Life's a Stitch

I know it’s Monday because I’m all charged up. My cell phone, Chuck’s cell, my PDA, the digital camera, the laptop… When I designed our renovation I had no idea how many wall outlets I should have planned. Those were the days before we owned any of that stuff. That’s what I like about knitting, it’s so simple, mostly portable, and doesn’t plug into a wall.

I can’t believe a cell phone is so much a part of my life. I’ve referred to it in three postings. I don’t use it all that often, like the woman I see every day, walking her three golden retrievers, phone permanently attached to her ear.

My cell phone bucks like a chicken. Buck buck buck buck buck buck, buaaaak buck buck buck. Repeat. I like it, my kids think I’m nuts. They like my lame play on words even less, “Where’s my buckin phone?” For my last b-day my son got me New York, New York for my ring tone. It was a good fit being from New York. At knit night, a mom of a toddler has a recording of her child screaming “Mom, your phone is ringing, pick up your phone.” Very cute. This all seems so out of character since I’m not generally one who goes for cutesy. I think of me as very practical. But then again, I have a phone that bucks.

Weekend knitting included my GGH Fee scarf.

Thanks for all the good wishes for my MRI. Call me a sick puppy, I found it relaxing. Having had two glasses of wine I laid back and listened to white noise. I find the dentist relaxing, too, once past the injection. I took your advice and treated myself to some yarn. Photos later this week; a fleece artists scarf and Cascade for a felted brimmed hat. And thanks to Stephanie, Melissa and Megan for the ROAK e-cards. I really appreciate those bright spots in my day.

Mr. Kissing Booth won first prize in the costume contest at school.