Exciting Potholder Developments

In potholder news, I spent my gift certificate from Lenore at Fishbed Knitting Sunday and got some delicious new yarn-like materials with which to weave potholders and doilies. Updates coming soon. Note, my mom is pictured on the Fishbed page holding a red hat she made for me.

Happy Friggin' St. Patrick's Day

Hoops has not taken to her hat. I don't think she's Irish. She doesn't understand that today, everybody's Irish! I'd rather just have the day off myself.

Here are some shots from the St. Patrick's day parade we were in Saturday. It's pretty much the longest short parade ever. Or is that shortest long parade? Anyway, there were 50 entries this year, which, given the .5 mile route (which goes from one bar to another), makes for a slow-moving procession. If they get any more entrants, we'll all just shift up three feet and it'll be over.




Lenore with our friends Kathy and Bill, who are on the depot board with me.

Embrace Your Inner Demon

I had to share this testament to the global appeal of potholderness. Cathy in Florida sent me this little account. My response, of course, was to embrace that inner potholder demon! Viva la Potholder!

Demonically possessed is the only explanation I have come up with...

Last night Dawn and I went to Macaroni Grill. They give you crayons to draw on the paper tablecloth while you wait. We had seen an art exhibit by a ceramic artist on Friday night that was just lines on ceramics and I told Dawn, "Hey, check this out, I should have my stuff displayed from the tablecloth, it's just a bunch of lines". Then I drew little circles around the perimeter of the lines and it wasn't until I was completely done doing that mindlessly that I said, "Holy crap! It is a potholder!!"

So if you know of a good exorcist?!

Ein anderes Jahr älter!

Hard to believe this little boy is practically over the hill. OK, not really, cuz that would mean I am too. 40-something is the new 30-something, right? Anyway, is this not just the cutest photo? It looks more like Andreas to me though... Calling all Lauers to confirm which adorable boy this is!
(Later that same week...it is indeed Andreas, but I'm leaving it up since it's so cute!)

I'm rather fond of these too (thanks to Juergen for sharing!):

The Pine Car Derby winner!!


German style birthday party in Elk Grove.


This one doesn't have much to do with birthdays, but it's a fun photo of some German cousins. Ute, versuchst du, sich Fliegen zu fangen?


Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, mein lieber Roland!

If I Wore Dresses...

I'd wear this kind. And probably wax poetic about them too.

Erin is a lexicographer by trade, and her other site, The Dictionary Evangalist, is now listed over there, in the enlightening links section. Fun *and* educational! Three cheers for the semicolon appreciation society!

Bringing Sexy Back

I think I've mentioned before that Justin Timberlake can have sexy. Been there, done that. I'm bringing lazy back. However, Lenore alertly noticed this sexy fashion trend in the making during one of our walks. Truthfully, I don't even know I'm doing it.


Speaking of Sexy...
As a library board member, Lenore thought it her duty to document this during a recent foray through the airport.


Apparently these people have never visited the Dundee Library! We've got a corner on sexy there, and we're not ashamed to flaunt it.

And as a former library worker myself, I find this blatant stereotyping downright shallow. Why I aughta...


Find more fun library stuff at The Curmudgeony Librarian SuperStore

The library is to sexy what Clark Kent is to Superman. OK, that sounded better in my head. But let's not forget:


Also, have these people never been to Wyoming?


Why, there's even a Deluxe Librarian Action Figure with Amazing Push-button Shushing Action - Comes with Book Cart, Books, Reference Desk, and Computer.


I think I've made my point.
The Defense rests.
Except for this. Tattoos even a mother would love.


OH, that reminds me, if you're looking for a good series to read, check out David Rosenfelt. His books are kind of a cross between John Grisham (the lawyer stuff) and Robert B. Parker (sarcastic humor). Good stuff!

If They Weren't Antique Then...

They are now! It only took me three months to get around to hanging the vintage looms I got off of e-bay. I'm keeping one metal one in action, because it works really well for weaving yarn. In retrospect, that was a lot of e-bay effort for not a lot of results. I was surprised at how competitive the market is for old potholder looms! It's downright cutthroat! Why aren't these people more forthcoming with their potholder productivity? What are they doing with these vintage looms? Where are their blogs? Sheesh. Anyway, these photos don't really do the subjects justice.