Episode 65: Staying Alive (Minerva)

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Warm Thanks 

Everyone who helped Minerva!

raederle: Welcome back and I love that you use flexiclips!

Covid:

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷! thanks, Betty HS!

Kids 12-15 can now get booster shots

LA County card also issued to Apple wallet and Google Pay, courtesy of Healthvana

NOTE: It updates automatically to include your booster shot.

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

Free Covid tests- 4 per household:

https://www.covidtests.gov/

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope.

In Progress:  

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks

Noro Hearts Scarf--on hold for a few other priorities

Yule socks: sock #2 is on the foot!

Vest-uary 2022- -11 inches in!

I’m currently wearing...  

knitted socks

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Emotional Management Strategies: apps--Fabulous (worth reviewing for yourself) versus journaling, stoicism-courage, wisdom, justice, strength+compassion.

Use the tech available.

Put a Lid On It: 

 Nope

Aw Shoot!

Rock climbing: no, but Olympic driving

Fluffy Books: 

The Pursuit of Love--finished-nope nope nope.

By Nancy Mitford

Love in a Cold Climate-nope nope nope

By Nancy Mitford

Something I Really Like: 

yarn sleeves

Buffy’s

Also try Etsy

NOT wordle!

Blather:

Pupdate-- back burner for now

Classes, glorious classes—46 hours last year's conference, 31 online hours + 12 live so far from this year

The project continues: reorganizing

And Minerva gets the last word:

Stayin' Alive

Episode 64: Untamed Knitter

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, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

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

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Warm Thanks 

Chris H for your ongoing and generous support in the form this time of some tasty ko-fi.

Covid:

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷! thanks, Betty HS!

Kids 12-15 can now get booster shots

LA County card also issued to Apple wallet and Google Pay, courtesy of Healthvana

NOTE: It updates automatically to include your booster shot.

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

Free Covid tests- 4 per household:

https://www.covidtests.gov/

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Temperature Blanket 2021—finished. And immensely satisfying.

Romjul hat-a watch cap made with the green leftovers

In Progress:  

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks?

Noro Hearts Scarf--on hold for a few other priorities

Yule socks: sock #2 is on the foot!

Vest-uary 2022- -1 inch down! Advice: don’t cheese off your tamed knitter!

I’m currently wearing...  

My 2021 Vest from February 

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Emotional Management Strategies: Focus: meditation, hypnosis, knitting, intense exercising

https://labyrinthlocator.com/

Put a Lid On It: 

 Nope

Aw Shoot!

Rock climbing: COVID 

Fluffy Books: 

The Pursuit of Love--finished-nope nope nope.

By Nancy Mitford

Love in a Cold Climate-nope nope nope

By Nancy Mitford

Something I Really Like: 

flexi8.com--hairclips that work for peeps with big hair. Like me.

Blather:

Pupdate-- 

 

Classes, glorious classes—46 hours last year's conference, 29 online hours + 12 live so far from this year

Migraine: hair cut, spa day, pedicure, sushi

The project continues: reorganizing

And Minerva gets the last word:

Get outta my chair!

Episode 64: Untamed Knitter

Shownotes can be found on our group pn Ravelry and at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com

Check out this episode!

Episode 63: Stash Tossing

Check out this episode!

Episode 63: Stash Tossing

 

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, though, 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 

Knitwish for a great review of the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge.

Covid:

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷! thanks, Betty HS!

Kids 12-15 can now get booster shots

LA County card also issued to Apple wallet and Google Pay, courtesy of Healthvana

NOTE: It updates automatically to include your booster shot.

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Romjul Sweater

In Progress:  

Temperature Blanket—finished the top! The last stitch of the 2021 year!

 

Noro Hearts Scarf--on hold for a few other priorities

Yule socks: sock #1 done with heel--on to sock #2

Still making sweater project bags and stash tossing

I’m currently wearing...  

