Crochety Old Woman

Crochety Old Woman

I’ve become a mite obsessive about this whole crochet thing. Since I started thinking about it last month, I’ve managed to dig out my mom’s Complete Guide to Needlework book, bought myself a few crochet needles and some yarn, and crocheted a few items here and there, with about a couple of weeks off to recover from some stiffness in my back, neck, and shoulder that I’m sure came from obsessing about my newfound hobby. So far, I’ve crocheted a…

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Just Wild About Harry

Just Wild About Harry

I expect it to be very quiet on the net today, more so than usual on a Saturday. I imagine that people the world over are busily reading the final Harry Potter book and staying away from anything that might spoil the ending for them before they’ve finished. Me, I’m content to wait. The book prices usually fall right after the first big rush … because stores might have ordered too many. I once bought a hardcover Harry Potter book…

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Latest Work, 2007 Week 29

Latest Work, 2007 Week 29

Only four covers to post right now. I’ve got a lot of other things still pending approval or waiting in the hopper. Print covers to come next time I post about my work. My favorite this week? Mooncusser Cove. Share this post:

Familiar Quotes Made Unfamiliar, the First Movie Edition

Familiar Quotes Made Unfamiliar, the First Movie Edition

You’ve played this game before, but this time instead of well-known proverbs, we have movie quotes. This should be easy if you’ve seen the film, so no hints for now. Title: The Daughter of a Sovereign About To Be Married 1. The one being addressed deprived my sire of life. Make ready to cease. 2. To the same degree thou bid. 3. You and I are chaps of an act of will. Things that mislead or deceive don’t look well…

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Life Lesson #11: What I Learned When Dealing With Hairballs

Life Lesson #11: What I Learned When Dealing With Hairballs

My cat sheds a lot during summer, and if I don’t brush her regularly, the cat food I feed her, which is designed to prevent hairballs, isn’t enough. And I know if I’m not brushing her regularly enough because the cat has her way of telling me… Share this post: