So World-Saving Daughter and Singing Daughter returned to college today for their fall semesters. This is sad and at the same time OK. Both were excited to get back to their worlds and friends, and to start new and exciting classes. WS Daughter is majoring in Latin American Studies, emphasis Mexico, and Singing Daughter is majoring in child development. She wants to teach primary school age kids (so far that's her thought).
But I digress, as usual. When I gave Singing Daughter her unfinished sweater for her birthday, she expressed pleasure and excitement at the prospect of receiving it soon. But I did not know how much she TRULY likes it until she said last week, after reading my blog here, "You really won't have it done until October?" with some genuine sadness. Of course, she understands that a polygamous knitter such as myself cannot be satisfied with just one project. She knows that microfiber fleecy baby blankets are a temptation hard to fight off. She knows it's been blazing hot here, and the house (even with A/C) has felt uncomfortable for knitting wool. And I know she truly forgives me. But it gave me a huge boost to know that she had been hoping to have a chance to wear it sooner if Boston's weather cooperated. It does motivate me to work on it as soon as humanly possible, and finish it forthwith, so that I won't disappoint her too much. 8^)
Now that's a knitter's defining moment.
Did I mention it's been hotter than hell here? For four days now, and no A/C in the classrooms at school. People get sluggish when overheated. The kids get stuporous. Everyone is a tad more cranky than you expect them to be. And it's hard to care about lit'rature and such. But it will come to an end, and here in the States we have a 3-day weekend to recupe and catch our breaths for next week. There are two wonderful things about 3-day weekends. First is the weekend that lasts an extra day. Second is the work-week that now has shrunk down to four days, followed by another weekend! Woo-hoo!
Pictures later, perhaps. Happy knitting, all.
Where Did August Go?
Alas, I am already back at school finishing up meetings before tomorrow's orientation of the middle schoolers. I can already feel the busyness overtaking me, but I'm remembering that I like nearly all the things I do when work gets going. I guess I'd just like to drink from the garden hose, not the fire hose.
I have continued to knit and finished up a few things, but didn't start anything new! Woo-hoo!
DS visited for four days, and after all the nieces got to monopolize her time, we went just the two of us to San Francisco overnight to do some fun stuff. First stop, the Craft Show at Fort Mason (rather high end, but I bought a gorgeous "second" at a glassmaker's booth--ain't it sweet?).
We saw Beach Blanket Babylon (my 2nd, her 1st) and had second row seats--and laughed our butts off. That send-up of Oklahoma ("Yokohama") with the dancing cowboys wearing kimonos and cowboy boots is still about my favorite bit in the show. There were the current nods to Obama and McCain, jokes at George W's expense, and a reminder that Hillary Clinton has conceded the Democratic nomination. Aside from those, there were some gags that seemed a little dusty ("In Sink," with the boys joined by "Brittney and Jamie Lynn" who couldn't keep hold of their babies in the dance number . . . Prince and his unpronounceable symbol, Ellllllvis, etc. . . . zzz). But overall it was a really fun show and a bit of San Franciscana like no other city's got.
Later, dinner at the Fog City Diner was quite tasty. How many times in my life have I ordered the schnitzel?! We got Bill Shatner to help us find a deal on a great room (at the Hyatt Regency! [says with a flourish]) overlooking the Ferry Building.
After a good night's sleep, we went to the farmer's market at the FB and had a walking breakfast, looking at all the gorgeous produce that California can offer up.
Then we headed across the City to the DeYoung Museum, remodeled a year or two ago (and a totally different experience now!). DS has been keeping me from becoming a total lout for some time, as I find myself allergic to most modern art. But she took me to see Dale Chihuly's installation there, and it was a tour worth every penny. 
I loved the color and texture, the echoes of nature, blah blah blah. See, even with modern art, I can start up that art-speak stuff. But it was wonderful.
Then it was time to head back down the Peninsula so we would be home in time for Singing Daughter's 19th birthday celebration, prepared by her older sister, World-Saving Daughter. And then the next day, DS's visit was already over and we had to say goodbye to her. 8^( But she is back to her own busy life in eastern Washington.
OTN: Working on a totally simple baby blanket, yellow, out of some of that incredibly fuzzy, soft, and addictive microfiber that's available for baby stuff these days. Just garter stitch (it's fuzzy, and the stitch doesn't matter one whit). I know a few great potential recipients (or at least I know their mothers), and time will tell which of them becomes the lucky, cuddly owner of this blankie.
Continuing work on the sleeves for Singing Daughter's No Longer Super Secret Project #1, the Quidditch Sweater, done in her college's colors (brown and blue). I'm actually much further along than this picture would indicate.
