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Continue reading โ: On Finding a TribeOne of my favorite aspects of modern life is the ability to find a group of like-minded individuals for almost every possible interest out there. Of course, in many cases this takes the shape and form of social media (like Facebook groups or Instagram following), where many of us already…
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Continue reading โ: Travel KnittingRecently, I have found myself traveling more frequently, mainly as a result of moving away from my hometown. The distance has given me greater appreciation for the setting of most of my memories, from age 9 to 39, and I find myself amongst the hills, a strong contrast to the…
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Continue reading โ: Racing for RadishWith a looming trip, I spent the last week intensely focused on trying to finish the Radish Tank (crop top version) in time to wear during my travels. As an early bird, staying up late is a rarity, but my enthusiasm included late nights and multi-hour knitting sessions. I watched…
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Continue reading โ: A Gauge GambleThis week, I ventured to a neighboring town to check out two local yarn shops. My hope was to 1) find premium yarn that is hard to get in my small town and 2) meet fellow knitting enthusiasts and see what community events each store had. I was successful in…
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Continue reading โ: Crossbody Phone PurseMy beachside knitting project, a crossbody phone purse, began with no real plan. Before casting on, I only knew two things for certain: 1) the yarn (Lion Brand Yarn/Tom Daly collaboration, Made with Love โThe Cottony Oneโ) and 2) the size (big enough to fit my iPhone, keys, and small…
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Continue reading โ: Imperfect Imposter?Have you ever been plagued by self-doubt? I suspect we have all had our moments of “am I good enough” or comparison to others. Of course, present-day social media can intensify these feelings, with beautifully curated photos capturing what appears to be perfect lives. As I have launched this blog,…
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Continue reading โ: Beach KnitThe current heat wave in the Southeastern U.S. has been intense. An escape to the beach was a necessity this past weekend as “feels like” temperatures reached 110ยฐ F / 43ยฐ C in our area. The partly cloudy skies, beach breeze, and refreshing ocean became the perfect Sunday. My personal…
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Continue reading โ: Hi Human, Can we talk?AI has become a prominent topic in our world. As a former IT professional, the conversations on AI value versus AI risk were common, always asking “where does it make sense?”. When I blogged in the early 2000s, this was not a consideration. I knew I wrote my words. My…
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Continue reading โ: Out of SeasonIf you share my love of knitting, then you may also share the need to cast on projects that aren’t quite indicative of the current season. As a resident of the state of Florida, the choice to knit a fisherman’s hat for my husband was (obviously) not the result of…
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Continue reading โ: New Skill On the RiseI have always considered myself a lifelong learner. But, from time to time, I resist the challenge of being a beginner again. Fear of failure… Fear of looking foolishโฆ Learning requires a person to believe that the new skill/idea/concept is necessary enough to overcome these fears and anxieties. Somehow, crochet…
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