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Liner Notes*

I'm going to take one from CindyCindy's book and remind you that it's FRIDAY.  On this Friday, more than many others, I'm a little fried and using a meme to fill up some space. Since music is a big part of my life and, since I remember SO many of the tunes from the year I graduated from high school, I just had to give this one a go.  I am ruthless about the music I don't care for (HATE) and love, love,love the music I love.  Many of the strike troughs could be double strikes as I truly dislike them so much the hatred is visceral.  I am a music (my music) snob.  Many of you will disagree with me and that's fine, too, but I'm older than you...so there! 

*Liner Notes were the best thing about an album cover.  Now you find out everything you want to know about a musical group on line. Back then we only had our album and the notes inside.  We pored over them and committed it to memory.  Seeing them live was such a kick.

Thanks Robin for the idea!

Music Meme
The rules:
A) Go to Music Outfitters
B) Enter the year you graduated from high school in the search function and get the list of 100 most popular songs of that year
C) Bold the songs you like, strike through the ones you hate and underline and/or italicize your favorite. Do nothing to the ones you don’t remember (or don’t care about) 

ETA: (There are few I don't remember at all so if they are left unmarked that means I can take them or leave them.)

1. Hey Jude, The Beatles
2. Honey, Bobby Goldsboro
3. Love Is Blue, Paul Mauriat
4. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay, Otis Redding
5. People Got To Be Free, Rascals
6. Sunshine Of Your Love, Cream
7. This Guy's In Love With You, Herb Alpert
8. Stoned Soul Picnic, Fifth Dimension
9. Mrs. Robinson, Simon and Garfunkel
10. Tighten Up, Archie Bell and The Drells
11. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Hugo Montenegro
12. Little Green Apples, O.C. Smith
13. Mony, Mony, Tommy James and The Shondells
14. Hello, I Love You, The Doors
15. Young Girl, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
16. Cry Like A Baby, Box Tops
17. Harper Valley P.T.A., Jeannie C. Riley
18. Grazing In The Grass, Hugh Masekela
19. Midnight Confessions, The Grass Roots
20. Dance To The Music, Sly and The Family Stone
21. The Horse, Cliff Nobles and Co.
22. I Wish It Would Rain, Temptations
23. La-La Means I Love You, Delfonics
24. Turn Around, Look At Me, Vogues
25. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses), John Fred and His Playboy Band
26. Spooky, Classics IV
27. Love Child, Diana Ross and The Supremes
28. Angel Of The Morning, Merrilee Rush
29. The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde, Georgie Fame
30. Those Were The Days, Mary Hopkin
31. Born To Be Wild, Steppenwolf
32. Cowboys To Girls, Intruders
33. Simon Says, 1910 Fruitgum Company
34. Lady Willpower, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
35. A Beautiful Morning, Rascals
36. The Look Of Love, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
37. Hold Me Tight, Johnny Nash
38. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Ohio Express
39. Fire , Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
40. Love Is All Around, Troggs
41. Playboy, Gene and Debbe
42. (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls, Dionne Warwick
43. Classical Gas, Mason Williams
44. Slip Away, Clarence Carter
45. Girl Watcher, O'Kaysions
46. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone, Aretha Franklin
47. Green Tambourine, Lemon Pipers
48. 1, 2, 3, Red Light, 1910 Fruitgum Company
49. Reach Out Of The Darkness, Friend and Lover
50. Jumpin' Jack Flash, The Rolling Stones
51. MacArthur Park, Richard Harris
52. Light My Fire, Jose Feliciano
53. I Love You, People
54. Take Time To Know Her, Percy Sledge
55. Pictures Of Matchstick Men, Status Quo
56. Summertime Blues, Blue Cheer
57. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
58. I Got The Feelin', James Brown and The Famous Flames
59. I've Gotta Get A Message To You, Bee Gees
60. Lady Madonna, The Beatles
61. Hurdy Gurdy Man, Donovan
62. Magic Carpet Ride, Steppenwolf
63. Bottle Of Wine, Fireballs
64. Stay In My Corner, Dells
65. Soul Serenade, Willie Mitchell
66. Delilah, Tom Jones
67. Nobody But Me, Human Beinz
68. I Thank You, Sam and Dave
69. The Fool On The Hill, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
70. Sky Pilot, Eric Burdon and The Animals
71. Indian Lake, The Cowsills
72. I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
73. Over You, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
74. Goin' Out Of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You, The Lettermen
75. Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day, Stevie Wonder
76. The Unicorn, The Irish Rovers
77. (You Keep Me) Hangin' On, Vanilla Fudge
78. Revolution, The Beatles
79. Woman, Woman, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
80. Elenore, Turtles
81. Sweet Inspiration, Sweet Inspirations
82. The Mighty Quinn, Manfred Mann
83. Baby, Now That I've Found You, Foundations
84. White Room, Cream
85. If You Can Want, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
86. Cab Driver, The Mills Brothers
87. Time Has Come Today, The Chambers Brothers
88. Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Dionne Warwick
89. Scarborough Fair/Canticle, Simon and Garfunkel
90. Think, Aretha Franklin
91. You're All I Need To Get By, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
92. Here Comes The Judge, Shorty Long
93. I Say A Little Prayer, Aretha Franklin
94. Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud
95. Sealed With A Kiss, Gary Lewis and The Playboys
96. Piece Of My Heart, Big Brother and The Holding Company
97. Suzie Q., Creedence Clearwater Revival
98. Bend Me Shape, American Breed
99. Hey, Western Union Man, Jerry Butler
100. Never Give You Up, Jerry Butler

