tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21197981602983693022011-11-15T13:27:02.629-06:00Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501467528212893551noreply@blogger.comBlogger2911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-45003840823156160472010-12-29T16:25:00.003-06:002011-08-14T12:56:24.198-05:00

I just whipped this together. Got the recipe from another blog I read but I will give it to you in a little more detail because I had to figure most of it out. Here goes: 3 lbs. Chocolate Almond Bark (they come in 1 1/2 pound bricks at Walmart so get 2 and they are currently $1, ONE DOLLAR PEOPLE) 1 jar dry roasted salted peanuts 1 1/2 cup Caramel Bits (right there with the chocolate chips on

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501467528212893551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-81999720634389429582010-12-13T09:21:00.004-06:002010-12-13T09:38:36.068-06:00

In April we adopted a puppy named Gypsy. She was about 4 months old when she was abandoned on my in-laws land and so we brought her home. Ginger was so thrilled as I am sure you can imagine. Gypsy got her name because she was a vagabond, restless, wild girl living on the open plains of North Texas. And she had no home. Until we came along.Chuck was the most resistant to this addition to our

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501467528212893551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-51143057858796527112010-12-12T11:37:00.002-06:002010-12-12T11:48:56.904-06:00

Rejuvenate, reactivate, reiterate, renew, refocus? I don't know which re it is but I have decided to start blogging again.Let's start with where I have been? I quit my job in June. I was tired and needed to focus more time on my husband, my children, my extended family, my home, and myself. The theme for this summer was "keep moving or you might wind up in the trash" because oh LORDY! I

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501467528212893551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-5222272989282519672010-07-03T08:50:00.004-05:002010-07-03T09:30:54.305-05:00

On June 19 I left Lewisville, TX to go to New Orleans, Louisiana to be the nurse for 120 kids and sponsors from my church, First Baptist Church of Lewisville. I love serving my church in this capacity. While we were there we were doing a concert on Friday night and Lenny Kravitz joined our concert for a brief moment. If I had had enough battery on my phone I would have Googled him to see who

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-80433890648311470082010-04-05T19:11:00.008-05:002010-04-05T19:47:32.755-05:00

I did plant my garden and I was worried because it didn't look like it was wet enough or was going to grow and I had a couple of friends who doubted my seeds would work. I go out every day after work and look at it.Here is what I planted: beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, onions, basil, chives, rosemary, strawberries, and bell peppers. The bell peppers haven't gone

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-89173331624126410102010-03-26T16:11:00.003-05:002010-03-26T16:25:59.168-05:00

How do you like my NEW look? I played around with the blog the other day, just wanted a new look. I am hoping to get back in the blog groove.I have a lot of new right now.My husband got laid off in January. I started selling Scentsy to make some extra money and because I love the product! I have one recruit and I am going to try to make a little money to help bridge the gap for the time being

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-42383995744573513552009-04-28T18:11:00.002-05:002009-04-28T18:19:24.632-05:00

Sorry, things got wild for a day or two.Day 5 started at 11 AM with closing arguments for both sides. The defense referred more back to the testimony and reminded me that our friend had gotten $900,000 when his part of the company was purchased and now he was wanting more dinero. Hmmmm. The plaintiff's closing arguments reminded me of exactly how much more dinero he thought he was owed.Then

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-64887863371089012822009-04-20T06:49:00.003-05:002009-04-20T21:12:22.432-05:00

At the end of Day 3, the Plaintiff rested. One of the jurors, the assistant principal, did a fist pump at the end and said, "YES!" out loud. It was then that I realized she and I might be cell mates. We became really good friends by the end of it and her son will be a freshman in band next year where my oldest child goes to school. Small world.Day 4. The defense started bringing in their

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-30793637932673623262009-04-19T08:30:00.006-05:002009-04-19T19:02:17.315-05:00

Sorry for the lapse in posting, I had some naps that needed to be taken and sleep that needed to be caught up on. It is bad when the person in the world you most cannot stand is yourself. I was there. Better now.Day 2. After being the late returner from lunch I was never late from that point forward. Just thought I would throw that in.We got to the courthouse at 8:30 AM and began hearing opening

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-45036481146207633532009-04-17T06:17:00.002-05:002009-04-17T06:46:24.565-05:00

Monday April 6th is the day I started this journey (insert The Bachelor/Bachelorette sarcasm right here).I reported to the courthouse at about 0830 and they were in the middle of showing some video on how to be a juror and how being a juror changed my life. The only way being a juror changed their life was they were probably $200 richer for being in that lame video.So, some judge gal gets up and

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-62019570935455574332009-04-16T08:49:00.003-05:002009-04-16T08:50:39.610-05:00

and please don't make me do Jury Duty again.IT IS OVER. Shut up.I am going to work a little late this morning since I got home from Jury Duty at about 9:30 PM last night.More later.............I can't wait to tell you all about it.

