Life has just gotten in the way of anything extra for the last few days.  Between getting training rides in (I’ve now ridden around 80 miles) and working on the thesis (almost over the first hurdle), all I’ve wanted to do is crash out.  I am usually able to post on the blog during a … Continue reading →

Today started out fine, it’s a beautiful day here, feels like spring.  I came into work and hit the ground running, ready to be productive.  I ate a candy bar, the first snickers I’ve had since before Christmas.  Things were good. Then, I got a call from my husband to say that he does have … Continue reading →

I’ve seen "good and bad" lists on other blogs recently, so I thought I’d add some funny to it and tell you about my weekend. The Good… I finished my baby Sherpa hat, as modeled so gracefully by my planter thing.  I know the real name for those but don’t know how to spell it … Continue reading →

It started out innocently enough, a routine trip to the eye doctor last night.  I’ve had glasses or contacts since I was 6 years old, so I’ve been to the eye doctor at least 20 previous times.  Last night, it did a number on me.  I don’t know if it was the rapid change in … Continue reading →

Today was the first day this week that we actually made it up early to work out. We had good intentions on Monday and Tuesday but just couldn’t make it happen. I like being up early. I had time to take a brisk walk, do sit-ups and push-ups, take pictures for the blog, watch the … Continue reading →

I am trying to resist the temptation to plan when it comes to my knitting.  I’ve read many different lists on different knitblogs this week, and I really want to make one of my own.  I like lists.  On the way  home from our Christmas trip, I actually bought a very overpriced notepad just so … Continue reading →

This year, I’m setting out several New Years Goals.  I guess they are resolutions, but they differ from your typical "pie in the sky" resolutions.  Here they are… 1.  Ride the MS150.  I think I’ve mentioned this one before.  We will probably be starting a cycling blog to allow people to monitor our progress, so … Continue reading →

I love new years.  It’s a great time for taking inventory of the past year and starting fresh in a new year.  I took a little time this week to take inventory of my yarn and supplies.  It was very inspiring.  I wish I would have done before and after shots, but I only have … Continue reading →

Okay, okay…I am giving in and revealing the Super Secret Project. This picture stinks, though. I had to use a flash which more vividly exposes my use of different dyelots. In real life, you can’t tell the difference unless you know it’s there. I just couldn’t find enough balls of the yarn in a single … Continue reading →

We just got back from travelling for the Christmas holiday today and I am wiped out. We went from Houston to Arkansas and from Arkansas to Nashville then from Nashville to Houston today. 6 planes in 6 days. I’ll grace these pages with a "real" post soon, but for now, a few things to start … Continue reading →