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Episode 262: Mojo

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

  • Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • Ask Me Anything
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Bella Fio & Mandis Makings

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wild Air Farm Spinning

  • I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens)
  • Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S
    • This means when I’m spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Skein 1: 60″ loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g
  • Skein 2: 59″ loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g
  • Skein 3: 60″ loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g
  • Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters
  • Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters

My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44

You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.

Petrichor Socks

  • Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I used 74 grams of yarn.

Shock Star Hat #2

  • Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway
  • Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Pattern: none
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • 92 sts. 2×2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. I was running out of yarn as I got close to the crown so I striped in 3 rounds of neon coral and neon blue with the Shock Star color in between.
  • 52g of yarn used.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Bedside Pocket

  • Pattern: None
  • Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co
  • Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I started this project on 9/4.
  • 75 sts across. Single crochet.
  • First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic
  • Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co

My Little Unicorn Socks

  • Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock (not the heel as I mentioned last time).

Space Daddy Socks

  • Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple.
  • I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1.
  • Progress: I’m in a couple inches beyond the first cuff.
  • Don’t forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.

Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm

  • Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
  • Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription
  • Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: 9 squares for September complete. I’m planning to buy a neutral sock yarn to seam and border them with. Each month’s 3×3 square will have a border around it and then be seamed with the other 11 for the year.
  • You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube.
  • This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you’ll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don’t forget, they’re Pro Shop Sponsors.

Strathcona Sweater

  • Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website)
  • Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway
  • Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body)
  • I’m knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38″- 53″ bust)
  • Ravelry Project Page

Drawn Together Cowl

  • Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip)
  • Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on
  • Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round)
  • Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.
  • I flew through the rolled top, ripped out provisional cast on and joined it together on the train which, I must say made me feel like a wizard!

Brainstorming

Patterns from our Pigskin Bundle on Ravelry

  • Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern.
  • Easy Striped Men’s Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie.
  • Shave Ice Beanie (worsted weight garter stitch hat) by @hookmountainhandmade– $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.⁣⁣
  • Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits ⁣$4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals)
  • Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.

From the Armchair

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KAL News

  • #DCSPigskinParty23
  • Official Rules
  • Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
  • Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes)
  • Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form
  • Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc.
  • Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com
  • Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread.
  • Playoff Prediction starts 9/6. Who will win the Super Bowl? Submit your guess by 9/20. Find all the details in this thread. Thanks Nicole for the idea!
  • Official Sponsors of the Quarter: There will be a special point-earning challenge issued for this “Quarter”- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan.  We won’t reveal all of the challenges ahead of time, but you will find out about them in the days leading up to that month. You can assume, correctly, that you will get more points for using products from that Official Sponsor.
    • October: Paper Daisy Creations
    • November: Bella Fio
    • December: Mandi’s Makings
    • January: Lolodidit
  • Welcome aboard to our 2 Commentators- Mary (Maryklute) and Kristen (Kips206)! THis episode I shared Mary’s first report.
    • Pigskin started with a bang! Over 1000 posts before the Sunday football games even started!  One topic of the chatter has been that it has been so chatty, with lots of folks offering the advice to just jump in and not worry about what you missed!
    • People are all over the place in terms of projects. 38 people already had points on the board by midday Sunday! 16 of those people got points for drafting other players!
    • Erica — Esalaza has already completed two projects that used over 600 yards each!  She’s been making crochet scrap yarn baskets that are super cute! You can find her Ravelry Project Pages here & here (both are Ravelry links)  
    • There’s lots of chatter in the team threads as people complete the Tailgate Talk challenge. 
    • Some folks (like me” are working on finishing up pre-PSP WIPs  There’s still plenty of time to play so no worries if you haven’t even cast on a PSP eligible project yet. To quote imaginedlandscapes, “This knitalong is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.”

