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Resolutions?

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I've given a lot of thought to my resolutions this year. I wasn't going to make any, since I have slacked off, and never really completed any in the past. Then I was thinking about how it might be a good idea to dust off my list of "31 before 31" that I posted last year. There are some major life changes to take into account as well as some new wishes/desires. So I plan to take a couple weeks, fix up my list, and re-post it, all shiny and new.

But off the top of my head, here are a few:

- Make it a point to tell all the people in my life how special they are.
- Complete a charity knitting project
- Increase my guitar-playing skills.

What's on your list?

Book Review: November's End by Zoe K. Howard

November's End by Zoe K. Howard

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Author Zoe K. Howard is more than just a new face in the independent literary scene. She is a woman with great passion and power for not only her craft, but for her audience. November's End is a story of survival; a quest for definition of a changing world, and developing a character's stage. Howard takes the reader on a series of adventures based around Anya, the main character. Anya is young, methodical, and fearless. The overarching theme of survival is further brought to life by the fortuitous romance that forms between her and Halia. Coloring outside of the belletristic lines, Howard's inclusion of LGBT characters empowers as it manifests diversity in every sense of the word. While the genre is one of horror, the depth of the book is found within the souls of the characters. Braving and enduring a disaster brought on by these unknown creatures, the pack of friends become reliant upon, and centered within, each other. Howard's descriptive and unique writing style makes her a front runner in the new generation of writer. I see wonderful things for Howard, including a title on the best-selling books list.



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Currents: October

Current B-day escape: What a better way to ring in October than with a trip up to the mountains? Day falls upon Mt. Charleston. It was a wonderful day trip and I plan to go back up there very soon.

Currently burning: Patchouli Forest, from the makers of the great Nag Champa.

Currently spinning: Moonrover's Bright Rainbow batts. It's part of the Rainbow Spin-a-long!

Currently crafting: Halloween stitch markers! These were made for a friend and swap partner of mine. I've been making a lot of stitch markers lately. You can check them out here: Silly Sheep Designs.

Current music: 90's alternative/grunge station on Pandora. Always awesome.

Current obsession: Peacocks.

Current goal: Weightloss.


What are your currents?

Shaping in Action: An 'Idol' Worth Worshipping

Shaping in Action: An 'Idol' Worth Worshipping

Meet Jupiter!

My First Shawl, the Naughty Nefertem...

I can't believe it has taken me so long to knit a shawl! I did cast on the Swallowtail months and months ago, but as usual, other projects took preference. Actually, I did a good job of getting distracted by spinning!

Before blocking, the shawl was looking quite wonky. I was worried while I was knitting it that it was coming out uneven on the sides. Ah knitting, how you trick!

Behold, after blocking the shawl hangs beautifully showing texture and lace definition!

Not bad for a first shawl, eh? It was a good knit! Now I brainstorm my next shawl...