» The flu, Franklin Habit, and dyeing yarn


Good lord, a lot has happened since I last wrote, though I guess that’s to be expected, since it’s been a couple weeks. I do apologize for not writing sooner, though I suppose I have a good enough excuse, as this last week I’ve been completely bed-ridden with the flu. Let me tell you—the flu [...]

Posted on: March 07, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , | no comments

» That’s a Lot of Sock Yarn!


I sit out on my porch a lot, especially when the weather is nice (and many times even when it’s not—one of the down-sides of being a smoker, though thankfully my porch is covered, so at least I don’t get wet when it rains). My co-worker, AK, knows this and gave me one of the [...]

Posted on: February 15, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | 1 comment

» Random Items Series: The Stubborn Lizard


I’m terrible when it comes to keeping track of things. Physical things, anyway. I’m rather obsessive regarding calendars and to-do lists (thanks, Mom), but when it comes to remembering where I put my shoes? or my phone charger? Good luck. If it weren’t for the hook next to the door, I’d never know where my [...]

Posted on: February 09, 2009 | Tags: , | no comments

» A Trip to Chapel Hill


A few days ago, I got a Ravelry message from Hannah, who works at Yarns Etc. She just wanted to introduce herself and say hi, which was very nice. So, I decided that this weekend, I would trek out to Chapel Hill to visit Yarns Etc., since I hadn’t been down there since they moved [...]

Posted on: February 08, 2009 | Tags: , , | 2 comments

» On Socks: FOs, Classes, and Stash Enhancement


It’s been a long week. Work’s been busy, which is unusual for this time of year. Usually our busy periods fall before and during the big tradeshows — April/May and September. January and February are usually pretty slow and are when we can catch up on all those old projects that got pushed to the [...]

Posted on: February 08, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | no comments

» Busy Day, Relaxing Night


If there’s one thing that can be said about living in North Carolina, it’s that the weather always keeps you on your toes. It was in the 60s yesterday, and tonight it’s snowing. No, really! The cars are dusted with the white stuff, schools are opening 2 hours late in the morning, etc. And I [...]

Posted on: February 03, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | no comments