Having done a concentration on the ecological side of biology in college (I like large scale communities. Microbiology bores me, though I do recognize its importance.), this was an interesting read. I think today, if you talked to a lot of urban dwellers (I’m firmly in that camp), and asked them their view on wilderness, […]
Wilderness and the American Mind – Roderick Nash Read More »
It was in the 50’s yesterday. So far, it’s hit 75 today. The daffodils shot up six inches and started to bloom overnight. Allergies not withstanding, I went out this morning and did some clean up. Speaking of allergies, I finally got officially tested this weekend, and I am indeed allergic
This was the book that well and truly got me into the Darkover series, which is somewhat ironic, as she didn’t write all or most of it. (I’m not able to find the exact details around this – the trilogy it’s a part of was started around the time of her death, so was in
Exile’s Song – Marion Zimmer Bradley Read More »
Pattern: Winter’s Fern by Trin-AnnelieYarn: Briggs and Little Heritage in the Natural White, Blue Heather and Medium Gray colorwaysNeedles: Size 8 circs and DPNs It’s amazing how much easier it is a make a pattern when you’re using the same yarn for all three colors (please read with heavy sarcasm…) This go was much
In the Valley, every ten years, the wizard called the Dragon takes a young woman to help him fight the malevolent power of the Wood. Agnieszka has grown up knowing that it will be her friend Kasia that will be chosen – she’s beautiful and brave, pretty much everything that Nieszka is not. But when
Uprooted – Naomi Novik Read More »
This was actually last weekend’s walk. It was a bit breezy, but lovely out. The frogs were in full voice at the pond. Just a great early Spring walk.
Two Lights State Park – Cape Elizabeth, ME Read More »
So we officially got ten inches in that charming April Fool’s Day storm. We stayed inside the whole day, and the next day only shoveled out the walks. Figured as long as we could get to the cars and the mail man could get to our door the next day, we’d be
The Joys of April Weather Read More »
I’ve got all but the husk cherries into bigger pots now, and I’ve given up on the unsprouted seeds. I’ve realized it’s going to be a bit of a pain bringing this many plants in and out for hardening off, so I’ve been investigating mini cold frame/green house ideas so I can set something up
Let’s try this one again. Here’s another go at the Winter’s Fern hat, by Trin-Annelie. This time, I’m using the same yarn for all three colors. (Briggs and Little Heritage). I bought this from the close-outs at Webs, and got it out of the bag, and was shocked by how big
Pattern: Forest Park Cowl by Liz AbinanteYarn: I Knit or Dye Killing Me Softly Aran in the Natural Light Brown colorwayNeedles: size 8 circs Finally, I’ve finished a knitting project. In the second quarter of the year. My mojo was just horrid up until now! This pattern was a lovely. Easy,
