Well it has been a few weeks since I did my “Links of the Week” post. This is actually one of my favorite posts of my new format. I am hoping that since my crazy schedule has settled down a bit, that I will be able to post for the remainder of the year (except maybe my vacation, I may not have Internet). So here we go…
This one is a painting by a German woman named Daniela Uhlig. The resemblance to my apprentice, K is uncanny. Just give the painting glasses and you’ve got K. So I just had to post this one because of how it sort of shocked me when I came across it.
The next one is Yarn Paradise. I haven’t ordered from them yet (mostly because I have over 30 projects in my stash to do before I order more yarn), but their prices seem very reasonable and they have some very fun yarns. You do have to ship from the UK, but when you are paying $10 for 8 balls of yarn, it could be worth it.
For anyone who loves toe socks I have found the ultimate- toe shoes! Vibram has a “five fingers” model that takes it to a whole new level.. I am asking for a pair of these for Christmas!
And finally, a post for all those Chemistry junkies out there- free journals. Chemistry junkies? I am one of them and many soap makers are. Its odd, I know, but this link excited me and I just had to share.
So have fun buying yarn, and reading up on the chemistry you’ve missed since high school and see you back next week with 4 more links~
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8.30.2007
8.02.2007
Links of the Week
Well once again, a strikingly eclectic mix of things that I have found interesting on the Internet.
The first is actually a few sites about being Child Free. What is Child Free? Well, it is much like being Childless, without the longing or desire to have or add children to your family unit. There are a lot of reasons to be Child Free, mine is honestly, a complete and utter disgust at the thought of actually being pregnant, going through all those physical and hormonal changes, and then releasing a child through bodily orifices into the world. It literally makes my skin crawl when I think about it. Now let me explain two things, this does not mean I may never raise a child, it just means there will be a huge chance that I have no biological connection to it, I like the idea of adoption. Also, if the current techniques I am using to avoid pregnancy fail, I do not believe in abortion as birth control. But I digress, there has been some links I have come across about being Child Free, like this one at Desert News, and monthly online magazine called Unscripted, sometimes I think most of the contributors are much more attached to being Child Free for life than I am, I’ll just see where life takes me and see if anything changes my mind, I’m still young, and there are still thousands of children who need homes, maybe some year mine will be ready for one, but not anytime soon.
Here is a great link for the Imelda Marcos in your life: Toms Shoes. For every pair of shoes you purchase for yourself they donate a pair of shoes to a needy child. Is there a better way to increase your shoe collection and help the world at the same time? They have shoes for women, men, and children, and even have some hand painted versions. While not high style, they seem great for the beach, hanging around the house, running errands, or anyplace else you may wear tennis shoes.
I have always been interested in Origami, but other than a simple paper crane, I never got that deep into doing it, but I sure can appreciate it. Oriland is over the top Origami. From the home page that makes me think “It’s a small world after all” should be playing in the background, right to some of the most complex Origami I have ever seen, it makes me want to break out small pieces of pastel paper and start folding!
And finally, since I haven’t done a Yarny Sunday Post this past week, here are some of the most awesome hardwood needles that I have come across. Winter Rose Knitting where all the needles are made by hand from a variety of hardwoods. They make my mouth water with their beauty. I plan on getting my mom a pair for her birthday for sure.
The first is actually a few sites about being Child Free. What is Child Free? Well, it is much like being Childless, without the longing or desire to have or add children to your family unit. There are a lot of reasons to be Child Free, mine is honestly, a complete and utter disgust at the thought of actually being pregnant, going through all those physical and hormonal changes, and then releasing a child through bodily orifices into the world. It literally makes my skin crawl when I think about it. Now let me explain two things, this does not mean I may never raise a child, it just means there will be a huge chance that I have no biological connection to it, I like the idea of adoption. Also, if the current techniques I am using to avoid pregnancy fail, I do not believe in abortion as birth control. But I digress, there has been some links I have come across about being Child Free, like this one at Desert News, and monthly online magazine called Unscripted, sometimes I think most of the contributors are much more attached to being Child Free for life than I am, I’ll just see where life takes me and see if anything changes my mind, I’m still young, and there are still thousands of children who need homes, maybe some year mine will be ready for one, but not anytime soon.
Here is a great link for the Imelda Marcos in your life: Toms Shoes. For every pair of shoes you purchase for yourself they donate a pair of shoes to a needy child. Is there a better way to increase your shoe collection and help the world at the same time? They have shoes for women, men, and children, and even have some hand painted versions. While not high style, they seem great for the beach, hanging around the house, running errands, or anyplace else you may wear tennis shoes.