The following is my favorite, very favorite (it was a hard choice) from the list.  OMG, am I really that old?

Summa This, Summa That, and a Meme

Have you seen Knotions?  Our knitting community is so talented!  Jody has been working on this for some time and it was worth the wait.  It's full of patterns (socks, sweaters, lace, baby items and even a pair of pants), useful techniques (check out the short row info!), and many of the patterns from Magknits.  There is so much more, too!

Tonight we're heading up to Snowbird for a free concert by my favorite local band, the Band of Annuals. It will be outdoors on the plaza and we're looking forward to a quiet evening an evening in the mountains and some good music.  While I'm on the subject of music, allow me to reminisce a bit.

The 30 and 40something guys in my office are big fans of Led Zeppelin and they are very impressed that I saw them live-TWICE!  Memories of the first concert were fuzzy (as in who was the headliner) and what was the exactly concert date (my guess was late 1969). I finally decided to google and see if any info would pop up, see if my memories were real or messed up with the fog of age. 

OMG! Up pops THIS, a poster from the show.  I doubt anyone remembers much of anything about Vanilla Fudge (I don't), but I do remember talking about the opening band (why we went) for HOURS after.  Jimmy's guitar flying through the air, Robert's voice, the whole BIG SOUND. They Shook Me and I was Dazed and Confused. Zeppelin came back a year later to a new venue, the Salt Palace.  (We hated it for concerts but that's another story.)  I was to the right of the stage, second tier, above where Jimmy was playing and remember watching as he use a violin bow on the guitar...grrl, that sound was awesome. 

Following in the footsteps of Karen and Terry  (Carole did this meme, too) I bring you "the reason I keep this guy around". There is no Communication Breakdown when it comes to knitting.

