Journey.......Mar. 31, 2006

Contemplate in the morning.
Pull weeds in the afternoon.
The joys and labor of a single day
Are part of a whole journay.
Den Ming~Dao

I posted this verse once before, but in reading it again this morning, as it is today's quote, it meant something completely different to me this time. I have been bemoaning the fact that I haven't had time for blogging.  I haven't been reading many blogs, commenting on blogs or even emailing in general.....and am really missing it, but my journey right now is a little different than it was even a few months ago.  How does that happen?  How does life go from a nice even pace and then all of a sudden you find yourself in a whirlwind of busyness and not necessarily busy doing what you love?

To keep things in balance though, I have been squeaking in some knitting time.  This shapely shawl should be finished this weekend.  I think that I am going to add a beaded picot edging on it, to give it a little weight and dress it up a bit.

Judy's yarns are so pretty!  The colors are vibrant and is a pleasure to knit with.  You can see a little of the shine in this merino/silk blend, although the pictures don't quite give it enough justice.

Judy's Spring Green colorway was going to be my next project, but Judy graciously sent me some of her new silk yarn to sample for her.  This is a new yarn for her, so it will be fun.  I think I am going to do a scarf in Barbara Walker's Frost Flower pattern.  I haven't written out how I am going to incorporate it into this scarf yet, but I have some ideas floating around in my head (that can be a scary thing.....LOL)

The  Puppies

Last week was the puppies first adventure in the big outdoor world.  I don't yet have a doggie door, so to make carrying the babies outside a bit easier, I utilized my big canvas LL Bean bag.  As you can see from their little faces they were a tad confused about what the heck was going on

Slowly they ventured out of the bag into their little yard.  How fun it is to watch them experiencing something new with the tenacity and curiosity that only a puppy has.

Most of this week's knitting was accomplished as I sat out in the yard for an hour or so each day, enjoying the sunshine, the fresh air and puppy antics.  You can see from these pictures, just how much they are enjoying Spring!

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Rose]

So cute!!!

[mimsie]

Yayyy you made it to Cute Overload!!
And usually I don't like orange, but those skeins are goooorgeous!

[Cassie]

The orange silk is ..... wow. I can't wait to see what your ideas turn into.

Puppies in a tote bag? It should be wrong, but its sooooo cute!

[Debi]

My Dad passed away last Saturday. I can't tell you how happy your puppy pictures make me at a time when I need some cheering up.

Thank you
Debi

[Meg]

Thank you for making our day on CuteOverload! Wonderful photos, Woolen Rabbit!
-Meg

[Jan Spencer]

Just adorable puppies...great job!! Such a wonderful little bunch!

[donna]

Your pups are up on Cute Overload today.....

http://cuteoverload.com/

[Cindy D]

Can't wait to see the shawl off the needles. The dogs are sooooooo sweet.

[Cindy D]

Can't wait to see the shawl off the needles. The dogs are sooooooo sweet.

[wool winder]

That picture gives the term "doggie bag" a whole new meaning! I think L.L. Bean would get a kick out of hearing how you use their bag...I bet they never thought of it being used that way.

[Tracy]

A bag of puppies, that's the best!

[Laura]

GAH!!! TOO CUTE!!! I brought emeline over to the computer so she could see the puppies - she was saying puppy - nummy nummy nummy (about the photo on the last post when they were eating). I just love seeing their photos. Just keep up with your puppies and things you *must* do but don't forget to make a little time for knitting (like you're doing). You'll get back to the things that make you happy and you'll really appreciate it so much when you do. :)

[Chris]

Absolutely the most tempting thing you've put on your blog - those puppies! Please tell me they are all promised!!! Of course, I'd have to name a new puppy Divorce ....

[Laurie]

That bag of puppies is something else. Their explorations must be so much fun to watch.

[Kelly]

Oh my goodness those puppies are so cute!

[Laura]

Oh god, they're too much!! I want to squish them! Or carry them around in a tote bag everywhere I go. Thanks!

[Bliss]

You would think having two new puppies would make me more immune to the non-stop cuteness of your puppies - but it doesn't because I STILL want one. Is there anything more delightful than a tote bag full of curious puppies? I love that picture.

[Jean]

LOVE that shawl and you're killin' me with the pups! I want another one SO bad.... um... for Aggie. Yea.. that's it. ;-)

[Kathy]

Oh my -- those puppies are so cute!

[brooke]

That's a very pretty shawl. Enjoyed your words today - and the puppies of course, reminds me of when my own dog was a pup, so much fun!

[PJ]

I hear ya' I'm right there it seems! (busy stuff)...but a bag full of puppies- they are super cute!! Sounds nice to be outside working on your projects.

[Judy]

Oh Kim, there's not much cuter than a bag full of puppies. Thanks for the good words. I love the Frost Flowers idea.

[Anne]

Aren't those puppy pens wonderful! I'm sure I'll use ours with the new addition when she arrives tomorrow, but they also make such good rabbit exercise areas!

[Katy]

You just made my day with the puppies-in-a-bag picture. So adorable!

[Carole]

How adorable! Puppies in the L.L. Bean bag. It's just so cute! Judy's yarn looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it knit up.