She likes it! And it will get finished around the time that the fall turns bitter cold and winterish, in Boston, in mid-October ([gasps]--and people want to live there??). So what is left to knit for a challenge? [maniacal laughter].
I'll ponder that in all my free moments.
Happy knitting to you all.
I have continued to knit and finished up a few things, but didn't start anything new! Woo-hoo!
DS visited for four days, and after all the nieces got to monopolize her time, we went just the two of us to San Francisco overnight to do some fun stuff. First stop, the Craft Show at Fort Mason (rather high end, but I bought a gorgeous "second" at a glassmaker's booth--ain't it sweet?).
We saw Beach Blanket Babylon (my 2nd, her 1st) and had second row seats--and laughed our butts off. That send-up of Oklahoma ("Yokohama") with the dancing cowboys wearing kimonos and cowboy boots is still about my favorite bit in the show. There were the current nods to Obama and McCain, jokes at George W's expense, and a reminder that Hillary Clinton has conceded the Democratic nomination. Aside from those, there were some gags that seemed a little dusty ("In Sink," with the boys joined by "Brittney and Jamie Lynn" who couldn't keep hold of their babies in the dance number . . . Prince and his unpronounceable symbol, Ellllllvis, etc. . . . zzz). But overall it was a really fun show and a bit of San Franciscana like no other city's got.
Later, dinner at the Fog City Diner was quite tasty. How many times in my life have I ordered the schnitzel?! We got Bill Shatner to help us find a deal on a great room (at the Hyatt Regency! [says with a flourish]) overlooking the Ferry Building.
After a good night's sleep, we went to the farmer's market at the FB and had a walking breakfast, looking at all the gorgeous produce that California can offer up.
Then we headed across the City to the DeYoung Museum, remodeled a year or two ago (and a totally different experience now!). DS has been keeping me from becoming a total lout for some time, as I find myself allergic to most modern art. But she took me to see Dale Chihuly's installation there, and it was a tour worth every penny. 
I loved the color and texture, the echoes of nature, blah blah blah. See, even with modern art, I can start up that art-speak stuff. But it was wonderful.
Then it was time to head back down the Peninsula so we would be home in time for Singing Daughter's 19th birthday celebration, prepared by her older sister, World-Saving Daughter. And then the next day, DS's visit was already over and we had to say goodbye to her. 8^( But she is back to her own busy life in eastern Washington.
OTN: Working on a totally simple baby blanket, yellow, out of some of that incredibly fuzzy, soft, and addictive microfiber that's available for baby stuff these days. Just garter stitch (it's fuzzy, and the stitch doesn't matter one whit). I know a few great potential recipients (or at least I know their mothers), and time will tell which of them becomes the lucky, cuddly owner of this blankie.
Continuing work on the sleeves for Singing Daughter's No Longer Super Secret Project #1, the Quidditch Sweater, done in her college's colors (brown and blue). I'm actually much further along than this picture would indicate.
She likes it! And it will get finished around the time that the fall turns bitter cold and winterish, in Boston, in mid-October ([gasps]--and people want to live there??). So what is left to knit for a challenge? [maniacal laughter].I'll ponder that in all my free moments.
Happy knitting to you all.
I've been tagged! (but not with spray paint)
Well, summertime wouldn't be summertime without tagging some blog walls. Susan got me, and I'm passing on the favor (see below). Here are the rules:
1. Link to the person who “tagged” you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know your entry is up.
Randomness is my middle name! First, I've moved 13 times in my life. Second, I've had, at one point or another in my life, four step sisters and a step brother. Sadly, we all lost contact with the first step sister, but happily, I know my step brother, and my three "wicked" step sisters are good friends. Third, I got married at age 18. Fourth, I saw Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman in Park City, Utah during Sundance a few years ago (wooooo [rolling of eyes]). Fifth, I was once ultra religious (growing up). Last, a dirty little secret: I love a lot of kinds of music in the rock/pop/alt rock genre, but one of my all time favorites is John Denver.
Hope no one feels the need to go and shower. Now, to pass on the baton (am I watching the Olympics or what?), let's see what randomness these people can provide for us! Melissa, Jen, Lizzie, Karen, Bells, and Jejune--what can you tell us?
Update on things:
Here is a finished pair of slipper socks for World-Saving Daughter:
And I finished the shawl/scarf in Ella Rae silk for Vegan Girl.
I'm making steady progress on Super Secret Project #1, and it's so exciting! But I can't show you yet, sorry.
DS arrives tomorrow afternoon for a long weekend, and we are all looking forward to time with her. My girls love their auntie.
And some super secret information I came into a few days ago has to stay under the radar for a little longer, but I'm glad DS will be here to find it out and share in the excitement. (No, I didn't get a book contract! Hah!)
Happy knitting, all.
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