The Romjul sweater

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Emotional Management Strategies: Move--the one we don't do

Staying challenged--virtual races, rock walls, hiking

Put a Lid On It: 

 Nope

Aw Shoot!

Rock climbing:

Fluffy Books: 

Odds on Miss Seeton--not yet

By Heron Carvic

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels--finished

by India Holton

The Pursuit of Love

By Nancy Mitford

Something I Really Like: life with R2

Blather:

Pupdate-- not housebroken

Classes, glorious classes—28 online hours + 12 live so far—ACT Therapy

Drone flight with Beloved Son:

 

Regia sale!

The project:

And Minerva gets the last word:

Not today, Hooman!

Episode 62: More Drones

 

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, though, 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 

Natalya for a delicious ko-fi. Your support is deeply appreciated!

Linnakay- the Perveen mystery series recommendation, starting with TheWidows of Malabar Hill

Singlemompower—The HappinessTrap for ACT therapy 

DCAlaneKnits for the link to the Mother Bear group.

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷! thanks, Betty HS!

Kids 12-15 can now get booster shots

LA County card also issued to Apple wallet and Google Pay, courtesy of Healthvana

NOTE: It updates automatically to include your booster shot.

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope

In Progress:  

Temperature Blanket—almost there on Dec 29 as I record

Noro Hearts Scarf--on hold for a few other priorities

Yule socks: finishing the toe of sock #1

Romjul Sweater—on sleeves—1 sleeve done 

Making sweater project bags and stash tossing

Miss Babs Sale: some good customer service, but no yarn 

I’m currently wearing...  

Cats dress 

Halloween Frankinsocks

Brick sweater

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Emotional Management Strategies: Sleep: cultivate the habit:

Regular bedtime and awakening

No caffeine after noon

Dark room

Exercise stops at mid-afternoon

White noise

Screens off 1 hour before, out of room 

Nothing but water 3 hours before bed

Army breathing in bed

Calm application 

Put a Lid On It: 

 Nope

Aw Shoot!

Rock climbing: a bit—Covid fears

Fluffy Books: 

Odds on Miss Seeton--not yet

By Heron Carvic

Miss Moriarty I Presume

By Sherry Thomas

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

By India Holden

Something I Really Like:

Drones—some recommended drones

 

TwinsetJan is back!

Blather:

Pupdate-- playing dead

 

Classes, glorious classes—27 online hours + 12 live so far

Yosemite plan

And Minerva gets the last word: we are blessed with each other.

Episode 62: More Drones

Shownotes can be found at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com and on our group on Ravelry.

Check out this episode!

Episode 61: Droning

Shownotes can be found on our group on Ravelry and at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com

Check out this episode!

Episode 61: Romjul

 

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, though, 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 

Cathwood for an intelligent response on the Rowling controversy.

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷! thanks, Betty HS!

HLA County card also issued to Apple wallet and Google Pay, courtesy of Healthvana

NOTE: It updates automatically to include your booster shot.

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nothing just now

In Progress:  

Temperature Blanket—all over except for the screaming

Noro Hearts Scarf--on hold for a few other priorities

Yule socks: approaching the toe of sock #1

Splendid Sweater is now the Romjul sweater

Making sweater project bags and stash tossing

Miss Babs Sale:

I’m currently wearing...  

 

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Emotional Management Strategies: Eat

Put a Lid On It: 

 Sops 

Aw Shoot!

Rock climbing: not much

Fluffy Books: 

Odds on Miss Seeton--not yet

By Heron Carvic

Vita Brevis—done

By Ruth Downie 

Memento Mori—done

By Ruth Downie 

Prima Facie—done

By Ruth Downie 

Miss Moriarty I Presume

By Sherry Thomas

Something I Really Like:

Knitting with Disney

By Tanis Gray

Blather:

Pupdate-- down command

Classes, glorious classes—27 online hours + 12 live so far

Romjul slow-down

Yosemite plan

The Drone pilot

Staying alert to my own life—droning and climbing

And Minerva gets the last word: 

“Use up that stash, Mom!”