...Leech was just a old fashioned way of saying "Doctor." Which makes me wonder why ANYONE would ever go to the Doctor?! Huge thanks to Penelope for reading this week!!!! YAY CRAFTLIT LISTENERS!!! Camille sent this picture she found. Feel the drama? News from Interweave: Quilting Arts Gives Away Free eBook of 7 Quilted Bag Patterns eBook giveaway ce ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-three: Eek! A Leech!

Now, now...didn't mean to frighten you there...Leech was just a old fashioned way of saying "Doctor." Which makes me wonder why ANYONE would ever go to the Doctor?! Huge thanks to Penelope for reading this week!!!! YAY CRAFTLIT LISTENERS!!! Camille sent this picture she found. Feel the drama? News from Interweave: Quilting Arts Gives Away Free eBook of 7 Quilted Bag Patterns eBook giveaway celebrates launch of the new Quilting Arts website and online community, www.quiltingarts.com ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-two: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

For all of you (ahem, all of us) who don't speak Latin...you know...just in general...that would be a title for the Governor in our little book--in English: Who Watches the Watchmen? This week, Chapters 7 and 8 of The Scarlet Letter. Some quick links for your merriment: Checkout Scrivener if you have a Mac and write stories, lookee at News Knitter, Interesting idea...LifeHacks, another way to organize your days, quick and dirty (really) mosqu ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-two: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

For all of you (ahem, all of us) who don't speak Latin...you know...just in general...that would be a title for the Governor in our little book--in English: Who Watches the Watchmen? This week, Chapters 7 and 8 of The Scarlet Letter. Some quick links for your merriment: Checkout Scrivener if you have a Mac and write stories, lookee at News Knitter, Interesting idea...LifeHacks, another way to organize your days, quick and dirty (really) mosquito trap, how to read more books this year, how ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-one: Pearls Before Swine...Flu?

Not much for you this episode. Maryland Sheep and Wool was great. Jennie the Potter and Dawn and Amy were spectacular (a year since the cruise! Who knew?!). And now I'm heading out to NYC. Ping me if you are there and want to hook up. Whoo hoo! Next week will likely NOT have a 'cast, but the week after, you know it! And don't forget the challenge! Lots of Scarlet Letter yarn went at MSW. It really is a great scarlet color--and a wool silk blend. mmmmmmmmm yummy... Perhaps we need a S ...

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Episode One hundred thirty-one: Pearls Before Swine...Flu?

Not much for you this episode. Maryland Sheep and Wool was great. Jennie the Potter and Dawn and Amy were spectacular (a year since the cruise! Who knew?!). And now I'm heading out to NYC. Ping me if you are there and want to hook up. Whoo hoo! Next week will likely NOT have a 'cast, but the week after, you know it! And don't forget the challenge! Lots of Scarlet Letter yarn went at MSW. It really is a great sc ...

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Episode One hundred thirty: But I Hate Embroidery!

Hester embroiders! Puritans are explained! My new site is nearly done! AND MSW UPDATE: After Party that Guido (It'sAPurlMan) and Alanna (TactileTravel) and Jess (Ravelry) have put together—It's Saturday night in Columbia and we'll have food and some door prizes and hopefully a ton of fun.  There's more info at http://tactileafterparty.com. ...

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Episode One hundred thirty: But I Hate Embroidery!

Hester embroiders! Puritans are explained! My new site is nearly done! AND MSW UPDATE: After Party that Guido (It'sAPurlMan) and Alanna (TactileTravel) and Jess (Ravelry) have put togetherâIt's Saturday night in Columbia and we'll have food and some door prizes and hopefully a ton of fun.  There's more info at http://tactileafterparty.com. Interweave ROCKSâGo there NOW!!! Interweave is celebrating Earth Day by offering two free digital issues of the most current Quilting ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-nine: 129 and I'm Out Of Title Ideas!

Many things from this episode! Not the least of which is chapter four of TSL!!!! April Incentive book and yarn! New Interweave book! LOVE IT! Our THSG journal fundraiser full of pics of our artsy goodies from last year's challenge! Maryland Sheep and Wool! Find me at Jennie the Potter's stall with Knitty and the gang! FAST-DRYING NAIL POLISH (really...but, okay, not in that color)! Great YA book series! And SOMEONE out there, please make Wordpress speak Mac to me ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-nine: 129 and I'm Out Of Title Ideas!

Many things from this episode! Not the least of which is chapter four of TSL!!!! April Incentive book and yarn! New Interweave book! LOVE IT! Our THSG journal fundraiser full of pics of our artsy goodies from last year's challenge! Maryland Sheep and Wool! Find me at Jennie the Potter's stall with Knitty and the gang! FAST-DRYING NAIL POLISH (rea ...

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Episode One Hundred twenty-eight: She Will Not Speak!

I bait the "come-and-see-me" hook with three venues: Maryland Sheep and Wool, Sock Summit, and SFO. Come by JennieThePotter's stall at MSW if you want to be recorded for a 'Cast! Or, you know, just say hi! Don't forget about the Challenge! New Website coming! Really! Life is good and we're on Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter. I love this chapter...

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Episode One Hundred twenty-eight: She Will Not Speak!

I bait the "come-and-see-me" hook with three venues: Maryland Sheep and Wool, Sock Summit, and SFO. Come by JennieThePotter's stall at MSW if you want to be recorded for a 'Cast! Or, you know, just say hi! Don't forget about the Challenge! New Website coming! Really! Life is good and we're on Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter. I love this chapter...

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Episode One hundred twenty-seven:"Goodwives."Huh.

Today! Chapter 2! Fun with the intolerant Puritans of the Dour Physiognomies (love that word! Also love ignominious). I knit a pair of Knucks in no time (necessity=invention. My hands are freezing), I fall in love with the KOL book Knitting Lessons (good reader!). And! A NewIncentive Fills Our Lives! ...for the first ever The March Hare loves CraftLit Design Contest! We have dyed up a brand new colorway for our very special 70/30 wool/silk blend in a very special CraftLit colo ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-seven: "Goodwives." Huh.

Today! Chapter 2! Fun with the intolerant Puritans of the Dour Physiognomies (love that word! Also love ignominious). I knit a pair of Knucks in no time (necessity=invention. My hands are freezing), I fall in love with the KOL book Knitting Lessons (good reader!). And! A New Incentive Fills Our Lives! ...for the first ever The March Hare loves CraftLit Design Con ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-six: Don't Forget the Roses

Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking Deer Lavender Farms, microtia bracelets here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-six: Don't Forget the Roses

Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking Deer Lavender Farms, microtia bracelets here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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Episode One hundred twenty-five: The Party of the Second Part

Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking Deer Lavender Farms, microtia bracelets here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-five: The Party of the Second Part

Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking Deer Lavender Farms, microtia bracelets here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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Episode One hundred twenty-four: The Party of the First Part

Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking Deer Lavender Farms, microtia bracelets here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' ...

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Episode One hundred twenty-four: The Party of the First Part

Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking Deer Lavender Farms, microtia bracelets here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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Episode One-hundred twenty-three: When All Is Explained

Some fun for you! A Death Clock! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A NYTimes article aggregator! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' new venture (hint...he's an actor...). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little financial...can I call it levity? I don't think so...maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. Here. And here. Jennie the Pott ...

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Episode One-hundred twenty-three: When All Is Explained

Some fun for you! A Death Clock! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A NYTimes article aggregator! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' new venture (hint...he's an actor...). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little financial...can I call it levity? I don't think so...maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. Here. And here. Jennie the Potter has done it again--if you missed it on Knitty ...

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Episode One-hundred twenty-two: Where We Arrive at an Understanding

Some fun for you! A Death Clock! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A NYTimes article aggregator! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' new venture (hint...he's an actor...). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little financial...can I call it levity? I don't think so...maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. Here. And here. Jennie the Pott ...

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Episode One-hundred twenty-two: Where We Arrive at an Understanding

Some fun for you! A Death Clock! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A NYTimes article aggregator! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' new venture (hint...he's an actor...). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little financial...can I call it levity? I don't think so...maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. Here. And here. Jennie the Potter has done it again--if you missed it on Knitt ...

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Episode One-hundred twenty-one: It Wasn't The Butler

Some cool things--YAY CORALINE, Yay Graveyard Book! Yay teeny-weeny sweaters! Yay Tikabelle! Yay Getting Things Done in creative ways! Yay cables without a cable needle (there're good videos on YouTube, too). Yay Clear Scientists! (Maybe start with the CalTech lecture.) Waiting for a schematic or information on the Cardi Cozy...it may be the most frogged pattern I've ever seen on Ravelry! Sadly... Yay artists' sketchbooks online! George Orwell (love this!) Kewl Austen site (fun)

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Episode One-hundred twenty-one: It Wasn't The Butler

Some cool things--YAY CORALINE, Yay Graveyard Book! Yay teeny-weeny sweaters! Yay Tikabelle! Yay Getting Things Done in creative ways! Yay cables without a cable needle (there're good videos on YouTube, too). Yay Clear Scientists! (Maybe start with the CalTech lecture.) Waiting for a schematic or information on the Cardi Cozy...it may be the most frogged pattern ...

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Episode One-hundred twenty: Sorry I was HYDEing...

So, today chapters 4â7 of Jekyll and Hyde, and a bunch of links for you: Meg's Victorian site, new Incentive site (Thank you, Debbi), Authonomy is questionable site, the Knit Kit, Paperworks, cool Victorian movie (Yay Johnny Depp), Knitting Daily Free Sock e-Book, Yay Neil Gaiman, Little Women spinning project, and I think that's it!

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Episode One-hundred twenty: Sorry I was HYDEing...

So, today chapters 4–7 of Jekyll and Hyde, and a bunch of links for you: Meg's Victorian site, new Incentive site (Thank you, Debbi), Authonomy is questionable site, the Knit Kit, Paperworks, cool Victorian movie (Yay Johnny Depp), Knitting Daily Free Sock e-Book, Yay Neil Gaiman, Little Women spinning project, and I think that's it!

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Episode One-hundred nineteen: Utterly Utterson

Definition of troglodyte. Here's a cute pic of what someone thought a troglodytic creaature might look like. Nice. Chapters 2 and 3 today. Not much else newsy except that you writerly-types should go here and checkitout: Authonomy.

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Episode One-hundred nineteen: Utterly Utterson

Definition of troglodyte. Here's a cute pic of what someone thought a troglodytic creaature might look like. Nice. Chapters 2 and 3 today. Not much else newsy except that you writerly-types should go here and checkitout: Authonomy.

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Episode One-hundred eighteen: If You Be Hyde, I'll Be Seek

Welcome to our first episode of Jekyll and Hyde! This episode has chapter one and many links mentioned (and many links I didn't get to, so those will be in the next episode). Here's what I spoke of: Jennie the Potter, Meg's Etsy, Becky's album for her Etsy, some REALLY good free music (spread the word), Bly's Little Book on the Human Shadow, You Suck, the article about the hats at the Daily Chum, Spin-Off (or here), and a lovely year-end tale ...

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Episode One-hundred eighteen: If You Be Hyde, I'll Be Seek

Welcome to our first episode of Jekyll and Hyde! This episode has chapter one and many links mentioned (and many links I didn't get to, so those will be in the next episode). Here's what I spoke of: Jennie the Potter, Meg's Etsy, Becky's album for her Etsy, some REALLY good free music (spread the word), Bly's Little Book on the Human Shadow, You Suck, the article about the hats at the Daily Chum, Spin-Off (or here), and a lovely year-end tale sent in by Meg. Plus, here's what Mr. Stevens ...

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Craftlit: Jekyll and Hyde

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Craftlit: Jekyll and Hyde

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Episode One-hundred seventeen: A Little End

I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY! I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seems oddly appropriate. These episodes contain the following:episode 116—chapters 44–46episode 117—chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time" ...

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Episode One-hundred seventeen: A Little End

I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY! I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seems oddly appropriate. These episodes contain the following:episode 116chapters 4446episode 117chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time" OH! And check out Pintoid Cameras! And what they do!UPDATE 11/28/08: Error SHOULD be fixed no ...

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Episode One-hundred sixteen: No! Really! 116!

I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY! I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seems oddly appropriate. These episodes contain the following:episode 116—chapters 44–46episode 117—chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time"OH! And check out Pin ...

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Episode One-hundred sixteen: No! Really! 116!

I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY! I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seems oddly appropriate. These episodes contain the following:episode 116chapters 4446episode 117chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time"OH! And check out Pintoid Cameras! And what they do!

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Episode One-hundred fifteen: Who Knew?!

A great article on the REAL author of Frankenstein (it's what you'd hoped--better than...), some kewl artsy things to do with small boxes, and yes, I call it episode 116. It's not. And Who Knew?!Who knew we'd have a run to the emergency room on Halloween night, an election that took up WAY more time than we thought, a novel that is actually progressing, various illnesses (hello Coxsackie!) and, you know, the rest of the life stuff. Enjoy chap ...

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Episode One-hundred fifteen: Who Knew?!

