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Nov

on needles: the new black and Island dreaming

Posted by Rachel  Published in books, knitting, yarn along

The two projects I decided to finish last week made it off needles and on wearers. Blocking…well, not yet, but they were busy being worn. Finishing those projects means casting on new ones! And in my typical fashion rather than the hat I had planned up next, I’m casting on for a pair of fingerless […]

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6

Nov

further on

Posted by Rachel  Published in gratitude, in the kitchen, thoughts

You were all so sweet after my post last week about our diet change. Your kind comments helped to brighten what was otherwise a rather dreary week. Since I’ve received a few questions about how it’s been going, I thought I’d fill you in here. I’ve been up and down and all around regarding this […]

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4

Nov

a weekend’s gratitude

Posted by Rachel  Published in thoughts, weekending

A rough start made softer by a lovely friend’s visit with her sweet babe; a boy’s sweater checked off the to-do list; a quick morning outing with my darling 7yo; home again for Saturday’s chores; cleaning completed with a team effort; the treat of take-out, especially after the week’s new regime; hearty, side-shaking, tear-rolling laughter […]

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Nov

wool, curls, and a gift

Posted by Rachel  Published in beautiful things, kids, knitting

Thinking about the people affected by Sandy. If you’ve been along the hurricane’s path, my prayers are with you. xoR :: When I took these photos to show off the sweet plain vest I finished a few weeks ago for the wee lass I had a hard time. I had to absolutely tear my focus […]

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