Archives » October 2007
The traveling sock and emo
I once had an argument with a friend (this was probably in 2001) about whether the term “emo” was a well-known term. I said that if *I* knew what emo is–and I am someone who owns 5 CDs and no iPod–then it was a well-known term. We then proceeded to poll random strangers at the […]
Rhinebeck, or How I Became Creepy
It all began a couple months ago, when Adam asked me if I had heard of some sort of yarn festival upstate. One of his friends had gone a few years ago, and he thought I might be interested. I was like, “Yeah, I think it’s in Rhinebeck. I think it’s popular.” As of yesterday, I […]
Swifty McSwift
(I will be referring to the photos from left to right, top to bottom.)
So, I recently bought The Oregon Woodworker’s Mama Bear swift and the Royal ball winder. Together with shipping, it was $94.40.
If you are contemplating buying one, you have to ask yourself whether you really need this gadget. Personally, I have wanted one since […]New sock and knitting gear
Adam and I were discussing what constitutes a hobby, with Adam arguing that reading was not a hobby. His argument boiled down to two points: If the activity in question is a commonly listed question on an online dating profile (favorite book / favorite movie / favorite tv show)* and if it doesn’t require gear, it’s not a hobby. Though I agree […]
