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The Weight of Anniversaries

I’ve been working with a great therapist for the past couple of years. One of the things I’ve learned is how wounding anniversaries can be. Often I won’t consciously remember anniversaries; other times they are heavy on my mind. I’ve now come to know that every summer, around late July, the anniversary of my marriage starting to blow up makes…

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It’s that time. . .

October already! If you’ve read my blog before, you probably remember how much autumn energizes me. Yes, I’m a nerd who loved going back to school, but the cool weather, the colorful leaves, Halloween, it all makes me so happy. For years, another autumnal high point has been the release of the new Rowan Magazine. This year it’s volume 74…

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On myths, memory and meaning

I first heard the name Heinz Kiewe in the early aughts, when a blogging friend described him as a “knitting crackpot.” Her description intrigued me; while my friend was often dramatic, she knew a hell of a lot about knitting. My initial Google searches turned up contradictory descriptions of Kiewe. Some described him as a textile historian, others as an…

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A beautiful day in the knit-borhood

I was three years old when Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood premiered. I was entranced by the gentle, always-affirming man in the cardigan and loved his Land of Make-Believe. I don’t know if you can credit a tv show with helping to make you the person you are but if you can, Mister Rogers was a formative influence on me. When I…

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Book Look: Instaknits, by Melissa Leapman

My dear friend Melissa Leapman has a new book out which is perfect for these cranky, uncertain times. Instaknits (Stackpole Books; MSRP $26.95, available for $24.25 at the time of this writing through the affiliate link) is a collection of fun patterns that knit up quickly. If you’re pulled every which way and don’t have that much time to knit…

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Flixmix Friday: End of Summer Edition

It’s been way too long since I did a FlixMix Friday (now brought to you on Monday). I’ve spent more time than usual inside this summer since I’m taking meds that make me photosensitive. So I’ve got lots of streaming stuff to put on my list of shows to recommend. As always, please feel free to add your own favorites…

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A new pattern: Syrenka!

During the past seven years of turmoil and change, I haven’t had much of a chance to design. I’ve been looking forward to the luxury of putting out some of my own patterns at my own pace. No deadlines, using the yarn I want to use, having a chance to noodle around if things don’t come out as I envisioned.…

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