No I have not fallen off of the edge of the planet

I know. I know. Listen... I haven't had a moment to post on this blog or to attend one SNB meeting. I have been buried.

I have had a rough summer. By rough I mean ROUGH. R-O-U-G-H... This means: Get up early every morning, work until fingers and eyes hurt, stumble into bed, repeat.

I have had no summer. No camping. No hiking. No Swimming. No Picnic. No BBQs.. NADA. Zilch... Instead... I have acheived the following:

1) Sucessfully moved all my belongings from one apartment to another (across town). Cleaned the old apartment. Completed all the necessary paperwork and phone calls/bills associated with moving.
2) Studied for, AND PASSED, my comprehensive exams for my Master of Education degree. (PHEW) I was sweating it!
3) Applied, and interviewed for, multiple teaching positions finally landing one in St. Regis Montana... GO TIGERS!
4) Destroyed my Isuzu Rodeo beyond repair
5) Finished a pair of socks I've been knitting exclusively since March.

Lessons from the English Teaching World

The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid.

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas thought slpeling was ipmorantt. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg.

Dont spend hours drilling your students and children on spelling!!!

Actual Craigslist Ad

Ferocious Attack Kitten

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/dal/705407729.html
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Date: 2008-06-02, 7:10PM CDT



Ferocious attack kitten is available for adoption to any home willing to accept him.

This destructive kitty has been trained as a proud warrior and will fiercely defend your house, even against you. Well-trained since 10-weeks of age to attack anything in his presence, he will protect your family from evil things, including the following:

* insects

* other trained attack kittens

* babies

* toilet paper

* anything under a blanket

* unwanted house guests
* paper bags

* floor rugs

* Chuck Norris

* Feet.

Great with children (assuming you don’t like the children). Probably best used for professional catfighting. He is housebroken, but only because he wants to be. This attack cat has trained himself to seek out his food anywhere you hide it and rip the bag open to feed himself, great for those who travel extensively. Also trained to drink water out of toilet bowls and dishwater from items in the sink. Knows how to open some doors. He will find you wherever you hide.

Neutered (trust me, you wont want to him to procreate). Has not been declawed, but you'll figure that out really fast.

Understands and responds to a variety of vulgar and profane verbal commands. Has a very soft and furry belly, like a teddy bear - however he will bite your face if you try to touch it.

Willing to accept trades. Potential adopters must have experience with trained attack-kittens... please be prepared to show scars.

For the love of God, someone please take this thing out of my house.

Does anyone want an Entertainment Center for a big screen tv?? PLEASE TAKE IT!! ITS FREE TO MY FRIENDS!!!

How Sweet!

Brina's IPOD Cozy Pattern

Pattern for: IPOD TOUCH
Needles: Size 7 DPN
Yarn: Bernat Cashmere Natural Blends

Version #1

Loosely CO28

Using DPNs Join in a circle

Row1: k
Row2: (k2 p2)x4

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 6"

Divide sts evenly onto 2 needles (16 on each)
Finish with Kitchener st

Version #2


Loosely CO 28

Using DPN's Join in a circle

Row1: k
Row2: (k2 p2) repeat until the end of the row

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 1" or desired length of cuff.

K1 row (increase by adding two sts evenly) (30 sts total)

Start Lace Pattern:
Row 1: K
Row 2: K
Row 3: *K3, (k2tog) 2 times, (YO, K1) 4 times, (K2tog) 2 times *repeat once
Row 4: K

Work lace pattern until peice measures 6"

Divide sts evenly onto 2 needles (15 on each)

Finish with Kitchener st

Ben Painting