Me: What is your favorite thing about my knitting?
Smith: How happy you are when you when a project is done and you love it. I love the way you light up. 
Me: Awww, that's sweet.  What is your least favorite thing about my knitting?
Smith: The way you swear when something doesn't work.
Me: I call them technical terms. What is something I have knitted that you recall as being good?
Smith: Everything! I don't recall any thing that isn't good.
Me: Thanks! Do you think knitters have an expensive hobby?
Smith: Yes.
Me: Do you have any hobbies?
Smith: No. Oh, taking photos for your blog.
Me: Nice try. What about the boat (he finally sold last year), the Land Cruiser for 4 wheeling and all the camping stuff?  Doesn't any of that count?
Smith: No, that was for both of us.
Me: NOT! (I forgo the next question which is to compare money spent on hobbies.)
Me: Has my knitting in public ever embarrassed you?
Smith: No.
Me: Never?
Smith: No!
Me: Do you know my favorite kind of yarn?
Smith: Blue!
Me: Type, not color.
Smith: Silk and wool?
Me: Good one. Can you name another blog.
Smith: Ravelry.
Me: That's not a blog.
Smith: I can name people names, but not blogs names. Oh wait, Etherknitter?
Me: Way to go!  Do you mind that I want to check out yarn stores everywhere we go?
Smith: No.
Me: Do you understand the importance of a swatch?
Smith: Yes, it's to check out what the yarn is going to do. You've got to swatch if you want to be good.
Me: Nice one! Do you read Zeneedle?
Smith: Yes.
Me: Have you ever left a comment?
Smith: Once or twice.
Me: Do you think the house would be cleaner if I didn't knit?
Smith: No.
Me: Wow, is that good or bad? Anyway, is there anything you'd like to add in closing?
Smith: I love to read comments.
Me: Sweet!  Show the guy some love!

Have a fabulous weekend!!

Pass the Hat

Actually, I mean pass the haiku, cause that just what TeresaC did. She passed it to Sandy, who passed it to me, and I'm passing it to Carole, who will pass it to one of you AND we'll start the journey of a very long and successful Haiku game.  Are you ready?

Terry started with:

Steam heated
Lightning splits dark skies
Dramatic summer storms.

Sandy added:

Steam heated
Lightning splits dark skies
Dramatic summer storms.
Winds howl through the leaves
Bird clutching branches tight.

My contribution:

Steam heated
Lightning splits dark skies
Dramatic summer storms.
Winds howl through the leaves
Bird clutching branches tight.
Clouds dance in circles
Clean laundry snaps on the line
Warm rain falls in sheets

(Read Terry and Sandy's posts as they have good explanations of what we're doing. I'm on the run! See ya.)

First Up

With only two projects on the needles, a nightlife filled with ice (not in a drink) and elevated feet, this Jill is a boring grrl. Salina races toward the finish line, Emmylou sits alone as treadling with a sore foot isn't in the cards, and the Black Velvet scarf grows slowly. There is a little pre-trip laundry gonig on, but looking at life from a recliner is not that exciting.  That means another lame post is yours for the reading. TeresaC cracked me up with her version of this meme. I sadly have no story as funny as her cricket suicide.

1. Who was your first prom date? Prom? No prom dates, no dates. I was the too tall, too thin, too shy kid no one knew. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
2. Do you still talk to your first love?  No.  We were 6 years old and met while playing cowboys on the dirt hills of our new subdivision.  His horse was a black stallion, mine was a paint.  He was tall, dark and handsome. His name was Larry.
3. What was your first alcoholic drink? A Tom Collins. I was of legal age (totally boring and safe).
4. What was your first job? Short (hahahaha) order cook in an A&W Drive In. Fired for undercooking the burgers. It was a crocked up charge as the other cook was more "willing" than I was.
5. What was your first car? Here's where I get cool. It was a 1971 Midnight Blue, Triumph Spitfire. It had a hard top and a soft top...so very cool and fun.  It ran about half the time. Bastard.
6. Who was the first person to text you today? Does email count?
   
7. Who is the first person you thought of this morning? Me.  Then Max (who is technically not a person) because he was also up at 5:00am.
   
8. Who was your first grade teacher? My memory only goes back to third grade and Mrs. Ockey. First grade was 52 years ago so I'm forgiven, right?
9. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? In 1976 I flew to Washington DC with a grrlfriend. I had a very bad earache and it was miserable. The rest of the trip was great.
   
10. Who was your first best friend and are you still friends? Craig, who lived next door and played Ballerina dolls with me.  Larry lived up the street. The three of us were friends from the ages of 5-10.
    
