Category Archives: Books

I am no longer a fan of Orson Scott Card

Current Mood: DisappointedI know this is a sorry excuse for a post, but I gotta pass it on–
from Cracked.com
Orson Scott Card Wants You To Rise Up Against the Gay Menace
In his column in Mormon Times, Card warns that legal recognition of gay marriage “marks the end of democracy in America”–
If America becomes a place where [...]

Cool stuff

So, it was my birthday a week ago, and Margene gave me this–

Truly, I didn’t know I needed this. But Margene did. My wheel came with an orifice hook, which I was forever trying to balance on the arm of the sofa so that it would be within easy reach when I needed [...]

Come Dancing

In an effort to find some sock success, I put Monkey in time out and designed my own pattern. The stitch pattern is adapted from Bauerliches Stricken 1 by Lisl Fanderl. Once I get this sock and its mate done I’ll tell you how I did it if you want to try it, [...]

Lazy Lions Lounging in the Local Library

In my last post I celebrated my son’s birthday and posted a photo of him at age five. In the photo, James is wearing a favorite t-shirt; the design on this shirt is an illustration by Graeme Base from his book Animalia.
If you’re unfamiliar with this picture book I encourage you to acquaint yourself. [...]