Better Than Yarn

How is that the older I get, the less able I am to eat without dropping crumbs in my cleavage? In other, less crumb-y news, last Friday nigh...

After announcing to Andrew that I absolutely, positively, WOULD NOT be sick during my time off work this year (because it's a miserable ...

Chores that are fun to do after it rains: -Pulling weeds Chores that are NOT fun to do after it rains: -Scooping dog poop This has been a Pu...

Things I am not smart enough to do before I have had my coffee: 1- Find my french press, despite that it is always in the drying rack. 2- Re...

Last week I went for my annual appointment with the optometrist. (Let's call him Dr. O. He doesn't get a cute nickname like Dr. B.) ...

My Auntie Desi gave birth to a healthy daughter today. I have a new cousin! (Pictures and details pending!)

So, I was getting dressed yesterday, and I noticed that my jeans were getting a little ... snug. I thought about the last time my jeans got ...

In July, I decided that belt buckles were the ultimate accessory and bought five of them. (Four for me, one for Andrew.) Given that July, ...

Despite the incredible lack of photographical evidence to the contrary, there has been knitting. And spinning. But no photographs. The camer...

Maybe it's the migraine, but I'm a little devastated. (Can a person be "a little devastated"?) I called our vet's offi...

Earlier this week, Andrew wanted to buy some picture frames. The plan went like this: Step 1: Go to Target and buy frames. Step 2: Pri...

Like I've said before, I've gotten an overwhelming amount of support from my friends through this bout of insomnia. Yesterday, Gretc...

I believe that knitters are generally very helpful people. The post about my recent bout of insomnia drew out a fair amount of empathetic- a...

I’ve been flirting with insomnia since the cruise. There was one night, when the fabulous Sharon gave me an acupuncture relaxation treatmen...

It’s not, and I have proof that has given me a modicum of hope that humanity may not be entirely doomed. Let me preface all of this by sayin...

Sorry folks. This has been a crazy week. I know you love the lunacy (why else would you be here?), so: Monday (3/24): My partner in crim...

I’d like to thank everyone who offered me emotional support the last few days. Rachel pinged me yesterday and determined that margaritas we...

After I posted yesterday, I blew a tire out on the freeway during rush hour, and then proceeded to super-glue the palm of my hand to the pre...

I may be fixated with needles. Last week, I did acupuncture, and has AMAZING results. My migraine was resolved (which taking Vicodin did n...

That’s right! My sleeping problems are well on their way to being resolved. I went to the doctor on Friday, described my symptoms, the steps...