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-49039678980093851432009-04-12T09:18:00.003-05:002009-04-12T09:22:16.775-05:00

Not really. Just can't talk because of JURY DUTY...........or my one way trip to hell. Tomorrow we are back at it. As you can tell, I can HARDLY wait. Here are 2 things I CAN tell you about Jury Duty:1. The people on my jury panel are wicked fun. One girl is a cook (like, professionally) and baked another girl a cake for her birthday. It made me want to stand up and say, "Y'all quit!"2. The

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-78795818657487862132009-04-06T19:25:00.002-05:002009-04-06T19:35:11.120-05:00

Part of our wedding vows when we got married in 1989 were that I would never have to do jury duty because I was marrying a police officer.It worked back in 1992.Apparently times have changed.Fast forward to April 2009. I got summoned for Jury Duty and once again was reassured by Hubs that I wouldn't get picked, no how no way. Maybe I should have paid more attention in Poli Sci. Ahem. Because

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-58367108285816103482009-04-04T08:08:00.002-05:002009-04-04T08:12:14.055-05:00

I dropped the yarn ball on the daily posts. Too many things going on, too many balls in the air.I am back. I don't know how many times a day, week, month, year I will post. Creativity cannot be forced. This picture is from Alpaca Shearing Day March 23, 2009 in East Texas.Love you guys!

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-30444814869235557512009-01-05T14:51:00.003-06:002009-01-05T14:53:29.488-06:00

Perfect for knitting and a cup of something warm because I am FREEZING!

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-43571552882102154342009-01-04T09:14:00.002-06:002009-01-04T09:23:17.306-06:00

Why are you are grateful for the winter season? List 10 (or more) specific things you are grateful for. (found on the Internet)1. I always look forward to the time change whether it be the fall or the spring one. There is something comforting to me about it getting darker earlier, it tells me to slow down and get quiet.2. Soups and stews in the winter. I am sad to see them go in the warmer

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-29071937056419869322009-01-03T09:06:00.002-06:002009-01-03T09:13:21.886-06:00

So, it happened. I missed a day. Get your own blog.Here is how it happened. I went to work for a short day in the morning. A short day turned into a long day from an emotional standpoint. Came home to watch the Cotton Bowl, fell asleep in my chair. Knitted on and off most of the afternoon. Trying to do a swatch, frogged 3 times. Is this a forecast of things to come for the real project?

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-60775566765370914572009-01-01T09:25:00.003-06:002009-01-01T10:29:08.886-06:00

I don't have too many fibery resolutions for 2009. I accomplished quite a bit last year. Here is the list from last year:1. Finishing my Tilted Duster--frogged and renamed Tilted Disaster. Lesson learned, gauge is your friend.2. Central Park Hoodie--finished, woot!3. Kauni Sweater (maybe Santa will bring the yarn?)--Santa brought the yarn, I am afraid of the project4. Two socks on Magic Loop--

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-59435424044873189152008-12-31T18:02:00.002-06:002008-12-31T18:09:32.603-06:00

What is your absolute favorite project you've ever knit? My Autumn Shawl or my Central Park HoodieWhat was your favorite gift to knit? Another pair of felted clogs for a coworker. She loved them, thank goodness!Which of your handknits are gathering dust your closet? Hats, I never think to wear them!If you've knit socks, what is your favorite pattern? Yarn Harlot's Basic Sock RecipeWhat would

TexasPurlGurlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-91068128097898310052008-12-30T21:25:00.003-06:002009-01-01T11:41:38.546-06:00

1. Today is our wedding anniversary. 19 years. Shut up.2. I cut all my hair off and got it colored. Praise the Lord.3. I would love to tell you the story of how I ran to the Border today, but I can't. HIPPA.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-17112974076932914322008-12-29T08:25:00.003-06:002008-12-29T08:32:18.823-06:00

We went to the in-laws this weekend. Yesterday we decided to go to Walmart and on the way eat a hamburger at the Shell Station. No that is not a typo. This is a truck stop. And what my husband does not know about me is that I love truck stop shopping as do many of the Rockstars. Srsly. I took pictures but will have to download them later.3 things I found:1. In the BABY section, a design your own

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-71201559350439812002008-12-28T09:06:00.003-06:002008-12-28T09:13:53.669-06:00

Oh my word! A cyber bud, Katy, needs our help. I read about this on Sunset Knitter's blog.She knitted a scarf for a Chinese Christmas at work. The coworker opened it and made fun of it and then all of her coworkers made fun of her and called her cheap. There is a campaign for her to send it to other knitters and have them take a picture of themselves in it and then she is going to hang the

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-91277332310098733422008-12-27T17:19:00.002-06:002008-12-27T17:23:53.185-06:00

This morning I made the trek with the Rockstars to an annual yarn sale. Anyone who is there before the store owner gets 40% off. Everyone else gets 35%. I bought some yarn for a scarf I have had my eye on, sock yarn for my sister, and sock yarn for me. Then we went to IHOP for breakfast.We had Christmas with my in laws and I got a couple of sweaters and some pajamas. Yay!!I don't have my camera

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-80406147420524201362008-12-26T19:37:00.003-06:002008-12-26T19:43:17.799-06:00

If you go see this movie, take a box of Kleenex. It was so good. I identified with SO MANY aspects of this movie. In many ways, I felt like their marriage mirrored mine in so many ways. And the dog, Marley. I love dogs. Marley reminds me of 2 special dogs we have had: Hobbes and Bailey.I am getting up at 2:30 AM to go to a yarn sale. Shut up. There will be a story to tell for sure. I am off to

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-22136789441154909762008-12-25T08:56:00.003-06:002008-12-25T09:31:06.583-06:00

