Pancakemama

This Afternoon, Saturday

2011-01-22T13:33:00.000-08:00

Windows are cracked open even though it's only 54 degrees (12 c).All Day Music on my headphones.Pretending it's Spring.Also, pretending I'm halfway through writing the thesis (that I am currently avoiding working on by writing here).

A Well-Timed Bout of the Flu

2011-01-17T18:03:00.000-08:00

I was down and out with a crazy virus most of last week. As crummy as it was to be shaken to the core with non-stop coughing, it seems almost a blessing now. School starts this week and I am carrying a duffle bag of stress over its start. Being so focused on health (or lack thereof), carried me through last week. I was able to stare off into space for a while, watch a few old movies, and knit

Skinny Braids and All

2011-01-04T06:07:00.000-08:00

Last night, Kidlet and I looked through a couple of photo albums. They were what you might call my “Best of Childhood” set, photos taken from birth until about age fourteen. Kidlet said she felt a little sad looking at the photos and suddenly I was overcome by a swelling of bittersweet emotion as well. The majority of the people in the photos are no longer here. My parents were so beautiful

1.11.11

2011-01-01T13:28:00.000-08:00

On the first day of the year, I typically bake a cake or a pie. I assessed the berries I froze last summer. I went through stacks of recipes. And then I decided that I really didn't have to bake something after all. I wish I could end here with some little spiel about how it's a new year and I am learning to simplify, slow down.Instead, Kidlet and I painted some test patches in her room.I made

2010-12-24T21:29:00.000-08:00

PeaceJoyLaughterWarmthAnd happy holiday to all...

2010-12-22T06:15:00.001-08:00

The treats are made (Piparkukas, Pinkie's Brown Sugar Fudge, Alt-Malt Milk Slab), none of which were smooth sailing (but they all taste fine). The dog knitting hit a snag when I forgot 26 extra rows on the tummy. A grocery trip still needs to happen, two more days of work...and you know what? It's all ok by me. There have been a few moments of "Why didn't I plan this better?!" but in general,

Knitting a Dog

2010-12-20T06:36:00.000-08:00

I've been knitting like mad since school finished for the semester. I'd be so productive if I didn't have school. I guess that's my carrot at the end-of-the-school stick: more knitting. Right now, the bizarre creature pictured above is in the finishing stages. I had insomnia last night so I used my time to sew up all the paws and weave in any ends that I won't be using for seaming.The

2010-12-19T06:01:00.000-08:00

We went to a cookie decorating party last night. It was nice to be in a warm house with laughter and children running wild. The sugar cookies and frosting our friend makes are unparalleled.

Snow, Followed by Rain, Soon to be Followed by Snow

2010-12-18T07:03:00.000-08:00

It snowed like mad yesterday and now it's blowing and raining on top of it all. Transportation this weekend will be an adventure! (I'm trying on a positive attitude.)Discovered another knitting podcast I enjoy: Cloudy with a Chance of Fiber.

2010-12-17T10:26:00.000-08:00