Looks like Steve at The Sneeze has solved all of our sheep and wool problems! He’s found an Amazing Sheep that’s compact enough to live indoors and all it needs is a little water to produce it’s glorious, albeit somewhat pulpy, fleece! If this works as well as I just know it is, knitters may very well be responsible for the deforestation of the entire planet! W00t! 6/1/05 – Update! Well, it looks like it’s back to the fiber festivals, people. Turns out that[...]

After the Book Expo on Saturday, I and my posse (Victor, my husband Jon, and our friends Charlene and Rich) went to the Smithsonian’s National Museums of American and Natural History. I didn’t take any pictures at the Natural History Museum, because, while the dead animals were cute and all, it just wasn’t the same as a monkey petting a cat. I enjoyed it, but just didn’t feel compelled to photograph anything. But the American History Museum was another story. (click the[...]

Yowza! What a crazy week it’s been. I actually have a little blog post traffic jam going on. Too much to talk about and not enough time to do it. I’ll get it all sorted out this week, but it might not actually be in chronological order. Who cares about chronology, anyway? I’ve even got a great post of cat pictures that’s been marinating for a while that I’m going to pretend just happened. I may even get around to[...]

Today I stand in solidarity with Stephanie. We are sisters in destruction. We are compatriots in chaos. We are the Divas of Debris. Her conspicuous lack of a porch really strikes a nerve here at Chez McYarnpants. If you’ll remember (or not), I came home from vacation in November to this: It’s what used to be our porch. Lovingly careened into by a carload of drunk teenagers, artfully rearranged to resemble the losing turn of the National Jenga Finals. Stephanie’s[...]

    Dear Mr. Etherknitter, In the spirit of healing and good vibes . . . This Budvisor’s for you! Seriously, once we’re done with it in a couple of weeks, it’s all yours. Much like some people believe in Pyramid Power, I believe in Beer Can Power. You pop this on your noggin and you’ll have bones growing out of places you never thought they could! So for the love of all that is boney, Mr. E, concentrate. Think about your[...]

Lately, my life has been reduced to a bunch of lists. It’s the only way I can remember to get anything done. Problem is, I often forget to add stuff to the lists. I remember for a second, but then, it goes away again. For instance, I need to make an appointment to get my hair colored, but I only remember for about 5 seconds about 2 or 3 times a day. I’ve been meaning to call for an entire[...]