Month: September 2006
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I’m happy to report that the latest Rowan magazine (number 40) is now in stock at the shop! I’m also THRILLED to tell you that it’s not nearly so wacky as the last one. Although it does contain knitted suspenders. And a full-length knitted ballgown that probably costs as much as my computer. Okay, so…
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Other than missing my family, there isn’t a lot of stuff that makes me think, “Man, I really wish we lived in the US.” But you know what does? HALLOWEEN. I know, I know. You’re saying, “Kris, what about your dream of bringing this fine holiday to the Australian people? Don’t give up the dream!”…
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At last! Photographic proof of my acceptance within the Sydney goth knitting community… 🙂
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Ooh, NIDA are putting on one of the most memorable plays I saw in London: Shopping and F**king. I wonder if the Snook’s up for a night at the theater? I don’t even remember the plot, other than lots of references to sodomy and ramen noodles.
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I went for a run this morning and found myself smack dab in the middle of the ABC strike. Huh. I wondered what that was all about.
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“Karma is a bizzle, yo.”All controvery aside, I thought the Survivor premiere this year was excellent. I liked that each group sorta had their own dynamic and issues to deal with. Their good humor about the ethnic divisions was enough to dispel any worries I had about the non-PC aspect. And yeah, give it up…
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Austrian scientists suggest “that for a man, sharing a bed can momentarily decrease brain power.” Apparently we women disturb their sleep and stress them out, while we ourselves sleep too deeply to be affected. Unfortunately this study is FLAWED, because they failed to introduce the “F” factor. (That stands for “effing feline.”) Dr. Amy Jones…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOEY! My little little brother turns five today, and he sang me a cheery song about it on the phone. Love you, bubby! These are all from the Garbericks’ visit to Australia earlier this year. The first is me and Joey standing amidst the fountains at Darling Harbour. Next (my absolute favorite shot)…
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I forgot to mention that my Mom is now actively selling her quilts on both eBay and her own website: Heartland Quilt Company. One of those will definitely keep you warm this winter!
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Murphy’s Friggin’ LawLast night we moved everything out of the knitting shop so we could get the carpet steam cleaned. It looked gorgeous. Within four hours this morning, a customer spilled fruit salad all over it.