11. What was your first sport played? Sports? Not a sports fan. The sport that gives me the most nightmares was volleyball as I was hit in the face on a regular basis.
    
12. Where was your first sleepover? I have no memory of it, but I stayed with a baby sitter (there is photographic evidence) when I was about a year old and my parents went away for a few nights.
    
13. Who was the first person you talked to this morning?   Laurie, via email. If that doesn't count then it was saying good morning to Moxie who was also up at 5:00am. He is technically not a person.  (I also talk to myself on occasion.)
    
14. Whose wedding were you first in? My Aunt Valene's.  I was her flower grrl at the age of 5. My dress was butter yellow with a large white lace collar.  I was very cute.
    
15. What was the first thing you did this morning? Pee
    
16. What was the first concert you went to? It must have been a Utah Symphony Concert. But, my first rock concert was the Steve Miller Band (1968). Big Ol' Jet Airliner! wooeeeee!
    
17. What was your first tattoo or piercing? Ears 1972, one hole each. Boring, but there you have it.
    
18. What was the first foreign country you went to? Canada, for about 2 hours.
    
19. What was your first run in with the law? 1968. The cops tried to bust us for pot and came to the house with guns drawn. (Three of us were roommates and we always had a bunch of "hippies" crashing on the floor.)  They couldn't find a thing.  The "joints" were hand-rolled cigarettes butts (not mine).  We were starving students and couldn't afford to get high (or smoke real cigarettes). Back then we were scared and grateful, today we'd sue.
    
20. When was your first detention? I was a good grrl. Really I was.
21. What was the first state you lived in? Idaho
    
22. Who was the first person to break your heart? I don't remember her name, but she betrayed our friendship in 5th grade. I was heartbroken about it and just didn't understand. She was a bitch.
    
23. Who was your first roommate? Arlene, Marcia and Rose
    
24. Where did you go in your first limo ride? There have been so many I just can't remember the first. :-D

Playing with Flickr Toys

1. Anne, Kim, Terry, Carole, 2. Kim and Judy, 3. Terry and Risa, 4. Carole and Risa, 5. Norma and Isela, 6. Ann, Cara, Me, Vicki, 7. Knitting with Red Rocks and Rachel 8. Susan Won Several Ribbons, 9. Judy and Kim, (different Kim and Judy) 10. Kim, Terry and Carole at Silver Lake, 11. Waulking at the Great Basin Fiber Fair, 12. Estes Park June 2007 I'll be there next weekend!
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

K is for Knitting Friends (This is small representation of my knitting/blogging friends. Most of my pictures are on the old computer and I need to transfer them over!) 
Knitting friends are best pals ever.

Another meme is running rampant around Blogland and it was fun to do.

Who Am I?
The rules:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker.

1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One word to describe you.
12. Your flickr name.

K is for Keeping up with other bloggers or being a Kopy Kat.

This and That - Or More Lists

Who is that kid?

1. I have never seen American Idol.
2. Awhile back I learned about David A. from my office mates.
3. He attends the same High School I did.
4. Nearly everyone in Utah is aghast and agape that he lost.
5. I know the head of Public Relations for the School District.
6. She thought David Cooke would win.
7. She's been overworked during this whole mess and she's glad it's over.
8. So am I.  I don't need to hear about it any longer.
9. David will still go on to a career.
10. Why am I talking about this? Bleh.

Does she knit?

1. Little knitting is being accomplished
2. The Shetsoie Shawl is set up and ready for the feather and fan section.
3. If need be I'll fudge to make it work.
4. The yarn makes this a difficult project as it's so hairy and fine.
5. Japanese Vines is a snap to knit and very pretty, too.
6. She'll be off the needles soon.
7. I've started a sweater.
8. You'll find out which one soon enough.
9. The weekend will be spent knitting and spinning.
10. More spinning (the reason I'm not knitting) than knitting, me thinks.