Events

Ask Me Anything

  • Shana asked to hear about “Savers!”
  • Rachel asked for a wildlife update.
  • Anita asked “Ideas for getting ready for the holidays- decorations and gifts. Check out links to some of the things I discussed:
    • Decor
      • Christmas Balls Ornament Set- knitting pattern by Amy Gaines. $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.
      • Triangle Santa Ornament- free knitting pattern available on this blog.
      • Sarah’s (of Imagined Landscapes) gnomes
      • I’ve crocheted triangles and seamed together, put stuffing in between and attached to a twig glued to a ring of wood as the base to make a tree- similar to this Pin. You could do the same thing with knitted fabric.
      • Crochet star ornaments (could also be used as garland). I used cream sparkle yarn and used mod podge stiffener on them.
      • Knitted Christmas garland ideas can be found here.
    • Gifts
      • Heart Garland (crochet) free pattern from Skip to my Lou (great to get ready for Valentine’s Day- I also printed small photos & gifted them with mini clothespins from craft store)
      • Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison
      • Moonrise Necklace by Sivia Harding. You can find my Ravelry Project Page here.
      • DK weight socks
      • Baskets- there are tons of patterns for crochet baskets. Useful + cute! You could use them as the container for other gifts too.
      • Cup cozy (great to pair with a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee place)
      • Fingerless mitts. Sizing is easier to guess on, aim for a ribbed pattern if you’re really unsure about sizing.
      • Toys!

On a Happy Note

  • Labor Day weekend fun. Laura was in visiting from NY. Friday we scored big at the local second hand shops. We had an epic pool day at my parents’ on Saturday. Sunday we hit the local dairy for ice cream with the girls then went to Megg’s for dinner before seeing a Queen Cover Band at night.
  • Pigskin Kick Off & getting to spend so much time with you.
  • The New York Times Games App: Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, Daily Mini are my favorites
  • Decorating for fall!
  • I scored a Luke’s Diner tee from the clearance section at Target after Aila suggested it.
  • Stretching & Theragunning on a regular basis now that Liz and I text to check in on each other.
  • Liz took a picture of Millie’s creepy baby doll which I later found on my phone and laughed myself silly over. Then Riley found the photo and made it one of my scrolling background/screensaver photos! Hijinx for the win!

Quote of the Week

Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can’t strike them all by ourselves.

–LAURA ESQUIVEL

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Episode 261: 10th Annual Pigskin Party!

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 261 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

  • Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • Knitting in Passing
  • KAL News
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Sweet Liberty Socks

  • Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet Liberty Colorway (July 2023 Yarnable Colorway)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Check out my July 2023 Yarnable Unboxing Video
  • Get $5 off with coupon code BOSTONJEN using my Affiliate Link
  • 272 meters for Stash Dash

Summer Scrappy Helical Socks

  • Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps
  • Ravelry Project Page (started in May, finished in August)
  • In this project, I used Helical knitting using Video Tutorial from Knitty Natty & Cate’s Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial  by clicking here.
  • 272 meters for Stash Dash

Liz’s Water Bottle Holder

  • Yarn: Loops & Threads Capri Eco Cotton (85% Cotton, 15% Polyester)
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Pattern: None
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • From Amazon, I ordered Black Buckles to allow for adjusting the length of the strap.
  • My friend Liz was walking around sightseeing on a recent trip to St. Louis and mentioned she may need a water bottle holder like the one I made for Hattie (Ravelry Project Page).
  • 169.2 meters for Stash Dash

Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket

  • Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I’ve been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
  • 4 rounds per hexagon.
  • 3.75 inches each.
  • Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.
  • Final blanket- 15×22 hexagons with 5 rounds of single crochet for the border.
  • 62×80 inches (twin size- 60×80 inches)
  • Finished blanket- 11,392 meters

Stash Dash total on the morning of 8/31/23= 21,064 meters (before counting my last spinning project).

