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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.

Power Up Weekend!

So far this year I have been able to attend four major conferences: PLA (Public Library Association), BEA (Book Expo America), The Digital Family Summit and BlogHer. A ton of workshops and, in spite some of my Fagg Woman Whining, each conference was a terrific learning experience. I especially loved The Digital Family Summit as The Bee was able to attend. The…

Tangled Tuesdays: Learn Bruges Lace

Say it Rah-shay By Sep 04, 2012 1 Comment

Learn Bruges Lace by Ellen Gormley From the web site: Learn how to crochet using the Bruges lace techniques, and get 8 fashionable crochet patterns in Learn Bruges Lace by Ellen Gormley!Create colorful and lacy crochet hats, scarves, bracelets and more. Most forms of crochet lace are made using only a neutral color, but Bruges lace can be made in pieces and…

Let’s Get Physical: Before

So The Let’s Get Physical eight week challenge starts tomorrow.Here is my “Before” picture.My stats…I am weighing in at 198 pounds.That’s like a grown man!Two tweens, eight toddlers and almost my pregnancy weight from The Bee!Damn! No. I am not happy about the way I look but I cannot stand before pictures where the people look so dang blah and…

Easthooking, er #Eastwooding

Oh Clint. You’ve inspired a whole ton of responses and *THUD* I’ve jumped on the band wagon. Here’s my ode to Dirty Harry. Who took my hooks? – Posted on the go

On the hooks: ChemoClothes

Earlier this week, The Bee and I attended a Phillies game courtesy of my friend Leigh Ann (thanks again!). It was a “Stitch ‘n’ Pitch”, an event that brings together people who love baseball and people who love to stitch (crochet, knit and there was even one lady with embroidery!). I have heard of Stitch ‘n’ Pitch and didn’t think anything of them…