Weather Report

1. Last weekend we had record breaking heat.
2. The last few days have been 15 degrees below normal.
3. It's been raining for three days, too.
4. New snow has fallen in the mountains (over a foot!).
5. Our heat in the house is on again.
6. I'm wearing socks...again.
7. That means the new pedicure is under wraps. (How about the blue toes?)
   
8. The new sandals are closeted.
9. The snow melt has slowed.
10. But, the rain could cause flooding.

Please Help

1. Pippikneesocks is in need of help from our fiber community. 
2. Please read Amy's posts and help if you can.
3. Amy is knitting a shawl for an auction.
4. The Indigo Moon batt she auctioning is awesome.
5. I'll be bidding. You should, too.
6. Claudia is fund raising for the MS Society.
   
7. She has tons of prizes to give away.
8. You can donate here to this worthy cause.
9. Let's make sure Claudia and her man are #1 again next year!
10. Give to both if you can. Please.

AND, give a big welcome the new member of our family.  Last night we (somewhat impulsively) adopted Max, a 7 year old schnauzer.  Moxie is not amused (maybe because Max is better groomed), but Max is a doll. Don't worry Mox, we still love you and you'll be seeing a stylist on Sunday. 

Have a wonderful LONG weekend....we ALL will!

Because a List (or four) on Friday has Become Der Rigeur…

Tuesday was a much better day than Monday (maybe it was a better nights sleep) and while dressing for work I looked in the mirror and said to myself, "Damn!  You look great for someone who is near 60 years old." (Big Zero birthdays have never bothered me, but 60 feels a little daunting.) 

That morning I read Nora's post on loving your body for what it is.  May I impart a bit of advice to you younger souls.  Enjoy your 30s and 40s; they are your body's best years.  Around 50+ you start dealing with aches and pains and other age issues.  This year has been a difficult one for me health-wise and so I'm going to talk about the "good stuff" and stay positive.

It's All About Me

1. While dealing with pneumonia, et al., I lost a few pounds.  The goal has been to keep it off.  So far, so good.
2. My hair is still mostly dark with some swaths of gray and I'm fine with it as is.  Coloring is not an option for this simple reason: I am too lazy to deal with it myself and all that time in a salon would make me nuts.
3. My new haircut looks cute and (dare I say) sassy.  My earrings show and I love that, too.
4. Thankfully I'm not a snack food eater.  I don't like it, it doesn't like me. Give me yogurt and berries (perhaps a few nuts) over anything else and I'm happy.
5. My neck has a few wrinkles, but has no wattle…thank goddess!!
6. My lungs have gained strengthened in just the last couple of weeks and I should be able to start working out. Yay!
7. My body looks ok, but it's weak and I must start walking (farther) and lifting weights (which I can now do...see #6.)
8. I'm at the age when what's in and what others think doesn't matter much...it's very freeing.
9. I dress and look younger than I am. My clothes and shoes don't show my age.  I never want curly blue hair.
10. Friends don't let friends act old and you'll help me out, keep me on the right track….true?  Now, that's a reason to keep blogging.

Changes (Sob)

1. The soundtrack to my week was KCRL Community Radio…Radio Free Utah.
2. I have loved this station for many, many years (over 25!).
   
3. They are changing formats as of May 5th...to paid programmers!
4. Can you believe they fired all the volunteers!?!
5. I have been very upset and continue to grieve over the change.
6. They did hire three of the volunteers…two are favorites of mine. (Thank goddess!)
7. I'm still worried that the music I love will change.
8. The volunteers have given years to the listening public and I will miss them with all my heart.
9. Many of the volunteers didn't take it lying down and have started their own web-based radio, Utah Free Media.
10. Utah is full of renegades...and don't you forget it.

This is for Sallee who asked for more mountain pictures. Mt. Olympus taken on Thursday afternoon.

It's Friday!

