Despite my gentle reminder about slowing down, I've been very busy of late and today will be no exception. I have a few other things I ...

snuggling in, soft and warm, on a cold winter's evening, wrapped in a Shaker-style blanket made by my own hands. I am trying to stay fo...

It seems to be agreed now, we are headed for a few shaky years ahead. Some are saying it will be the same or worse than the Great Depressio...

With two incredibly busy days at work behind me, I'm happy to be home again. I love my work, love the people I work with, and the studen...

I always like doing those simple tasks that connect me with my history - washing up, sweeping, raising chickens, gardening and stitching are...

Although I knit all year long, autumn and winter seem to be the seasons I dive head first into it. I love knitting, not only do I make thos...

Thanks for that previous post, Sharon. The money being raised for the fire victims is growing steadily. Australians have always been gener...

After a long time writing, editing and obsessing, I'll send in my book proposal at the end of this week. I'll continue to work on it...

There are a few things Hanno and I do here that I know can't be managed by others who have less free time or space. I know some of you...

Those readers who have been visiting me here for a while will know that my aunty Joy died in early September. Joy was a big part of my life...

I'm becoming a tiny bit obsessed with knitting. Well, okay, maybe more than a tiny bit, I'm thinking about knitting at least a few ...

I spent quite a bit of time over the weekend staring out at the scene above. It's what I look out on when I sit in my workroom. "...

I don't consider myself a good knitter. I think my talent lies in picking projects that I'm capable of doing. :- ) That said, mo...

Knitting has been my saving grace these past couple of days and nights. At first I couldn't concentrate on my knitting, or read a book,...

KNITTING WITH SHARON - KNITTING BUDDIES Hello ladies. It is nice to see how many of you are interested in learning how to knit or to start k...

I hope everyone is having a relaxing week-end. I will try to post the knitting buddies on Monday. I will leave you with some helpful knit...

Those of you who need help learning to knit and those who are willing to help please leave your names, e-mail (spelled out of course) and al...