Author

Rachee

I am mom, daughter, sister, yarn lover, word lover, crazy cat lady and library chick. Find me with book or with hook and a hot cuppa.

The 30 Day Arm Challenge #FlexForFitness

A few weeks ago I took a class at the Philly Circus School and realized two truths: I have little confidence especially when it comes to the trapeze I have little to no upper body strength. The whole time I struggled with that little bar I simultaneously berated myself for not being stronger and challenged myself to remember this feeling…

Back on Track: April Fitness Goals

Tonight marks one year that I have been a participant in that weight loss study. The group is slightly smaller; we lost about four people since that first meeting and there were a few missing members due to sickness and scheduling conflicts but it was good to see everyone who showed up in real life and get caught up with our group leaders….

Catastrophe: On Relationships

Boy meets girl, boy gets girl pregnant, boy then moves to another continent to make relationship with girl a go.

Off the Needles: The Apothecary Cuffs

yaRRns By Apr 10, 2016 No Comments

The Starz network has just started showing season two of Outlander (yay!) and I am here for time hopping Claire’s romantic triangle. To be fair, the show is NOT just about Claire being torn between two men. There are wonderful references to history, gorgeous scenery and knit wear. You read correctly; knitting.   Last year I was all over the…

Lion Brand Yarn Ambassador Shira Blumenthal to Speak to Crochet Guild of Prince William County

yaRRns By Apr 05, 2016 No Comments

On Monday, May 16, nationally-recognized “Yarn Ambassador” Shira Blumenthal of Lion Brand Yarn Company will speak at a meeting of the Crochet Guild of Prince William County in Manassas, Va. This is a great opportunity for fiber artists and yarn enthusiasts to meet and interact with a representative of one of the largest and most well-known companies in the yarn…