Despite my previous post, I didn’t actually spend the entire weekend sewing. Felt like it, but I did manage to cram some other things in there as well. For example, my paternal grandmother’s birthday was on Saturday. We managed to get the whole family (minus the grandchildren in the 18+ category, save me) together at [...]
Archive for May, 2007
Writing cheques my fingers can’t cash… aka, the saga of a blanket.
May 27th, 2007
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Edit: Yes, I’m aware that this post is almost 1700 words. No, I don’t expect anyone to actually read it. I started writing this long before I knew I could post it, because I wanted some sort of record as to what the hell I was doing… but didn’t want the intended recipients (aka, Artos, [...]
Sometimes, I’m not particularly smart.
May 27th, 2007
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All right, it’s almost time for the surprise to be received, so I’ll write a little more about this whole sewing expedition I’ve been on. (The “full disclosure” will come later.) Oh my freaking god, sewing is so much harder than knitting. It’s just shy of 5am, I can see the beginnings of dawn starting [...]
Conversations with a Cat in the Way
May 27th, 2007
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Me: You make a better door than a window. Cat: Yes, thank you. Me: That wasn’t a compliment. Cat: Yes it was. Me: All right, let’s try this: Get out of the way, I’m trying to see the TV. Cat: You would rather look at me. Me: No, I don’t think so. Cat: I am [...]
Trans partners support group
May 25th, 2007
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The marmot is a busy little marmot these days: Due to community requests, The Centre is looking at offering a monthly drop-in for partners/family members of trans folks. We would like your input on how to make it safe, supportive & meaningful – bring your ideas, suggestions & concerns. Meeting open to all self-identified trans [...]
We don’t need no steenking DVD player.
May 24th, 2007
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So, my DVD player vanished a few years ago, and Jenn’s recently broke. So we’ve been stuck watching movies on my laptop, because Jenn’s tv sucks ass. But now! Now my TV is home, I’ve got an s-video cable, and voila: One TV that will play shows off my laptop. Jenn’s currently watching last weeks [...]
not killing not killing not killing not killing
May 24th, 2007
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In an effort to be Not Killing, I present to you: Fifteen things about today that didn’t suck. The only catch is, I came up with the subject before I thought of said fifteen things. So… let’s see if I can come up with them all. 1. It’s a beautiful sunny day. 2. I have [...]
Continued frustration
May 24th, 2007
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Knitting keeps me from killing people. Possibly even you.
Frustration
May 24th, 2007
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If anyone can show me how to make a slipstitch in a way that actually makes sense to me, I will offer up my left arm. Or the souls of my never-to-be-born children. Or both. Whatever. Have looked at SO MANY DIFFERENT INSTRUCTIONS and still have no fucking clue. halp!