My wonderful mother has informed me that my daffodils are actually narcissus. All of you who already knew that, thanks for indulging me in the belief that I had daffodils growing in my front garden. Narcissus are good too, though. Whatever they are, they’re lovely. Even in today’s rain.
Thanks for the compliments on Kyoto. Thanks also for the compliments on my hair. (*blush*) The curls are natural (thanks, mom!), but obviously the color isn’t. I have a magical hairdresser to thank for that. I’m a bit disappointed that my magenta streaks didn’t show up in the photo. If you think you spotted some pink curls on your monitor, you were right.
Today I’m working on the novel and a sweater for my friend’s daughter. The novel’s going well, as is the sweater. The back’s finished and I just cast on for the front. I’m using Debbie Bliss Wool Cotton (gotta love a soft, natural fiber yarn that comes in such great colors AND is machine washable) to make the Striped Sweater from her Cotton Knits for All Seasons book. I’m not doing stripes, though. Just following the pattern for the shaping. It’ll be solid lilac. I’ll post photos when I’ve finished more than the one piece.
Hi
I discovered your blog yesterday, and it was very timely, as when I got in from work, my two Italian Greyhounds Oggi and Toby had destroyed a ball of yarn that they had ‘nicked’ from my desk! I believe you can relate to this …
I have really enjoyed reading your story as I am a freelance writer here in Australia. I write features for various magazines. As well an avid knitter my blog http://www.mblog.com/harveygirl does contain a photo of one of my iggys – Toby.
Anyway, lovely to meet you!
Judy
Posted by: judy harvey
Hi,
Actually you and your mom are both right. Narcissus is the scientific name for daffodils! So smile…you do have daffodils in your yard. Your Kyoto is beautiful!
Posted by: Shelley
Thank goodness for Shelley, because I was going to write that I thought they were daffodils, too.
Posted by: Em
I saw your comment on Greta’a blog about Salt Peanuts… I am “hosting” (more like spreading a rumor than passing out hors d’oeuvres) a Lo-Stress(tm) Salt Peanuts knit along. There will be no winners or losers, just trying to share tips tricks and whatnot… and certainly no deadlines. I get enough of those at work.
If you are going to start the sweater, we would love to have the company!
Posted by: Chelsea
WOWZZERS!!!!
Kyoto is fabulous (and yer damn purty, too!). It’s kinda creepy on Billy–Star Wars does capture the mood……
That dining room shot is just amazing. I’m envious!
Posted by: Rob
Am I wrong to want to make that cabled hoodie from the Cotton Knits book? (If I am, I don’t wanna be right…)
and you, dear, how went the writing today?
Posted by: Rachael
yeah me too on the “i thought they were daffodils” as i just told my mom that the paster handed me a daffodil on the way out of church on easter and then i read your post and thought i’m a moron it’s a narcissus and now i’m pleased to just be a moron who doesn’t know the scientific name…
Posted by: carolyn
Hi
I discovered your blog yesterday, and it was very timely, as when I got in from work, my two Italian Greyhounds Oggi and Toby had destroyed a ball of yarn that they had ‘nicked’ from my desk! I believe you can relate to this …
I have really enjoyed reading your story as I am a freelance writer here in Australia. I write features for various magazines. As well an avid knitter my blog http://www.mblog.com/harveygirl does contain a photo of one of my iggys – Toby.
Anyway, lovely to meet you!
Judy
Posted by: judy harvey
Hi,
Actually you and your mom are both right. Narcissus is the scientific name for daffodils! So smile…you do have daffodils in your yard. Your Kyoto is beautiful!
Posted by: Shelley
Thank goodness for Shelley, because I was going to write that I thought they were daffodils, too.
Posted by: Em
I saw your comment on Greta’a blog about Salt Peanuts… I am “hosting” (more like spreading a rumor than passing out hors d’oeuvres) a Lo-Stress(tm) Salt Peanuts knit along. There will be no winners or losers, just trying to share tips tricks and whatnot… and certainly no deadlines. I get enough of those at work.
If you are going to start the sweater, we would love to have the company!
Posted by: Chelsea
WOWZZERS!!!!
Kyoto is fabulous (and yer damn purty, too!). It’s kinda creepy on Billy–Star Wars does capture the mood……
That dining room shot is just amazing. I’m envious!
Posted by: Rob
Am I wrong to want to make that cabled hoodie from the Cotton Knits book? (If I am, I don’t wanna be right…)
and you, dear, how went the writing today?
Posted by: Rachael
yeah me too on the “i thought they were daffodils” as i just told my mom that the paster handed me a daffodil on the way out of church on easter and then i read your post and thought i’m a moron it’s a narcissus and now i’m pleased to just be a moron who doesn’t know the scientific name…
Posted by: carolyn