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This is in homage to my dad, whose name was most definitely not ‘Vance.’ It takes place at the former Dow Air Force Base, now Bangor International Airport. The first time Vance left Maine he hadn’t been here for long. … Continue reading →

Our personal year begins the week before Thanksgiving. This one is going to be a year of shedding. Kitchen drawers are cleaned out. Including the “junk drawer” (8 bazillion thrice used twist ties, press and seal saran wrap, bread bag … Continue reading →

Welcome to my world. This post will change over time, as I add my thoughts and ideas. Mostly this blog will be about yarn and fiber – the wooly fabric making kind, not the kind you eat. From time to … Continue reading →

The first graduation shawl I knit was for a niece. It was made from some lovely mottled purple worsted weight wool I had gotten from The Dye Pot. It was a modified hap style shawl, using a garter triangle knit … Continue reading →

To begin with, I am a teacher in public schools.  As such my year starts in September and ends in August.  This cleverly mimics a normal week, where the workday starts with Monday and ends with Saturday and Sunday – … Continue reading →