Tag Archives: italy

Rome, and Home

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Annie

I’m an almost 50-year-old, overweight Minnesotan. If I can handle the hills on a bike in Rome, there’s a good chance that many other folks can, too! A bike is a great way to get the ‘lay of the land’ – to get a sense of the scale and layout of a city – and the €10 I spent on the bike rental that Friday was some of the best money I spent! Continue reading →

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Italy on Flickr

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Annie

Once we arrived at the yarn shop we had the MOST wonderful time! The shop was crammed with happy knitters and crocheters, many of us couldn’t understand each other, but we spoke the universal language of FIBER! Continue reading →

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Ciao!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Annie

I have learned a new phrase, “Non che glutine?” translated: “This Doesn’t Contain Gluten?” Continue reading →

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It’s My Party!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Annie

I’ve not been to Italy for over 20 years – and I’ve NEVER been as far south as Rome. I’ve been to Florence a few times, but that’s it (that’s PLENTY!) To be able to go with a group of knitters, several of whom I know and just love, and to be able to share knitting tips and tricks and new patterns with them is going to be pure joy! Continue reading →

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Pondering In My Heart

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Annie

Obviously I need to knit more. Or maybe I need to stir things up? Or maybe I need some dispersant? However you spin it, this fibro-depression is lurking just under my surface like a 300 foot plume. Continue reading →

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