First thing. I saw the hubub about this on dallasnews.com yesterday and watched it after work. It is very moving and made me think about a lot of things. #1, I hope his kids will reconcile their relationship with their dad #2, I love Dale Hansen, love this special of his, and have enjoyed it for the last 19 Christmases, and #3 it made me love my mom and dad even more and realize that we are all

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-85182650024036640012008-12-07T12:30:00.004-06:002008-12-07T12:35:54.858-06:00

Srsly. This is too cute. Go check out her blog. Enter the drawing, the deadline for this one is December 17th. I completely want to hijack the picture. Instead, I will give you one of my own. Or, two. Because I am cool like dat. 12 days of Christmas Giveaways. Shut up.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-42975612284523031652008-12-07T08:36:00.003-06:002008-12-07T12:29:09.437-06:00

Corny, but I love this song. I don't know why. Note the new avatar?I am sitting at my computer burning my Christmas CDs to my computer, drinking coffee, and knitting Christmas gifts for coworkers (dishcloths, don't get overexcited). I decided yesterday (finally!) what I would get my colleagues (the other managers) for Christmas. I am making a gourmet hot chocolate mix and pairing it with a bottle

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-83789087024357643032008-11-12T12:22:00.004-06:002008-11-12T12:31:40.802-06:00

I haven't done one of these in a while but here is an idea that I came up with to help me remember my new estrogen patch regimen. Here is my well loved pill reminder that I got several years ago when I started taking a medication that I had to remember every day because I kept forgetting it. As of 3 weeks ago, I now have to wear a patch and change it twice a week. How was I ever going to

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-46970743769997276192008-11-05T09:59:00.002-06:002008-11-05T10:23:43.411-06:00

So, I think I told you that DS1 went to State band contest. They won! Woot! I did not realize that the competition is every 2 years. They won 2 years ago and now again. Please no one start with the "threepeat" thing. Srsly. (that is a new word I have learned since I have been home)I am in an odd mood today. Crying alternating with laughing or griping. It is horrible when the person you

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-66367552145573325272008-11-03T22:37:00.003-06:002008-11-03T22:44:17.329-06:00

Bad depending on what side of the coin you are looking at. From my work standpoint, it is bad on their side because they are down a manager and a nurse. From my side it is good because I got rid of the monstrosity that was growing inside me but bad because now I am in the patch parade with surgical menopause. It is all about perspective.I finished my Autumn Shawl. Now I have to do the edging.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-21849793798568895372008-11-01T12:33:00.002-05:002008-11-01T12:53:01.440-05:00

You will have to pardon me as I just discovered that the L key has gone kaput on my computer. And I wasn't the last one to use it. Hmmmm.Last night we went to a big rivalry high school game. We were invited to tailgate. It was the perfect night for a hot flash. The game went into overtime and we won! It was exhilarating! I told Chuck that there were no losers in that game it was just a

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-42108287554825761972008-10-30T08:55:00.004-05:002008-10-30T09:15:31.554-05:00

I realized a few minutes ago that this surgery might have been timely. Right now it is so nice and cool outside. Maybe we won't have to turn the heat on all winter. Yeah, right. I woke up at 0430 (sorry, this blog works in military time) sandwiched between the dog and Hubs. You are right! I almost went out the front door and laid down on the sidewalk. Thank you Jesus that it is not July and it is

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-69152010436792073512008-10-27T23:28:00.003-05:002008-10-27T23:42:14.678-05:00

I woke up at 5 AM this morning and realized that I had not taken one pain pill yesterday. Mmmmmmm. Good times. So I took 2 and went and got in my recliner. And then I went back to bed at 7 until 9:15. And then I realized the kids were gone so I could watch Sex and the City. My friend Tasha loaned me the whole series with the disclaimer that I might not want to watch them when the kids were home.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-61602015063003786592008-10-26T12:49:00.003-05:002008-10-26T13:03:42.002-05:00

Friday and Saturday were the best days evir! I wanted to bottle them up so I could open them on bad days and remember that bad days are there for a reason which is to appreciate good days.And, for the record, everyone on my Christmas list is getting their own blog. Ahem. Creativity cannot be forced.Friday Chuck and I ran errands in the morning. We went to Kohl's, the embroidery making place,

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-3971664914426762742008-10-21T10:25:00.002-05:002008-10-21T10:28:56.079-05:00

Several of you have sent me really sweet emails to see how I am doing and if I am bored.I am doing fine, a bit cranky with the family, and over TV. I have enough knitting that if I get bored I just switch projects.Here is why I am cranky with the family.Yesterday at 3 PM I decided to watch Ellen. That will be something I will try to do every day because she is just funny and I never get to

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-20603973531288811092008-10-20T15:34:00.002-05:002008-10-20T15:59:44.869-05:00

I came home on Saturday. It seems like I sort of trailed off where the surgery began.I had the BEST nurses ever who took care of me in the hospital. It was very inspiring. The nurses who took care of me were, for the most part, older and had worked at that hospital for 25 years or more. Which was great and very inspiring. They and the aides, who had been there equally as long, took such good

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-14062055016690868732008-10-17T16:18:00.002-05:002008-10-17T16:48:07.692-05:00

Here is a good story for you:Tuesday morning at 8 AM I started having right lower quadrant pain (for the non medical right lower abdominal pain). Being a nurse, I thought immediately appendix. Then I thought ovarian cyst because I had one of those several years ago. And, being a nurse I definitely wanted to rule out constipation because there is nothing that will take the wind out of your sails

