The Queen of the Tearling
I found The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen when it popped up as a recommended book both on Good Reads and in the app I use to listen to … Continue reading
Fiber Friday: First KAL Complete!
I successfully completed my first KAL (knit-along) project this week in the Atiru Shawl. The KAL required me to use specific yarn so I did splurge and get some from … Continue reading
First Day of School
It is that time of year again, the first day of school. It came a bit earlier this year than usual. Typically schools in Michigan don’t start until after Labor … Continue reading
Fiber Friday: A Pattern!
I started working on adapting a pattern to create what I call Mini-Treasure bags. I wanted something that I could use up leftover sock yarn I had laying around. I’ve … Continue reading
Frustration with the Medical System
I have about reached my limit with the medical system in this country. My experiences with the various doctors over the past month as I’ve tried to get to the … Continue reading
The Crown
The Crown by Nancy Bilyeau was recommended to me by a good friend who shares many similar reading tastes as I do and I was very pleased with how that … Continue reading
Fiber Friday: Knit-Along
I finished off the summer scarf I was knitting. Originally I thought I’d just finish off the skein of yarn I was working on but as I kept going I … Continue reading
Mini Vacation
My parents took the kids and I on a little mini vacation over to the west side of the state the last couple of days. My mom felt bad because … Continue reading
The Secret Healer
The Secret Healer by Ellin Carsta was a Kindle First book choice for me. I can’t remember which month though. I’ve reviewed Kindle First books here before and I’ve always mentioned … Continue reading
Fiber Friday: The Monstrosity
I mentioned last week that I finished my three-month long lace shawl that I affectionately called The Lace Monstrosity (also know as Queen Anne’s Lace). I hadn’t blocked it when … Continue reading
Life, Unexpected 