Shownotes can be found at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com and on our group on Ravelry.
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Episode 101: Home of the Cat Slave
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.
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Warm Thanks -
To everyone for their best wishes for the Hubs' eye.
All the lovely comments on my entrelac and Frakensocks!
Covid:
Vaccinated in California? Get your electronic COVID card 😷!
Get your kids their shots!
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
In Progress:
Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!
Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward!
19 x 19 blocks
October 25 will be 300 blocks day! Sooooo close!
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Started and progressing well.
Lady Eleanor Shawl
My Favorite Resources:
Webs for supplies
Sierra Cottons and Wools in Bishop, CA
The Altered Stitch in Valley Village, LA
The Knitting Tree in Airport-land, LA
Dizzy Blondes:
Strategy:
Interpersonal Strategies: FAST
Fair
Apologies
Stay on topic
Truthfulness
Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
Fluffy Books:
Introduction to American Deaf Culture by Thomas Holcomb.
A Brazen Curiosity by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series
voting
Personal Knitting traditions:
Sock-tober with Frankensocks
Romjul sweaters from scraps
Sweaters from my hand spun
Monthly socks
Vest-uary
Knitting a heap of basic sweaters until you find your fit.
Knitting from stash
Knitting those viral patterns
Put a Lid on It:
Nope.
Blather:
ASL: Week 10: good outcome on midterm and dreaming in ASL
Pupdate-- Queenie goes rogue
Covid --tested negative
Calendar:
Stitches So Cal: Nov 11-13, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023
And Minerva gets the last word: I’ll be watching you
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Episode 100: Still Here!
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.
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 -
To everyone for their best wishes for the Hubs' eye surgery
Welcome back, Knittinghiker! How nice to see you again around the Ranch! Thanks for the excellent Sheltie pattern from Jorid Linvik.
Hey, Chrisaaah, I nursed my son until he weaned naturally at nearly 3 years old. If you can do it, it's a great thing for mom and baby.
Covid:
Vaccinated in California? Get your electronic COVID card 😷!
Get your kids their shots!
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
Nope
In Progress:
Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!
Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward!
19 x 19 blocks
October 25 will be 300 blocks day! Sooooo close!
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
Midsummer Socks-- on the second sock! Past the heel, about 2 inches on the foot left!
Jorid Linvik for socks!
Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Started and progressing well.
My Favorite Resources:
Dizzy Blondes:
Strategy:
Interpersonal Strategies: DEAR MAN
Describe what you want
Express only your ideas, opinions
Assert yourself with confidence
Reward other person
Mindfulness--stay focused on topic
Appear calm, confident
Negotiate
Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
Fluffy Books:
Introduction to American Deaf Culture by Thomas Holcomb.
She Hulk on Disney+--now THAT’S a finale
A Brazen Curiosity by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series
voting
Indie dyers late at night. Rock and String yarns is rebranding, so we wish her luck.
Put a Lid on It:
Nope.
Blather:
ASL: Week 9: story telling
Pupdate-- no love.
Beloved Hubs and his eyes- homecoming Tuesday. Readjusting
Covid 2nd booster with variants—no real reaction
Calendar:
Stitches So Cal: Nov 11-13, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023
And Minerva gets the last word: proudly not coloring inside the lines
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Episode 99: Anti-climactic
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.
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 -
To everyone for their best wishes for the Hubs' eye surgery
TST—thank you, and to you others who keep sending the love- thank you!
Covid:
Vaccinated in California? Get your electronic COVID card 😷!
Get your kids their shots!
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
Nope
In Progress:
Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!
Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward! Doing the darker colors in the bright summer light. When I get 19 black squares...
19 x 19 blocks
October 25 will be 300 blocks day!
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
Bright Cherries Brick—revamping
Midsummer Socks-- on the second sock! Past the heel.
Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Started and progressing well.
My Favorite Resources:
Dizzy Blondes:
Strategy:
Emotional Management Strategies: pets
Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
Fluffy Books:
Introduction to American Deaf Culture by Thomas Holcomb.
She Hulk on Disney+--
A Brazen Curiosity by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series
voting
Reflexology
Put a Lid on It:
But order it from Amazon
Blather:
ASL: Week 8: a family of ten, 3 sets of twins
Pupdate-- no love.
Beloved Hubs and his eyes--healing- homecoming Tuesday
The meltdown and the mental health day
Calendar:
Stitches So Cal: Nov 11-13, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023
And Minerva gets the last word:
Saturday, October 8, 2022
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