Saturday, June 26, 2021

Episode 33: Heat Wave




It's a fireplace. On Alexa.

 Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

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I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

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 Dept:

Chris H. It’s good to see you!

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope

In Progress:

Really Pretty Socks—sock #1: On toe decreases!
 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) On its way home to me and needs some decreases
Temperature Blanket—caught up and angling around in orange-yellows, but we finally got rouge (pink-red) stripe on last Wednesday when it went to 102F here.



Roving Rug #2: Awaiting its silvery stripe

Eyeing..the owl post sweater...or another Agnes without pockets

I’m currently wearing...  

[hiatus]

My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes:  



Strategy: 

Everyday acceptance before radical acceptance 

Put a Lid On It:

Summer habits: iced coffee and sun teas

My coffee recipe (French press):
3 scoops medium roast coffee
1 scoop crio -bru

Pawley studio for 20 ounce mugs
Bonjour French Press with replaceable glass insert

Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day

Fitdesk mileage:


Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas

By Jason Fagone

Something I Really Like:

Project Touch Up returns

Blather:

Eleanor update 
Power outage redux
Jury duty
Soap store!


And My Boys get the last word 

Father's Day:








 

Episode 33: Heat Wave


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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Episode 32: Fit Desk



Fit Desk

 Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

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 Dept:

All of my listeners

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope

In Progress:

Really Pretty Socks—on the leg of sock #1, 10 rows to the toe decreases

 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) On its way home to me next week
Temperature Blanket—caught up and angling around in orange-yellows, but we finally got an orange stripe today! (90+ F)

Roving Rug #2: Awaiting its silvery stripe

Eyeing..the owl post sweater...or another Agnes without pockets

I’m currently wearing...  

[hiatus]

My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies
Mimi's Needlebasket for supplies--farewell and good luck in your next endeavor!



Dizzy Blondes:  


 
villagespinweave.com for processed fibers


Strategy: 

Distress tolerance: bridge burning

Put a Lid On It:


Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day

Fitdesk 3.0!


Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas

By Jason Fagone

Something I Really Like:




Blather:

Eleanor update 
Power outage
Jury duty


And Minerva gets the last word: Because you didn't really think I was alone in the kitchen, did you?




Episode 32: Fit Desk


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Saturday, June 12, 2021

Episode 31: A Mile from Home


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Monday, June 7, 2021

Episode 31: One Mile from Home



Keto/diabetic Boba Tea


 Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.


There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

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.

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope.

In Progress:

Really Pretty Socks—on the foot of sock #1
 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) It’s now in the mail and heading her way!
Temperature Blanket—caught up and angling around in orange-yellows





Roving Rug #2—still using up the roving stash, but stalled as I ran out of rougher roving.. But the Desert Churros roving has arrived! On to the next stripe!



Eyeing..the owl post sweater...or another Agnes without pockets

I’m currently wearing...  

On Hiatus until I need some knitware

My Three Favorite Resources:

Dizzy Blondes:  


Strategy: 

Distress tolerance: Mindfulness : grounding skills: try one!
1. Describe something in great detail, using all 6 senses
2. Identify everything your 6 senses are experiencing in this moment
3. Army breathe or breathe in "here" Breathe out "now"
4. Move your body mindfully, such as a yoga pose done slowly and carefully

Put a Lid On It:


Keto BOBA!?!?

2 Tbsp beef gelatin
1 cup coffee or tea
Boba mold (silicon)

Heat liquid and add gelatin.
Over low heat, bring to boil while whisking.
Allow to thicken slightly.
Cool 4 minutes.
Spoon into mold or use syringe to put in mold.
Freeze 2 hours.

Put in thick, syrupy tea!


Boba mold (not the egg molds above)


Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day; gear from the bottom up:  Head gear, bandanas

Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

by Shelly Adina 

Lady Sherlock series

Something I Really Like:

Crio Bru--all the chocolatey goodness without the trash

Blather:
Eleanor update—chicken treats and nose ointment 


The Kid is vaxxed! June 17 is launch date.

Fit Desk ordered



And Minerva does not get the last word:




A shooting near our farm


The Last Word:

In Memoriam :Tory Carlon; With gratitude: Captain Arnoldo Sandoval




Saturday, June 5, 2021

Episode 30 Happy Memorial Day


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Episode 30: Happy Memorial Day!




 Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

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 Dept:

Kayknit and JT whose name I fear to mangle. Thanks to you both for your very generous gifts.

I miss the porch swing too!

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Roving Rug #2—still using up the roving stash, but stalled as I ran out of rougher roving. But this led to the (re)discovery of my camelid stash and more coarse roving hidden in the bedroom closet.

Ordered: Desert Churros Rovings (Etsy) --a batt from ram Cimaron to finish this with a dashing silver stripe.



In Progress:

Really Pretty Socks—on the leg of sock #1, past the heel stitches
 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) It’s now in the mail and heading her way!
Temperature Blanket—caught up and angling around in orange-yellows


Eyeing..the owl post sweater...or another Agnes without pockets

I’m currently wearing...  

Sweat. It's 90F right now.




My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies
Mimi's Needlebasket for supplies


Dizzy Blondes:  



 


Strategy: 

Distress tolerance: Urge Surfing! Ride the wave!

Put a Lid On It:

Sun tea. buns. hard-boiled eggs

Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day; gear from the bottom up:  Carrying food and oddments; carrying a phone. Belts and arm straps

Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

Jodi Taylor
Chronicles of St. Mary’s

Lady Sherlock series

Something I Really Like:

wristband measuring tape



Blather:

Eleanor update 
Hacked! The mini gets a scrub; VPN
The Blue Poppy (Etsy) has landed

Happy Memorial Day!



And Minerva gets the last word:

Morning hugs after 3 years of prep work