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-70395071835586589622008-10-05T08:52:00.002-05:002008-10-05T09:12:07.272-05:00

Things have been quiet on the blog lately. I have had some things happen professionally that have truly shaken my belief in my profession. It is sort of like infidelity, death of a child, or a violent crime. You think that it is just terrible and here is how you would handle it if it happened to you but it is a whole new ballgame when it is actually you that it happens to and you are actually

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-62467976733171999112008-09-15T07:46:00.002-05:002008-09-15T07:52:00.683-05:00

This lil cutie showed up in our backyard yesterday. And then Ginger came out. The cat would love to play with Ginger but Ginger is protecting her turf. Once they were face to face and the cat didn't run, Ginger decided she was too scared to pursue it. Homeland security at its best.This morning when I took DS1 to school the cat was in our front yard. Now she is camped out by the front door. Of

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-15668244074235349542008-09-14T17:17:00.002-05:002008-09-14T17:29:44.739-05:00

Several years ago I subscribed to Taste of Home Magazine. It is put out by Reiman Publications and they have now branched out with several more cooking magazines and they are all well worth your time and money. I stopped subscribing because life got too busy for me to read the magazines. The one thing I still love about the magazine is that all of the ingredients are very basic and you can

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-6536989118446133272008-09-01T13:43:00.004-05:002008-09-01T13:45:39.793-05:00

The only thing I find fault in is that the sleeves are way too long.Otherwise, I puffy heart it.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-6054953987362173632008-09-01T09:30:00.002-05:002008-09-01T10:00:24.801-05:00

Now that I am on facebook and have like 6 whole friends I have this conflict about whether or not to share my blog on facebook. It is pretty revealing you know. Especially since I put stuff like this on it. This is another meme I have been wanting to do for a while. It is an interview about my knitting with my dh. THIS should be interesting. No one turn on the TV or the battery on my

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-20479063795954809372008-09-01T07:35:00.002-05:002008-09-01T07:52:46.103-05:00

Why do I get sucked into these memes? Because they give me something to put into this here blog for all of you desperate folks who are too lazy to get your own blog. Really, it is free.How long were your labors?Nonexistant. I had 2 scheduled C-sections. About 7 months into the first pregnancy I told me sweet OB/Gyn that I had not really contemplated how this child was going to be born. He

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-55446599165461636912008-08-30T21:45:00.002-05:002008-08-30T22:12:53.145-05:00

Just when you thought you had bought your last school supply.The note from the Art teacher comes home.And there are 5 things on the list. Most of which you have never heard of. And the class only lasts 6 weeks. One set of pencils is $20. Thank goodness for my knitting friend, Amy, who also happens to be an art teacher. I called her today and she interpreted the list for me.I have decided

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-23576509717246418982008-08-25T05:53:00.006-05:002008-08-25T06:21:52.987-05:00

another year of school. Ginger was up at 5 and ready to make lunches. Because lunches are her favorite part of school. Picture taking, not so much. I think it is from her days at the animal shelter.DS1 is going into 9th grade which is high school here. God rest our weary souls he will be learning to drive in 6 months.My how they have grown. And boy are they expensive.Gone are the days where we

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-42588286537633043392008-08-24T08:21:00.005-05:002008-08-24T09:08:35.625-05:00

Got your cup of coffee? Good. Strap your sweet self in. Get your knitting. Ready? Here we go!I haven't been posting because I have been Olympic Knitting. And I won GOLD. I finished my Central Park Hoodie. It is blocking as we speak and maybe, just MAYBE there will be some modeling photos later. But Olympic Knitting is not what I want to talk about today even though there will be pictures of it

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-43417960557773425682008-08-10T09:40:00.006-05:002008-08-10T14:10:35.355-05:00

it is in a Van Down by the River because I paid for band yesterday. But more on that later. Notice the new avatar. Telling, no? Backing up, I have been on vacation. Unfortunately, the cord to my camera did not make it on vacation. Therefore, no pictures, no blogging. Sorry. And to those who are complaining about the lack of posts, get your own blog. This is a free service and you get what you pay

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-29015046556823547332008-07-28T21:12:00.004-05:002008-07-28T21:14:42.771-05:00

It is 10 PM here, I am exhausted. Tomorrow AM I will post more about the Alpaca farm and our trip to the beach today and an unfortunate run in with a not so cooked lobster. Ew!Nighty night!

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-23961566602376184832008-07-13T18:22:00.003-05:002008-07-13T18:31:36.944-05:00

I told you about mowing the lawn. Which is not dangerous because technically I don't leave the yard. Though I did get a brief lecture on leaving the blades down and the mower in gear when I got off of it. He said put on the brake and turn off the key. I told him he said that. And he said, "NO. Only in an EMERGENCY!" Now what sort of grass cutting emergency could there be I ask you? If my

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-43101920078472388562008-07-13T12:35:00.003-05:002008-07-13T12:49:01.066-05:00

I have been harping on my husband about the yard for several days now. Yesterday we were going to do it but my in-laws barn and office got broken into so dh had to go up there to get that all worked out. They live 45 minutes north of us. So, today I was ready to do it. I was so sick of the yard that I was ready to cut it myself. Could someone please go pick my mother up off of the floor?