I have always been interested in Origami, but other than a simple paper crane, I never got that deep into doing it, but I sure can appreciate it. Oriland is over the top Origami. From the home page that makes me think “It’s a small world after all” should be playing in the background, right to some of the most complex Origami I have ever seen, it makes me want to break out small pieces of pastel paper and start folding!
And finally, since I haven’t done a Yarny Sunday Post this past week, here are some of the most awesome hardwood needles that I have come across. Winter Rose Knitting where all the needles are made by hand from a variety of hardwoods. They make my mouth water with their beauty. I plan on getting my mom a pair for her birthday for sure.
7.26.2007
Links of the Week
So I hope you enjoy my links for the week, they really are a quite eccentric bunch today.
So first up is some Poetry. Edna St. Vincent Millay has always been one of my favorites and What Lips My Lips Have Kissed…I memorized in high school and can still recite it to this day (along with a bit of Chaucer I was forced to recite in college.) So when I stumbled upon this, I just had to share.
The second link is for two completely different reasons. First, it is a goal of mine to learn some Spanish this year (it was last year too, and will be again next year). It has more to do with the fact that it is C’s first language, and most of his family is more comfortable speaking Spanish than English, than the fact that it is being spoken here in the States more and more lately. I really don’t want to talk to anyone but family…So here are some great places to get some lessons and tips for free. Now what’s the second reason, because I think Mahalo is a cool search engine. It is human powered, with Guides filtering out spam. If it works and gets out of Alpha phase it may be a great search engine!
Maybe it is just because I make soap and I often trade it for other handcrafted goods that I use for gifts, therefore I have lots of odd shaped gifts to give, but I can never wrap them in a cool way that enhances the gift itself. So now that I found Wrap Art I have ideas on how to wrap everything.
And finally, what soapmaker doesn’t love a huge Rubber Ducky?
Enjoy
So first up is some Poetry. Edna St. Vincent Millay has always been one of my favorites and What Lips My Lips Have Kissed…I memorized in high school and can still recite it to this day (along with a bit of Chaucer I was forced to recite in college.) So when I stumbled upon this, I just had to share.
The second link is for two completely different reasons. First, it is a goal of mine to learn some Spanish this year (it was last year too, and will be again next year). It has more to do with the fact that it is C’s first language, and most of his family is more comfortable speaking Spanish than English, than the fact that it is being spoken here in the States more and more lately. I really don’t want to talk to anyone but family…So here are some great places to get some lessons and tips for free. Now what’s the second reason, because I think Mahalo is a cool search engine. It is human powered, with Guides filtering out spam. If it works and gets out of Alpha phase it may be a great search engine!
Maybe it is just because I make soap and I often trade it for other handcrafted goods that I use for gifts, therefore I have lots of odd shaped gifts to give, but I can never wrap them in a cool way that enhances the gift itself. So now that I found Wrap Art I have ideas on how to wrap everything.
And finally, what soapmaker doesn’t love a huge Rubber Ducky?
Enjoy
7.19.2007
Links of the Week
First up this week is Pick The Brain. Like most self-help web sites, it does nothing more than point out things to you that you know already, but that you choose to ignore. So think of this site as a gentle reminder about things you should be doing to lead a productive life and maybe you may learn a few tips along the way. I like its lack of “follow this and your life will be perfect” jargon.
Next is a site sent in by one of my readers: Chacodog. Angela, who sent it to me said “As you know, not only is it a great source for Traditional Revival style Native American jewelry and pottery, it’s very informative about the artists, silversmithing and, of course, turquoise…”. I have to admit, I have contacted Jim myself about some hard to find pieces that he is keeping his eye out for if they ever come up. And although I have never purchased from the site myself, I totally respect Angela and when she says “He’s a super nice guy and not only great to do business with, but a good friend too”, then a friend of hers is a friend of mine and deserves a little plug whenever he can get it…
Third is Dandy Brand. I just think these pins are adorable, and since B collects Owls, who knows, maybe I see a Christmas present in the future….
And last for this week (since I don’t want to bore you too much) is Every Day People Cartoons. These just make me laugh and laugh, and are often poignant at the same time. This one is one of my favorites and since I have been going through a bit of a hard time about how I am changing and ageing right now, it sits prominently in my mind, every time I look in the mirror.
Next is a site sent in by one of my readers: Chacodog. Angela, who sent it to me said “As you know, not only is it a great source for Traditional Revival style Native American jewelry and pottery, it’s very informative about the artists, silversmithing and, of course, turquoise…”. I have to admit, I have contacted Jim myself about some hard to find pieces that he is keeping his eye out for if they ever come up. And although I have never purchased from the site myself, I totally respect Angela and when she says “He’s a super nice guy and not only great to do business with, but a good friend too”, then a friend of hers is a friend of mine and deserves a little plug whenever he can get it…
Third is Dandy Brand. I just think these pins are adorable, and since B collects Owls, who knows, maybe I see a Christmas present in the future….
