One thing I’ve learned is that every year, without fail, I prematurely predict the arrival of spring. I notice a few crocus (crocuses? crocusi?) poking out of the ground, a bud on a cherry tree or two, and congratulate myself on having made it through another long, dark and wet winter here in the Pacific Northwest. Thus congratulated, I will look out of my window and notice snow flurries. And so one thing that I think I’ve learned is that while I am actually rather poor at predicting spring – I am reasonably good at precipitation prognostication.
Another thing I’ve learned is that there is great satisfaction in finishing projects. I am notorious for keeping multiple projects going at a time. So much so, that while helping me organize my stash and projects (most awesome Christmas gift ever) Mrs. TSMK filled an entire plastic bin with things “in the works”. Honestly, I knew I had a few things going – but didn’t realize I had a full bin’s worth. So since the holidays I’ve been trying to finish a thing or twelve. I completed a sweater vest that I started roughly a year ago, as well as a pair of socks (I’ll share those with you in future posts). So I am making progress.
But it is difficult to focus on finishing your vegetables when your dessert is available – and even more so when people are actually asking you to eat the dessert. And one thing I know for certain is that just as certain as shame follows spandex, the arrival of the crocus (crocusae?) is followed by the beginning of the charity auction season. I’ve been asked to donate to two such auctions this year – and have delivered the first item: an asymmetrical scarf/wrap/thing done in Madelinetosh with beads. From tip to tip it is about 50 inches – and the sheen of the yarn seems to complement the beads nicely. If you’re local and want to see it up close, or better yet buy it and support a good cause, you’ll want to attend the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Wild Night Gala on April 14. Hope to see you there!
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