Finally finished!I have been trying to make Effin Guy a crocheted replica of The Jayne, a hat Adam Baldwin character Jayne Cobb receives on the now cancelled (but totally awesome) show Firefly. Most patterns that I found were knit. Since I don’t knit and unsure of how to convert knit instructions to crochet friendly, I kept putting the hat on the back burner.Kim…
In which the guides, uh, guide me. This week I finished reading Joshilyn Jackson’s Backeseat Saints which begins with the main character, Rose Mae Lolley, being told by a psychic that death is in the cards and that Rose Mae must choose herself or her husband. Rose Mae is a physically abused woman who takes the psychic’s words to heart…
Or it’s all coming back to me now!I’m trying to catch up on all of the UFOs that I’ve left neglected and sad. I’ve been feeling inspired; my friend comes into the library daily with two of her little ones and she manages to hook away while the kids sleep, while they are listening to stories and other things that make…
In which stereotypes are addressed. Effin Guy asked my opinion of the Pepsi Max commercial below and I find myself torn. The spot is pretty funny; slapstick and physical humor always warrants a tee-hee from me but my gosh! This spot also highlights the epitome of the Angry Black Woman. My take on the commercial is a man is trying to cheat on his diet. His…
Hello blogging friends!I’ve just found out that today is Compliment Day. Normally when I’m given a compliment I ‘oh shucks’ it away until the giver seems as frustrated as I am embarrassed. Today I am going to turn the tables, take the compliments (hint, hint!) and spread the love. This list, by no means, is in order of importance. I…