I like to do crafty things from time to time. I recently bought a loom kit with some birthday money. I went online and learned to knit a scarf using the rectangular loom, but it wasn’t as easy as it looked because during one step–pushing down the loops–my loom had notches on each post. I believe the notches were designed to prevent the loops from coming off, but it also hindered my attempts to push the loops down. I dealt with it and I now have a pretty scarf.
However, when I attempted to learn how to make something with one of the round looms, I discovered that the loose pegs at the bottom of the box weren’t extras, as I’d assumed. They were pegs that had broken off the looms! If you look closely at the photo, you can see where the pegs are missing.
I have the original packing slip, so I think I’ll be fine.
Archives for 2012
Dirty Review
I rarely get reviews on my books, so I’m always excited when someone takes the time to let the world what they thought of my story, even if they were less than thrilled. I can always take that constructive criticism and apply that to my future books.
Cecile Smutty Hussy had this to say:
If your man wants to read what you are reading, get him this book. Believe me, he will be able to relate to this book…
This is a new to me author and I was very entertained by Ms. Kate. She has a wonderful voice when writing. Her characters are real; well, as real as they can be on paper. But you will relate to them. No matter who is reading the book. The story line is something out of every man’s fantasy. And it will leave him with a wet spot in his pants and a smile on his face!
This is an explosive, impulsive, high risk taking story that will…get you hot under the collar!
Woot! She liked it. For the whole review, click here.
To buy Going Down Dirty by yours truly, click here.
The iHatTrick
I just got the new iPhone for my birthday last night even though my birthday isn’t for a couple of weeks. My son and husband couldn’t wait to give it to me. I’m so excited. I now have the iMac desktop, an iPad2, and my new iPhone. They all talk to each other like a little passel of electronic employees.
I’m really excited about being able to take photos and share them super easily now. No bringing a camera with me anymore! My joy is only reduced a little because my youngest son is sad he has the crappiest phone in the family. If he didn’t spend all his money on skateboard stuff, he might have the moola to subsidize a phone purchase or at least appear as if he’s responsible enough with his assets to deserve a smart phone.
Destination: Art
I love the artist Dale Chihuly. If you’ve been to the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, you’ve probably seen his work on the ceiling (right.)
The photo to the left was taken at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix in 2011. It was freakin’ hot, even at ten a.m. My sons and I were there to look at the plants, but were delighted to find some artwork of Chihuly’s near the entrance. Those two “plants” on the right are made of glass. Even though they’re this vibrating neon green, they don’t seem to clash with the natural surroundings. Weird, huh!
Anyway, Chihuly is from Tacoma, Washington and in Seattle they’ve built the Chihuly Garden and Glass installation. I’m dying to go see it.
If I went there, I could also see the first Starbucks location, too. I’ve heard there are always long lines, but I wouldn’t need to buy a coffee there. Come to think of it, a trip to Seattle would guarantee we’d have good coffee at least. There’s nothing worse than going on vacation and having to suffer bad coffee. (Carnival Cruise Lines have horrible coffee, FYI.)
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