Martha the Lesser

I know that I kind of romanticize or even idolize the artistic. Putting creative people up on a bit of a pedestal. Well...if you have ever looked at my craft blog and you've pegged me as some sort of Domestic Diva, I'm here to tell you...you are sadly mistaken! Here's a little story to put it into perspective. (No, this is not an advertisement.)

Yesterday, my daughter had to grab her jeans out of the laundry because I failed to wash them in time. (Hey, at least they were on top of the laundry pile...and I did sniff them to make sure they weren't really too dirty!)

Once she had them on, I thought I'd make double sure that they didn't have any hint of odor, so I grabbed the Febreze off of the shelf, gave her pants a few mists and took her to school.

I came home and went in the laundry room to finally do some laundry so that we'd have clothes and towels the next morning. I looked up on the shelf and realized that I had sprayed my daughter with Endust. The allergy and odor-free kind.



Hey, they do have similar sized bottles! Although, I really didn't notice the 'fresh' scent when I sprayed her down. Now I know why!

And...that's the kind of Diva I am. Not very Martha-ish, am I?

Oh well!
RM

Hand Springs Fingerless Mitts - Free Knitting Pattern

Thanks again to Linda Welch for the use of her gloriously easy-to-read lace chart on her Spring Forward Socks Pattern, which make these mitts a joy to knit, even for those unaccustomed to chart reading.

I'd like to thank my test knitters and proof readers Bonnie, Donna, Jen, Katie, Linda, Sara and Susanna for making this free pattern what it is today! I would not have wanted to do it without you all! XOxo

I have had trouble getting the pattern posted onto my Craft Blog at www.recyclemicol.com so, please be patient. For the time being, you can access the Free PDF here.

(Pattern also soon to be added to Ravelry.com)

Happy Knitting!
RM

Computer Ghost

There's a ghost in my computer.

I sometimes find emails. Un-opened from my friends in my Deleted Items folder that I know I didn't send there.

I sometimes get emails or posts on my blog from people answering questions that I didn't ask them.

I think someone is writing/sending/deleting things, but whom?

I have a good security system, or so I thought.

This is not good. If you've ever gotten a strange sounding email from me, or if I never replied and you sent something, let me know!

Yes, I drew this in Paint.net. It's a little computer ghost.

RM

Titles

Since everything I say can and will be held against me in a little courtroom in other people's minds, even if I don't mean it toward anyone in particular, I'll resort to omitting the articles and just give you the titles.


Are All You Men On Viagra Or Something?!

Let's Artificially Create High-Risk Pregnancies & Multiple Births, Resulting In A Higher Infant Mortality Rate, Then Blame It On Poor Healthcare In The US!

Electing A President...Still Undecided?

Church...Who's Really In Control?

My Imagination Is Closed For Repairs

Trafficking Much?


Some of the things have nothing to do with personal experiences with friends or family. I just read about them this week on the news feeds, so don't try to figure out to what I am referring. Ha-ha. I have more titles. Some day I'll post them.

RM

Eschew. Bless you!

You know, I often have something to say, but I don't write it here on my blog because it's not like it's a complete thought, really. I somehow think that if I don't have a whole article's worth of commentary, then I should keep it to myself until I do. I guess I've never been a 'short and sweet' type of writer, nor am I really very good at grammar. But, I love words. I love vocabulary. I love to read the thesaurus and the dictionary for fun. I tend to elaborate and amplify. Never mind that I could say it in ten words or less...it's got to be a paragraph for me, when a sentence would do. So...perhaps the recognition of this fact in my own mind will jar something loose. You may actually begin to see more frequent posts here because I promise to begin to try to curb my appetite for all things loquacious and...

Eschew Obfuscation.

RM

So proud!

I'm sick as a dog today, but it won't stop me from popping my buttons with pride for my sister Alisha and her family today! Here is a photo she sent of her husband James and family at his Military Service Retirement Ceremony. (Not sure what they call it.)

Isn't it amazing to be so young, yet to have already amassed so much training, knowledge and experience? I couldn't be more proud for what they have already accomplished together, nor more excited for their future.

Way to go, James & Alisha!!!

Trash Bash

In our city, after the Homecoming Parade, volunteers meet for a 'Trash Bash'. Cleaning up the parade route, as well as our city parks. This was our first year to participate.