All good things are possible

I'm in a good mood right now :) The exterminator came, our kitchen is clean (though we still have to move everything back into the kitchen - I've made a dent, but there are still many trash bags filled with cookware, plates and spices in our living room). I'm reading The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand, which I love...I read Barefoot by her before, thought it was OK, and couldn't get into The Island. This one is about the restaurant business and I'm eating up the descriptions. Hand-cut potato chips with creme fraiche and caviar...yum! (Well, except for the caviar.) And banana French toast with chocolate syrup...

I also thought you should all know that I haven't bought yarn since late August, and can't remember the last time I bought clothes. The book fast didn't last, of course...but I *am* using the library more.

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Kalei's Best Friend said…
Bet u will pick up those needles again.. Fall is coming...Barefoot is the only book I read from her, will have to check out the one u r reading- sounds good.
9:57 AM
Bearette said…
Oh, I'm still knitting...just not buying new yarn :) I have a stash of yarn I'm working my way through.
11:19 AM
Anonymous said…
I think I'm picking up your yarn slack. I bought a bunch online about a month ago to make a big cardigan with, and I have yet to start. Then I bought a couple more skeins while on my trip last week. At least I'm using that up currently.
8:56 PM
Bearette said…
Well, I'm buying again myself...2 skeins today for mittens. Well worth it, though. The pattern is quite groovy.
9:07 PM
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