Shownotes can be found on our blog at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com and also on our group on Ravelry.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Episode 252: Feeling Fast
This episode will upload September 27, 2025
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
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Warm Thanks :
KarenS--for that lovely, warm cuppa Ko-Fi!
To the folks signing up for CFR11!
My community: in Finch, on Reddit, on the ground in the SCV, in this group.
My birds are hanging out together in Chicago right now.
Finch app ID is XRVW2WQW3C.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 11 (2025): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry. Yes, I made my hotel reservation.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 11 is scheduled for OCTOBER 11, 2025. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This is a Developing thread, so check back often.
Registration for CFR 11 (2025):
Via Paypal to Dr. Gemma at gemmadw AT yahoo.com
Payment is due at time of registration and is NOT refundable.**
Sign-up dates:
Everyone: July 1, 2024
DrewKaitlin is offering an embroidery/blackwork class and LeftyRebelKnitter is offering an class on Russian Graft (not to be confused with Russian join) "I use it on baby booties and blankets and I think it’s way better than Kitchener for sock toes. There would be a tiny bit of homework.” Gemma plans to teach self-hypnosis btw.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished: Pink lacy shrug
In Progress:
Stash toss 2025 (65 in, 40 out)
Virgo sweater: onto the sleeves!
Doing the sides, all the blocks are joined. Done up the side panels. Thinking of the liner, digging out an old flannel sheet.
Lakeside cardigan : Remaining: 1 set of front on panels, each is 2x2, weaving those ends, attaching, then major remaining seams.
September Sweater: It's crocheted and has been on my Rav projects page for months. 225 to 150 chain. I’m done the second torso piece. Train progress!
Alfresco 2nd rectangle finished, shoulder seams sewn. Side seams sewn and adding to lower edge.
Rag Doll revitalization:
Quilt squares and organizing—none this week—we are at 69 finished so far. 10 more in the early stages. BUT I finished ironing all the quilting fabrics that I bought before Joann’s closed. Fusible interfacing pre-cut rectangles for t-shirt quilts
Dizzy Blondes: still spinning the LS BFL Giverny.
Using the electric eel 6.1.
Strategy: weight loss time! Food tracking, exercise, weighing in and measuring: BMI v waistline
AW shoot! Running again—the Be the Light run
Donate used running shoes: Soles4Souls or One World Running
Upcoming:
Jeepers Creepers 5K: Oct 19, 2025.
Santa Clarita Marathon 5K, Nov 9, 2025
Santa Clarita Turkey Trot 5K: Nov 29, 2025
Fluffy Books:
Finished Listening to The Spellshop. Listening to The Enchanted Greenhouse.
Something I Really Like:
Put a Lid on It: salmon bisque
Today’s version:
1 lb salmon fillets wild-caught
1/2 lb butter, salted
8 oz cream Cheese
2 cups water
6 mins sautéed, 7 mins IP, natural release, add sour cream, immersion blender
Then…
Remainder in saucepan (about 2 cups), 8 oz cream cheese, 2 cups water, heated and then used immersion blender
Blather:
LGBTQA+ LIFELINES:
Community Resources:
Books I’ve Used: A Knit/Crochet Library on the Ravelry group for CogKnitive
My Favorite Resources to Buy: The entire list can be found right here.
Skills and techniques list : links
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—look them up on Facebook! meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
Sit and Stitch group: 9-noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Joanne Darcy Library in Canyon Country
SCV Free Craft exchange: Find them on Facebook.
CFR 11 (2025): Oct. 11, 2025.
Jeepers Creepers 5K: Oct 19, 2025.
Santa Clarita Marathon 5K, Nov 9, 2025
Santa Clarita Turkey Trot 5K: Nov 29, 2025
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Dec 15-18
And Minerva gets the last word: ummm…
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Episode 251: fierce
Shownotes can be found on our blog at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com and also on our group on Ravelry.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Episode 251: Fierce!
