Monthly Archives: September 2008

Today’s priorities

Posted on 24 September 2008 at 1:36 pm by Stephanie

I had to run to the store today (okay—I walked. Picky, picky) for some Lebensmittel (groceries). I’ve been trying to reduce my chocolate consumption, and I have to say I’ve done a fantastic job. But I need some now. It’s … Continue reading →

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Please Push Reset

Posted on 24 September 2008 at 11:25 am by Stephanie

A plea to push the reset button on the media.

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A devious ploy avoiding picking up hundreds of stitches*

Posted on 23 September 2008 at 5:11 pm by Stephanie

*slight exaggeration In an effort to avoid both napping and randomly surfing the Internet (can’t do the former and so bored of the latter), I thought about knitting. “Oooh, didn’t I used to do that when I have free time?” … Continue reading →

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Great sweater

Posted on 23 September 2008 at 10:32 am by Stephanie

This sweater is SO beautiful. Good color, great shape for her. Total inspiration for future sweater projects.

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Tax cuts numbers breakdown

Posted on 22 September 2008 at 6:44 pm by Stephanie

CNNMoney.com: How McCain and Obama will change your tax bill

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Almost novel-worthy

Posted on 22 September 2008 at 6:40 pm by Stephanie

My time of extraordinary happiness was all too fleeting. I’m back to being particularly savage with myself. I hate my hair; I hate my face; I hate my clothes. What did I do to garner so much self-hatred?? Yup, I … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two WIPs

Posted on 20 September 2008 at 4:56 pm by Stephanie

Please forgive upcoming awful photos; I think I felt very rushed when taking some of these. Which of these do you think came first? Give you a hint. It’s not the one with the most knitting on it. Yes, when … Continue reading →

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Youtube vids

Posted on 20 September 2008 at 2:06 pm by Stephanie

I normally dislike Youtube videos, but these ones my friend Mae brought to my attention are HILARIOUS: Umbrella Music Parody (Madtv) and I Picked A Girl by John McCain and Sarah Palin. Yes, both political. Yes, making fun of everyone. … Continue reading →

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Dow jumps 400 points

Posted on 19 September 2008 at 12:24 pm by Stephanie

Reason #3421093743256 why I wasn’t worried about the stock market earlier this week. The mortgage companies’ affairs, on the other hand, are worrying.

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