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-52898353214452366832008-07-13T07:09:00.003-05:002008-07-13T07:40:08.783-05:00

and other rambling thoughts on this Sunday morning.Last night we went to eat and next door to one of the places we frequent is a resale kids/baby shop. These images were in the window. The tshirt says it all. Seriously, who would wear that? And if that is not the ugliest bathing suit I have ever seen then somebody slap me.On occasion, we have hysterectomy patients who stay overnight at our

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-3956778825430144312008-06-29T11:01:00.002-05:002008-06-29T11:12:58.559-05:00

Accent- TexanBreakfast? - Yes, my new favorite is egg white omelettes.Chore I don't like- cleaning the bathroomDog or Cat- Dogs, I wouldn't know what to do with a cat.Essential electronic- my hot pink iPod.Favorite Cologne- I don't wear it. Well, on occasion I wear the Bath and Body Works stuff, but that is it. It makes the patients nauseous. And I prefer not smelling to dealing with patient

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-82606816084059846092008-06-22T17:09:00.002-05:002008-06-22T17:18:07.138-05:00

The three Amigos...............or StoogesThe consensus is these are weeds, not slow to bloom flowers. Ahem.I found this on my camera. Let me know if you see it on Match.com.Hibiscus cam is back for another summer. And what would summer be without pool knitting?

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-68612064879423745042008-06-22T07:30:00.003-05:002008-06-22T07:45:44.710-05:00

Here is an email that I sent this morning:Dear Mrs. __________________I feel certain that you don't remember me but I am one of your former students. My name was Dawn ___________ and I was in your first period Senior English class in 1984-85. I was in the ______________ class of 1985. I am writing you a note to let you know how much your class has meant to me 23 years later.At some point in your

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-26957462003057734622008-06-20T07:47:00.004-05:002008-06-20T07:52:04.416-05:00

Many of you don't know that my Dad named me. My mom named my brother and my dad named my sister and I. My middle name is Michelle. I have always liked my name, I think it has a nice feel to it. Dawn Michelle. Except when I was in trouble. Anyway, I think my name is very appropriate for how I am. I like to get up fairly early in the morning. This morning I woke my husband up at 6 because I

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-68700009084772837252008-06-15T07:39:00.002-05:002008-06-15T08:36:44.414-05:00

Oh LAWD!! Saturday. I got up at 6 to take DS1 to a baseball tournament in Coppell. According to Dh and DS1, DS1 knew exactly how to get there. I almost wound up in Grapevine. But we got there. I literally dumped him in the parking lot and went in search of either a Starbucks or a liquor store and found the Starbucks first. I was on the phone with my sister while I was ordering and got Mary

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-18319514010731132522008-06-07T20:57:00.003-05:002008-06-07T21:10:33.217-05:00

When DS1 was in the 7th grade I had to go to science one day because he decided he wasn't going to work in science because he was mad because he got moved out of the first science class and put into another one. Big mistake. Anyway, while I was sitting in 7th grade science I noticed this girl sitting on the far end of the 3rd row. And she was perfect.So, I have asked about her a lot in the last 2

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-27994373258947627092008-05-26T13:44:00.005-05:002008-05-26T14:06:01.655-05:00

I read this story in the newspaper a couple of years ago and it absolutely broke my heart and makes me cry every time I see it.http://blogs.gettyimages.com/news/2007/05/30/memorial-day-at-arlington-national-cemetery/ That photo was taken by John Moore of Getty Images and has forever been burned in my memory.Another image and the story that goes with it has been burned into my memory:"Katherine

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-49262980493339960502008-05-24T20:23:00.005-05:002008-06-22T10:02:11.961-05:00

OH MY GOSH SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED SINCE I WAS LAST HERE!! Let's turn on some lights and start knitting while I tell you all that is going on here. It is all so funny I am hysterical thinking about it.Much of the hysteria has focused on the new job. Before I started, my boss (also a friend) called me and told me that my direct boss had quit and would I be interested in taking the job as the Nurse

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-77322858052335402232008-05-14T19:49:00.004-05:002008-05-14T20:58:09.639-05:00

When I went on my knitting retreat a couple of weeks ago one of the things we discussed was makeup. Any of you that know me are saying, "WHAT MAKEUP?" One of the gals I worked with a couple of years ago got her eyes tatooed with eyeliner. And then she got her lips done. Which lead me to ask the question, "Can they do your whole face? That might work for me." Those of you who REALLY KNOW ME know

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-68566846294999786212008-05-13T21:58:00.002-05:002008-05-13T22:04:38.917-05:00

I finished the Berry Season Socks from 2-at-a-time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes. They are done in the first installment of the White Oak Studio TV Yarn from the Romantic Comedies Sock Club. The yarn is called Four Weddings and A Funeral. I love the colors, they remind me of summer berries. I accomplished 2 of my NY resolutions with these socks. I did 2 socks at one time on Magic Loop and I did a

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-66142445810277952962008-05-12T18:15:00.004-05:002008-05-14T16:00:55.737-05:00

Wow! I fell off the wagon after Wednesday. As you can see, I got THE MOST AWESOME NURSE'S WEEK GIFT EVER! A monogrammed Land's End bag. Shut up!Friday morning I left for work and then off to College Station, TX for my nephew's graduation from Texas A&M. They had 5 graduations and once the students graduated they were allowed to leave. Why didn't they do that at my graduation? The speaker was