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wild Air Farm Spinning

  • I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens)
  • Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S
    • This means when I’m spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: morning of 8/31- spinning is complete. Plying will be done this afternoon, but I can’t measure the finished yarn until it is washed and dried.

My Little Unicorn Socks

  • Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony. My inner 80’s child loved this one.
  • Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock

Petrichor Socks

  • Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Past the heel of the second sock

Brainstorming

  • Mom’s Rhinebeck Sweater. Yarn from Sweitzer’s Fiber Mill from Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023. My gauge swatch in progress. I started with US 8s, then did a purl bump row and switched to US 9s. Please send your suggestions of relatively simple cardigan pattern for worsted/aran weight yarn.
  • Socks with Pigskin Sponsor Yarn

From the Armchair

Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

Knitting in Passing

Liz, Riley and I went to the Marshfield Fair. We spent a good bit of time inside the exhibition building looking at flower arrangements, plants and other crafty items that were given awards. Lots of knitting and crochet projects as well as quilts. While the plants and things were really accessible on tables, it was nice to see that the fiber crafts were behind a low railing so you couldn’t touch anything.

KAL News

  • #DCSPigskinParty23
  • Official Rules
  • Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
  • Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes)
  • Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form
  • Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc.
  • Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com
  • Teams will be announced on 9/1. Stay tuned to the Ravelry group and look for the “find your teams” thread.
  • Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread.
  • Virtual Kick Off Weekend
    • Thursday night for Patrons only. Patrons of every level will be invited to join. For the rest of the seaon, only those at the $5/month level and up are invited to our monthly hangouts.
    • Friday September 8 & Saturday September 9th, events will be open to ALL.
  • Do you have ideas for challenges or events for this season? Share your ideas in this Ravelry Thread.
    • Does anyone want to be a correspondent and report in before each episode with some key stats or highlights from the games, interesting post or projects? Email me or DM me on Instagram if you’re interested.

On a Happy Note

  • Beach walk and dinner w/ Megg & Kris.
  • Breakfast with Mom & two of her Infusion nurses we’ve known for years.
  • Marshfield Fair with Liz and Riley. We watched part of the demolition derby, played some games and listened to music.
  • Dan and I went Kayaking with Megg, Oisin, Hattie and Will, then got food from the Hingham Lobster Pound and chilled at the Rowan’s.
  • We celebrated my grandmother’s 89th birthday with a fun brunch at The Friendly Toast
  • I went to see Oppenheimer at the movies with Liz.  Then to see Barbie (for the second time) with Liz and our Mom’s who hadn’t seen it yet. We met early for a drink, all wearing our pink. They loved the movie.
  • Dinner the night before Eme left for school then Megg and I brought them out to Simon’s Rock for their 3rd year. It was a long day- 6 hours of driving + unpacking, organizing, a late lunch and snacks in the car singing all the way home.
  • Riley found “Make Dolly Proud” tees while shopping w/ a friend and I sent her money to get them for us. She’s making WWDD bracelets for us too!
  • 5 of the nieces and nephews started school + Gabriella started pre-school so far. FaceTimed with Riley and Gabriella & Zach 

Quote of the Week

“Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.”

― Les Brown

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Episode 260: Things are Getting Wild

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 260 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

  • Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • Life in Focus
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Rainbow Crochet Crop

  • Pattern: 100% improvised.
  • Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up. Colors: Ecru, Red, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and Raspberry
  • Hook: E (3.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I originally finished in June 2022 but it was too short. I ripped out the bottom section and changed from 1 round of each color to 2 rounds each on the bottom trip and added 2 more colors (purple and pink)
  • 552 grams. 819.5 meters for Stash Dash

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket

  • Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I’ve been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
  • 4 rounds per hexagon.
  • Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.
  • Progress as of 8/14- 58 x70 inches  (14×20 hexis)
  • My goal is for it to be twin blanket size which is 60×80 inches. I would need to add 2 more rows to the length= 28 hexis to make, wash and seam. Plus add the border.

