I did manage to complete the Monster Book of Monsters POD block this weekend, but I am behind because I've been distracted by yarn! I haven't knitted much, but have found a couple of patterns and have been practicing. I am also working on a baby blanket, and I had to drop everything I was doing because Maya wants these. I have finished one and started another. The crochet up quickly and are fun.
I tried my hand at drop spindle spinning yarn a couple of weeks ago. The yarn was horrendous, but it was fun and oddly satisfying, so who knows...maybe I'll keep on with that and knit or crochet something made from my own yarn.
Meanwhile, for inspiration you might want to check these out
Alice and Raymond sadly, Alice is no longer blogging, but there are some great patterns here.
Matt has some fun things....Maya, do you need some sunflowers!?
Jacquie has some fun things. too!
Enjoy!
Where We Are
Monday, 13 April 2015
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Tornado Season Arrives
We had our first bout of violent weather here in Oklahoma last night. A few tornadoes touched down and rain and hail abounded. For my friends across the pond, you can read about tornadoes here.
Oklahoma seems to be a favorite spot for tornadoes, as we often have warm air from the Gulf coast and cool air from the north collide. This collision sets the perfect conditions for major thunderstorms, hailstorms, and tornadoes. We have weather alerts to our phones and all towns have tornado sirens installed. We like to joke, however, that good Oklahomans stand on the front porch and watch the skies rather than getting to shelter. However, my son and I did go down into the tornado shelter for a few minutes last night. We were lucky, just wind, hail, and a deluge.
Our neighbors about 10 miles away in the town of Moore were not so lucky, however. Again. Two years ago an incredible tornado hit Moore, it was a mile wide and was on the ground for an hour. I was teaching school at the time and had my class in the bathroom of our classroom for over an hour. Schools were destroyed, homes and business lost, cars overturned, and lives lost. The next day one of my sweet students asked if the tomato was going to come again. Cute, but in all reality, not a laughing matter. Our storm/tornado season has arrived with gusto this year, so we'll keep our heads low for the next few months.
If you are thinking about moving to Moore, don't.
Oklahoma seems to be a favorite spot for tornadoes, as we often have warm air from the Gulf coast and cool air from the north collide. This collision sets the perfect conditions for major thunderstorms, hailstorms, and tornadoes. We have weather alerts to our phones and all towns have tornado sirens installed. We like to joke, however, that good Oklahomans stand on the front porch and watch the skies rather than getting to shelter. However, my son and I did go down into the tornado shelter for a few minutes last night. We were lucky, just wind, hail, and a deluge.
Our neighbors about 10 miles away in the town of Moore were not so lucky, however. Again. Two years ago an incredible tornado hit Moore, it was a mile wide and was on the ground for an hour. I was teaching school at the time and had my class in the bathroom of our classroom for over an hour. Schools were destroyed, homes and business lost, cars overturned, and lives lost. The next day one of my sweet students asked if the tomato was going to come again. Cute, but in all reality, not a laughing matter. Our storm/tornado season has arrived with gusto this year, so we'll keep our heads low for the next few months.
If you are thinking about moving to Moore, don't.
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Harry Potter Geektastic!
Well, it's Spring Break for the majority of American schools this week, and things have been slow at work. It's overcast and rainy, and I'm ready for some sunshine!!
Here are a couple of very cool posts I stumbled upon. Go check them out!! Harry Potter Miniatures and J. K. Rowling.
Enjoy!
Here are a couple of very cool posts I stumbled upon. Go check them out!! Harry Potter Miniatures and J. K. Rowling.
Enjoy!
Monday, 16 March 2015
Pi Day Question Answered!
Good Monday morning all!
I know you've all been waiting with bated breath for the answer to the Pi Day math puzzle. If it makes you feel any better, I didn't get it, either.
The numbers are arranged alphabetically. Which I'm surprised I didn't get since I am a word nerd, but I was tricked by the fact that it is from a math book. I don't think outside the box very well.
Have a great week!
~M
I know you've all been waiting with bated breath for the answer to the Pi Day math puzzle. If it makes you feel any better, I didn't get it, either.
The numbers are arranged alphabetically. Which I'm surprised I didn't get since I am a word nerd, but I was tricked by the fact that it is from a math book. I don't think outside the box very well.
Have a great week!
~M
Friday, 13 March 2015
Pi Day of the Century
In honor of this historic day I have been reading From Zero to Infinity. Here is a math puzzle for your pleasure.
How are the following numbers arranged: 8 5 4 9 1 7 6 3 2 0
How are the following numbers arranged: 8 5 4 9 1 7 6 3 2 0
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Michelle's Project of Doom (DOOM, Doom, doom...)
Block 1-I have finished embroidering the names on this one: Unfogging the Future and Xylomancy.
Dark Mark and the Deathly Hallows
Golden Snitch!
Venomous Tentacula
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