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2011 Dystopian Book Challenge review: The Handmaid's Tale
This terrific novel is set in the near future, where the government as we know it is overthrown by a strict totalitarian regime based on religion. In this system men rule supreme, distinct classes are...
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The 2nd Annual Knitting and Crochet Blog Week!
Howdy all! For the first time I'll be participating in the 2nd Annual Knitting and Crochet Blog week. This event is for knitters and crocheters who blog, each day posting simultaneously on the same...
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What's in a Name Book Challenge 2011: The Giant's House
Um, no.This is the story of a lonely librarian, Peggy, who forges a friendship with a young man, Jimmy, who is tall, very tall. In fact he starts out tall when they first meet, over six feet at age...
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It's Itchy! A Tale of Two Yarns - 2KCBWDAY1
What does my tale of two yarns have to do with the title of this post? Well, a lot. My family is plagued by sensitive skin. You’ll find nary a fragranced body wash, lotion or clothes detergent in my...
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Skill + 1UP - 2KCBWDAY2
This day's theme is to reflect on the past year's knitting/crocheting to see what progress you've made. I’ve been knitting for three years and as much as I chastise myself for sometimes letting fear...
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Tidy Mind, Tidy Stitches - 2KCBWDAY3
What is this “organization” that you speak of? Let me look it up in the dictionary. Ah, here it is: 1.) A group of persons organized for some end or work; association. Yes, yes, like Greenpeace or...
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Where are they now? - 2KCBWDAY4
Today's blog theme focuses on the fate of past knitting projects. These are my very first socks! My LYS has wonderful instructors, so upon undertaking the much feared heel turn, I thought I’d take a...
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And Now For Something Completely Different – 2KCBWDAY5
"An experimental blogging day to try and push your creativity in blogging to the same level that you perhaps push your creativity in the items you create. This post should look at a different way to...
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Somthing to Aspire to - 2KCBWDAY6
Today's theme focuses on a pattern or skill that one aspires to. One that you may not feel ready to tackle, but hope to. It makes your mind boggle at the awesomeness of it.A pretty easy one for me...
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Your Knitting and Crochet Time - 2KCBWDAY7
When do I knit and crochet, or the newest edition to my crafting obsession, cross stitching? My crafting time is anytime. Whenever the mood hits, whenever it's most convenient, whenever I can. I don't...
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2012 Plans
It's 2012, a brand new, fresh year. Last year I hopelessly overcommitted myself to all sorts of goals. I had crafting goals, wanting to learn how to sew, quilt and make jewelry. The sheer...
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I'm Fancy, Huh? Hair Done, Nails Done, Everything Did...
Look at me all up-to-date with the Drake lyrics, lol. My daughter would be proud, or embarrassed one or the other.Alrighty, I got my hair done in kinky twists with extensions:It goes without saying...
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What I'm Working On (and Nails!)
Below is my current knitting WIP (work in progress). A pair of fingerless gloves for a swap partner. For those not up on the goings on of Ravelry. There are many groups, with varying interests. Some of...
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Manicure of the Week & Stuff
NailsSo far I'm keeping up with my reinvigorated love of keeping my nails cute. Here's this week's manicure:(I know this pic it crazy small. I did something funky with the editing and will fix it...
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New Manicure Pics & Stuff
My NailsI'm still keeping up with my nails and with all of the polish I've accumulated I'd better be doing two manicures a week for the next year.This one was from late last week/early this week. Wet...
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Manicure Madness!
You know how I do. I'm a geek by nature and once I get into a hobby I dive head first and don't stop. Come to find out that nail polish is a certified hobby and as with any hobby there are avid...
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Wow, it's been almost a year since I've posted. I'm not going to harp on it but to say sometimes posting is a daunting task for me. I want each one to be perfect and witty, then I start thinking about...
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Manicures for the new year!
Here are two of my first manicures for 2013!Club Color: Port-folioThis is a duochrome that flashes between purple and green. I love duochrome finishes, it's like a two-for-one special of nail polish...
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Reading and Challenges 2013
A few years ago I discovered reading challenges. A simple activity used to encourage reading, bond with fellow book lovers and find out about new titles from the reviews posted in the challenge. I...
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Enough polish to open a salon! Literally....
I'll admit to being a bit overzealous when I start to enjoy a hobby. As with my yarn stash, my nail polish stash has grown to epic proportions. I love finding new polishes colors, colors that are...
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