Tue, 14 February 2012
I'm back. And on my way to Madrona. This is a very freeform episode beginning with what's been going on with me, continuing into crafty talk and finishing with a quick run down about what's awesome about Madrona and what I'm packing and preparing for the trip. Skip kid talk by fast forwarding from 3:00 to 7:15 Aguona Laptop Bag: ravelry.com/patterns/library/aguona-laptop-bag If you're coming to Madrona, come to the podcaster meet and greet on Friday at 5 in the Rotunda. I plan to be there --and hopefully not too exhausted from my insane number of classes. Madrona information: madronafiberarts.com My picture with Franklin Habit from last year:
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Sun, 19 December 2010
Small Talk: I've been indulging in some guilty pleasures, including TV: IRT Deadliest Roads. Also a few trips to Disneyland with and without my son. Progress on my knitting -- running out of yarn on the Dad vest. Poll on what I'm going to finish next. Plans for Facebook page and Ravelry group include notifications of new episodes! Parenting segment: Behavior change in kids, positive reinforcement and rewards. Inspired by an interview I heard with the author of this Slate magazine article from March 26, 2010 called "If You're Good, I'll Buy You a Toy: The difference between bribing your child and rewarding your child" Fiber segment: Felting! We discuss Felt Frenzy: 26 projects for all forms of felting and i [heart symbol] felt: 33 eye-popping projects for the inspired knitter Actually complimentary and both will stay on my shelf, info was more comprehensive in the first book, but the projects more appealing in the second. Quote: Mahatma Gandhi Episode 16 will involve taking lots of deep breaths
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Thu, 9 December 2010
Big thanks to Lisa Triebwasser, Cindy Hartman and Doña Harman for making sure I got a chance to talk with all of you. Please help me show my thanks by visiting their shop and letting them know you heard about them here. Strands and Stitches 1516 S. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA (949)497-KNIT http://web.me.com/cinhartman/Strands_and_Stitches Ravelry Group: www.ravelry.com/groups/strands-and-stitches
Yarns Ma Belle (Handspun yarns) Capistrano Fiber Arts (Lori Lawson) sock yarns Pagewood Farms Cherry Hills Alpacas Tahki Filatura de Crosa Cotton Classic Gefrida ArtYarns Berrocco Lang Schaefer Blue Sky Alpaca Malabrigo Debbie Bliss (Rialto Aran) Handmaiden Katia Colinette Punta (Linen blend, Alpaca, Wool) Noro Araucania Manos del Uruguay Rowan (Lima, Big Wool, Kaffe Fasset) Plymouth Cascade 220 Aslan Trends Sirdar Sublime Karabella Brown Sheep Shibui cloud Madeline Tosh
Crafts supported Knitting Crochet Needlework Weaving
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Tue, 9 November 2010
Small Talk: Still having sinus pain Guava season is here! And anyone have any ideas on how to deal with gophers? Mole Mover: www.exhart.com/Preview_PestControl.html I did do a little networking with some LYS owners and hope to record some more episodes soon!
Finding a good doctor: Decide what's important to you. Location -- near your home or work? Think about your radius in terms of time and distance Office Hours Payment -- Insurance vs self paid (possibly reimbursed by insurance) Approach -- Group practice or Solo doctor More tests/referrals vs fewer Do you value efficiency and speed or time spent with each patient? Is having a specific hospital or specialist available important to you? Online reviews are available, but keep the salt handy. Above all, realize it is okay to make a switch if it's not working out. Make a short list so you don't have to start over again from scratch.
Fiber Festival: Southern California Handweaver's Guild Fiber Festival. Go, if you haven't! Red Fish Dyeworks redfishdyeworks.com/magneto/index.php/
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Thu, 28 October 2010
Small Talk conundrum Support my neighborhood by trick or treating locally, or share the holiday with family? Babywearing/Using Fabric carriers TheBabywearer great articles, product and store reviews, and forum Babywearing International advocacy and support organization Interested in learning about the issues? Baby Carrier Industry Alliance Eyes Part One Structure of the eyes Putting in eyedrops, getting that contact lens out Taking care of your lids, styes, makeup and all Next week, vision! Knitting and Spinning fun with cables, and a little adventure (I have hand cards now!) Quote From the Dalai Lama
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Sun, 17 October 2010
Small Talk We went to Chicago. 10/10/10 Marathon Museum of Science and Industry Went to take pictures at Colors 91711 and met a fan! Taking Care of your Ears II Semicircular canals Cleaning out earwax Tools should not include sharp objects or cotton tipped applicators (like Qtips) Vinegar Oil Carbamide Peroxide Maybe one of the fancy tools at the drugstore, but not ear candles
What knitting? Quote is another from the Zen tradition. I find it speaks to my need to find balance in my life.
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Fri, 17 September 2010
I only talked about a few things this episode. Big thanks to The Knitmore Girls! Check out their awesome podcast here: knitmoregirls.blogspot.com A local event! Bead Shop Hop bead-shophop.com |
Tue, 17 August 2010
Let the Exploring Begin!
Small Talk Updates Compost bin and enzymes, I found a link talking about that http://www.diynetwork.com/outdoors/tips-for-compost-tools/index.html
Museum Row Petersen Automotive Museum.
Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits
Pet allergies Cat Allergy – Fel d 1 85-95% of cat allergic people are sensitive to this. Most people with pet allergies are allergic to cats, and many are allergic to both dogs and cats. Higher in male cats, sterilized cats, higher level around the face.
Dog Allergy – Can f 1 (50% of people are allergic to this ) vs Can f 5 (70% of people are allergic to this) from sweat glands vs from the prostate.
Hypoallergenic breeds? Not so much Cat breeders who are selecting for low Fel d 1 cats and breeding them together
Washing your pet helps, but only if you do it twice a week.
Ventura County Fair Had a little bit of each thing you would expect in a standard fair. Some nice touches and things I have not yet gotten to see at the Los Angeles County Fair like preserves and baked goods.
And best of all – not crowded! Here’s to Ewe podcast is here http://herestoewe.wordpress.com/
The spinning competition was a lot of fun
http://venturaweaveandspin.homestead.com/Index.html
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Sat, 24 July 2010
Wow, a first podcast! Here are some links and information about things I mention in episode zero
Stitch n Bitch by Debbie Stoller http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-N-Bitch-Knitters-Handbook/dp/0761128182
Lacy Sweater by Zoe Mellor http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lacy-sweater
Evenstar Shawl http://afewstitchesshort.blogspot.com/2010/06/evenstar-revealed.html
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evenstar-shawl
San Gabriel Bead Company
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