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Monthly Archives July 2007

I (heart) Sherlock Holmes

Laurie R. King writes some great fiction. Smart, fun, and sexy in a very cerebral way. It’s because of her Mary Russell series (The Beekeeper’s Apprentice starts them off) that I’m crushing on Sherlock Holmes right now. As a wise young man once said, “you know what’s sexy? A woman interested in etymology –that’s what’s [...]

Posted 30 July 2007 † Alarming Female § Books ‡ Comments (2) °

Blood grass

This ornamental grass grows next to my sister’s pond in Gresham, Oregon. It’s stunningly beautiful. The colors are so vibrant; every year when I return it’s one of the first things I see and it always gives me a lift. It’s called blood grass. It’s name reminds me of a film short that played this [...]

Posted 29 July 2007 † Alarming Female § Current Events § Photography § Teens ‡ Comments (1) °

Canyon Way Bookstore’s blue garden

This cornflower (centaurea cyanus) was really that blue. It was stunning. I’m not generally a huge fan of blue. It’s probably my oppositional nature—everyone loves blue, so I choose green. But I love blue flowers; partly, I’m sure, because they are relatively uncommon. Canyon Way Bookstore, in Newport, Oregon, has a lovely blue garden this [...]

Posted 28 July 2007 † Alarming Female § Photography ‡ Comments (3) °

Addi Turbo Lace needles stink!

It was such a good idea–why’d they have to go and ruin it? I picked up some Addi Turbo Lace needles while in Oregon. “Sharp tips enhance lace and sock knitting.” Sounds great, I think. Charlotte could use a little enhancement. “Hollow, coated brass tips.” Yes, it’s right there on the package; yet, I didn’t [...]

Posted 26 July 2007 † Alarming Female § Knitting § Rants ‡ Comments (8) °