A Mindful Life

At the yarn store I started realizing the enormity of the project. I was going to need almost thirty balls of wool. That’s a lot of yarn. That’s so much yarn that when I told the yarn store lady what I needed, she let out a low whistle and gave me a look that told [...]

Yesterday, in Stanislaus County, California TURLOCK — A crazed man parked on a dark country road Saturday night, took a toddler from the car seat in his pickup and beat the boy to death until a Modesto police officer, dropped on the scene by helicopter, shot the man dead, authorities said. Passers-by calling 911 at [...]

Take another five minutes and enjoy another kind of human creativity. This short video is winsome and light. And here’s the url if the video isn’t embedded: An Eye for Annai.

Stop for five minutes and let Phil Plait refresh your perspective about what awesome feats humans are capable of. Let him infect you with his enthusiasm for scientific discovery. His energy is inspiring. If the video doesn’t embed, you can see it here. Thanks to Dale for sharing this.

Even ordinary sprinkler droplets become interesting in morning sunlight.

Knitting is love, looped and warm. –Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, Yarn Harlot: the Secret Life of a Knitter

Since Claire was born, very little else has captured my eye, and I’ve not taken the time to learn all the tricks my new camera offers. However, I was out this morning watering our backyard plants, and the new light coming in (one benefit of the Oleander removal) inspired me to grab the camera. I [...]

Cleaning and scrubbing can wait for tomorrow, For babies grow up, I’ve learned, to my sorrow. So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust, go to sleep. I’m rocking my baby, and babies don’t keep. –Ruth Hulburt Hamilton

Today Claire and I visited a new yarn store, Green Planet Yarn, in Campbell. They feature yarns that are organic, plant-dyed, US grown, fair trade and recycled fibers. I ended up buying one skein of yarn to make a scarf that will teach me a new skill. While there, Claire modeled a baby hat that [...]

I’ve been knitting small items. I’ve got four done, and I plan to get at least four more made. I have a draft post for Claire’s ninth month, but I can barely stay awake at this moment (it’s only 8:24 p.m.!) so it must wait. Cascade Pima Tencel on size 7 needles