Jen’s having a contest to help her friend choose kitchen cabinet hardware. Weigh in with your opinion by 8 am EST, February 29, and you could win some kitchen cotton.
Reading Update
Housekeeping vs. the Dirt by Nick Hornby. Really, I can’t believe how much I’ve enjoyed Hornby’s books about reading. Hornby is very, very funny and most of his insights are spot on. This was a particular favorite: “But please, if you’re reading a book that’s killing you, put it down and read something else, just as you would reach for the remote if you weren’t enjoying a TV program.”
Unshapely Things and Unquiet Dreams by Mark del Franco. A promising new urban fantasy/mystery series set in Boston about Connor Grey, a druid who lost most of his powers in an accident.
Three in Death by J.D. Robb. This book contains three Eve Dallas/Roarke novellas that have been published elsewhere: “Interlude in Death,” “Midnight in Death,” and “Haunted in Death.”
Recently, I won a contest over at Chappysmom. Deb sent me some gorgeous purple Zephyr and one of her cute Chappy cards – thank you, Deb!
“That Chappy kitty has a very long nose and ears! What do you mean, he’s not a kitty? What else is there?!!” -Mayhem
“Oh! Laceweight yarn! My favorite!” -Mayhem
“I’m sure Mom won’t even notice if I steal a ball or two of this. It’s not like she’s knitted any lace that I can remember.” -Mayhem
Oooh purple lace – sounds lovely!
I love that color! perhaps May would like a little shawl.
I too, can’t remember seeing your Mother knit lace. Chappy’s Mother must have meant for you to have it, May
Triple stranded laceweight, on the other hand, is yummo!
(I hate laceweight. What can I say.)
Things other than catchen? Does not compute.
I thought for sure there for a sec that we were going to see a showdown between May and another kitty or…dog?! Heh…
In which Mayhem cuddles the purple…
i hope they never start smuggling in baby cobras in those yarn thingies, i’d hate to see anything happen to May
I strangely enjoy Nick Hornby’s books, even though they often seem suspiciously light. Haven’t read that one – will have to look for it.
Look…May thinks the yarn is a kitty.
One…two…three…AWWWWWW.
We’ve got to cerrect that lace thing.
There’s a first time for everything Mayhem.
More purple yarn.
Why am I not surprised?
;o)
Zephyr! Wonderful!
lol, when I read your first sentence I thought we were helping to choose “kitten cabinets”.
May, it’s okay, I have two funny “cats” at my house too. They are just generally bigger and don’t jump up on tables as much.
Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve seen your Mom knitting lace either.
That purple yarn would make a nice, lacey purple bib.
Just because she hasn’t doesn’t mean she won’t, May! And that purple color is perfect for a scarf or shawl for your mom!!
(((hugs)))
Mmm, lace yarn!
What a beautiful purple. And Zephyr has such a nice sheen too. Much too nice for a kitty that just likes to chew things up.
Well, it’s true, May. For a cat, he DOES have an awfully long nose and ears, but for a (dog), they’re perfect!
Oh look, May is going to get one of those kneady kneady blankies! I have no idea what the picture on the card is…
Hehe
Lovely prize – how lucky May is!
I read Hornby’s High Fidelity, and laughed my behind off.
Chris, a good one is “How To Be Idle” by Tom Hodgeskinson. It’s hilarious, but insightful.
Long nosed kitty…heee!
And here I was hoping for a face to face! Better this way I’m sure. Great lace color for you!
Beautiful purple yarn! My cats have only met real-live children twice, and they were absolutely terrified both times.
why am I not surprised? Purple! :O)
Hmm, I think I might need to find this Hornby book. Sounds pretty good.
I really like the purple laceweight. Purple, good color.
not to worry little kitty dear, Chappy is a big ol’ cuddle pooch.
what a great shade of our fav color