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Sweaters

Unraveling

05.01.2012

I’m not sure it’s going to happen. I don’t think this sweater is going to get knit up. I’ve been knitting a grey pullover forever. And not in the it’s-taking-so-long-to-finish sense. I’ve been frogging and re-knitting, frogging and re-knitting, and the other day frogged the sweater again. I wasn’t satisfied with the size, the pattern, [...]

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Winter Knitting …

22.10.2011

… is no different from knitting any other time of the year—still, there’s something about winter and snuggling in with a hot cup of tea, a few chocolate cookies, and knitting on the needles. Here’s what I’ve planned so far (if you click on the pics you should get a larger view): I’ve finished one [...]

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Is Writing Art?

24.09.2011

Art is defined by my dictionary as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in visual form—e.g. painting, sculpture—to be appreciated for its beauty and emotional power. Writing does apply creative skill and imagination, and some writing certainly has emotional power. But is it art? I don’t know the answer to [...]

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Can You Juggle?

21.07.2011

Because I don’t believe you should wait around for word back on a manuscript submission, and because I usually can’t wait to get to a new project, I’m working on an article that has a deadline date. November feels like a long way away. It isn’t when you don’t have a complete first draft down. [...]

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