Monthly Archives: August 2009

Autumnal Knitting

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Karie

I think autumn is upon us. One tree in the Arboretum is already turning red and orange and today we went bramble-picking. We’re a few weeks ahead of schedule on this and I’m now eagerly looking out for ripe elderberries … Continue reading →

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Zoey Van Goey – The City Is Exploding

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Karie

Zoey Van Goey is a local band we’ve seen on several occasions. They’re a an engaging live act and off-stage the members are talented, smart and nice. I was very pleased to find a video for their “The City is … Continue reading →

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Music and Silence

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Karie

Yesterday I picked up a friend from hospital and, whilst waiting, I began and finished Rose Tremain’s Music and Silence. Full disclosure: while I would rather see Denmark become a republic than remain a monarchy, I do have a favourite … Continue reading →

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Interlude

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Karie

It has been a long week, it really has. This week we had overseas visitors which was a lot of fun, but I juggled their visit with jury duty which was an exercise in futility. I particularly enjoyed being called … Continue reading →

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Saturday Link Dump

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Karie

I haven’t done one of these in ages. Also: insomnia has struck. This is my new favourite cartoon. Strong words lurk within, beware. Robert Barclay Allardice – The Celebrated Pedestrian: “His most famous feat was the walking of 1,000 miles (1,600 km) … Continue reading →

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Knit A Poem

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Karie

Knitting and poetry are more similar than they might first appear, she added, with poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy partial to an occasional knit, and the Society’s president Jo Shapcott, Seamus Heaney and Emily Dickinson all authors of poems featuring … Continue reading →

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And the Award For Best Knitwear Goes To..

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Karie

First of all, it is time to announce the winners of my little blog giveaway. Thank you so much to everybody who left me a comment. I really enjoyed looking at everyone’s favourites – some very familiar and some very … Continue reading →

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FO: Dragonfly

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Karie

I adore this cardigan and it has already a great deal of use after I finished it last week. It is soft, warm and fits really well. The colours make me happy and it is really easy to co-ordinate it … Continue reading →

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Zombies!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Karie

“My understanding of zombie biology is that if you manage to decapitate a zombie then it’s dead forever. So perhaps they are being a little over-pessimistic when they conclude that zombies might take over a city in three or four … Continue reading →

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The Best Little Country in the World?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Karie

What happened to churches as places of sanctuary, Denmark? Was it really necessary to get combat-clad police to raid a church at 2am in the morning? Are leading politicians serious when they say “it was a lot more gentle to … Continue reading →

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