A great article on the REAL author of Frankenstein (it's what you'd hoped--better than...), some kewl artsy things to do with small boxes, and yes, I call it episode 116. It's not. And Who Knew?!Who knew we'd have a run to the emergency room on Halloween night, an election that took up WAY more time than we thought, a novel that is actually progressing, various illnesses (hello Coxsackie!) and, you know, the rest of the life stuff. Enjoy chapters 42 and 43!

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Episode One-hundred fourteen: The One That Will Make You Cry

The links for you: Our October Incentive book; links to more painting; link to the Mason-Dixon book; link to fabu Artisan breadthank you Dawnbook (and the video you should watch first); links to More With Less (the Mennonite book), Nigella Express, How to Cook Without a Book, Fannie Farmer, Saving Dinner (low-carb, vegetarian, basics), Tightwad Gazette; and a buy local support page. The Chapter That Will Make You Cry (40) begins at 19 minutes and 57 seconds, The One That Wont Make You Cr ...

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Episode One-hundred fourteen: The One That Will Make You Cry

The links for you: Our October Incentive book; links to more painting; link to the Mason-Dixon book; link to fabu Artisan bread—thank you Dawn—book (and the video you should watch first); links to More With Less (the Mennonite book), Nigella Express, How to Cook Without a Book, Fannie Farmer, Saving Dinner (low-carb, vegetarian, basics), Tightwad Gazette; and a buy local support page. The Chapter That Will Make You Cry (40) begins at 19 minutes ...

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Episode One-hundred thirteen-A: The One That I Forgot

This comes between 113 and 114.

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Episode One-hundred thirteen-A: The One That I Forgot

This comes between 113 and 114.

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Episode One Hundred-thirteen: Ah, to be young, rich, and melancholy...in Nice!

My painting (Day 1), Jennie the Potter, Dawn, October's incentive book! And chapter 37!

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Episode One Hundred-thirteen: Ah, to be young, rich, and melancholy...in Nice!

My painting (Day 1), Jennie the Potter, Dawn, October's incentive book! And chapter 37!

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Episode One-hundred twelve: Broken Hearts and Boys

Today, Chapters 35-36!!! Recipe: No-Knead Bread - New York Times, a blogpost on the NY Times bread, Oatmeal Toasting Bread (?!), whole wheat beer bread (mmmm), and the original beer bread (this is what I'm eating while recording...) wish you were here! And my new fave blog: The Runcible Bin. I am in love. Followed by Plenty magazine's website. Love it! Here's some green-but-economically-friendly tips, help to find healthy produce in your area, and here's Victory Garden info. Love the gar ...

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Episode One-hundred twelve: Broken Hearts and Boys

Today, Chapters 35-36!!! Recipe: No-Knead Bread - New York Times, a blogpost on the NY Times bread, Oatmeal Toasting Bread (?!), whole wheat beer bread (mmmm), and the original beer bread (this is what I'm eating while recording...) wish you were here! And my new fave blog: The Runcible Bin. I am in love. Followed by Plenty magazine's website. Love it! Here's some green-but-economically-friendly tips, help to find healthy produce in your are ...

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Episode One-hundred eleven: Jo! Jo! Wherefore Art Thou NOT Jo?

Book #1 on Quilting, Book #2 the Mixed Media Self-Portraits, Book #3 (my fave) Mixed Mania.

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Episode One-hundred eleven: Jo! Jo! Wherefore Art Thou NOT Jo?

Book #1 on Quilting, Book #2 the Mixed Media Self-Portraits, Book #3 (my fave) Mixed Mania.

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Episode One-hundred ten: Tender...Bread

I return but take my own sweet time getting act and putting it together. A spectacular Tutorial sent in by our Madame Leiderhosen. A lovely bread site by someone who appears to be a lovely man and fun correspondent, and a Cranberry Liqueur page as a preemptive holiday strike. Happy New Year to those of the Tribe. May you have a sweet new year and easy fast.

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Episode One-hundred ten: Tender...Bread

I return but take my own sweet time getting act and putting it together. A spectacular Tutorial sent in by our Madame Leiderhosen. A lovely bread site by someone who appears to be a lovely man and fun correspondent, and a Cranberry Liqueur page as a preemptive holiday strike. Happy New Year to those of the Tribe. May you have a sweet new year and easy fast.

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Episode One-hundred nine: Letters!

Here y'are!

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Episode One-hundred nine: Letters!

Here y'are!

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Episode One Hundred-eight: Truth and...

Here y'are!

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Episode One Hundred-eight: Truth and...

Here y'are!

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Episode One-hundred seven: The Early Coming of the Gracious Dawn

You'll hear me nearly not at all for the next few. Between the UofA starting (oooooh Rhetoric!) and my son's surgery, I'm tapped out. However, my stupendously cool roomie from the cruise selflessly volunteered herself (and possibly Jennie the Potter) to speak for me. This, I thought to myself, is way, way cool. Brief updates: visit Meg's Etsy site, gear yourself up to read chapters of The Scarlet Letter. I'll be announcing a " ...

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Episode One-hundred seven: The Early Coming of the Gracious Dawn

You'll hear me nearly not at all for the next few. Between the UofA starting (oooooh Rhetoric!) and my son's surgery, I'm tapped out. However, my stupendously cool roomie from the cruise selflessly volunteered herself (and possibly Jennie the Potter) to speak for me. This, I thought to myself, is way, way cool. Brief updates: visit Meg's Etsy site, gear yourself up to read chapters of The Scarlet Letter. I'll be announcing a "go" time, when I'll post a thread to Ravelry and ya'll can pic ...

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Episode One Hundred-six: Marital Morass

So, I promised you a few things: Cake site, Cog rested site, Gawaine site and commentary, Hitchhiker's site. Today, Chapter 28 read by our own Erin!

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Episode One Hundred-six: Marital Morass

So, I promised you a few things: Cake site, Cog rested site, Gawaine site and commentary, Hitchhiker's site. Today, Chapter 28 read by our own Erin!

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Episode One Hundred-five: The One Where I'm Back

Things for you: Pandora Radio, Becky's Knit Sib Bracelet, Friend Meg's Etsy Shop! (forgot to mention that one) Obama=Darcy Op-Ed, How to Cook Without a Book, 15 minute movie parodies, Paris Hilton video, pain advocacy link. I think that's it!Chapters 26–27 today...and the Pandora player below on the right. Oh, and a Goeduck Geoduck clam...I think that's how it's spelled...gross, no?

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Episode One Hundred-five: The One Where I'm Back

Things for you: Pandora Radio, Becky's Knit Sib Bracelet, Friend Meg's Etsy Shop! (forgot to mention that one) Obama=Darcy Op-Ed, How to Cook Without a Book, 15 minute movie parodies, Paris Hilton video, pain advocacy link. I think that's it!Chapters 2627 today...and the Pandora player below on the right. Oh, and a Goeduck Geoduck clam...I think that's how it's spelled...gross, no?

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Episode One Hundred-four: In Which We Begin

Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the Bone Marrow donor's site!103=Chapter 23. End of Book One.104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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Episode One Hundred-four: In Which We Begin

Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the Bone Marrow donor's site!103=Chapter 23. End of Book One.104=Chapters 2425. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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Episode One Hundred-three: In Which We End

Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the Bone Marrow donor's site!103=Chapter 23. End of Book One.104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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Episode One Hundred-three: In Which We End

Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the Bone Marrow donor's site!103=Chapter 23. End of Book One.104=Chapters 2425. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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Episode One Hundred-two: Mischief and Merrymaking

Lots-n-lots of links for you, plus chapter 21 and chapter 22 (ooooh, it rhymes!).Many thanks to Erin of Faery Knitting Podcast for the reading! Woof! First and foremost, go to the Bone Marrow site and go get registered. Ask me for information if you'd like to send Robbie a card or check here for Robbie updates. As far as cooking goes, take a look at the comments from episode 101, then also look here: Lickity-Split Meals, Meals Made Easy, Nancy's husband's bl ...

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Episode One Hundred-two: Mischief and Merrymaking

Lots-n-lots of links for you, plus chapter 21 and chapter 22 (ooooh, it rhymes!).Many thanks to Erin of Faery Knitting Podcast for the reading! Woof! First and foremost, go to the Bone Marrow site and go get registered. Ask me for information if you'd like to send Robbie a card or check here for Robbie updates. As far as cooking goes, take a look at the comments from episode 101, then also look here: Lickity-Split Meals, Meals Made Easy, Nancy's husband's blog recipes, Food Network show and ...

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Episode One Hundred-one: Summoning the Will

Judith's photostream, my Guyabara shirt (sans sleeve...) Photo_07.jpg Originally uploaded by hordoverOne sleeve off, one sleeve on... And not much else. Happy listening!

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Episode One Hundred-one: Summoning the Will

Judith's photostream, my Guyabara shirt (sans sleeve...) Photo_07.jpg Originally uploaded by hordoverOne sleeve off, one sleeve on... And not much else. Happy listening!

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Episode One Hundred: Hitting the Century Mark

Wow!We made it!Elizabeth finished Herland, Caroline was last week's reader, Shannon's 12 steps, All I Want to Do Is Dance, and this week, Chapters 17 and 18!

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Episode One Hundred: Hitting the Century Mark

Wow!We made it!Elizabeth finished Herland, Caroline was last week's reader, Shannon's 12 steps, All I Want to Do Is Dance, and this week, Chapters 17 and 18!

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Episode Ninety-nine: Get Smart!

I get on a rather lame soapbox about Get Smart and comedy...which I'm pretty sure I disagree with myself on today; remind you to visit Becky's store; cheat off of Elizabeth's chem--I mean cooking--notes; update you on some beading competitions and venues; give a shout out to Stash Tea; ask for help on why the letter in the tower exists at all in TofTC; provide you with a link on Child Development via Susie The Slow Knitta; and generally wax rhapsodic on Rosie the Wonderdog ...

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Episode Ninety-nine: Get Smart!

I get on a rather lame soapbox about Get Smart and comedy...which I'm pretty sure I disagree with myself on today; remind you to visit Becky's store; cheat off of Elizabeth's chem--I mean cooking--notes; update you on some beading competitions and venues; give a shout out to Stash Tea; ask for help on why the letter in the tower exists at all in TofTC; provide you with a link on Child Development via Susie The Slow Knitta; and generally wax rhapsodic on Rosie the Wonderdog and her Invincibl ...

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Episode Ninety-eight: How About You?

This week!Chapters 13 and 14! Thanks to Bobby Darin; please purchase your version at iTunes! Banana Bread:1/2 C butter1/2 to 1 C sugar (or Splenda blend)1 egg1/2 tsp baking soda mixed with 2TBSP milk (for a good reason--check out the comments last week!)1 or 2 banannas2 C flour with 1 tsp baking powder and 1/8 or so tsp salt.3501 hourFun! Congrats to Tara!!!!!!! Our Winnah for May!

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Episode Ninety-eight: How About You?

This week!Chapters 13 and 14! Thanks to Bobby Darin; please purchase your version at iTunes! Banana Bread:1/2 C butter1/2 to 1 C sugar (or Splenda blend)1 egg1/2 tsp baking soda mixed with 2TBSP milk (for a good reason--check out the comments last week!)1 or 2 banannas2 C flour with 1 tsp baking powder and 1/8 or so tsp salt.350°1 hourFun! Congrats to Tara!!!!!!! Our Winnah for May!

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Episode Ninety-seven: Badges and Bill

All aboard for Camp Laurence!Chapter 12--whoo hoo! Rosie the dog is back, but still depressed (Though Thing 1 is Happy!)while I am frazzled like a snozzcumber. I belatedly thank Erin and also Judith for the everso bitchen' book. I try to escape the dreaded viral malaise that has struck my children (HA!), mourn Malabrigo's loss, and hand out a tasty recipe! AndAPOLOGIES to Brenda Dayne...who hosts CAST-ON!...For the love of Pete...THIS is how the week has gone!

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Episode Ninety-seven: Badges and Bill

All aboard for Camp Laurence!Chapter 12--whoo hoo! Rosie the dog is back, but still depressed (Though Thing 1 is Happy!)while I am frazzled like a snozzcumber. I belatedly thank Erin and also Judith for the everso bitchen' book. I try to escape the dreaded viral malaise that has struck my children (HA!), mourn Malabrigo's loss, and hand out a tasty recipe! AndAPOLOGIES to Brenda Dayne...who hosts CAST-ON!...For the love of Pete...THIS is how the week has gon ...

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Episode Ninety-six: I'm Baaaaack!

I return from the curious cruise, wax rhapsodic on our listeners, remind myself why I don't sew more often, hand out a link to Dot and Line, visit the bone marrow site, Don't forget to check out my roomie's blog and her Chum articles! Janwillem books or at least the first in the Amsterdam Cop series (BIG FUN!). Oh, and the new crochet book! Chapter 11 of Little Women and don't forget you can send audio comments via phone now!

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Episode Ninety-six: I'm Baaaaack!

I return from the curious cruise, wax rhapsodic on our listeners, remind myself why I don't sew more often, hand out a link to Dot and Line, visit the bone marrow site, Don't forget to check out my roomie's blog and her Chum articles! Janwillem books or at least the first in the Amsterdam Cop series (BIG FUN!). Oh, and the new crochet book! Chapter 11 of Little Women and don't forget you can send audio comments via phone now!

