Yearly Archives: 2009

Aibhlinn Update

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Kaessa

I’ve finished the bobbles, and have moved on to the pattern.  This is a very simple pattern… a 12 row repeat, basically k3, p3 all the way around, shifting over one stitch every two rows.  It makes a nice spiral … Continue reading →

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New knitting project begins.

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Kaessa

Warning!  Actual knitting content! It’s been over a year since I’ve knitted. I’ve picked up the needles a few times, but first it was life getting in the way, and more recently, pain. The pain is not gone, but it’s … Continue reading →

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If your kids didn’t get a chance to see this in school today

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Kaessa

Here is President Obama’s speech to the country’s schoolchildren.  Inspiring! // Share|

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Monday Happy List

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Kaessa

It’s a holiday today, so I almost forgot it’s Monday! Here, in no particular order, are five things that make me happy: My Dyson vacuum.  Even when it stops working, their website shows me in simple steps how to make … Continue reading →

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Actual knitting content, and an update on my meds…

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Kaessa

Well, the Lyrica was turning me into a bit of a crazy person, so we’ve switched me to Savella. I’m currently on day four of the titration pack, which has bumped me up to 25mg twice a day. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Bifocals…

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Kaessa

I haz them. Courtesy of my Blackberry.  I hate taking pictures of myself.  Hate. // Share|

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Smoky morning

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Kaessa

The fires in California must be producing massive amounts of smoke.  It’s as smoky here as it would be if we were having a fire.  I took the dogs out for a run this morning, and noticed just how much … Continue reading →

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Your own font, in your own handwriting!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Kaessa

I just had to share this nifty website that I found via Lifehacker.com.  Ever wanted to make a font with your own handwriting?  Now you can, with FontCapture.  I’ve always wanted to do this, but it was usually expensive and/or … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates for 2009-08-31

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Kaessa

Support We'll Miss Reading Rainbow , add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/KxGA9 # // Share|

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Out and about today

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Kaessa

Short update: Down to 150mg of Lyrica a day, and the mood swings have died down quite a bit. I also have a lot of my brain function again. Unfortunately, the pain is back. I has a sad. I was … Continue reading →

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