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 […]

    Sunday 28th October 2007 - 10:07:17 PM | Comments (3)

  • 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 […]

    Sunday 21st October 2007 - 10:35:58 PM | Comments (3)

  • 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 […]

    Sunday 14th October 2007 - 10:12:32 PM | Comment (1)

  • 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 […]

    Monday 1st October 2007 - 9:33:56 PM | Comments (4)