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Episode Ninety-five: What?! MORE Dickens?!

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Episode Ninety-five: What?! MORE Dickens?!

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Episode Ninety-four: Photog!

Chapter 9, Meg Goes to Vanity Faire--reminds me of sorority parties ("Photog!"). I'm sure they hated that...

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Episode Ninety-four: Photog!

Chapter 9, Meg Goes to Vanity Faire--reminds me of sorority parties ("Photog!"). I'm sure they hated that...

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Episodes Ninety-three through Ninety-five

Prepping so I don't leave you high and dry while on the cruise. The show notes won't change, but new episodes will appear as though by magic. How cool is that?! Checkout SpinningErin's new 'Cast: Faery Knitting. Congrats to our April Winnah Meghan from IL!!! You'll be talking to Dixie at YellowDog! Limey info for you: RECIPES THROUGH TIME [1747] "To pickel LEMONS. Take twelve Lemons, scape the with a Piece of broken Glass, then cut them cross in two, four Parts down right, but not qui ...

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Episode Ninety-three: Aye Aye, Cap'n

Prepping so I don't leave you high and dry while on the cruise. The show notes won't change, but new episodes will appear as though by magic. How cool is that?! Checkout SpinningErin's new 'Cast: Faery Knitting. Congrats to our April Winnah Meghan from IL!!! You'll be talking to Dixie at YellowDog! Limey info for you: RECIPES THROUGH TIME [1747] ...

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Episode Ninety-two: Pilgrims Who Progress

Notes for you!Checkout our yahoo group! Thank you WendyMcD (find her on Ravelry!) Checkout the Knitmore Girls! Checkback for the pattern choices from Dixie! Soon, a pic of my son's new ear! Check Ravelry group for the next set of chapters that need recording. Blanc-mange is: And our own G-Nina's Meg!

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Episode Ninety-two: Pilgrims Who Progress

Notes for you!Checkout our yahoo group! Thank you WendyMcD (find her on Ravelry!) Checkout the Knitmore Girls! Checkback for the pattern choices from Dixie! Soon, a pic of my son's new ear! Check Ravelry group for the next set of chapters that need recording. Blanc-mange is: And our own G-Nina's Meg!

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Episode Ninety-one: Eek! A Man!

Ookay, lotsa links for you: FitFlops (NAYY), another online audio-lit site (I think I promised this ages ago!), a hot-button blog I forgot to tell you about, Adagio tea, Teavana, Meghan's podcast Stitch It! Here's a link to Courtney's Etsy store for our May Incentive--and here's the yarn.Yummy, no? Oh, and a few links to Pilgrim's Progress sites for you. Oh, and Bunny Jurassic Park.

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Episode Ninety-one: Eek! A Man!

Ookay, lotsa links for you: FitFlops® (NAYY), another online audio-lit site (I think I promised this ages ago!), a hot-button blog I forgot to tell you about, Adagio tea, Teavana, Meghan's podcast Stitch It! Here's a link to Courtney's Etsy store for our May Incentive--and here's the yarn.Yummy, no? Oh, and a few links to Pilgrim's Progress sites for you. Oh, and Bunny Jurassic Park.

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Time to Post a Promo

A promo for Little Women...knock yourself out!

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Time to Post a Promo

A promo for Little Women...knock yourself out!

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Episode Ninety: Cute the Chicks!

Can you believe we're about to start our THIRD year??? Ai yi yi how time flies. So, I promised you a ton of links, mostly from the very patient Becky! Beading information here (Thai Silver), here (great shepherd hook ear wires), and here. Oh, and Vintaj beads and Foxy Findings (great stones)...Our listener Elizabeth's etsy store--home of the great dishcloth and so so SO much more! The Therapik--just go look. AMAZing...I'll let you know how it works for me!A great Frankenstein kids book. ...

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Episode Ninety: Cute the Chicks!

Can you believe we're about to start our THIRD year??? Ai yi yi how time flies. So, I promised you a ton of links, mostly from the very patient Becky! Beading information here (Thai Silver), here (great shepherd hook ear wires), and here. Oh, and Vintaj beads and Foxy Findings (great stones)...Our listener Elizabeth's etsy store--home of the great dishcloth and so so SO much more! The Therapik--just go look. AMAZing...I'll let ...

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Episode Eighty-nine: Eftsoons, Grey Eyed Loon!

Coleridge!Rime!Mariners! All we really needed was Chip...Alas... If you want to hear it without me bugging you, checkitout here: Librivox.

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Episode Eighty-nine: Eftsoons, Grey Eyed Loon!

Coleridge!Rime!Mariners! All we really needed was Chip...Alas... If you want to hear it without me bugging you, checkitout here: Librivox.

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Episode Eighty-eight: Falling Down

I'm off to a funeral but I've left you this podcast. No time for links on the show notes right now. I'll update them this weekend. MANY thanks to Becky who read so nicely for us today!

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Episode Eighty-eight: Falling Down

I'm off to a funeral but I've left you this podcast. No time for links on the show notes right now. I'll update them this weekend. MANY thanks to Becky who read so nicely for us today!

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Episode Eighty-seven: Odyssey in my Mind

SO many things to link to! Cool pins, the knit map of my dreams, a successful fundraiser for a Friend of Craftlit, fun vocab site, a swift made from a fan, congrats to Elizabeth of Tucson for her mug, and Barbara of Illinois for the caramels, AND a spectacular new March incentive--Jewelry from Becky (which looks something like this!

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Episode Eighty-seven: Odyssey in my Mind

SO many things to link to! Cool pins, the knit map of my dreams, a successful fundraiser for a Friend of Craftlit, fun vocab site, a swift made from a fan, congrats to Elizabeth of Tucson for her mug, and Barbara of Illinois for the caramels, AND a spectacular new March incentive--Jewelry from Becky (which looks something like this!

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Episode Eighty-six: Mele Kalikimaka Is the Thing to Say

I head off to the balmy island breezes and leave you with...miserable and cold northern climes and, you know...Victor being a putz... Don't forget to show some love to our February Incentive-Giver, Jennie Lanners of ceramicist fame. Checkout Interweave's Beading Daily as well as their new book, Simply Modern Jewelry: Designs from the Editor of Stringing Magazine, by Danielle Fox. And most importantly! Congrats to Alicia of Sto ...

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Episode Eighty-six: Mele Kalikimaka Is the Thing to Say

I head off to the balmy island breezes and leave you with...miserable and cold northern climes and, you know...Victor being a putz... Don't forget to show some love to our February Incentive-Giver, Jennie Lanners of ceramicist fame. Checkout Interweave's Beading Daily as well as their new book, Simply Modern Jewelry: Designs from the Editor of Stringing Magazine, by Danielle Fox. And most importantly! Congrats to Alicia of Stone Mountain, GA! Yay you! Yay CheekyRedHead!

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Episode Eighty-five: All Is Well...

Updates on the surgery can be found on the MamaOKnits blog. Thank you SO much for all your support!

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Episode Eighty-five: All Is Well...

Updates on the surgery can be found on the MamaOKnits blog. Thank you SO much for all your support!

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Episode Eighty-four: Make Me a Woman

Now it's gotten ridiculous. Pneumonia! Off to surgery for us for surgery. More as I know it. Kippot pictures just didn't work out. I'm bummed because I've already delivered them to the Synagogue. I do, however, have Broadstreet mitten pics for you. These are in "Metamorphic" Socks That Rock. This is in "Sherbet". Chapters 16-17 today! Whoo hoo!

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Episode Eighty-three: Requiem for a Friend

I lose a friend with whom I simply did not get to spend enough time, we listen to chapters 14-15, I link you to a weave-a-licious blog post of Dawn's, I continue to wrap wire, look for reeds, and read, and thus I give you a quote from Ms. Shelley: Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose—a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye. Nice. Incen ...

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Episode Eighty-three: Requiem for a Friend

I lose a friend with whom I simply did not get to spend enough time, we listen to chapters 14-15, I link you to a weave-a-licious blog post of Dawn's, I continue to wrap wire, look for reeds, and read, and thus I give you a quote from Ms. Shelley: Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purposea point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye. Nice. Incentive Muggage! Donate in January for your very own! Looms. The rigid heddle has--for reasons unknown t ...

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Episode Eighty-two: Winter With Me in the Alps...

Today, we stay with the Creature's narrative about his life with the De Lacey family during chapters 12 and 13. I announce the final winnah of the Jen Minnis Craftlit Charm! (Yay Barbara of IL! Yay Jen of Serious Talent!) Knitting Out Loud has some new books to listen to (Huzzah the Rutt!) and Interweave announces it's latest fte, Crafty TV. The New Yorker talks medical ethics (I love good timing). I get to hang with Enchanting Juno, get an assist from Becky, and you--you lucky things--can ...

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Episode Eighty-two: Winter With Me in the Alps...

Today, we stay with the Creature's narrative about his life with the De Lacey family during chapters 12 and 13. I announce the final winnah of the Jen Minnis Craftlit Charm! (Yay Barbara of IL! Yay Jen of Serious Talent!) Knitting Out Loud has some new books to listen to (Huzzah the Rutt!) and Interweave announces it's latest fête, Crafty TV. The New Yorker talks medical ethics (I love good timing). I get to hang with Enchanting Juno, get an assist from ...

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Episode Eighty-two: Winter With Me in the Alps...

Today, we stay with the Creature's narrative about his life with the De Lacey family during chapters 12 and 13. I announce the final winnah of the Jen Minnis Craftlit Charm! (Yay Barbara of IL! Yay Jen of Serious Talent!) Knitting Out Loud has some new books to listen to (Huzzah the Rutt!) and Interweave announces it's latest fte, Crafty TV. The New Yorker talks medical ethics (I love good timing). I get to hang with Enchanting Juno, get an assist from Becky, and you--you lucky things--can ...

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Episode Eighty-one: Cross Examination

Today we begin the real trial for Victor as the Creature speaks (that miserable wrench...uh...wench...er...wretch!)! As does former student Anahad O'Connor! (Buy his book!) SHOES! Chapter 11 for this episode; my voice won't hold up for more. Some interesting bits of history sent on by Guru of the IT world, Tonia--many thanks! Don't watch this part unless you don't mind spoilers: ...

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Episode Eighty-one: Cross Examination

Today we begin the real trial for Victor as the Creature speaks (that miserable wrench...uh...wench...er...wretch!)! As does former student Anahad O'Connor! (Buy his book!) SHOES! Chapter 11 for this episode; my voice won't hold up for more. Some interesting bits of history sent on by Guru of the IT world, Tonia--many thanks! Don't watch this part unless you don't mind spoilers:

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Episode Eighty: Elevate Me!

Today, once again, I reference Young Frankenstein, blather about

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Episode Eighty: Elevate Me!

Today, once again, I reference Young Frankenstein, blather about

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Episode Seventy-nine: O The Weather Outside Is...

Actually, fifty eight degrees and sunny...but I'm watching the news with all sorts of weather advisories for my old haunts in NY and...I know I'm nuts...I miss the snow. I don't miss the grey or the slush, but I do miss snow. Ah well...grass...greener...you get the picture. The one link I mention in this cast is: Jeanie at Knitty.com. Checkitout! Today, Chapters 6-7...there will be more monster...O Yes...there ...

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Episode Seventy-nine: O The Weather Outside Is...

Actually, fifty eight degrees and sunny...but I'm watching the news with all sorts of weather advisories for my old haunts in NY and...I know I'm nuts...I miss the snow. I don't miss the grey or the slush, but I do miss snow. Ah well...grass...greener...you get the picture. The one link I mention in this cast is: Jeanie at Knitty.com. Checkitout! Today, Chapters 6-7...there will be more monster...O Yes...there will be...

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Episode Seventy-eight: Cue the Monster!

Not much in the way of show notes this week. Chapters 3-5...which includes the awakening of said monster. oooooooooooooooooooooh! Enjoy!

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Episode Seventy-eight: Cue the Monster!

Not much in the way of show notes this week. Chapters 3-5...which includes the awakening of said monster. oooooooooooooooooooooh! Enjoy!

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Episode Seventy-seven: Just Breathe

You can thank (blame?) Dawn for this.A spinning wheel too far.The song I've been living by lately ("Just Breathe (2am)" by Anna Nalik). Perhaps you should download a copy too, from iTunes (to make up for me using the song on the 'Cast...)?A competition you should take part in so you can be featured like my bud Lyn.Some amazing tapestry sites to look at: Barbara Heller's (look at Gallery One and see the 9/11 tapestry and the Afghani woman...yeesh! Tapestry never lo ...

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Episode Seventy-seven: Just Breathe

You can thank (blame?) Dawn for this.A spinning wheel too far.The song I've been living by lately ("Just Breathe (2am)" by Anna Nalik). Perhaps you should download a copy too, from iTunes (to make up for me using the song on the 'Cast...)?A competition you should take part in so you can be featured like my bud Lyn.Some amazing tapestry sites to look at: Barbara Heller's (look at Gallery One and see the 9/11 tapestry and the Afghani woman...yeesh! Tapestry never looked so amazing t ...