This episode will upload September 20, 2025
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
Warm Thanks :
Loretta1031 and Dani M. : you were there when I needed you and I continue to benefit from your wisdom. Steve and Caroline—looking forward to a rescheduling! Turbogal and DCAlaneKnits—discussing boredom on the blog
To the folks signing up for CFR11!
My community: in Finch, on Reddit, on the ground in the SCV, in this group.
Finch app ID is XRVW2WQW3C.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 11 (2025): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry. Yes, I made my hotel reservation.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 11 is scheduled for OCTOBER 11, 2025. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This is a Developing thread, so check back often.
Registration for CFR 11 (2025):
Via Paypal to Dr. Gemma at gemmadw AT yahoo.com
Payment is due at time of registration and is NOT refundable.**
Sign-up dates:
Everyone: July 1, 2024
DrewKaitlin is offering an embroidery/blackwork class and LeftyRebelKnitter is offering an class on Russian Graft (not to be confused with Russian join) "I use it on baby booties and blankets and I think it’s way better than Kitchener for sock toes. There would be a tiny bit of homework.” Gemma plans to teach self-hypnosis btw.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
In Progress:
Stash toss 2025 (65 in, 39 out)
Virgo sweater: onto the sleeves!
Doing the sides, all the blocks are joined. Done up the side panels. Thinking of the liner, digging out an old flannel sheet.
Lakeside cardigan : Remaining: 1 set of front on panels, each is 2x2, weaving those ends, attaching, then major remaining seams.
September Sweater: It's crocheted and has been on my Rav projects page for months. 225 to 150 chain. I’m about half way through the second torso piece. Train progress!
Alfresco 2nd rectangle finished, shoulder seams sewn. Side seams sewn and adding to lower edge.
Pink lacy shrug: sooooo close!
Rag Doll revitalization:
Quilt squares and organizing—none this week—we are at 69 finished so far. 10 more in the early stages. BUT I finished ironing all the quilting fabrics that I bought before Joann’s closed. Fusible interfacing pre-cut rectangles for t-shirt quilts
Dizzy Blondes: still spinning the LS BFL Giverny.
Using the electric eel 6.1.
Strategy: why boredom? Because ChatGPT rots your brain. And it might be permanent.
AW shoot! Running again
Hiking LA: Natural History Museum: Fierce exhibit, rose garden at Science Center; Sunday around Glendale:
Donate used running shoes: Soles4Souls or One World Running
Upcoming:
Jeepers Creepers 5K: Oct 19, 2025.
Santa Clarita Marathon 5K, Nov 9, 2025
Santa Clarita Turkey Trot 5K: Nov 29, 2025
Fluffy Books:
Finished The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Reading The Mysterious Benedict Society. Listening to The Spellshop.
Something I Really Like: rewarding kids for good grades with snacks, treats, cash, groceries in Staten Island, NY (the video); the go fund me page
Put a Lid on It: salmon bisque
Today’s version:
1 lb salmon fillets wild-caught
1/2 lb butter, salted
1 c sour cream
6 mins sautéed, 7 mins IP, natural release, add sour cream, immersion blender
Blather:
Evenings in The Birfday Pavilion
Saturday: Museum of Natural History with the Beloved Son, Fierce, Starbucks and CPK
Sunday: Glendale with a stop at SeaButter for sushi and walking instead of busses.
LGBTQA+ LIFELINES:
Community Resources:
Books I’ve Used: A Knit/Crochet Library on the Ravelry group for CogKnitive
My Favorite Resources to Buy: The entire list can be found right here.
Skills and techniques list : links
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—look them up on Facebook! meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
Sit and Stitch group: 9-noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Joanne Darcy Library in Canyon Country
SCV Free Craft exchange: Find them on Facebook.
Be the Light 5K Sept 21, 2025
Jeepers Creepers 5K: Oct 19, 2025.
Santa Clarita Marathon 5K, Nov 9, 2025
Santa Clarita Turkey Trot 5K: Nov 29, 2025
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Dec 15-18
CFR 11 (2025): Oct. 11, 2025.
Friday, September 12, 2025
Episode 250: Best Ever BIRFday!
