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Tag Archives: observations
Sett and the Deflected Weave
Several of my flutes don’t have covers. And they certainly need a cover for safe transport. I’ve been buying up a lot of 40/2 linen, with the hope of making something pretty grand. And then I noticed I had some … Continue reading
And Now My Teapot Whistles!
It’s been seven months since I had a gas oven. It’s not that I didn’t give electric a chance. Something about sliding pots on a ceramic surface is not my cup of tea – the one in the rental was … Continue reading
Tagged cooking, grilled polenta, happy, observations, tea kettle
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Cave Creek Crawl
After much ado, we are finally moved into our Cave Creek digs. Boxes are still piled in corners of their respective rooms. The kitchen has all the dishes and cookery in its cupboards, the pantry is slowly being stocked. While … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, life changes
Tagged life, moving, observations, weather
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Noodling Around in Scottsdale
Today was finally a day where the temperature did not break 100! It felt completely bearable and will hopefully be the start of a cooling trend. August 2011 has been the hottest August on record for the Greater Phoenix area. … Continue reading
Posted in life changes, Observations
Tagged Arizona, moving, observations, Scottsdale, tourists
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Six Hours
The difference between art and craft. Continue reading
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Tagged friends, knitting, observations
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‘S Wonderful….
Even though work can be a pocket of hell, there are moments and days worth living for. They are usually called “the weekend”. And this weekend Summer is here, and life feels good. At last I finished warping my loom … Continue reading
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Tagged commentary, observations, spinning
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Happy New Year, Indeed!
January in Arizona has bloomed with the most spectacular weather. It’s been in the 70’s for the past 2 weeks and we have yet another week promised to provide the same. It’s been a great opportunity to forget about shopping … Continue reading →