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Episode Seventy-six: Back in the Saddle

Well, I'm not 100% but I can talk for chunks of time now so that's a step in the right direction.Kaylea of Chicago is our new Charm Winner for the Month of October. Debbie Brunner is the dyer responsible for these spectacular socks, and there was something else to put up here but I cannot for the life of me remember what it was.See?Still mushy in the brain.OH!Come see me on Facebook. I made a little group for us there and am trying to get a podcast player onto the apps page.

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Episode Seventy-six: Back in the Saddle

Well, I'm not 100% but I can talk for chunks of time now so that's a step in the right direction.Kaylea of Chicago is our new Charm Winner for the Month of October. Debbie Brunner is the dyer responsible for these spectacular socks, and there was something else to put up here but I cannot for the life of me remember what it was.See?Still mushy in the brain.OH!Come see me on Facebook. I made a little group for us there and am t ...

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O Dear

I have laryngitis. I've had it since Tuesday. I have no idea what this will mean for all of us...but...My fingers are crossed that I'll be able to record tomorrow. Think happy thoughts...

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O Dear

I have laryngitis. I've had it since Tuesday. I have no idea what this will mean for all of us...but...My fingers are crossed that I'll be able to record tomorrow. Think happy thoughts...

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Episode 75: Isn't it Romantic

Today I chat with Madame Professor Elizabeth Klett about Romantic Poetry (that's capital R, not romantic--ain't nothing lovey-dovey about our poems today). You'll hear from Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. Not bad for a night's work, eh? Many thanks to Sandra who sent me the box of Autumn leaves. You have no idea how much that meant to me.You can see more of my SOAR times at my other blog too.

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Episode Seventy-five: Isn't it Romantic

Today I chat with Madame Professor Elizabeth Klett about Romantic Poetry (that's capital R, not romantic--ain't nothing lovey-dovey about our poems today). You'll hear from Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. Not bad for a night's work, eh? Many thanks to Sandra who sent me the box of Autumn leaves. You have no idea how much that meant to me.You can see more of my SOAR times at my other blog too.

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Episode 74: SOARing in Michigan

Disclaimer:I tried my best to eliminate the background noise in the interviews you'll hear. I found it easier to hear on headphones on my machine.I hope it works for you too.What you'll hear about: My Bag!DeeDee's RacoonLeslie and her fiber!Janel Laidman's Class (Chameleon Color Works!)Jennie of the Lace and Upcoming Book pics pending--Blogger having troubleHandwoven, handspun bags.Enchanting Juno, FiberGal, Amy at Knitty.com and the very first pattern I ever saw on her site (love--LOVE I t ...

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Episode Seventy-four: SOARing in Michigan

Disclaimer:I tried my best to eliminate the background noise in the interviews you'll hear. I found it easier to hear on headphones on my machine.I hope it works for you too.What you'll hear about: My Bag!DeeDee's RacoonLeslie and her fiber!Janel Laidman's Class (Chameleon Color Works!)Jennie of the Lace and Upcoming Book pics pending--Blogger having troubleHandwoven, handspun bags.Enchanting Juno, FiberGal, Amy at Knitty.com ...

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Episode Seventy-three: A Haute Man is Good to Find

First, OUR WINNERS!The September donors who will receive sock yarn from CheekyRedHead or a CraftLit charm from Jen Minnis Designs are:Beverly of CT's name was drawn to receive Sock Yarn! (YAY! General rowdiness!)andLauren of CA's name was drawn to receive the CraftLit charm! (Huzzah! Much rejoicing!)We'll be getting those things out to you asap.Today we end Tristan and Isolde (sob). We ALSO have a treat from Listener Jen Massey who recorded a retelling of Tristan and Isolde by Robin William ...

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Episode Seventy-three: A Haute Man is Good to Find

First, OUR WINNERS!The September donors who will receive sock yarn from CheekyRedHead or a CraftLit charm from Jen Minnis Designs are:Beverly of CT's name was drawn to receive Sock Yarn! (YAY! General rowdiness!)andLauren of CA's name was drawn to receive the CraftLit charm! (Huzzah! Much rejoicing!)We'll be getting those things out to you asap.Today we end Tristan and Isolde (sob). We ALSO have a treat from Listener Jen Massey who recorded a retelling of Tristan and Isolde ...

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Episode Seventy-two: Just Weave-It!

I score a Weavette (Weave-It...Weavit?); CheekyRedHead makes some LOVELY sock yarn for you (if you donate in the month of September);Jen has charms for the September Donation Drawing as well. This episode: Isolde floats (like small rocks or bits of wood) or doesn't burn like...not-a-witch..., Tristan finds a Fairy Dog, and then finds another Isolde!The drama!Next week is the end of ol' T&I...then on to The Romantics and Frankenstein!

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Episode Seventy-two: Just Weave-It!

I score a Weavette (Weave-It...Weavit?); CheekyRedHead makes some LOVELY sock yarn for you (if you donate in the month of September);Jen has charms for the September Donation Drawing as well. This episode: Isolde floats (like small rocks or bits of wood) or doesn't burn like...not-a-witch..., Tristan finds a Fairy Dog, and then finds another Isolde!The drama!Next week is the end of ol' T&I...then on to The Romantics and Fr ...

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Episode Seventy-one: Sick, Sick, Sick...

Some...um...interesting crochet (thank you to Dawn for sending the link); welcome to our new sponsor, Knitting Out Loud; a new LYS opens here; what's up with the Weavettes?!; a little info on the insular Celtic languages (thank you Cheeky!); and if you have Nyquil, please send it.And, of course, don't forget to donate during the last months of the year! You'll be entered in the drawing for the Jen Minnis charms (check out her website button the on the right!) and also SOCK YARN from CheekyR ...

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Episode Seventy-one: Sick, Sick, Sick...

Some...um...interesting crochet (thank you to Dawn for sending the link); welcome to our new sponsor, Knitting Out Loud; a new LYS opens here; what's up with the Weavettes?!; a little info on the insular Celtic languages (thank you Cheeky!); and if you have Nyquil, please send it.And, of course, don't forget to donate during the last months of the year! You'll be entered in the drawing for the Jen Minnis charms (check out her website button the on the right!) and also SOCK YARN from CheekyR ...

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Episode Seventy: With a Little Help From My Friends

I learn more from the best source--that would be YOU.So here are the cool links: the mag that likes us, the improvement on creating knitting graph paper, Tristan's Leap, and an artist's rendition of the same, Glastonbury, it's Abbey and history, and some of the Arthurian accouterments, and I forgot to mention a blog to watch and a piece of knitting that is as spectacular as it is ingenious.And, of course, your Liminal Space.

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Episode Seventy: With a Little Help From My Friends

I learn more from the best source--that would be YOU.So here are the cool links: the mag that likes us, the improvement on creating knitting graph paper, Tristan's Leap, and an artist's rendition of the same, Glastonbury, it's Abbey and history, and some of the Arthurian accouterments, and I forgot to mention a blog to watch and a piece of knitting that is as spectacular as it is ingenious.And, of course, your Liminal Space.

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Episode Sixty-nine: A Diller, A Dollar...

Today we learn a bit from our very own Medieval Scholar, take a look at the Tristan Stone, draw as though we know what we're doing, check out a sock calculator and learn the dimensions to create knitting graph paper on Excel (that would be column width 0.1" and row height .067").Don't forget to take a gander at the gorgeous pieces Jen created! And another good Arthur/Tristan-y book: White Raven by Diana L. Paxson. OH! And check out who's on our t-shirt heels!!And some fibery-luvvi ...

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Episode Sixty-nine: A Diller, A Dollar...

Today we learn a bit from our very own Medieval Scholar, take a look at the Tristan Stone, draw as though we know what we're doing, check out a sock calculator and learn the dimensions to create knitting graph paper on Excel (that would be column width 0.1" and row height .067").Don't forget to take a gander at the gorgeous pieces Jen created! And another good Arthur/Tristan-y book: White Raven by Diana L. Paxson. OH! And check out who's on our t-shirt heels!!And some fibery-luvvi ...

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Episode Sixty-eight: Okay, So...What's a Morholt?

Fun music for you (lyrics too!), a crafty article for you that you simply won't believe! (Thank you to Winglake.)The next two Tristan stories (we're getting to the lovey-dovey stuff...don't worry!) for today, "The Morholt" and "The Quest for the Lady with the Hair of Gold".And, a new T-Shirt? I Want Me Some Medieval Hottie!

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Episode Sixty-eight: Okay, So...What's a Morholt?

Fun music for you (lyrics too!), a crafty article for you that you simply won't believe! (Thank you to Winglake.)The next two Tristan stories (we're getting to the lovey-dovey stuff...don't worry!) for today, "The Morholt" and "The Quest for the Lady with the Hair of Gold".And, a new T-Shirt? I Want Me Some Medieval Hottie!

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Episode Sixty-seven: We Begin at the Beginning

My Lords, if you would hear a high tale of love and of death, here is that of Tristan and Queen Isolde (Iseult), how to their full joy, but to their sorrow also, they loved each other and how at last they died of that love together upon one day, she by him, and he by her. By Joseph BedierTranslated by H. BelocqSome art to inspire you...And I think you'll want this information (click to expand it)...Which I'm bo ...

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Episode Sixty-six: It Is a Far, Far Better Thing...

First, once again, HUGE thanks to Julie who allowed me a much needed period of rest last week before the madness began again this week. I hope y'all scoot over to listen to Forgotten Classics too! (That Heyer woman is a hoot!) Things I rambled about: Kohlberg's Morality Stages (I mentioned this before, right? It's soooo kewl!), anaphora, Iago. And next...Tristan and Isolde! The High Drama of Chivalric Romance Will Commence!BUT WAIT!There's More!Julie, our guest host, had this to say about ...

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Episode Sixty-six: It Is a Far, Far Better Thing...

First, once again, HUGE thanks to Julie who allowed me a much needed period of rest last week before the madness began again this week. I hope y'all scoot over to listen to Forgotten Classics too! (That Heyer woman is a hoot!) Things I rambled about: Kohlberg's Morality Stages (I mentioned this before, right? It's soooo kewl!), anaphora, Iago. And next...Tristan and Isolde! The ...

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Episode Sixty-five: Gauging the Results

I'm on Vacation, but here are links Julie mentioned for y'all: Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush (yes, I said Barbara Walker and I was so very WRONG!) Cables Untangled (see the cover? THAT'S the afghan I'm knitting for Rose) LOST Reading Project: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Meanwhile, Back in the Kitchen Forgotten Classics And...for reasons I'm not aware of...iTunes and Windows Media Player hates our Audacity file. I'll fill you in on why I can't fix it pronto this Wednes ...

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Episode Sixty-five: Gauging the Results

I'm on Vacation, but here are links Julie mentioned for y'all: Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush (yes, I said Barbara Walker and I was so very WRONG!) Cables Untangled (see the cover? THAT'S the afghan I'm knitting for Rose) LOST Reading Project: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Meanwhile, Back in the Ki ...

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Episode Sixty-four(a): A Woman of Valor part II

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Episode Sixty-four(a): A Woman of Valor part II

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Episode Sixty-four: A Woman of Valor

Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+.That's right! You go, Girl!A little JoanA little WhangdoodleAnd the Girl from Auntie hypotenuse thingy.And don't forget to download Episode 64a, which contains the third chapter for this 'cast--another one you would have killed me for not getting to. Never say I don't take your feelings to heart.

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Episode Sixty-four: A Woman of Valor

Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+.That's right! You go, Girl!A little JoanA little WhangdoodleAnd the Girl from Auntie hypotenuse thingy.And don't forget to download Episode 64a, which contains the third chapter for this 'cast--another one you would have killed me for not getting to. Never say I don't take your feelings to heart.

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The Moment We've All Been Waiting For

The Long Awaited(and heavily edited to remove the worst of my guffaws---yes, that's how much fun they are) Interview/Conversation withTomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein,authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar...Some of the books they recommended: Scott Spencer's Endless Love and Men In Black, Russell Banks' Continental Drift, and Tom and Dan's Macho Meditations (Oh go buy a copy. Make them feel better.) And don't forget to stock up on War and Peace.And, as a goofy bonus: the Fifty Best ...

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The Moment We've All Been Waiting For

The Long Awaited(and heavily edited to remove the worst of my guffaws---yes, that's how much fun they are) Interview/Conversation withTomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein,authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar...Some of the books they recommended: Scott Spencer's Endless Love and Men In Black, Russell Banks' Continental Drift, and Tom and Dan's Macho Meditations (Oh go buy a copy. Make them feel better.) And don't forget to stock up on War and Peace.And, as a goofy bonus: the Fifty Best ...

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Episode Sixty-three: Start the Revolution Without Me

I race through and opening and a closing to bring you two huge chapters. Why? Becausehonestlyif I didn't, you'd kill me...we're SO close!To stave off your appetite until next week, you can watchthis goofy movie. Before there was a Blazing Saddle...before Frankenstein was Young...there were...The Corsican Brothers.

