Ruffle scarves have been so popular.  I made these and donated them to a charity called "Handmade Especially For You."   They give the scarves to abused women in shelters. It's supposed to be a reminder that someone is rooting for them and that they are special.  I personally don't like this style but I thought that since the scarves and easy, popular, and have nice colors that someone would love them.  See thinking of those women is making my eyes water.  This is why I don't watch sad movies or the news.

It seems I have had a couple views from India and The Netherlands.  Hi!  I hope I have some thing fun or interesting for you.

The maintenance guy finally came at 2:30 which isn't very helpful as my kids get home at 3:30 so I still couldn't start something.  It seems that I wasn't the only one who failed (he had a list) and said "I knew you would be fine." That made me feel a little better.  The temperature has dropped.  I feel bad sending my kids out to wait for the bus.  I need to get them long underwear and/or snow pants.

 Part of the reason I wanted to start a blog was to have some where to write the thoughts that swirl in my head when I try to sleep.  I may start to write some of them.  They are a little touchy so I might offend people or bring the trolls.  Nothing big like pro choice/life or Christian vs. atheist but things about ADHD or parenting styles. I still want to keep this light and fun but I may occasionally talk about those thing. Since anything you put on the internet is there forever if I do say things I want it to be clear. 
I'm still deciding.

Yesterday, after maintenance came, I listened to podcasts and worked on my test crochet.  I listened to Wolfe Farms, The Fat Squirrel Speaks, Handspun, and Knitting Butterflies. On Handspun it was interesting to hear about the different traditions they celebrate in Germany.  On Knitting Butterflies she is starting a photography segment so that should be interesting.  The special stitch for the test crochet is a little similar to a double crochet so when I started I had to watch myself because my had wanted to make a double crochet.  Muscle memory is a funny thing.  I posted that I was concentrating on it and the designer said "I'm sorry you are having trouble."   I told her I wasn't I just had to think about it a bit more but that comment concerns me.   Sadly personality doesn't translate well over the internet and I would have said that with a smile in person and I think it would have been more clear it wasn't a problem.  I don't want this designer to think I'm complaining or having a problem.  See look at me feeling guilty over things said on the internet.  When I last measured I had 4" done and I need to go 42".  I need to measure again. 

I still have two shepherd's costumes to do and after my test crochet I have to work on my "dissertation."  Not to mention I still have to take a picture of my husband's socks.  I better hurry and get my chores done so I can do more crafting.  lol