Author: Annie

The drive down was great – I feel like I’ve had a jump start on Spring! Gerry packed up the car for me last night, I sent the kids off to school this morning (that was a hard goodbye!) and stopped by the library to pick up some books on CD so I could get…

Saw the pullmonologist again today – the Russian doctor who looks the tiniest bit like Gorbachev – and overall my breathing HAS improved since my last visit. He’s not happy with the improvement, feels it should be better, but I think a lot of that is due to the cold weather we’ve had up here….

Drinking last night with Apolo was a friggin’ blast (dude!) – and who knew he was such an amazing cabler? But we had to take the long, pointy needles OUT of Chad’s fist – not cool! Here I sit, surrounded by my gold, silver and bronze knitting medals, enjoying the ceremonies. I’ve claimed this Tilli…

I fear stinging, flying insects. For me, they’re the worst part of the summer. But I also have a fascination with them. So when well-meaning students send me links to this blog, I try not to go – but I do. I’m human. I hate wasting time feeling bad over this crap. And the worst…

It occured to me that I need people. I need a girl to schedule appointments and a boy to arrange travel (in the biz these are always “girls” and “boys” – even if they’re menopausal) And I need roadies – lots of them. And a traveling masuesse. But I have me – I am my…

My friend from the Great Lakes Fiber Show sent me this photo of some of her flock – it’s lambing season! I’m a suburban girl, never owned livestock (although I would like to have goats some day…) but I just love the sheep. Aren’t they beautiful – isn’t this an astounding photo? The colors are…

It’s president’s week, and the kids are home from school. Mostly this means unlimited Star Wars games and lots of time figuring out activities. It also means it’s harder for me to get as much done as I’d like, but that’s the breaks! I’ve finished the man’s colorwork hat (it’s an extra piece for Men…

[announcer] “Are the dreams of a hand knit designer that a flattering and wearable hand knit bathing suit might be possible in this day and age to be realized? Let’s visit the chaise & see how the story is developing” [reporter]We’re here at the sofa where Annie Modesitt has just completed knitting the body of…

The meds I’m on ARE working, they really are – the difference in my breathing 2 weeks ago compared to today is striking. However, I’m still winded all the time. Or rather, I’m winded when I do anything more challenging than sitting perfectly still in my chaise, without sneezing, coughing or drinking any water. Yes,…

The Olympics are here – tada! I loved the opening ceremonies (okay, I missed most of them watching the 2 hours of Arrested Development) and feel the pain for Michelle and the joy for Emily. I’m knitting my own piece(s) for the Knitting Olympics (even if I didn’t register in time) I’m doing a decathalon…