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Episode Sixty-three: Start the Revolution Without Me

I race through and opening and a closing to bring you two huge chapters. Why? Because—honestly—if I didn't, you'd kill me...we're SO close!To stave off your appetite until next week, you can watchthis goofy movie. Before there was a Blazing Saddle...before Frankenstein was Young...there were...The Corsican Brothers.

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Episode Sixty-two: In the Clutch

Here's the car with a clutch. Here's the car without.Sigh.And here's Frank's Diner. And the Aurora Forum (search for "Jefferson") thingy.And today!?ANDY MINTER!Sorry about the stereo kicking in and out. I have NO idea what's going on...but I'm working on it.

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Episode Sixty-two: In the Clutch

Here's the car with a clutch. Here's the car without.Sigh.And here's Frank's Diner. And the Aurora Forum (search for "Jefferson") thingy.And today!?ANDY MINTER!Sorry about the stereo kicking in and out. I have NO idea what's going on...but I'm working on it.

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Episode Sixty-one: You May Have to Call Me Professor

A VERY BELATED congratulations to Teresa and Rachael for their Knitting Nightmares. If you're interested in a look-see, you can view the Knitty pattern Teresa used, Blaze and here's a pic of the completed...item. Looks good NOW, no? Getting close to the end of the book! Only eight more chapters! When you get on Ravelry, look up the Craftlit group and join us.

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Episode Sixty-one: You May Have to Call Me Professor

A VERY BELATED congratulations to Teresa and Rachael for their Knitting Nightmares. If you're interested in a look-see, you can view the Knitty pattern Teresa used, Blaze and here's a pic of the completed...item. Looks good NOW, no? Getting close to the end of the book! Only eight more chapters! When you get on Ravelry, look up the Craftlit group and join us.

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Episode 60: Let the Deprogramming Begin!

I come back to earth after my SAWP experience, find a favorite writer, learn not to fear Lucie's hair and find that I have to read a chapter to save you from mispronunciations that were simply too too odious.Book The Third, Chapters three through five (and two of 'em from Andy)!

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Episode Sixty: Let the Deprogramming Begin!

I come back to earth after my

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Episode Fifty-nine: The End Begins

Tonight we begin book three.Tomorrow I conduct a new (surprise) interview. You'll not believe who...I'm starting a blogroll of supporter/subscribers, so if you've sent in a donation and have a blog, please let me know so I can link to it!I fight (and beat?) the specter of grammar education—and exhaust my wussy self in the process!Ooh, and go here to see a Dragoon. NICE uniform! Here's David Brin's Earth. Some wild art for you!And just a ...

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Episode Fifty-nine: The End Begins

Tonight we begin book three.Tomorrow I conduct a new (surprise) interview. You'll not believe who...I'm starting a blogroll of supporter/subscribers, so if you've sent in a donation and have a blog, please let me know so I can link to it!I fight (and beat?) the specter of grammar educationand exhaust my wussy self in the process!Ooh, and go here to see a Dragoon. NICE uniform! Here's David Brin's Earth. Some wild art for you!And just a little quote to compare someone we all know with the F ...

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Episode Fifty-eight: Both Over and Underwhelmed

Heather has a close encounter with the OED, some frustrating times getting SAWPed, makes progress on a Clapotis, regresses on a warp, and falls in love (all over again) with Jane Eyre. Thanks to Becky (my Bastille Babe), Tikabelle, Irish Clover, Paper, Knitting2Relax, Teresa (my doppelganger), Heidi, and Julie--don't forget to swing by her Podcast!Next week--should all go according to plan--another bonus interview for you and (finally) the Knitting Disaster Essays! (There's still room for m ...

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Episode Fifty-eight: Both Over and Underwhelmed

Heather has a close encounter with the OED, some frustrating times getting SAWPed, makes progress on a Clapotis, regresses on a warp, and falls in love (all over again) with Jane Eyre. Thanks to Becky (my Bastille Babe), Tikabelle, Irish Clover, Paper, Knitting2Relax, Teresa (my doppelganger), Heidi, and Julie--don't forget to swing by her Podcast!Next week--should all go according to plan--another bonus interview for you and (finally) the Knitting Disaster Essays! (There's still room for m ...

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Episode Fifty-seven: Of Math and Martyrs

Bach's Goldberg Variations, writers are fun to hang out with, but you're afraid of our competition, My first Odeo! Looking for a dime and trying not to be a martyr. (Now you'll have to listen. That won't make any sense otherwise!)Disclaimer for this week's episode below.Get your pattern in the Knitting Pattern-a-day Calendar* and go check out Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar... a really scary article Teresa sent in, To be or not to be? At U.S. colleges, it's increasing ...

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Episode Fifty-seven: Of Math and Martyrs

Bach's Goldberg Variations, writers are fun to hang out with, but you're afraid of our competition, My first Odeo! Looking for a dime and trying not to be a martyr. (Now you'll have to listen. That won't make any sense otherwise!)Disclaimer for this week's episode below.Get your pattern in the Knitting Pattern-a-day Calendar* and go check out Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar... a really scary article Teresa sent in, To be or not to be? At U.S. colleges, it's increasingly 'not' :: CHICA ...

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Episode Fifty-six: The Very Best Thing

With love to my family and especially my sons who remind me often that they are my very best things.I get a little verklempt about Ovid as Theatre.Today, a little rambling, what I'll do with the start of my "summer vacation", the return of Andy and Chip! (Did I tell you I wrote fan mail to Chip? He didn't write back. My heart is broken.)Chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Book The Second...we're closing in on that revolution, ...

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Episode Fifty-six: The Very Best Thing

With love to my family and especially my sons who remind me often that they are my very best things.I get a little verklempt about Ovid as Theatre.Today, a little rambling, what I'll do with the start of my "summer vacation", the return of Andy and Chip! (Did I tell you I wrote fan mail to Chip? He didn't write back. My heart is broken.)Chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Book The Second...we're closing in on that revolution, folks!

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Episode Fifty-five: Still Knitting...

And, um...weaving too.Like I needed another pastime...Begging for a knitted farm.And did I tell you about this fantastic book?!And, finally, I have to share my Sock Yarn Love from Katie's store (this is Desert Olive and Sincerity in the Juliet yarn, 75% superwash and 25% nylon...and it's so soft you'll wonder where they hid the nylon...). Yay Katie!And a belated thank you to Rachael who dyed some sock yarn for ...

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Episode Fifty-five: Still Knitting...

And, um...weaving too.Like I needed another pastime...Begging for a knitted farm.And did I tell you about this fantastic book?!And, finally, I have to share my Sock Yarn Love from Katie's store (this is Desert Olive and Sincerity in the Juliet yarn, 75% superwash and 25% nylon...and it's so soft you'll wonder where they hid the nylon...). Yay Katie!And a belated thank you to Rachael who dyed some sock yarn for me--gorgeous Kool Aid colors! MORE SOCKS! Whoo hoo! (And Rachael, if your DH conv ...

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Episode Fifty-four: Raveled

Soon (I hope) I'll post an interview with Jessica of Ravelry.com--a new website for knitters and crocheters which is in Beta now. You can sign up on the waiting list, though. And, um...you'll probably want to.But don't let the definition make your head hurt--notice the odd little usage overlap below? Ow!And, because I'm still an English Teacher at heart:A little art to make you think...Debra sent in a "convergence of art, science, and cr ...

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Episode Fifty-four: Raveled

Soon (I hope) I'll post an interview with Jessica of Ravelry.com--a new website for knitters and crocheters which is in Beta now. You can sign up on the waiting list, though. And, um...you'll probably want to.But don't let the definition make your head hurt--notice the odd little usage overlap below? Ow!And, because I'm still an English Teacher at heart:A little art to make you think...Debra sent in a "convergence of art, science, and craft." Really. Pics here."HoyaGirl" ...

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Episode Fifty-three: But I'm too Young for REAL Memory Loss

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here.Sorry 'bout that...WWMDfK?I'll tell you what!Check this out--thank you Jenna!Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're at it!Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss The Met.Koigu!On Sale!My wonderful Daddy!Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from Knit1 we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" issue (seriously, NAYY, you shou ...

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Episode Fifty-three: But I'm too Young for REAL Memory Loss

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here.Sorry 'bout that...WWMDfK?I'll tell you what!Check this out--thank you Jenna!Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're at it!Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss The Met.Koigu!On Sale!My wonderful Daddy!Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from Knit1 we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" ...

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Episode Fifty-Two: My How Time Flies

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here.Sorry 'bout that...WWMDfK?I'll tell you what!Check this out--thank you Jenna!Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're at it!Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss The Met.Koigu!On Sale!My wonderful Daddy!Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from Knit1 we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" issue (seriously, NAYY, you shou ...

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Episode Fifty-Two: My How Time Flies

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here.Sorry 'bout that...WWMDfK?I'll tell you what!Check this out--thank you Jenna!Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're at it!Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss The Met.Koigu!On Sale!My wonderful Daddy!Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from Knit1 we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" ...

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Bonus Episode! Knit.1 with Adina Klein

Our humble podcast has been graced by the Editor-in-Chief of SoHo Publishing's Knit.1 magazineAdina Klein (SoHo also does Vogue Knitting and Knit Simple).Aside from being awful fun to talk to, Adina is a knitter, crocheter, painter, sketcher, purveyor of fine books (new ones!), and--my fave--a Nationally Ranked Scrabble Champ.Really!How cool is that!?!We might get a chance to talk to her again later this year. I'll keep you posted.So, kick back, enjoy a peek into the secret world ...

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Bonus Episode! Knit.1 with Adina Klein

Our humble podcast has been graced by the Editor-in-Chief of SoHo Publishing's Knit.1 magazine�Adina Klein (SoHo also does Vogue Knitting and Knit Simple).Aside from being awful fun to talk to, Adina is a knitter, crocheter, painter, sketcher, purveyor of fine books (new ones!), and--my fave--a Nationally Ranked Scrabble Champ.Really!How cool is that!?!We might get a chance to talk to her ...

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Episode Fifty-one: Happy (fill-in-the-bank) To Me!

Hey, do me a favor, wouldja? Click on that Popcurrent thingy in the right margin (here if you're looking at Libsyn).And take a look at this very useful sock page (I know...am I obsessed?).I'm freaking people out with my Hufflepuff Sock (What is that...a BADGER?!). Spinning a buncha llama, in public no less. Trying not to lose my mind when I go for a week at a time without talking to another adult. And being very sad over losing Vera.Take a look here for help on French Titles. And enjoy Book ...

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Episode Fifty-one: Happy (fill-in-the-bank) To Me!

Hey, do me a favor, wouldja? Click on that Popcurrent thingy in the right margin (here if you're looking at Libsyn).And take a look at this very useful sock page (I know...am I obsessed?).I'm freaking people out with my Hufflepuff Sock (What is that...a BADGER?!). Spinning a buncha llama, in public no less. Trying not to lose my mind when I go for a week at a time without talking to another adult. And being very sad over losing Vera.Take a lo ...

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Episode Fifty: Just The Chapters, Ma'am

I'm about to head out to see the oral surgeon AGAIN. My mouth is still stuffed with gauze and my head is stuffed iwth Vicodan (which, sadly, ain't workin' too well).So.Today it's just the chapters. I'm sorry about that, but I'll post what tidbits I can here. And, honestly, you wouldn't be able to understand me talk about these chapters a sadder note, my friend Jeannie Townsend (of sock creating fame) who has given away literally thousands of sock patterns for free, is now supporting son and ...

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Episode Fifty: Just The Chapters, Ma'am

I'm about to head out to see the oral surgeon AGAIN. My mouth is still stuffed with gauze and my head is stuffed iwth Vicodan (which, sadly, ain't workin' too well).So.Today it's just the chapters. I'm sorry about that, but I'll post what tidbits I can here. And, honestly, you wouldn't be able to understand me talk about these chapters a sadder note, my friend Jeannie Townsend (of sock creating ...

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Episode Forty-nine: Waiting for the Shoe

And So It Goes...I recorded last night and woke up today to find that Kurt Vonnegut passed away last night. It's like my own personal Mark Twain died. So sad.I started reading Vonnegut when I was in fifth grade. My parents let me read almost all of his books (except Player Piano) and I literally wolfed them down--most of them I've reread at some point. He wrote a two page "how to write" flyer that I THINK is still in my box of "school junk". Brilliant.I'm so sorry he's n ...

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Episode Forty-nine: Waiting for the Shoe

And So It Goes...I recorded last night and woke up today to find that Kurt Vonnegut passed away last night. It's like my own personal Mark Twain died. So sad.I started reading Vonnegut when I was in fifth grade. My parents let me read almost all of his books (except Player Piano) and I literally wolfed them down--most of them I've reread at some point. He wrote a two page "how to write" flyer that I THINK is still in ...

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Episode Forty-eight: As God Is My Witness, On You it Looks Good!

We have a SHIRT!Take pics of yo' bad self in a shirt and send the pics to me! I'll post them on the blog...just don't expect one of me on that new glass walk-way over the Grand Canyon !And, please visit to support Katie who has "shirted" us.And Carrie left this note: More random information for you - the Bedlam mental hospital in London still exists - it is now a building called Salisbury House off London Wall and Finsbury Circus in central London and houses several law firms' of ...

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Episode Forty-eight: As God Is My Witness, On You it Looks Good!

