Monthly Archives: January 2009

Mercurial Motion

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Boyd

I had a hunch, so I checked it out and, sure enough, I was right. Mercury went retrograde on January 11th and won’t stop the retrograde motion until February 1st, reaching a full return on February 14th.  Whew! I KNEW … Continue reading →

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New Socks!

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Boyd

Look at these gorgeous, I mean GORGEOUS, pair of new socks that just came off the needles a few minutes ago! They are made of the softest Marino wool I have ever had the pleasure of touching. And the colors?  Turquoise, … Continue reading →

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Baby, it’s cold outside!

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Boyd

Today is a day for warm oatmeal and hot cider for breakfast.  When I left the house this morning, it was -17 on the house thermometer and -18 on the car’s.  You know it’s cold when there is ice on … Continue reading →

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Umcka

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Boyd

Harald has been fighting off something for weeks now and when he went to the doctor the last time right after Christmas, it was suggested he make a trip to Whole Foods and buy a product called “Umcka” which is … Continue reading →

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Good Books in Bad Times

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Boyd

Based on the premise that “books are friends, therapists, healing tonic, and … ‘life-affirming’”, HarperCollins has started a new blog called GoodBooksInBadTimes.com.  I learned about it today from the Christian Science Monitor, one of my favorite papers.  There are all … Continue reading →

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Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Boyd

See ‘The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef’ with Luana Rubin, Knitting & Stitching Show, Harrogate Yorkshire, England, November 2008:

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The Campaign for Love and Forgiveness

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Boyd

If you haven’t checked it out already, I encourage you to visit and learn about The Campaign for Love and Forgiveness.  From their web site: “Launched in 2006, the Campaign for Love & Forgiveness uses PBS documentaries, community activities, online … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Lutsen

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Boyd

We had one spectacularly sunny day while on the North Shore recently, and I snapped this photo from inside the living room showing the view down the hill with Lake Superior in the background. This was taken a little later … Continue reading →

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