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-90004246548172786102008-05-07T20:19:00.003-05:002008-05-07T20:51:28.325-05:00

I bet you thought I forgot, didn't you? Oh nooooooooooo. I worked late last night and was back at it this morning at 7:30 AM. Just like another notable nurse."Linda Richards was the first professionally trained American nurse. She established nursing training programs in the United States and Japan, and created the first system for keeping individual medical records for hospitalized patients. (

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-26446663415460086612008-05-06T06:57:00.004-05:002008-05-06T07:39:02.962-05:00

I have gotten a few comments and a couple of stories. Oh my, you folks are funny! Today we will look at nursing in a crisis. Because in a crisis, I can guarantee you it is the NURSE who has to keep herself together and her head in the game.Clara Barton. Woo Hoo! I read a biography about Clara Barton in the 3rd grade. When DS1 came home in the 4th grade and told me they were learning about Clara

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-60941224811444046492008-05-05T08:12:00.004-05:002008-05-05T08:45:16.767-05:00

Now, I know my post yesterday was absolutely stimulating for you. Hang on to your hats because we are about to delve into some nurses dedicated to the insane and to the war. A psych nurse in the 1800s, who knew?"Dorothea Lynde Dix was an American activist on behalf of the indigent insane who, through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the U.S Congress, created the first

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-40777346822249019402008-05-04T19:14:00.006-05:002008-05-04T20:06:53.736-05:00

The first week of May is my most favorite week of the year. Why? Because it is Nurse's Week and Mother's Day all wrapped up in one week! Woo Hoo! I don't know why I love Nurse's Week, but I do! It is just another opportunity to get a coffee mug, insulated lunch box, or a beach towel with your facility's name emblazened on it and typically a free lunch.So, in honor of this week I think we should

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-65958995846924176062008-04-29T17:06:00.007-05:002008-04-29T17:44:21.753-05:00

Went to the chick knitting getaway. What fun! Scored some Maizy yarn and a Yarn Harlot book, mission accomplished! Finished one sleeve of the Central Park Hoodie, have one more to go. Amazing how much knitting you get when there is no computer around. Ahem. I will give you a little commentary with pictures interspersed.See this sign? I found this at a McDonald's on the south side of Dallas. Only

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-33602280672747507992008-04-25T07:52:00.003-05:002008-04-25T07:58:14.504-05:00

I am off to a girls weekend. Hopefully there will be stories to tell...................bah! You know me people!! Of course there will be stories to tell!! If you see a girl in the Austin area with sheep ears on and hopped up on Starbucks, say HI!!

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-37379965157501835202008-04-23T18:10:00.002-05:002008-04-23T18:20:27.795-05:00

I thought now would be a good time to see what sort of progress I have made on my knitting resolutions. Here we go:1. Finishing my Tilted Duster (went to the frog pond after Alissa told me the sleeves were jacked up, it was there that I lost that lovin' feelin')2. Central Park Hoodie--still in progress, I am on the sleeves3. Kauni Sweater (maybe Santa will bring the yarn?) Santa brought the yarn,

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-48399114867266089002008-04-22T09:00:00.001-05:002008-04-23T18:22:34.222-05:00

Because I am your friend...........a product review.I ran out of my coveted hair product on Sunday. I had to look nice for the alpacas, no? So, I had no hair product on Monday which might explain why an unusually large number of students came to the nurse's office, sort of a free freak show. On the way home, I stopped by Tom Thumb to get it because they sell it there and at Kroger and at CVS. It

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-58626018021443293812008-04-21T17:38:00.001-05:002008-04-23T18:29:19.050-05:00

So, we got up Sunday morning and Hubs and the boys discovered that the 24 hour Sonic opens at 9 AM. Hmmm. Gotta love a small town. We remembered there was a very snaggle toothed gal that works there that is in dire need of portable oxygen, so he decided to go in search of donuts or some other such healthy fair in town. They came back to the motel and picked me up and we were at Able Oaks Ranch

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-65754149746077979062008-04-20T18:35:00.000-05:002008-04-23T18:43:06.172-05:00

Here is Rhonda's Recipe that she made for the Alpaca Shearing Day One. Do you know that I don't even know Rhonda's last name? Does that sound like a country song? It is made in the crockpot, so it has to be good, right?Here goes: (off the top of my head, work with me here)A Chuck Roast2 envelopes of Italian Dressing Mix1 jar of Pepperoncini (banana) peppers, don't drain1 can of watera couple of

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-49508675220657850912008-04-20T07:06:00.003-05:002008-04-23T18:24:30.149-05:00

When we attended the Alpaca Seminar in March we learned about Shearing Day. We thought it would be an excellent way to see more aspects of alpaca ranching and to expose our boys to it as well. In short, it was a blast!!We got up at 5 AM and were on the road by 6:15. DS2 had a birthday party to attend the night before so we decided to leave on Saturday. We got to Shay and John von Campernolle's

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-50530017007685202432008-04-11T18:26:00.004-05:002008-04-11T21:52:13.332-05:00

