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Twinsets
“What would I do?” I said to Pooh“If it wasn’t for you,” and Pooh said “True,It isn’t much fun for One, but TwoCan stick together,” says Pooh, says he.“That’s how it is,” says Pooh.” A. A. Milne, Us Two, from the poetry collection Now We Are Six All my pondering about base garments to wear… Continue reading
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No regrets
In truth, I have regrets. Today, specifically, something has occurred to me about one of this year’s knitting projects, leaving me with a yen to take drastic action. I can’t help but wonder which course is likely to lead to fewest regrets in the long run. I haven’t made a decision yet about what I’m… Continue reading
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Abundance
I took myself and my camera on a fungus walk this week as I expected to see at least some evidence in my local meadow of interesting toadstools or mushrooms after all the recent rain. Preparing myself for disappointment, I reasoned that I would at least come back with some photos of a train going… Continue reading
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A back and a bauble
Well, my knitting has progressed to the extent that I have finished the back of my sweater and I’m very pleased with how it is looking, although I’m still wondering what on earth I will wear undeneath it. Whatever I choose, it will need to look right as it will show not only at the… Continue reading
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Ink ’em all up
This is a departure; for October I’ve decided to ink up all of my fountain pens (except one, which we’ll come to below) and use a different one each day… within reason. I’m going to allow myself a certain degree of flexibility with that part of it. Now, some of my fountain pen friends will… Continue reading
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Brooches
Do you like brooches? They seem to be the jewellery item most prone to coming in and going out of fashion, but I must admit I like a good brooch. It always seems such an ideal format for displaying gems because little consideration needs to be paid to shape or proportion. Unlike ear-rings, bracelets and… Continue reading