We have a SHIRT!Take pics of yo' bad self in a shirt and send the pics to me! I'll post them on the blog...just don't expect one of me on that new glass walk-way over the Grand Canyon !And, please visit to support Katie who has "shirted" us.And Carrie left this note: More random information for you - the Bedlam mental hospital in London still exists - it is now a build ...

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Episode Forty-seven: How Sweet It Is

I've cleaned up the craft room!Can I get an "Amen"?And I've got more Chip for you today!And I've got a lot of cooking to do! Good thing that deadline is past!We weigh in on Mdm. DeF's knitting choices, Cast on for Kenya, and generally enjoy some more Dickens!NOTE: There may be the same problem with this week's file. Try downloading again...sorry!The Kenya Info:HIV positive children in Kenya needblankets to keep them warm at night and to keep fever at bay, andalso simply to have a ...

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Episode Forty-seven: How Sweet It Is

I've cleaned up the craft room!Can I get an "Amen"?And I've got more Chip for you today!And I've got a lot of cooking to do! Good thing that deadline is past!We weigh in on Mdm. DeF's knitting choices, Cast on for Kenya, and generally enjoy some more Dickens!NOTE: There may be the same problem with this week's file. Try downloading again...sorry!The Kenya Info:HIV positive children in Kenya needblankets to keep them warm at night and to keep fever at bay, andalso ...

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Episode Forty-six: In Praise of the OED

Gotta love the old OED. If only I could afford one...In my quest for a Parisian/Dickensian map, I found this, and this, and this, but no map that would help us much.But I did find the links to two video versions: the better reviewed of the twoGO CHRIS SARANDON (he's more than just a Humperdink!); and this one which didn't get panned, but...well...BOO Bad hair miniseries!Your challenge! WWMDK?I feel a Cafe Press T-shirt coming on...don't you?Wouldn't this be handsome?With a big:What Would M ...

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Episode Forty-six: In Praise of the OED

Gotta love the old OED. If only I could afford one...In my quest for a Parisian/Dickensian map, I found this, and this, and this, but no map that would help us much.But I did find the links to two video versions: the better reviewed of the two—GO CHRIS SARANDON (he's more than just a Humperdink!); and this one which didn't get panned, but...well...BOO Bad hair miniseries!Your challenge! WWMDK?I feel a Cafe Press T-shirt coming on...don't you?Wouldn't this be handsome?With a big:What W ...

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Episode Forty-five: What Would Madame Defarge Knit?

WWMDfK?O how I want a bumper sticker!And hey--ANDY MINTER! What a mensch, eh?I belive I promised you links to Antioch Univeristy, MicroRevolt and the KnitPro doohicky, and Heavenly Creatures.And now? Off to La Disneylandia!

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Episode Forty-five: What Would Madame Defarge Knit?

WWMDfK?O how I want a bumper sticker!And hey--ANDY MINTER! What a mensch, eh?I belive I promised you links to Antioch Univeristy, MicroRevolt and the KnitPro doohicky, and Heavenly Creatures.And now? Off to La Disneylandia!

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Episode Forty-four: Return of Chip

O how many different ways can I bring you joy? Really, only one way:To bring Chip (Mister Sleepy Hollow to you) back as a reader.Today BOTH chapters are his.Love!Happily my husband's not even jealous...maybe because I've not told him.Hmmmm...Little else to show for myself this week, unless you want me to upload some of the curriculum I'm on deadline for?No?I have no idea why!Erqsome (who I think has the most kickin' email address I've seen) sent some great Dickensian links for us to enjoy.A ...

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Episode Forty-four: Return of Chip

O how many different ways can I bring you joy? Really, only one way:To bring Chip (Mister Sleepy Hollow to you) back as a reader.Today BOTH chapters are his.Love!Happily my husband's not even jealous...maybe because I've not told him.Hmmmm...Little else to show for myself this week, unless you want me to upload some of the curriculum I'm on deadline for?No?I have no idea why!Erqsome (who I think has the most kickin' email address I've seen) sent some great Dickensian links for us to enjoy.A ...

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Episode Forty-three: In Which Our Tale Begins...

You'll need to know a few things, like...What's a blunderbuss?This, this is a blunderbuss.This is Chuck.Who was Mrs. Southcott?She was an English spiritualist.What was the Cock-Lane Ghost?One of the first ever psychic scams. Read about it. You'll find MANY different versions on the web.This is the issue of Spin-Off that I need two bloody pages from...here's the Sock thing from Stasia which I thought was very helpful. Check out Pandora and Last.fmAnd in both the "any publicity is good p ...

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Episode Forty-three: In Which Our Tale Begins...

You'll need to know a few things, like...What's a blunderbuss?This, this is a blunderbuss.This is Chuck.Who was Mrs. Southcott?She was an English spiritualist.What was the Cock-Lane Ghost?One of the first ever psychic scams. Read about it. You'll find MANY different versions on the web.This is the issue of Spin-Off that I need two bloody pages from...here's the Sock thing from Stasia which I thought was very helpful. Check out Pandora and Last.fmAnd in both ...

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Episode Forty-two: The Last of the Regionalists...Vive la Revolution!

A shout out to SyrenMuse who sent me the link to the Little House on the Praire DVD! Who knew! ABC was such a punk when I asked them nicely if they'd be releasing it. I had no idea they listened to me! Maybe your library will have it...This week we end with our American Regional writers, Sarah Orne Jewett, 1849-1909, though we won't be listening to her best-known book, The Country of the Pointed Firs. Instead we'll hear her short story, "The White Heron" written in 1886-ish.And ...

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Episode Forty-two: The Last of the Regionalists...Vive la Revolution!

A shout out to SyrenMuse who sent me the link to the Little House on the Praire DVD! Who knew! ABC was such a punk when I asked them nicely if they'd be releasing it. I had no idea they listened to me! Maybe your library will have it...This week we end with our American Regional writers, Sarah Orne Jewett, 1849-1909, though we won't be listening to her best-known book, The Country of the Pointed Firs. Instead we'll hear her ...

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Episode Forty-one: A Regional Twain

Regionalism!America!"oooooooh beautiful, for spacious skies..."(I can't think of that without hearing Fozzy Bear say "patriotism swells in the heart of the American Bear!" as he does after singing that song on The Muppet Movie soundtrack.)Twain --boy do I love him--who is an appropriate precursor to our next novellist (I think).Teresa in Scotland (Go Clan MacPhearson!) wanted me to pass on these links to you:first, two mosquito attacking SAFE products. She recommends a l ...

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Episode Forty-one: A Regional Twain

Regionalism!America!"oooooooh beautiful, for spacious skies..."(I can't think of that without hearing Fozzy Bear say "patriotism swells in the heart of the American Bear!" as he does after singing that song on The Muppet Movie soundtrack.)Twain --boy do I love him--who is an appropriate precursor to our next novellist (I think).Teresa in Scotland (Go Clan MacPhearson!) wanted me to pass on these links to yo ...

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Episode Forty: Meet Calamity...Doris?

Having finished with Henry James, I thought we needed a REAL woman to freshen our pallette...Calamity Jane.Not so much Doris.Don't know if you've watched Deadwood (NOT for sensitive ears!), but it at least started out close to accurate as far as I can tell. My son and I got to see Wild Bill and Jane's graves when we drove through there in early August. We ate where Bill was killed by Jack McCall--which sounds more morbid than it is...he was killed in the poker room of a saloon. They stage r ...

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Episode Forty: Meet Calamity...Doris?

Having finished with Henry James, I thought we needed a REAL woman to freshen our pallette...Calamity Jane.Not so much Doris.Don't know if you've watched Deadwood (NOT for sensitive ears!), but it at least started out close to accurate as far as I can tell. My son and I got to see Wild Bill and Jane's graves when we drove through there in early August. We ate where Bill was killed by Jack McCall--which sounds more morbid than it is...he was k ...

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Episode Thirty-nine: As Far As The Screw Can Turn

Some things you didn't hear me talk about; some things you did. And the end of the book!The Librarian's Lament (don't you loathe hearing, "yeah, that's just your opinion..." when someone says something like, "the world isn't flat!"), and a killer library. Some things to do in the spring to help make the world a less polluted place...why can't they just make a kit!?!A Manifesto I can get behind.Freaky shark!Buy yarn here for the rest of January (in case you hadn't seen th ...

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Episode Thirty-nine: As Far As The Screw Can Turn

Some things you didn't hear me talk about; some things you did. And the end of the book!The Librarian's Lament (don't you loathe hearing, "yeah, that's just your opinion..." when someone says something like, "the world isn't flat!"), and a killer library. Some things to do in the spring to help make the world a less polluted place...why can't they just make a kit!?!A Manifesto I can get behind.Freaky shark!Buy yarn here fo ...

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Episode Thirty-eight: The Neverending Cableq

First: Chapters 18-19-20!Second: Stephanie Pearl McPhee's SOAR interview.Whoo hoo!And the rest: Sock Darning.Nuff said.And worth mentioning again--the best Toe-Up cast-on in the WORLD! in my deeply biased opinion...Here's the article on the Ladies in Phoenix, knitting for the good of others...and themselves.And, from Julie: The Sci Phi Show--another philosophy podcast. Predictably enough the podcaster uses science fiction to launch each subject discussion. And Julie also wrote: since you've ...

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Episode Thirty-eight: The Neverending Cableq

First: Chapters 18-19-20!Second: Stephanie Pearl McPhee's SOAR interview.Whoo hoo!And the rest: Sock Darning.Nuff said.And worth mentioning again--the best Toe-Up cast-on in the WORLD! in my deeply biased opinion...Here's the article on the Ladies in Phoenix, knitting for the good of others...and themselves.And, from Julie: The Sci Phi Show--another philosophy podcast. Predictably enough the podcaster uses science fiction to launch each subject discussion. And Julie also wr ...

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Episode Thirty-seven: Unfair! Protest!

Today, Chapters 15, 16 AND 17!WHOO HOO!Today I have some fun silkworm links, some pretty pics of the Pysanky eggs by Jen (who is very, very, very prolific while listening), some pics of intersting historical spindles, and some lip from Julie!Tee hee!Julie absolutely rightfully called me on the carpet for my anti-governess bias, so here's my rec. Go listen to the last episode, last chapter, with a different ear (that would be at roughly 47 minutes into episode 36). Then keep listening to tod ...

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Episode Thirty-seven: Unfair! Protest!

Today, Chapters 15, 16 AND 17!WHOO HOO!Today I have some fun silkworm links, some pretty pics of the Pysanky eggs by Jen (who is very, very, very prolific while listening), some pics of intersting historical spindles, and some lip from Julie!Tee hee!Julie absolutely rightfully called me on the carpet for my anti-governess bias, so here's my rec. Go listen to the last episode, last chapter, with a different ear (that would be a ...

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Episode Thirty-six: Toe Woes

Today's theme is "Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense" which comes to us from a (probably apocryphal) story about King Edward III and the Order of the Garter. A rough translation is "Shame to him who thinks ill of it" but my AP English teacher used it as "Evil will be seen by those who look for it." Actually he may have had a different famous French quote, but I took Spanish so I wouldn't recognize a the real quote if it walked up and shook my hand.ANYway...Today we have ...

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Episode Thirty-six: Toe Woes

Today's theme is "Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense" which comes to us from a (probably apocryphal) story about King Edward III and the Order of the Garter. A rough translation is "Shame to him who thinks ill of it" but my AP English teacher used it as "Evil will be seen by those who look for it." Actually he may have had a different famous French quote, but I took Spanish so I wouldn't re ...

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Episode Thirty-five: Ennui and Normandy

Well, we're having the first winter storm of the season. The mountains are capped with snow, the sky is grey, it's 39 (I hear you..."Hey! It's the DESERT! What's with the snow and temperature?!"), and the day is bleeding ennui.Not least because my husband is here and I'm here (though it's much greyer today).But Ennui and Turn of the Screw go well together so no complaints...much.Today, chapters 10-11. You won't BELIEVE what happens today! Ai yi yi!Charity knitting! Fixes to the B ...

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Episode Thirty-five: Ennui and Normandy

Well, we're having the first winter storm of the season. The mountains are capped with snow, the sky is grey, it's 39° (I hear you..."Hey! It's the DESERT! What's with the snow and temperature?!"), and the day is bleeding ennui.Not least because my husband is here and I'm here (though it's much greyer today).But Ennui and Turn of the Screw go well together so no complaints...much.Today, chapters 10-11. You won't ...

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Episode Thirty-four: Of Backaches and Boxes

Nina sent this very helpful, eminently bookmarkable link to help me with mosquito bites. There's actually a lot of great info here...and this site has a very interesting looking hand/foot/everything cream. Lotions just don't work on me. If it doesn't say "cream" I don't buy it. Well, I bought it and thank you Nina!And, here's my attempt to rekindle a love of Weird Al...Yoda!Many thanks to Nikolle Doolin for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw.

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Episode Thirty-four: Of Backaches and Boxes

Nina sent this very helpful, eminently bookmarkable link to help me with mosquito bites. There's actually a lot of great info here...and this site has a very interesting looking hand/foot/everything cream. Lotions just don't work on me. If it doesn't say "cream" I don't buy it. Well, I bought it and thank you Nina!And, here's my attempt to rekindle a love of Weird Al...Yoda!Many thanks to Nikolle Doolin for her SEXY ...