My Little Unicorn Socks

  • Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony.
  • Progress: 1st sock finished. 2nd cuff started.

Petrichor Socks

  • Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Past the heel of the first sock

Sweet Liberty  Socks

  • Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet Liberty Colorway (July 2023 Yarnable Colorway)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: 1st sock done. On the leg of the second sock.
  • Check out my July 2023 Yarnable Unboxing Video

Liz’s Water Bottle Holder

  • Yarn: Loops & Threads Capri Eco Cotton (85% Cotton, 15% Polyester)
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Pattern: None
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • From Amazon, I ordered Black Buckles to allow for adjusting the length of the strap.
  • My friend Liz was walking around sightseeing on a recent trip to St. Louis and mentioned she may need a water bottle holder like the one I made for Hattie (Ravelry Project Page).

Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

Wild Air Farm Spinning

  • I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens)
  • Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming

I’d like to crochet a pocket to put between the mattress and the platform part of our bed. I sleep with my heating pad nearly every night and depending on how I move, and especially when I get out of bed, the controller for the heating pad clangs loudly against the wooden drawers and metal drawer pulls of the platform bed. I’d like to hold several strands together and make a large piece of fabric with a pocket in it, to hold the controller and muffle the sound. I need to go through my stash to see what I can find. I will likely crochet it for the sake of time and I think it will also yield a denser fabric that will work well without hurting my hands too much.

From the Armchair

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KAL News

Tune in to hear if you won a prize in the Splash Pad Party. I will email all winners within a week of this recording.

The 10th Annual Pigskin Party is Coming SOON! The event will run from Thursday September 7, 2023 through Monday February 12, 2024

  • Official hashtag- #DCSPigskinParty23 (feel free to start using it while you prep for the KAL)
  • Registration starts Monday 8/21
  • Our Commissioners will announce Teams on 9/1
  • KAL Starts 9/7
  • Virtual Kick Off- Friday  9/8 & Saturday 9/9
  • Updated rules coming soon

Back this year we have

  • Wendy (socalknitgirl) Wendy- Umpire
  • Heather (zoomdogknits) – Sheep Football Conferece
  • Emily- (ElsaandEm)- Llama Football Conference
  • Alicia (almariecraft)- Alpaca Football Conference
  • Broadcast- yours truly

Events

Life in Focus

23 for 2023 list (a few updates)

  • Read 23 books (37 as of August)
  • Print and hang at least 1 of our new family photos  (ordered 8/9 from Walgreens- 8×10 for $12!)
  • Give blood at least 3 times (March, May, August done)
  • Knit myself a pair of mittens

On a Happy Note

  • Dan and I went to a local brewery on a Sunday afternoon and came home to a black bear in our yard!
  • Barbie Movie- purchased a new pink top and heels to wear with floral pants I bought. Stephanie deemed me Resort Barbie!
  • Gabriella’s 3rd birthday. Dan and I had so much fun playing with playdough with them in the backyard.
  • Mom’s friends at List Perfectly treated us to box seats at a Red Sox at Fenway. The game itself was terrible- they lost 13-1 and put in the short stop as pitcher in the top of the 9th, but we had so much fun we didn’t care. The box was decked out with every kind of delicious beverage you could want, pizza, lobster rolls, hot dogs, pretzels and more… and they even have a ice cream sundae cart come around!
  • 2 nights of Tock and ice cream at the pool. The first night Liz and I taught Stephanie and Kris how to play. The second night, Mom, Riley and I played.
  • Emelie’s birthday party
  • Kayaking for the first time this season; it was cut a bit short by a storm that was threatening. Not sure if would have ever actually come where we were, but it wasn’t worth the risk.

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Quote of the Week

No matter how mundane some action might appear, keep at it long enough and it becomes a contemplative, even meditative act.

–HARUKI MURAKAMI

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