Better Banner Update
The finished cuff! I’ve been working semi-diligently on Better Banner. I went through a spate of problems with my neck while working the intarsia on the first sleeve which shunted me off to less...
View ArticleNot a Helix
A friend said my helix sweaters would be better if the stripes were vertical. Anyone who knits helix knows it works because it’s knit in a spiral. The bottom of the sweater in vertical stripes can’t be...
View ArticleBetter Banner Is Done!
Woot! Overall I’m pretty pleased. It’s not perfect but it’s close enough. I love the neck, love the shoulders. This was knit in conti-rag. I’m hoping it’s long enough.
View ArticleNew Treat!
It’s hard to come up with a treat that works for me. I’ve got a new one I think is going to work. 1 egg, 1 tbsp coconut flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/3 cup Rebel Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, dump...
View ArticleChicken Something
Some days I just can’t. Today is a fish day. I’m hurting so bad I am medicating/staying distracting/using the hot tub – turned up to 11. If you don’t know what “turned up to 11″ means just move on. So,...
View ArticlePersonal Pan Pizza Rocks!
I’ve got a new fave . . . and it’s both keto friendly and absolutely delicious. On YouTube is a video on spaghetti squash pizza bowls. That’s where it all started. The idea was really good . . . but...
View ArticleCheater Chicken Soup
This is a smarter not harder recipe. Put a bit of water in your Instant Pot. Not much, about 1/2″. I’m using my small Instant Pot as I’m doing chicken soup just for me so only one chicken hindquarter....
View ArticleThe Bra Stuff
I’m still working on knitting (for me) the perfect bra. I have over a dozen bras I’ve knitted toward that effort, all saved to document the progression of ideas, everything from strap width to...
View Article2025 Biofilter
Each year we develop a biofilter that will work its magic and keep our fish healthy. No ick, no fin rot, nothing that will compromise the health of our ickthy fellows. This year’s biofilter is a bit...
View ArticleLovely healthy tank!
We’ve got youngin’s in our “pond”! I thought I saw a little squirt scooting away into the depths a week ago but wasn’t able to confirm it until today when I saw them at the surface soaking up the sun....
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