Category Archives: knitting

Scouring the Fleece

Posted on June 4, 2015 by gretchen1h

The weather is telling me that it’s summer, the calendar is saying it’s spring, but really my thoughts are on fall.  More specifically, October.  And even more specifically, the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, better known as RHINEBECK! … Continue reading →

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Emerging Pattern (Alex’s Mittens)

Posted on May 22, 2015 by gretchen1h

I find older knitting patterns pretty cool. So when I run across an article about older knitting patterns, I’m likely to read it – like this one all about Sanquhar knitting patterns in Scotland from knitty blog. Of course, reading … Continue reading →

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Knitting is Relaxing…Not!

Posted on May 12, 2015 by gretchen1h

Everyone always tells me that knitting is relaxing. There’s a certain Zen to it once you get going. A soothing clicking of the needles. The yarn running smoothly through your fingers. The end product slowly growing as you add stitch … Continue reading →

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It Worked!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by gretchen1h

I tried them on and they fit! Okay, maybe a little snug on the gusset when putting them on, but once they’re on they fit perfectly. I was going to say that they fit like a glove, but who wears … Continue reading →

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How Long Could It Take?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by gretchen1h

  Certainly it couldn’t take as long as reading this book – a few hours – it was a bubblegum book, sweet, short, full of flavor. It probably couldn’t take longer then the sun was out for the first time … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up

Posted on February 17, 2015 by gretchen1h

Okay, so first things first.  Why haven’t I posted in weeks?  Because real life intervenes.  You know, the stuff that happens so I can post about it!  Plus it’s winter, DH and I got colds, it’s freezing and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Bullish on Books

Posted on January 28, 2015 by gretchen1h

I think that one of the best things about being a local politician is that I have to support our local organizations.  I mean, it’s a hardship – eating fresh blueberry pancakes for breakfast on Sunday mornings!  LOL!  To be … Continue reading →

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Heartwarming Endurance

Posted on January 17, 2015 by gretchen1h

Sometimes I get to do things that really touch my heart – and this week was one of those times.  I’m sure you’ve heard of the Wounded Warriors Project.  They help soldiers that need help when they come back from … Continue reading →

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Vacation’s End

Posted on January 10, 2015 by gretchen1h

The end of winter vacation finally brought a little snow to our bucolic manor.  Not enough to actually have to shovel (yay!).  Just enough to make everything look crisp and clean for the holidays.  That’s the kind of snow that … Continue reading →

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New Year – Same Resolution

Posted on January 3, 2015 by gretchen1h

Christmas week ended with a trip to NPR for my Sunday morning show.  This week we had a special guest – an active duty member of the military. He shared a lot of his experiences overseas as well as his … Continue reading →

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