From the monthly archives:

January 2010

My Knitting Bag Came!

29.01.2010

I know I mentioned this in the previous post, but I had to show off my beautiful knitting bag from Martha Sacco at Green Mountain Knitting Bags. It’s perfect—roomy, sturdy, filled with pockets, and handmade with incredible workmanship. I know I’m gushing. Can’t help it. I love these bags!

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It Started with a Green Mountain Knitting Bag

26.01.2010

I’ve had my eye on the beautiful handmade knitting bags by Martha Sacco from Green Mountain Knitting Bags for a long time. I had heard about them. I had checked out the website. I chickened out. Then I plucked up my nerve (it wasn’t difficult) and bought one. But that’s not what this post is [...]

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When Plot Isn’t Enough

23.01.2010

In one of the courses I teach, my students have an option with their final assignment to begin work on a book—outlining it and drafting the first few chapters. A lot take the option. A good portion of these ‘book option’ plots are imaginative and have nice possibilities. A good portion of them also have [...]

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Time and Space

14.01.2010

Having the time to write is one thing. But giving yourself space to write is something else. And just as important. I’m not talking about finding your writer’s space, as in a corner of a room where you open up your laptop to work. And I don’t mean setting up an office, either. Eventually where [...]

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