Talking to myself
I couldn't miss seeing the moon on the western horizon as I pulled onto the highway this morning to go to work. Words escaped my lips, "Oh My God!" It was enormous; so big that it looked like a destination.
It's autumn and Mother Nature is beginning the show. I don't think it's going to be spectacular this year because of our very wet spring and cool, dry summer, but still beautiful. On the left is a branch from my favorite ash in the back yard. I love watching this tree turn color -- a pic won't do it justice, but I had to try. On the right is a sumac in the ravine; the pic is kind of dark, but you've never seen a more vibrant red -- and it's positively illuminated in the sunshine!
I set up the ball winder and swift last night and went to work with the Cascade 220. I bought 12 hanks with St. Brigid in mind, though I don't think I'll need them all; I wound all but two into balls. DH is fascinated by the mechanics of the swift; having returned from walking the dog, he enjoyed the little bit of breeze generated by the winding, also. Afterwards, I settled in with the second St. Brigid sleeve and worked my way into the third repeat.
Tomorrow is my day off and I hope to catch up with the Queen of The World and her merry band of Thrummers. It means a trip to the LYS (I know, poor me) for the material with which to thrum. Thrum, drum, rhythm; I hope I find mine. Oh, and I love Norma's thoughts about these mitts (and there's a great story, to boot!).
Yes, yes...I saw the moon last night as well. It lit up the park when I took the Reba dog for a late night walk!
Posted by: Curlie Girl/Kim | 28 September 2004 at 10:01 AM
I love your garden pics, and the garden is such cool colours at this time of year.
Happy St brigid knitting.
Posted by: yvette | 28 September 2004 at 10:01 AM
Wasn't Norma's story good? Can't wait to see what you come up with for the thrum-a-long. I'll be watching for St. Brigid too...that's been on my list for a long time.
Posted by: Stephanie | 28 September 2004 at 02:27 PM
I just love this time of year and the moon in our neck of the woods has been excellent, too! What a colorful season.
Posted by: Margene | 29 September 2004 at 10:46 AM