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Episode Thirty-three: The Kindness of Strangers

This week--Chapters 6-7!Okay, and you're not really strangers but y'all sure are kind!Some fun with You Tube and DanteJulie's socks (whoo hoo!) and 1400 A.D. knit pic More Organic info from Dawn (worth a look-see)! Seventh Generation and Land Stewardship ProjectJanet's pomo fun And then--That Darn Governess and her latent class and boy issues!!!BTW: we didnt' have time for these which I got off of a Knitter's Review forum. Did you know these superstitions:** It's bad luck to leave a projec ...

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Episode Thirty-three: The Kindness of Strangers

This week--Chapters 6-7!Okay, and you're not really strangers but y'all sure are kind!Some fun with You Tube and DanteJulie's socks (whoo hoo!) and 1400 A.D. knit pic More Organic info from Dawn (worth a look-see)! Seventh Generation and Land Stewardship ProjectJanet's pomo fun And then--That Darn Governess and her latent class and boy issues!!!BTW: we didnt' have time for these which I got off of a Knitter's Review forum. Did you know these superstitions:** It's bad luck ...

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Episode Thirty-two: I See Dead People...

Hey Look! Which Classic Female Literary Character Are you? You're Elizabeth Bennett of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen!Take this quiz!Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab CodeWhodathunk?Then there's this one too: What Kind of Knitter Are You? You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting and do it all the time. While finishing a piece is the plan, you still love the process, and can't imagine a day going by without giving some time to your yarn. Pa ...

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Episode Thirty-two: I See Dead People...

Hey Look! Which Classic Female Literary Character Are you? You're Elizabeth Bennett of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen!Take this quiz!Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab CodeWhodathunk?Then there's this one too: What Kind of Knitter Are You? You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting and do it all the time. While finishing a piece is the plan, you still love the process, and ...

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Episode Thirty-one: Apologies All Around...

(Apologies although I blathered quite a bit anyway...)This week, chapters 2-3!More Amazing Crochet from Dawn, some victorian pruditry, more wonderful emails from y'all, how to be an ostritch rather than a governess, and a little background on our author.His dad was a Swedenborgian (say THAT three times fast) and I thought--when working through the "ghost" question--this quotation was ellucidating: Although James had rejected in the beginning of his career "spirit-rappings an ...

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Episode Thirty-one: Apologies All Around...

(Apologies although I blathered quite a bit anyway...)This week, chapters 2-3!More Amazing Crochet from Dawn, some victorian pruditry, more wonderful emails from y'all, how to be an ostritch rather than a governess, and a little background on our author.His dad was a Swedenborgian (say THAT three times fast) and I thought--when working through the "ghost" question--this quotation was ellucidating: Although James had rejected in the ...

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Episode Thirty: The Screw Turns...

Cool things to check out: Crochet Sea Creatures not to be believed (Thank you Dawn!), Check out Yarn-a-go-go's site and then check into NaNoWriMo! It's not too late! Then there's The Thread Project (One World, One Cloth), and I ran out of time to talk about My Paper Crane from Heidi.I'll never do this to you.Here's Henry, by the way:I think you'll need this over the next few weeks.: Character ListAnonymous Narrator Probably represents Henry James. (Diagetic Level 1)DouglasThe one in pose ...

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Episode Thirty: The Screw Turns...

Cool things to check out: Crochet Sea Creatures not to be believed (Thank you Dawn!), Check out Yarn-a-go-go's site and then check into NaNoWriMo! It's not too late! Then there's The Thread Project (One World, One Cloth), and I ran out of time to talk about My Paper Crane from Heidi.I'll never do this to you.Here's Henry, by the way:I think you'll need this over the next few weeks.: Character ListAnonymous Narrator Probably represents Henry James. (Diagetic Level 1)Dougl ...

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Episode Twenty-nine: SOARing Through California

Some good blogs to check out (from SOAR attendees: Rachael Herron, Janine Bajus, and Brooke Sinnes, oh, and Stephanie...I think you know her); a really cool listener's site (Spinneret) regarding My Friend Irving; some pics (scroll down) and some detritus that I need to get out to you (below).A good Challah recipe. Heal the world through cooling!and a nice Jewish crafting guild (just in cast you thought they didn't exist!)...The Red Thread Project! How cool is this!And some stuff I found bu ...

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Episode Twenty-eight: Full Disclosure

I think I promised you pics of a skull jacket that I knit. I forgot to mention that my 17 hour sojurn did give me the time to finish the baby hoodie. The carpet under the jacket, just so you know, is the floor of the Samsung Comfort Room at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Very comforting, no?'Nuff said.Here's the front.Here's the back.Ain't that grand?Next week, SOAR audio (if there's a high-speed port) and after that, HENRY JAMES! The time has finally come!

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Episode Twenty-eight: Full Disclosure

I think I promised you pics of a skull jacket that I knit. I forgot to mention that my 17 hour sojurn did give me the time to finish the baby hoodie. The carpet under the jacket, just so you know, is the floor of the Samsung Comfort Room at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Very comforting, no?'Nuff said.Here's the front.Here's the back.Ain't that grand?Next week, SOAR audio (if there's a high-speed port) and after that, HENRY JAM ...

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Episode Twenty-seven: An Itch You Just Can't Scratch

Skeeter Syndrome, and why I hate reserchers...well...not hate...but really strongly prefer the applied sciences...Allergic reaction to mosquito bites identified for first time"skeeter syndrome"MILWAUKEEBug bites are a standard annoyance for those who spend time outside during the summer months. The consequence for most is uncomfortable swelling and itching at the site of the bite for a short period of time. However, young children, immune deficient persons and those previously u ...

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Episode Twenty-seven: An Itch You Just Can't Scratch

Skeeter Syndrome, and why I hate reserchers...well...not hate...but really strongly prefer the applied sciences...Allergic reaction to mosquito bites identified for first time—"skeeter syndrome"MILWAUKEE—Bug bites are a standard annoyance for those who spend time outside during the summer months. The consequence for most is uncomfortable swelling and itching at the site of the bite for a short period of t ...

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Episode Twenty-six: Tarry With Me Awhile and Wait...

Learn the origins of the name "Tarrytown"as youlisten to Geoffrey Crayon's Sketchbook.You should also check out Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York!Meet my man Irving (aka "Mr. Knickerbocker"...).And his spectacularly (self-)designed home on the Hudson.Someday plan to take advantage of the Legend.Imagine yourself as part of the Hudson River School which I had no time to talk about but will try to get to next week.And a little on the Mather Boys, Increase and Cot ...

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Episode Twenty-six: Tarry With Me Awhile and Wait...

Learn the origins of the name "Tarrytown"as youlisten to Geoffrey Crayon's Sketchbook.You should also check out Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York!Meet my man Irving (aka "Mr. Knickerbocker"...).And his spectacularly (self-)designed home on the Hudson.Someday plan to take advantage of the Legend.Imagine yourself as part of the Hudson River School which I had no time to talk about but will try to get to next week.And a little on the Mather Boys, Increase and Cot ...

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Episode Twenty-five: Yeah, But it's a Dry Heat, Right?

Don't try this at home: eye-scraping dry eye! EW!This week!Beauty and the Beast.No, not this oneOr this oneThis one! (sort of...)By the woman with the long French name (that would be Jeanne Marie Le Prince de Beaumont).And, more on Bettleheim and Kohlberg...and a world lit only by fire.And, drum roll...the Faroese as it stands now...Soon, there will be an updated pic for that too.Thanks to Tina for reading this week and Joshua Christian who is my hero.The gorgeous Allison spindle from The S ...

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Episode Twenty-five: Yeah, But it's a Dry Heat, Right?

Don't try

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Episode Twenty-four: Mellow Yellow?

This week we listen to "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, and a little bit of "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster.Gillman (here she is) is a particular favorite of mine. She wrote Herland which I'm (slowly) reading for Librivox. Great little book!Juster is a freakin' genius. Really! I can't read nearly as much of his book as I'd like, but (here HE is)I will introduce you to this decidedly not just-for-children book.Thanks for your patience getting ...

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Episode Twenty-four: Mellow Yellow?

This week we listen to "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, and a little bit of "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster.Gillman (here she is) is a particular favorite of mine. She wrote Herland which I'm (slowly) reading for Librivox. Great little book!Juster is a freakin' genius. Really! I can't read nearly as much of his book as I'd like, but (here HE is)I will introduce you to this decidedly not just-for-children book.Thanks for your ...

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Episode Twenty-three: Return of the Chicks

Well, sorta. We have a story about a chick (I couldn't find two by women that would fit into an hour--we women seem to go ON a bit) and another by and about a chick.I like.I'm also excited because, while I'm pretty sure you've read or heard the first story (which I'll write about second), I'll bet you...um...something small...that you've never read anything by out other writer, but I'll bet you know her name.Edna Ferber.Here she is.Fascinating woman. Here's another pic of her. I think she b ...

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Episode Twenty-three: Return of the Chicks

Well, sorta. We have a story

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Episode Twenty-two: The Centre Cannot Hold

This week is hard for me on so many levels. I think you'll see a decided darkness to the stories. However, "dark" doesn't mean "bad." And this week, our readers are good! Whoo hoo!This week, "Second Coming," read by me! Here's Yeats Ambrose Bierce's "The Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge." Here's Ambrose (ain't he dashing? Note the rapscallian twinkle in the eye...) And Edgar Allen Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." Here's Poe (you can tell he had ...

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Episode Twenty-two: The Centre Cannot Hold

This week is hard for me on

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Episode Twenty-one: Irony Anyone?

This week's stories are all about IRONY!I was famous at my school in NYC when, on 9/11, while we were standing on the southernmost tip of Manhattan, I "taught" irony to my students. We had evacuated, and were in that brief moment between the airplane crashes and the towers' collapse. I was standing on a park bench by Castle Clinton, whistling for more of our students to join me. As we stood around, trying to look calm, I had the kids look at the Statue of Liberty, then look at the ...

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Episode Twenty-one: Irony Anyone?

This week's stories are all about

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Episode Twenty: Triumph of Love

Wrapping up

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Episode Twenty: Triumph of Love

Wrapping up P&P. Saying goodbye to Jane and itching for some glorious needlework. "How odious," she thought, "to knit with a broken finger..." A little Bad JuJu for a tired Mom. But it's a dry heat...NOT!High body count knitting (and architecture)...and a hint at next week's story...or...stories!Bruno Bettelheim's book is at Amazon, if you're interested.And another entry, this one from Jen, in our gallery. Man y'all are talented!As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. I ...

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Episode Twenty: Triumph of Love

Wrapping up

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Episode Nineteen: Tragedies and Payoffs

Today, chapters 56-59; THE PAYOFF! First: The Tragedies My finger.Simple Market Farms goes out of business--buy their remaining stock.My inability to get good Wenslydale (cheese) for my Mom (click on "cheese" on the left and look for "Wallace and Gromit"). Read the Dairy's cool history while you're at it! (Scroll to the bottom and select "history".)Second: The PayoffsTucson Handspinners Guild Spin-in at Kiwi Knitting. And buy cotton here while you're at it!!!Th ...

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Episode Nineteen: Tragedies and Payoffs

Today, chapters 56-59; THE PAYOFF!

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Episode Eighteen: Accordion Girl Ahoy!

Today, aside from chapters 53-55, we talk about accordions, my love of the word "odious," (isn't it great?!) and I finally take Amy up on her suggestion weeks and weeks ago!Namely: I just read and really dug To Shield The Queen, by Fiona Buckley. Actually, I didn't just read that. I read the first three books in the series.I also have finished the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde, but my books are in boxes so I can't read you any bits from that. However, if you love books, an ...

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Episode Eighteen: Accordion Girl Ahoy!

Today, aside from chapters 53-55, we talk about accordions, my love of the word "odious," (isn't it great?!) and I finally take Amy up on her suggestion weeks and weeks ago!Namely: I just read and really dug To Shield The Queen, by Fiona Buckley. Actually, I didn't just read that. I read the first three books in the series.I also have finished the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde, but my books are in boxes so I can't read you any bits from tha ...

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Episode Seventeen: Greetings from the Old Pueblo

I'm relegated to podcasting from my local coffeehouse again, sorry about that. The ambient noise is MUCH worse than before as this joint has tile floors--a local hazzard. Apologies. I should have DSL at my Mom's house by tonight, but I wanted to get this posted before that. I'm already mighty late by previous East Coast standards.The trip, however, was successful, and we're all here safe and sound. Though, this morning's news filled me with dread as my darling husband has to fly back to New ...

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Episode Seventeen: Greetings from the Old Pueblo

I'm relegated to podcasting from my local coffeehouse again, sorry about that. The ambient noise is MUCH worse than before as this joint has tile floors--a local hazzard. Apologies. I should have DSL at my Mom's house by tonight, but I wanted to get this posted before that. I'm already mighty late by previous East Coast standards.The trip, however, was successful, and we're all here safe and sou ...

