Out with the old, in with the new. Time to look ahead to 2008. I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I have some personal goals this time. Easy ones: 1. Do what makes me happy. 2. Be nice to myself, and less critical. 3. Surround myself with people who make it […]

It’s a fast-topic-changing Friday, but first, a story with a happy ending. You may have gleaned the fact that I have been fighting with Anne Boleyn (my headless knitwear stunt-double). I was offended by how she was keeping her bedroom in the new house, and when it came to fitting hand knits, she was failing […]

Camera? Check. Tripod? Check. Ten-second timer operating correctly? Check. Treats for bribing? Check. Dogs ready? Oy. “Oh, you’re a good boy. I wish your brother was in this photo…” “Okay, dang. Can you just… no… Ike… hey…” “Up here! Up here next to me! C’mon…” “Well, umm… ouch…” This is the best we could do. […]

Wow! Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and all. Here in Austin one hears fewer “sleigh bells in the snow” and more “flip-flops on the sidewalk”. It’s a fast-topic-changing-Friday, I hope you know the drill… My shameless begging for Christmas cards has turned out to be such a great experience! Cards have come […]

Back in September, I started my No More Short Socks Campaign. I say “campaign”, which makes it sound like a really big deal, like my socks were running for office or something, but it was really just my little thing. I have the results of the first socks that adhere to the new rules: toe-up […]

I could have made this fast-topic-changing-Friday post really long. Venturing into Chapter One of my new life means that there are so many crazy, funny, and strange things to talk about. I’m laughing about a thousand times a day. Seriously. Before we get started, please remember my shamless plea for Christmas cards at the bottom […]

And so it starts! Here are the facts: 1. I live in Austin now 2. I have two dogs with me, Ike and Abe 3. I love it here. In normal verypink style, let’s tell more with photos. (I have a special request of you, dear reader, at the very bottom of the post.) The […]

This isn’t an apology for not posting much over the last few weeks, but more of an explanation as to why… I have an empty house to fill. In Austin! Closing was yesterday, and move-in date is very soon. See why I’ve been busy? Aaaaand, some doggie goodness. I’m going to fall off the face […]

Time for Christmas music also means Time For Carbs! I usually stick to the rule of “No White Foods”, except for the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then all bets are off. It’s the most luxurious gift I could possibly give myself. “No White Foods” means that I don’t normally eat bread, rice, or potatoes. […]