There's something about the days growing shorter and the return of the inescapable rain that calls me back to knitting. I guess it's because I'm a looker. Rest assured: I'm not referring to my looks but rather to my habit of staring at the needles as I knit. When I'm … [Read more...] about Knit Happens
Empty Nest
Empty Nest Check Up
Time for a KLM check up. How am I handling my new reality as a genuine "empty nester" now that my two children are well and truly settled into their hotel and hovel? On the whole pretty well, thank you. It's still early days but I've already discerned a couple of "new likes" and … [Read more...] about Empty Nest Check Up
First Day of School
Wow. Can it really be 12 years ago that this photo was taken? I am sitting here stunned. Tuesday, September 4th, 2001. I remember the day clearly. Even though it was one of those hot September mornings, Meredith insisted she wear her star fleece jacket that her aunt gave … [Read more...] about First Day of School