Author Archives: Annie

About Annie

I knit weird and I enjoy showing others how to find the joy and intuitiveness within their OWN knitting! We don't knit to make THINGS, we knit to make OURSELVES HAPPY!

Home & Gone Again!

I got home last evening, answered emails and kissed the family (not in that order) and slept the sleep of the dead. Today Gerry and I have to run down to the Mayo for more testing for him, meeting with … Continue reading

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I LIVE For Days Like This!

Nothing special – nobody’s birthday, nothing very interesting happening, but it just seems like it will be a good, hard working day.  My horoscope agrees! Virgo’s Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22) by Rick Levine Friday, February 15, 2013 – … Continue reading

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A Most Joyful Post

One of the great joys of this dog is actually SEEING how his love for his new family is growing; it’s both touching and delightful. We are VERY lucky! Continue reading

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Bridging Fear

A deep, broad river of apprehension runs through my life, fed by tributaries of dread, terror and panic. Continue reading

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Anatomy of the Hand Knit Design Process

Submitting designs to a magazine is a time consuming process. Every designer is different, but for me most of the work is research; looking up current fashion trends, experimenting with stitch patterns to create fabric with the right drape, spending time looking at compelling images from nature, science, the arts – anything that can get my mind moving. Continue reading

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Holiday’s End

We drove home from San Diego, a whirlwind trip (a little TOO whirlwind when I ended up getting a speeding ticket; everyone in the car agrees that there were MANY cars going faster than I was, but we had the … Continue reading

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Repair and Renew

I knew we were in trouble when the first passenger I introduced myself to on this ‘Three Hour Tour’ was a woman named “Ginger.” Yes, seriously. Continue reading

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What a GREAT Road Trip!

Apparently in Oklahoma for each successful hunt a brave was awarded – a lollipop? Oy. Continue reading

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Once Again, The Virgo Horoscope Speaks Truth

One again my Rick Levine horoscope is oddly on point!  We’re leaving today for a long trip, I’m driving, and in a more metaphorical way I feel I AM ready to take the bull by the horns (watch out, Taurus!) … Continue reading

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The Winners Of The Two Books Are…

We’re budgeting between 9-13 hours of driving a day, depending on how we’re feeling, road conditions and just general stuff. We’re nothing if not flexible. Continue reading

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