1. The weather has been wet (snow, hail, rain) and cold this week. (See the new snow on the mountain above?)
2. Please, please, please let us have a few warm days in a row.
3. I'm tired of bitching about the weather.
4. Next complaint will be in July when it's over 100.
5. Fridays are the best because I can wear blue jeans to work.
6. I LOVE wearing blue jeans (and lace).
7. Wearing lace and blue jeans together is even better.
8. I need want Romi's new earrings to peek out from under my new hairdo.
9. There could be a CeCe photo shoot this weekend!
10. I'll be taking Mondays off from blogging now that summer is coming. I'd rather be having fun in the sun than spend Sunday afternoon going through pictures and writing a post.

Reasons Not to Post on Monday

1. Spending Sunday outdoors (or anywhere away from a computer) sounds like fun.
2. Blogland is slow during the vacation months of summer.
3. Knitting all day Sunday (if not out of doors) would be more fun than typing.
4. More time to spend with Smith and Moxie.
5. This feels like the right time to slow down my posting schedule.
6. Maybe I'll have a dinner party...barbecue anyone?
7. I'd like to read a book (or two).
8. Maybe I'll be better at correspondence. (I suck at answering emails.)
9. Many Sundays this summer will be spent traveling or recovering from travel.
10. Why not!?

Happy Weekend, Everyone!  See you TUESDAY!

Friday! What's Up with You?

How is everyone?  It's so quiet in Blogland and I'm wondering if it's just me. Has everyone moved on to Ravelry and/or Flickr?  Tap, tap, tap...who's out there?

The week is finally over and I SO need a quiet weekend. It's been a crazy week and I've had little time to knit or relax.  I'm planning some down time, a haircut and loads of knitting on Saturday and Sunday.  Because life has been a bit busy I could only come up with one list today.   

Random Bits

1. Monday the high temperature was 81!
2. Tuesday and Wednesday it snowed (and didn't reach 45)!
3. Roller coaster spring weather is rather the norm this time of year and more cold is coming.
4. At least the snow pack won't melt too quickly. (Looking on the bright side.)
5. Because the Sock Mojo has forsaken me I have forsaken the purchase of any more sock yarn.
6. However, Rebecca has a sock yarn I don't think I can live without.
7. This week the soundtrack to my life has been Chris' fabulous CD mixes and the Drive By Truckers new album.
8. It's their irreverence...gotta love that!
   
9. Yes it is an album even though it's a CD.
10. A collection of anything (like music) is an album.

It may still be on the chilly side here in SLC, but the lilac buds are growing each day!  Hurray!!

That's it from me! Enjoy your weekend.

Let's Do it Again!

Are you sick of my lists?  It's become a habit tradition each Friday as it's an easy way to catch up with myself, get things off my chest and make a nice ending to the week.

1. Norma started the conversation, Sandy continued it, and a button was born.
2. For several months I've been carrying my own bags to grocery store.
3. After I purchased them it took several trips before I was able to remember to take them in with me.
4. It's now become a habit and they are so much nicer to carry than the plastic bags of old.
5. Sandy's bags are much prettier than mine.
6. A local farm (which was once a dairy) has started a food delivery service (mostly organic items).
7. It's been wonderful to have the weekly delivery of needed items right to the door.
8. By buying bulk at Costco and having regular items delivered, a trip to the small local grocery only happens once a week (if that) and it's usually for only a few items (bananas, apples and some veggies).
9. I do try to buy local, but it's not my main focus.
10. I go more for a good product and ease...I'm all about easy.

Ten On Tuesday Moved to Friday - Favorite Actors

1. We watch very few movies.
2. Consequently I know few actors by name or who is "in" at the moment.
3. Clive Owen comes to mind.
4. Helen Mirren does, too.
5. At one time I loved Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Costner.
6. I watch movies for the story line, plot or genre (Western), not the actor.
7. We're more into the Indie movies than mainstream Hollywood.
8. We get two Netflix movies a month and barely have time to watch them.
9. I'd rather listen to music.
10. This weeks sound track was Nirvana and Bob Dylan, with Miles Davis thrown in for good measure (and Lou Reed).

