Handspun Becomes…

My sister got me this lovely yarn for Christmas:

I’m thinking since there’s a relatively small amount of it I’m going to do some sort of scarf/neckwarmer for when I’m out and about hiking or fishing or whatever.  Just a simple ribbed neck thing. 

Speaking of fishing, that’s my goal this weekend.  If I’m not going up to Seattle then I might as well be enjoying some fishing.  The weather is gorgeous for January, though rather cold.  Or maybe I’ll go to Seattle yet…

It was a pretty big week for anyone American (honestly, it was a pretty big week for anyone period).  Listening to the inauguration and seeing history happen was both surreal and surprisingly inspiring.  I’m not a total cynic, but I’m usually skeptical of too much feeling or expectation in general, especially when it has something to do with politics.  I’d like to hope that this can be different though, and that for once we really have a chance to move forward and grow up a little bit as a nation.  Time will tell, but I find myself feeling hopeful.  This is a good thing.

In news a little closer to home, I’m on my way to Mom’s this afternoon for a birthday dinner party extravaganza.  I think a fine time will be had by all.  I may have to make one stop to indulge my latest obsession with fishing bits and bobbins and gear.

My new little Canon arrived and verily, it takes much better indoor pictures.  To wit:

This dog is totally huggable and spoonable.  She doesn’t fetch worth a crap, though.

~ by Hillory on January 23, 2009.