You just aren't at all going to believe what happened to me today. Pulled up to the school and NO ELECTRICITY. Again!! Jiminy Crickets!Yes, I checked the website yesterday and this morning and it stated that power had been restored to all of the schools. Apparently someone didn't actually go in and try to flip a switch. You have to love working in public education.What to do? Rinse and repeat.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-92095117175243422652008-04-10T17:37:00.004-05:002008-04-10T17:58:42.994-05:00

Other than the sheer fact that I don't feel like knocking 2 brain cells together to come up with a post. If you don't like it..................GET YOUR OWN BLOG. Ahem.We have had several spring storms here lately. As of April 1st, I am long term subbing at an elementary school. Guess what I found when I pulled up to said school this morning? NO ELECTRICITY!! At 8:30, they decided to call off

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-29718303505769207082008-03-31T16:46:00.003-05:002008-03-31T16:56:00.715-05:00

Look what landed in my front yard today? Let me set the scene for you. Our NEW A/C went out last night. Hmmmm. So I am sitting here waxing poetic on how patient I am being because the weather is nice and we have such a cool breeze and all is well in the TPG household. And then the rain and hail hit. Did I mention the tornado warning? The sirens going off? Right at school dismissal. Isn't that

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-76174368258483685542008-03-29T12:47:00.003-05:002008-03-29T12:52:19.962-05:00

will be buying a button when this is all finished. So close!! It is the Carie Lyn bag from SheKnitsforknitters.com purchased as a kit. Well worth the price!! I'll be the one knitting Icord handles at the baseball game today.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-36696762866311296312008-03-28T14:19:00.002-05:002008-03-28T14:29:13.808-05:00

Quite possibly the best piece of advice I have ever been given was by a former boss that I did not like. It was regarding criticism. She said, "Dawn, for every 10 comments that people give you telling you what a good job you are doing and then the 1 that they give you that is critical, it is the critical comment you will remember the most and you will forget about all of the good things you

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-49489371184544347612008-03-23T19:36:00.002-05:002008-03-23T19:41:08.020-05:00

A dead snake, which is the best kind of snake in my opinion. It was out by our trash cans and it was, as we say in the medical field, DRT (dead right there). I am worried because it is a baby which means it has a mom and a dad and quite possibly brothers and sisters. I am calling a halt to any snake family reunions by my trash cans. The bunnies are welcome, but the snakes are not.A quiet Easter

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-79884017847601630972008-03-21T09:54:00.002-05:002008-03-21T10:06:23.094-05:00

I went to Kroger on Wednesday to pick up a few things. As I was checking out, there was a woman behind me in line. Let me first explain that the woman in front of me was only buying things on clearance. In the express line. She bought 5 POUNDS of organic spinach, the leaf kind. And then proceeded to ask me what to do with all of it. I did not say what came to mind (extra toilet paper, Gas X

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-75444557297204279592008-03-21T09:48:00.002-05:002008-03-21T09:53:31.486-05:00

I am letting you in on a hint where to hide our eggs this year: Either the toilet or where the toilet paper is kept or quite possibly in the bottle of antinausea medicine or antidiarrheals. Because that is where the TPG family will find them.Oh yes, indeed, the stomach virus has hit and caused us to cancel our weekend plans. WAH!!! In my drug induced haze I heard hubs exclaim that the other

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-202784877207999142008-03-18T15:08:00.005-05:002008-03-18T15:22:27.637-05:00

It has been raining since the middle of the night here. I don't mind but I am sad for the spring break kiddos because it does limit your activity as far as getting out and about.I have been struck by the stomach virus that DS2 had. Hubs is out of town so DS1 asked me if my illness meant that he was now in charge. My response? "No, son. But thanks for asking! The only way that will happen is if I

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-67164181748345068092008-03-15T10:36:00.000-05:002008-03-15T10:37:01.703-05:00

because this is just about dead on.What Dawn MeansYou are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-22526716129595998442008-03-10T06:44:00.003-05:002008-03-18T15:23:32.757-05:00

We woke up, got dressed, and headed out to the other farm for day 2. We got there and had a few donuts and some coffee and then got started. Whereas yesterday was much more of a sit and listen day, day 2 was more hands on. We learned how to halter an alpaca, how to trim toenails, how to draw blood, and how to give shots. The best thing ever was being in the middle of all of the alpacas and having

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-61582215952283907992008-03-08T19:27:00.005-06:002008-03-18T15:24:22.857-05:00

Greetings from East Texas! We are having a good time. Are finally back at the hotel for the night. Don't forget the time change tonight. We lose an hour. Wah, I am so not ready for that!We hit a glitch in the process because we did not get the email from the lady who is in charge of payments regarding directions. We simply went to the website and downloaded the directions there but the first day

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-37323991466436899582008-03-05T12:08:00.010-06:002008-03-05T12:58:16.210-06:00

Lots to talk about today, lucky you! Back in August I got my Sockapalooza Socks from Lana. And she made me 2 pairs, only she sent 1 and 1/2 pairs with promise to send the other one once it was finished. Guess what came in the mail on Monday?? The burgundy pair's friend!! I could not be more flattered and pleased. Such an overachiever to make me 2 pairs of socks (insert wink here). Lana, the blue

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-87697014276512306602008-03-03T20:25:00.002-06:002008-03-03T20:28:41.288-06:00

Yeah, hold on a sec and it will change. We will probably be in shorts and flip flops tomorrow. Here is the current view out my front door. May we all pause for a moment of prayer and silence that school will be cancelled tomorrow. Love,Slacker Mom (aka texaspurlgurl)

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-54345699314729597132008-03-03T09:17:00.002-06:002008-03-03T09:20:30.961-06:00

This will hopefully go out in the mail today. I hope the recipient loves it.Raining here today. Might snow. It was 73 degrees yesterday. Don't you just love Texas weather?

