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This week I’ve been working the coil/knot yarn chapter.
Some of the techniques, I’ve been taking more of a step out approach.
Not for this one…. I just kept going, and going, and going.

Fiona
10 yards
2 ounces
Wool with copious amounts of recycled silk sari and nylon tinkle (with some mohiar for good measure.)

This was my Fiber Friday for today. (I haven’t participated in eons… Oy, the guilt.)
The topic was Enchantment. (This totally reminded me of Fiona in Shrek.)

With any luck, this will be headed off to the land of Oz, into the hands of a master; later next week.
Cross your fingers…
And shuuuuuuuuush. You didn’t see me here on the interwebs.

Rest assured, I am still alive and kicking. (Or getting my tookas kicked by life, who can really tell anymore?)
I’ve had my head down working, working, working. It’s both good and bad. The good, I’m getting stuff done, and that makes my editor happy. The bad, I’m feeling terribly disconnected from my community. My bloglines have so many new items in there (over 4k) that I feel overwhelmed by guilt when I look. I’ve missed birthdays, anniversaries, new spectacular FO’s and apparently some poo hitting some fans. I’m sorry. I hate being such a taker, and not giving back. (Hence the long absences… well, that and a giant post 35 pity party; that, I’m over, I think. ha.)
I do fear, that I’ll be away more than I am around the next few months… I hate that. I hate feeling disconnected from you all.

In the middle of all the chaos, I did some actual dyeing, and updating; because a girrl has got to eat.

Perfect timing; as today is going to be the hottest day of the year, here. ha.
Me, today… will I be going to the beach? A pool? An air-conditioned movie theater? No, not me, I have to sit in a linen suit, in the sun, and do a few more hours of photographs.
This means one thing…. boob sweat. *sigh* not very lady like, is it? But we all have to suffer for our art, no?

I hope you all are well, and I trust you will all be here when I “get back”.
I miss you all terribly! Why not come over for lunch? Plenty of organic greens to fill your bellies!

♥

KnittySpin Summer 07

Originally uploaded by pippikneesocks

In case anyone was wondering, I have been fibering a little.
The latest issue of Knitty/KnittySpin has been up for a while, it’s a gooder.
I’m especially bad at self promotion, but go check out the latest Get Spun!

Things are still creeping along over here…
The longer I stay away from the blog, the harder it becomes to get back with it.
Fortunately, I’ve regained my sense of humor. Everyone around here is happy about that!
There is way more to do around here than one person (well, if that person happens to be me) can deal with.
But as with anything, it is one foot in front of the other.

I’ve been spending a TON of time on the flickr. I think I’ve been sucked in so heavily because, as they say; a picture says a thousand words. Apparently, I have alot to say, but I’ve run out of the words to do so. heh.

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push

Originally uploaded by pippikneesocks

They say a picture says a thousand words.
I’ve been at a loss for words as of late (Imagine that!)
It seems I don’t have the vocabulary to describe the rollercoaster ride I’ve been on. Humph. For a Gemini, that is something, now isn’t it?

Life is zooming by.

I’m making a list, or as Mz J calls it a WTF list. (or Why The Hell Not list )
Things I want to do before I’m 70 (She’s going for 50, but I’m slow. It takes me forever to get anything done)

1. Spend a season at Everest BC
2. Hike the AT
3. Hike the long trail
4. Write a book (or, not let the book I am writing kill me)
5. Build a zero impact home with my hands
6. Live each day with love, creativity and compassion

That is all for now. (heh)
As for today, I’m going to clean house. Literally. The place is a sty. Might as well start the new year off on a fresh page.

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