TMI Tuesday Friday (Thanks Stacey! Happy Birthday, btw!) I found this to be so funny and just had to "do it".

1. Your boyfriend/girlfriend cheats on you with your best friend, who are you (more) mad at?

BOTH!  They are adults and both are responsible for their own actions.  Both should have consideration for our relationship.  They are both betraying a trust and both should be shot.

2. Is there something someone could say to you that would cross a boundary of not being able to take back or forgive them? 

I believe you should forgive (for yourself), but that doesn't mean you should forget or like the person who does you harm.  Life's too short to be upset and angry over someone like that. Energy is best spent in positive ways. 

3. What non-sexual body part do you find the sexiest?

Oooo, I LOVE a good forearm, the inside of the arm is so-o, so-o sexy, so vulnerable.

4. Would you ever consider cosmetic surgery to have the perfect body?

Never.  Plain and simple...never.

5. Have you ever kissed someone of the same sex?

Yes.  Ann and I had a "thing" at Rhinebeck two years ago.

A list of 25 should be plenty.  Have a great weekend everyone.  We're heading for bare toes and sunshine ALL weekend long.

It's The Forty Things Again

Spring Cleaning

1. The Ten on Tuesday this week was "10 Things You'd Fix in Your Home".
2. That's easy…everything from the paint in would be replaced and/or renewed…everything.
3. Everything that isn't tacked down would be thrown out.
4. OK, that might be a little harsh, but I sure would like a dumpster (a big one) at the back door for a week, then I could easily toss out a bunch of junque.
5. Sunday, while driving home from So. Utah, I thought about the new summer clothes (still) sitting (nicely folded) on my studio junque room floor.
6. After thinking about them for 3 hours, the first thing I did when I arrived home was go to the clothes closet and start tossing.
7. Out went all my 90s clothes, old belts (does anyone wear belts?), and other unworn, ill fitting clothes and old bags (ugly old bags).
8. All my clothes, including the new summer bunch, now fit on one rack.
9. I love it as everything is in one spot and visible.
10. Now to tackle the sweater cupboard and all the leftover 80s clothes in the extra closet.

Put a Spin on It

1. This week I finished plying the Cormo/Cormo/Cormo-Angora from the Wooly Wonka Exotic Fiber Club.
2. Did you get that…it's a three-ply?
3. It turned out pretty well and looks even better after a good whacking about.
4. I want to dye it  (maybe blue) and then knit a hat for next fall.
5. All my bobbins are empty and ready for the summer of spinning.
6. It's hard to choose exactly what to do next as there has been some new fluff acquisitions.
7. Like the yummy Chasing Rainbows Dyeworks merino/silk I bought from Celia Quinn and the new Spirit Trail fiber.
   
8. One or both are destined to be shawls.
9. I love knitting and wearing lace.
10. It's fun to spin for lace, too.

In My Ear

1. This week all the music of my life is new/old.
2. The Cowboy Junkies have revisited the 20 year old Trinity Sessions.
3. If you don't know about the original Trinity Sessions you should.
4. The Revisited Edition is just as wonderful.
5. Old Gram Parson's/Flying Burrito Brother tracks were found in the Grateful Dead music vaults.
6. A two CD set has been released and it's marvelous.
7. Listening is like hearing Gram for the first time and like he was never gone.
8. He has such a look of innocence.
9. He wasn't, but he really was.
10. I still listened to Lou Reed, too.

The Process of Knitting

1. Yes, I am still about the process of knitting (and learning about MY processes).
2. Maybe, at heart, I'm a one project person.
3. I start several things....three or four, but enjoy the process on one in particular.
4. At the moment my favorite process is lace. 
5. CeCe and Zetor get the most attention and everything else feels like overwhelm.
6. It's the KISS process at work...don't you think? 
7. To much is just, well, too much.
8. But, that doesn't keep me from dreaming.
9. Zetor could be finished this weekend and then I'll feel like working on Persephone.
10. It's doubtful I'll feel like knitting a sock.

Have a good one!