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Episode Sixteen: Rhodes Trip

Chapters 47-49! Next week, I hope I can find my microphone...Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press.Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press...How do I love thee...let me count the ways.So the title of the podcast? Because my son is a questioner...well...so am I, so...apples/trees, you get the picture.I fully expect ...

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Episode Sixteen: Rhodes Trip

Chapters 47-49! Next week, I hope I can find my microphone...Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press.Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press...How do I love thee...let me count the ways.So the title of the podcast? Because my son is a questioner...well ...

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Episode Fifteen: A Leap of Lace

This week, chapters 44-46! Really! A little OTN moment: I'm working on a Faroese shawl, which has only a little section of lace. I've knitted lace before, but this project...well, it was going to be hard enough; I didn't want to kill myself. This is the first project I've planned from washing, drying, and spinning the fiber, all the way to knitting. I'm going to do some funky dye thing to it when I'm done and I"m going to (God Willing and the Creeks Don't Rise) take this to SOAR for ...

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Episode Fifteen: A Leap of Lace

This week, chapters 44-46! Really! A little OTN moment: I'm working on a Faroese shawl, which has only a little section of lace. I've knitted lace before, but this project...well, it was going to be hard enough; I didn't want to kill myself. This is the first project I've planned from washing, drying, and spinning ...

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Episode Fourten: Austen!? Chicklit??

Chapters 42-45! WRONG WRONG WRONG!43 was much longer than it said on the tag. This week we only have 42-44...but its an hour long episode regardles...Next week, chapters 44-??...Sorry about that!Well, I'm in the homestretch! This week and next week are the last two I'll be podcasting from Croton-on-Hudson...boy I'll need to change the intro, huh?I'll be podcasting from the road the week of August 1st, then from Tucson the next week. IF I can, I'll get my son in on the 'cast...but no guarant ...

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Episode Fourten: Austen!? Chicklit??

Chapters 42-45! WRONG WRONG WRONG!43 was much longer than it said on the tag. This week we only have 42-44...but its an hour long episode regardles...Next week, chapters 44-??...Sorry about that!Well, I'm in the homestretch! This week and next week are the last two I'll be podcasting from Croton-on-Hudson...boy I'll need to change the intro, huh?I'll be podcasting from the road the week of August 1st, then from ...

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Episode Thirteen: Out of Time

This week, chapters 38-41! Next week--42-45!A brief episode because I'm behind at work, sorry about that.Today, listen for some more wonderful Collins idiocy.And as far as pride and prejudice go, Elizabeth's refusal of Darcy's proposal due to her new understanding of how she misjudged Darcy's motives knocks them both down a peg. They're on new footing nowa lot of their assumptions about each other have been challenged and now there's room forwellsomething to happen.Watch for the groundwo ...

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Episode Thirteen: Out of Time

This week, chapters 38-41! Next week--42-45!A brief episode because I'm behind at work, sorry about that.Today, listen for some more wonderful Collins idiocy.And as far as pride and prejudice go, Elizabeth's refusal of Darcy's proposal due to her new understanding of how she misjudged Darcy's motives knocks them both down a peg. They're on new footing now—a lot of their assumptions about each other have b ...

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Episode Twelve: Spindling and Socks

This week, chapters 35-37! Next week--38-41!Have you met the free online spinning magazine, Spindlicity? Even after last week, do you fear socks? If so, check out the excellent resource page here.And the results of the sockblocker experiment from Felt Up Designs...SUCCESS!!!You can buy really nice fiber from Copper Moose and Grafton Fibers.How to make your own spindle or with a CD.Special Thanks to Lauren and Amy for their helpful suggestions. I'm fiddling with the sound this week, so let m ...

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Episode Twelve: Spindling and Socks

This week, chapters 35-37! Next week--38-41!Have you met the free online spinning magazine, Spindlicity? Even after last week, do you fear socks? If so, check out the excellent resource page here.And the results of the sockblocker experiment from Felt Up Designs...SUCCESS!!!You can buy really nice fiber from Copper Moose and Grafton Fibers.How to make your own spindle or with a CD.Special Thanks to Lauren and Amy for their helpful suggestions. I'm fiddling with the sound th ...

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Episode Eleven: Felt That Soap!

This week, Chapters 31-34 (next week 35-37)

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Episode Eleven: Felt That Soap!

This week, Chapters 31-34 (next week 35-37)Felting soap is fun for the whole family! Just look!You can get roving for felting from Toni Neil at The Fold...they're the first house on the left. Really. You have to click it and see. It will make sense. Promise!My 9/11 story, just in case you wondered. And links to poetry/stories from my students too. And then The Soapbox. Sorry about that, but it's been bugging me so much. I hope that one of us ...

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Episode Ten: Sockblockers and Extorting Pirates

Today, chapters 27-30See the Sockblocker Key chain! See what Jeannie Townsend has done with her sockblocker key chain! See the fabu (and fake!) Extortion site, then join me in talking like a pirate on September 19th (or visit the US site and find a husband!).And the moment we've all been waiting for (at least the moment Kim was unsure if she was waiting for...):The Crazy Quilt Baby Blanket!As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com wh ...

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Episode Ten: Sockblockers and Extorting Pirates

Today, chapters 27-30See the Sockblocker Key chain! See what Jeannie Townsend has done with her sockblocker key chain! See the fabu (and fake!) Extortion site, then join me in talking like a pirate on September 19th (or visit the US site and find a husband!).And the moment we've all been waiting for (at least the moment Kim was unsure if she was waiting for...):The Crazy Quilt Baby Blanket!As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com wh ...

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Episode Nine: Artist or Anorak?

This week, chapters 23-26!Hobby Horror...Am I an Artist or an Anorak?As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's"Chasing Hiro."

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Episode Nine: Artist or Anorak?

This week, chapters 23-26!Hobby Horror...Am I an Artist or an Anorak?As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's"Chasing Hiro."

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Episode Eight: Cluttered HistoryThe Gauntlet is Down!

The gauntlet is down! How do you control your stash! Tell me now and I'll post your ideas!Today!Chapters 20-22! No Joke! THREE chapters!Heather complains a bit, goes ON about clutter and the need for knitting histories, then drools over Darcy. (Doesn't it always end with that?)The books: ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life and Outwitting Clutter: 101 Ingenious Space-Saving Tips and Ideas to Make Any House or Apartment More Livable.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Cole ...

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Episode Eight: Cluttered History—The Gauntlet is Down!

The gauntlet is down! How do you control your stash! Tell me now and I'll post your ideas!Today!Chapters 20-22! No Joke! THREE chapters!Heather complains a bit, goes ON about clutter and the need for knitting histories, then drools over Darcy. (Doesn't it always end with that?)The books: ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life and Outwitting Clutter: 101 Ingenious Space-Saving Tips and Ideas to Make Any House or Apartment More Livable.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Cole ...

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Episode Seven: Of Storage Space and Scholarships

Well, Tristan and Isolde seem to be winning out as our next book. Please keep emailing me and letting me know your thoughts.Today a little personal update from me, then on to the next two chapters of P&P!And a little shout-out ot Anne Hanson, of Knitspot.com...with whom I am tangentially accquainted.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."Thank you too for your ...

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Episode Seven: Of Storage Space and Scholarships

Well, Tristan and Isolde seem to be winning out as our next book. Please keep emailing me and letting me know your thoughts.Today a little personal update from me, then on to the next two chapters of P&P!And a little shout-out ot Anne Hanson, of Knitspot.com...with whom I am tangentially accquainted.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."Thank you too for your ...

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Episode Six: Allergic to Yarn? Perish the Thought!

SO SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY! LibSyn doesn't send out warnings when your storage space gets dangerously low, so I uploaded and it looked like it was all fine...then...not. It sort of had the file, and sort of not. Now it does. Many apologies and many thanks for your patience! So, now: 'Cast number Six!Yeee Haaaw!Chapters 14 through 17 of Pride and Prejudice? A Double Header of Annie Coleman...because I'm heading to the Dominican Republic!We don't have to fear no stinkin' Fiber allergies!Ew ...

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Episode Six: Allergic to Yarn? Perish the Thought!

SO SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY! LibSyn doesn't send out warnings when your storage space gets dangerously low, so I uploaded and it looked like it was all fine...then...not. It sort of had the file, and sort of not. Now it does. Many apologies and many thanks for your patience! So, now: 'Cast number Si ...

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Episode Five: Granny Clutter

Cast number FIVE??? Chapters 11 through 13 of Pride and Prejudice??? Where has the time gone? Book II ideas: Tom Sawyer! Tristan & Isolde! Alice in Wonderland?!only if one of you record it Let me know your thoughts! Today we get in touch with our inner Grannyspecifically the Summer 2005 issue of Spin-Off. And we also get into Clutter. And De-cluttering, for a move. If the spirit moves you, send your brilliance to MamaOKnits AT gmail DOT com. As always, Pride and Prejudice is nar ...

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Episode Five: Granny Clutter

Cast number FIVE??? Chapters 11 through 13 of Pride and Prejudice??? Where has the time gone? Book II ideas: Tom Sawyer! Tristan & Isolde! Alice in Wonderland?!—only if one of you record it… Let me know your thoughts! Today we get in touch with our inner Granny—specifically the Summer 2005 issue of Spin-Off. ...

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Episode Four: Crazy Kahuna

That's a pic of Jane!Can you believe we're on chapters nine and ten of Pride and Prejudice? Me either!And, once again, I find myself all hot and bothered by Darcey. Ah well...Before we get to that, today I'll talk to you about some quilting (that's the crazy part) and a wonderful book on toe-up socks (that's the Kahuna part).Links to: Townsend Sock Knitting Group, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's new book, check out Blue Moon Fiber Arts on The Fold's Site.Ready?Here we go...As always, Pride and Pre ...

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Episode Four: Crazy Kahuna

That's a pic of Jane!Can you believe we're on chapters nine and ten of Pride and Prejudice? Me either!And, once again, I find myself all hot and bothered by Darcey. Ah well...Before we get to that, today I'll talk to you about some quilting (that's the crazy part) and a wonderful book on toe-up socks (that's the Kahuna part).Links to: Townsend Sock Knitting Group, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's new book, check out Blue Moon Fiber Arts on The Fold's Site.Ready?Here we go...As always, Pride and Pre ...

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Episode Three: You Knit What???

Welcome to Episode 3!In this episode I welcome you to the joys of the Jane Austen action figure (and I am Not Kidding); the belly laughs, sly smirks, or horror filled looks of You Knit What???; the adorable (in the eye of the beholder?) cats and bunnies with stuff and pancakes on their heads; and regale you with my lovely weekend at a spinning retreat in the Catskills, hosted by Claudia of CountryWool.We'll also move on to chapters seven and eight in Pride and Prejudice, narrated (as always ...

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Episode Three: You Knit What???

Welcome to Episode 3!In this episode I welcome you to the joys of the Jane Austen action figure (and I am Not Kidding); the belly laughs, sly smirks, or horror filled looks of You Knit What???; the adorable (in the eye of the beholder?) cats and bunnies with stuff and pancakes on their heads; and regale you with my lovely weekend at a spinning retreat in the Catskills, hosted by Claudia of CountryWool.We'll also move on to chapters seven and eight in Pride and Prejudice, narrated (as always ...

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Episode Two: Auntie Alpaca

Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode I rave about The Girl From Auntie, but neglect to mention the name of the Poncho Sweater, and go on about Alpacas d'Auxvasse (not to mention Ann Mayes).   We'll also move on to chapters five and six in Pride and Prejudice, narrated by Annie Coleman. And, as always, intro music is provided by GarageBand.com who hosted Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

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Episode Two: Auntie Alpaca

Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode I rave about The Girl From Auntie, but neglect to mention the name of the Poncho Sweater, and go on about Alpacas d'Auxvasse (not to mention Ann Mayes).   We'll also move on to chapters five and six in Pride and Prejudice, narrated by Annie Coleman. And, as always, intro music is provided by GarageBand.com who hosted Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

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Episode One: Welcome to My Library

Well, here we are!I wanted to welcome you all to CraftLit, a Podcast for Crafters. I imagine youre here because you like to work with your hands, but you also like to read. If so, this is the place for you! Our program will follow a similar pattern every week. After some introductory comments, a web, magazine, or book review (This week Mason-Dixon Knittng), and perhaps a song, I will include a chapter or two from a book. We will listen to that book until were done with it. And because Im ...

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Episode One: Welcome to My Library

Well, here we are!I wanted to welcome you all to CraftLit, a Podcast for Crafters. I imagine you’re here because you like to work with your hands, but you also like to read. If so, this is the place for you! Our program will follow a similar pattern every week. After some introductory comments, a web, magazine, or book review (This week Mason-Dixon Knittng), and perhaps a s ...

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Time to post the promo!

I just realized that no one can get the promo on iTunes, even though it's uploaded here, because I need to "publish" a page to "ping" iTunes.Hope this doens't ruin the mojo for you.Until Thursday...

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Time to post the promo!

I just realized that no one can get the promo on iTunes, even though it's uploaded here, because I need to "publish" a page to "ping" iTunes.Hope this doens't ruin the mojo for you.Until Thursday...

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