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-80897190279057035002008-03-02T14:53:00.003-06:002008-03-02T15:11:09.625-06:00

A couple of summers Hubs taught me how to use the gas grill. I had never grilled anything before then and it was a good thing to learn and I love to grill. However, I think I forgot one small component. This is your friend. It is the heat indicator. If the red line goes all the way to the right then you might be in trouble from a fire/heat standpoint. And if you tell your kids, IN A VERY CALM

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-22778081765025711282008-03-02T11:28:00.003-06:002008-03-02T11:38:10.942-06:00

Taking a slightly different turn from yesterday, today is going to be about others. For my 2008 Knitting Resolutions, one of my resolutions was to knit something for charity every month. Charity doesn't always have to be an organization, it could simply be a random act of knitting kindness to someone else. This person has been on my mind for the past few days and I have decided to put together a

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-53636443656017235932008-03-01T07:48:00.003-06:002008-03-01T08:31:41.302-06:00

Because I have found a product that will revolutionize the way consumers feel about colonoscopies. The product? Said in my very best imitation of my sweet nail gal, Tina...........Fiber One Bar.So, I was at Target yesterday and needed a lil snack because I had only had a banana for breakfast. I found the Fiber One Bars and they were on sale. Sale + Low WW points = What A Deal! Oh, but can you

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-50208945173306065652008-02-25T13:03:00.002-06:002008-02-25T13:05:17.247-06:00

a few of you have been keeping a secret from me................A few of you failed to mention that when you turn 40 other parts of you get examined. In detail.And don't tell me I am a nurse and I should have known..................what-ever.I was so traumatized I went and bought yarn. Sale yarn.That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-32051599386632496512008-02-24T20:50:00.003-06:002008-02-24T21:05:02.760-06:00

I have finally told my mom, so now I can tell you. I have to call Mom and tell her these things because she can't be finding out about my business on this here blawg.I joined Weight Watchers at the end of January. As of today, I have lost a total of 6.4 lbs. I am completely thrilled because I have done WW so many times, well, let's just say a few folks know me by name. I was worried they would

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-89142350014438698192008-02-19T17:30:00.001-06:002008-02-19T17:32:27.960-06:00

Look what I found in my front yard!Looks like sprang is on its way!

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-21193518774694653312008-02-18T09:20:00.007-06:002008-02-19T17:47:03.068-06:00

I had a relaxing weekend. I won't say that much got accomplished as I knitted all day on Saturday and did not knit a single stitch on Sunday, not one!Every year there is the TXOLAN Alpaca Show in Fort Worth. I really wanted to go this year so Hubs and I went. We had so much fun watching the showing of the alpacas and looking at alpacas, fiber, etc. We had so much fun that we are going to a

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-64583289888878887952008-02-10T19:05:00.000-06:002008-02-10T19:07:56.540-06:00

The weekend has not been long enough! Don't you hate Sunday nights sometimes? I think the worst Sunday night ever is the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Ugh!You would not believe how many socks I have started and frogged in the last 10 days. UNREAL. My sock knitting mojo has exited stage left. I have been working on my Central Park Hoodie and have made progress.I wish I had something fun and

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-38954391689331510132008-02-09T20:31:00.001-06:002008-02-09T20:33:38.288-06:00

So, I went as the nurse on a Children's Retreat this weekend. The weather was gorgeous! It was a good time but I am glad to be home.When I got home guess what was in the mail? A letter from the endodontist. It seems that her office was broken in to in January and her computer was stolen and along with it ALL OF MY PERSONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Oh Joy in the

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-28171874239656090472008-02-03T08:24:00.000-06:002008-02-03T09:17:12.582-06:00

I have been ignoring the blog for a while. Not good. I need to get back on it. I have recovered from the bubonic plague and still have to go to the dentist, again. Luckily, I have found some new podcasts to get me through.Yesterday I listened to the KnitPicks podcast (not one of the new ones) and had a knitting epiphany. There are different types of cast ons for different things. Now, I knew

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-25128532605779618982008-01-30T11:46:00.001-06:002008-01-30T11:49:42.932-06:00

I think it is a miracle that I have been subbing since August and I have officially landed my first illness. Because of this illness I have had to cancel my trip to Austin to visit parents and friends and I am very disappointed. I have been watching TV and knitting which is helping me to feel better. Praise the LAWD for the DVR. If you want something fun to do, go see 27 Dresses. You won't be

Dawnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119798160298369302.post-9633022321093367992008-01-25T05:57:00.000-06:002008-01-25T06:30:56.057-06:00

Wednesday AM I stopped at the Toyota place and picked up my car and headed to Richardson to Yarn and Stitches for a knitting lesson with Alissa to finish my Tilted Duster. I swear, I am a sucker for a coffee mug and a bottle of water. They gave me a travel mug with Toyota logo on it of course when I checked out and had a bottle of water in my console when I left. I may buy Toyotas 4evir. Just

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