Shownotes can be found on our blog at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com and also on our group on Ravelry.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Episode 250: Best Ever BIRFdays
Epic Birthday Poppers
This episode will upload September 13, 2025
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
Warm Thanks :
Loretta1031 and Dani M. : you were there when I needed you and I continue to benefit from your wisdom.
To the folks signing up for CFR11!
My community: in Finch, on Reddit, on the ground in the SCV, in this group.
Finch app ID is XRVW2WQW3C.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 11 (2025): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry. Yes, I made my hotel reservation.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 11 is scheduled for OCTOBER 11, 2025. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This is a Developing thread, so check back often.
Registration for CFR 11 (2025):
Via Paypal to Dr. Gemma at gemmadw AT yahoo.com
Payment is due at time of registration and is NOT refundable.**
Sign-up dates:
Everyone: July 1, 2024
DrewKaitlin is offering an embroidery/blackwork class and LeftyRebelKnitter is offering an class on Russian Graft (not to be confused with Russian join) "I use it on baby booties and blankets and I think it’s way better than Kitchener for sock toes. There would be a tiny bit of homework.” Gemma plans to teach self-hypnosis btw.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
In Progress:
Stash toss 2025 (65 in, 38 out)
Virgo sweater: onto the sleeves!
Doing the sides, all the blocks are joined. Done up the side panels. Thinking of the liner, digging out an old flannel sheet.
Lakeside cardigan : Remaining: 1 set of front on panels, each is 2x2, weaving those ends, attaching, then major remaining seams.
September Sweater: It's crocheted and has been on my Rav projects page for months. 225 to 150 chain. I’m about half way through the second torso piece. Train progress!
Alfresco 2nd rectangle finished, shoulder seams sewn. Side seams sewn and adding to lower edge.
Quilt squares and organizing—none this week—we are at 69 finished so far. 10 more in the early stages. BUT I finished ironing all the quilting fabrics that I bought before Joann’s closed. Fusible interfacing pre-cut rectangles for t-shirt quilts
Dizzy Blondes: still spinning the LS BFL Giverny.
Using the electric eel 6.1.
Strategy: now that I’m 65
AW shoot! Hiking LA: Los Feliz and Glendale. In the Blather.
Donate used running shoes: Soles4Souls or One World Running
Upcoming:
Jeepers Creepers 5K: Oct 19, 2025.
Santa Clarita Marathon 5K, Nov 9, 2025
Santa Clarita Turkey Trot 5K: Nov 29, 2025
Fluffy Books:
Listening to The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Reading The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Something I Really Like: Nella. For us older ladies.
Put a Lid on It:
The return of the electrolyte drink! Ketorade!
In a pint jar:
Juice of half a lemon
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp No Salt
1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
5-10 drops liquid stevia
Fill rest of jar with sparkling water
Blather:
Thursday=birthday! Massage and pedicure and a breakfast of gifts
Even Starbucks was celebrating with us
Friday: Glendale with my Honey A visit to Griffith Observatory—the Water show is wonderful.
Saturday: Reconnected Day--Thanks and love to Loretta1031 and Dani
Sunday: the boogie board and sushi and the Silly String Battle and the Poppers
Sushi at SeaButter: a fine low-carb menu and some complimentary ceviche
LGBTQA+ LIFELINES:
Community Resources:
Books I’ve Used: A Knit/Crochet Library on the Ravelry group for CogKnitive
My Favorite Resources to Buy: The entire list can be found right here.
Skills and techniques list : links
Calendar:
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—look them up on Facebook! meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
Sit and Stitch group: 9-noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Joanne Darcy Library in Canyon Country
SCV Free Craft exchange: Find them on Facebook.
Be the Light 5K Sept 21, 2025
Jeepers Creepers 5K: Oct 19, 2025.
Santa Clarita Marathon 5K, Nov 9, 2025
Santa Clarita Turkey Trot 5K: Nov 29, 2025
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Dec 15-18
CFR 11 (2025): Oct. 11, 2025.
And Minerva gets the last word: all you need is love
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