Knit 1, Read 2

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Hello, All of you out there in TV land

What show was that from? Arthur Godfrey? Art Linkletter? Red Skelton?
Several little thoughts which actually may be BIG QUESTIONS in disguise.
Why is my dad still trying to mow all the yard in one day? Or even all the yard? He has a terrible time getting to the mower and then has to recuperate for hours with legs that do not want to support him. I want him to do all he can do for as long as he can and fully support and understand that need, but we've already had one family member a bit obsessed with the whole mowing business. (Mowed off 3 toes, finished the yard, drove herself 4 miles to the hospital with a sock in the toe of her shoe so she could operate the pedals correctly.)
Why do I procrastinate so long doing the taxes when I know I'm not having to pay, I have a program which practically does it for me, and I need to get the kids fafsa forms filled out asap, besides?
Why, nearly 8 weeks after surgery, does my body still not indicate hunger or fullness? I eat for pleasure until it is no longer pleasurable at all. Most everything else is working really well now.
Why does every family get one of "those" relatives? (Which means when you marry you have at least 2.) Couldn't they all just be related to eachother and be dysfunctional somewhere else?
Why am I so obsessed with knitting? I went to a fiber show yesterday. Now I want to go to an alpaca farm and buy yarn straight from "Pewter" or "Binkie" or"Tawny." (Although the cool thing is, those yarns will never fade because they grew that way instead of being dyed. Also, alpaca is way softer than sheep's wool.)
But, on a more serious note, WHY DO ANY OF YOU CARE? All your blogs are so interesting and filled with such cool stuff, and you still come by here to read about the mundane cares of my life. That must be why I chose you all to be my friends. You're just all wonderful.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Thought I'd knit Scott some hair


Helps to catch 'em when they are asleep - you know, spring it on them.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

confessions

I am sorry to report that my TV habits have completely denigrated into the unseemly. I am hooked on America's Next Top Model marathons and Charmed. My nighttime TV habits haven't really changed. I watch The Closer, Monk, House, and Numbers. Do you see a descrepancy? Non-thinking versus brainiac. Oh, I really like that show, too. Brianiac is the British version of Bill Nye. Sort of Monty Python meets Mythbusters. I need to get back to work.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Finished Naughty


As we speak (OK, type and read) the brother captain is piloting his new ship through the Gulf to the Tombigbee to come home to TN. If you are going to be in Nashville and want a pleasure cruise, dinner cruise, mystery cruise, family reunion, business meeting in a very private atmosphere, he's ready to go. You can have 12 guests and he is fully capable of performing marriages, too! He will also do overnights or weekends for couples wanting to have a private cruise for their honeymoon.

I started this project while he was aboard the original Vagabum and then heard he was selling her (still for sale, 51' trawler comparable to a nice motorcoach both in amenities and price, sleeps 6 in comfort, more if you're short) so it stopped me in my tracks. Then, about 2 weeks ago, he said the name had been reserved for the new ship as well. (He's moved up to ship level.) That spurred me on to finish. I usually don't post stuff I've knit, but I thought this was pretty cool. All the flags actually mean something, except the one with my initials. It was a flub on my part, so I put my initials in it. It is on a king sized bed and almost covers the entire top. Aaron's afghan at Christmas was larger, but not as complex.

First time posting with the new camera, so I hope this works without undue stress and aggravation!

Thursday, March 08, 2007

What a difference a day makes

I've been fairly good. I've stayed home and not ventured out because I'd been excused from work. I've read another novel or two, The Secret Life of Bees is a wonderful story, you don't even have to squint hard to overlook the universal mother theme, it is just a good read. Kleenex alert.
I would recommend not walking down stairs wearing bifocals, slightly large wool socks, and carrying a glass of iced tea and a camera, however. I did take a slide down the last four steps from the bedroom last night. Broke my little toe, bruised my ego, my elbow, and my fanny, but didn't spill the tea or drop the camera as I landed flat on my back! I do have hidden talents. Called the FNP today, she said not much could be done for a broken toe and as long as nothing else came loose, just to hit the ibuprofen and the couch. So, even though it is over 60 degrees outside, I've built a fire and watched TV and an Indiana Jones movie. I've also knit about a foot on the final section of my brother's nautical afghan. I only lack about 3 1/2 feet! (This section is only a foot wide, so that isn't so much.) Aaron's home due to spring break, and since it is his break, he is naturally sick as a dog. That KO'd his camping trip to parts north. Lyn, who is going on tour next week, is also sick. Anyone around Sweetwater, Borger, or Duncanville next week, give my little girl a hug, though you might not want to drink after her.
I have also figured out how to shoot video withthe new camera, though not how to post to YouTube. That and figuring out how to sell something on Ebay is next week's project list.
Tammie says to update everyday while I'm recouping. At this rate, you'll see something everyday till 2008.

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

well, i tried

Lyn and friends came home for the weekend. I had a sore throat Thursday, but I was so excited about seeing Lyn, I didn't worry about it. Hmm, maybe I should have taken the advice I give Lyn and "take it easy at the first sign of being sick when your resistance is down" - but, who knew?
So, by Sunday afternoon, I'm feeling really crappy (not a nice word, I know, but very descriptive of my state of mind and health.) I called school to let them know that instead of a full day back, I was going to wimp out and do a 1/2 day both Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon. Well, Tuesday morning got here and I went to see the FNP before going to school at noon - she promptly sent me home...for the remainder of the week. Since Friday is the last day before spring break, that means I have another 2 1/2 weeks to rest and recover.
If you've never been to a family nurse practitioner, I highly recommend it. They ask questions, don't settle for non-answers as a rule, and try to look at the whole person rather than just the current problem. The FNP I saw today was a stand-in for my regular nurse, but she was still able to worm out several things I might not have admitted to someone less, OK, nosy.
The first FNP I knew was also one of the first in the state of Tennessee, Sandy Gates Oster of Memphis, brother Bob's squeeze during the pivotal Memphis years. She's a tough act to follow when you are looking for a FNP, believe me. Pretty tough act to follow looking for a girlfriend for the other brother, too!
So, back to me...since I'll be off another forever, I intend to actually get something accomplished. Finishing the nautical afghan is one, getting back to being able to walk for 30 minutes is another, doing the taxes and getting the computer reformatted are the really heinous tasks. Don't you love that word? Heinous. Sounds really bad and is such a stress reliever to say it! I promise, I am not on pain relievers right now, supposed to be taking an antihistimine, but I'm not even doing that - I just really like the word!
Got a new camera to replace the one that didn't make it home from the AR shooting trip. Scott's bible didn't make it home either, so I hope the two of them are happy somewhere and not waterlogged and forlorn. I'd much rather someone be actually using them, even if it ain't me. I will try to do as I teach my students, "Just push a button and see what happens!" and see if I can post a short clip of the grandcritters playing.
Scott should be off duty in about an hour, just enough time for a good nap!