And last for this week (since I don’t want to bore you too much) is Every Day People Cartoons. These just make me laugh and laugh, and are often poignant at the same time. This one is one of my favorites and since I have been going through a bit of a hard time about how I am changing and ageing right now, it sits prominently in my mind, every time I look in the mirror.
7.12.2007
Links of the Week
This week links for the week are a pretty diverse lot….
Let’s start with Farecast. This is a web sit that can help you predict airfare changes. I like to use it in conjunction with either Expedia or my airlines website. For me, often I know that I have a block of days that I want to travel, and I typically want to get my ticket as early as possible, but this helps me decide if I should wait a bit or not. A great example is that if I wanted to go and visit J the first week in August, it predicts an 80% the fare will rise, so I should buy now… I think that is great to know and it has worked for me so far…
Next is The Pioneer Woman Cooks. Now this is not for those on a diet, and something makes me think that this site will soon become a best selling cookbook, and maybe even a show on Food network, however, this gal can cook! And I’m not taking a Rachel Ray, jazzed up, 30 minute rendition of an old family favorite, I mean down home, takes a long time, cooked mostly from scratch, yummy recipes. I love the detailed pictures that are well shot and actually informative.
Third on this list is Not For Children Books. I have obsession- children’s books, I collect them from just about all of our travels (even travels to the local bookstore) and signed books are a priority (by author or illustrator). But I have no kids, so I have a growing collection of books that look lie children’s books and sound like children’s books, but are books that I wouldn’t read to a child. And believe me, after just a few trips into this web site, the baby’s are gonna be all mine one day!
And for one I just found this morning and am still exploring... try the Very Short List. This is a daily email (or just check the web site daily) about books, movies, music, videos, and generally just some culturally entertaining things. I have a feeling that some of their daily finds will end up on this list soon enough
Let’s start with Farecast. This is a web sit that can help you predict airfare changes. I like to use it in conjunction with either Expedia or my airlines website. For me, often I know that I have a block of days that I want to travel, and I typically want to get my ticket as early as possible, but this helps me decide if I should wait a bit or not. A great example is that if I wanted to go and visit J the first week in August, it predicts an 80% the fare will rise, so I should buy now… I think that is great to know and it has worked for me so far…
Next is The Pioneer Woman Cooks. Now this is not for those on a diet, and something makes me think that this site will soon become a best selling cookbook, and maybe even a show on Food network, however, this gal can cook! And I’m not taking a Rachel Ray, jazzed up, 30 minute rendition of an old family favorite, I mean down home, takes a long time, cooked mostly from scratch, yummy recipes. I love the detailed pictures that are well shot and actually informative.
Third on this list is Not For Children Books. I have obsession- children’s books, I collect them from just about all of our travels (even travels to the local bookstore) and signed books are a priority (by author or illustrator). But I have no kids, so I have a growing collection of books that look lie children’s books and sound like children’s books, but are books that I wouldn’t read to a child. And believe me, after just a few trips into this web site, the baby’s are gonna be all mine one day!
And for one I just found this morning and am still exploring... try the Very Short List. This is a daily email (or just check the web site daily) about books, movies, music, videos, and generally just some culturally entertaining things. I have a feeling that some of their daily finds will end up on this list soon enough
7.05.2007
Links of the Week
This week I am pretty light on interesting links, but that should change in the coming weeks. I am going through and reorganizing my Internet "Favorites" list and that typically brings up some great stuff that I have forgotten all about.
So for now satisfy your urge to knit by checking out the free knitting pattern of the day over at the Daily Knitter. Besides the great patterns you can search for Yarn Shops, Product Reviews, and even a great list of charities you can send your yarny creations to.
When was the last time you needed to tie a knot and your boyscout or girl scout (or theatre) training totally escaped you? It happens to me just about every weekend when I need to either tie down my tent, or tie down something in my car, or at the house. My mom would be so glad that my theatre training has gone completely down the toilet. So refresh your skills, or learn new ones at the Animated Knot Tying web site. I suggest everyone learn the truckers hitch.
So for now satisfy your urge to knit by checking out the free knitting pattern of the day over at the Daily Knitter. Besides the great patterns you can search for Yarn Shops, Product Reviews, and even a great list of charities you can send your yarny creations to.
When was the last time you needed to tie a knot and your boyscout or girl scout (or theatre) training totally escaped you? It happens to me just about every weekend when I need to either tie down my tent, or tie down something in my car, or at the house. My mom would be so glad that my theatre training has gone completely down the toilet. So refresh your skills, or learn new ones at the Animated Knot Tying web site. I suggest everyone learn the truckers hitch.
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