I hear this phrase with surprising frequency, leaving me with the conclusion that I have extremely ordinary genes. So many people seem to have a cousin who looks a lot like me that when someone says, “Do I know you?” I assume they too have a forgotten cousin with long hair, big eyes, and glasses. [...]
If you think you’re sick of hearing “Deck the Halls,” try singing it fifty-seven times while looking like it’s the most festive, exciting thing you’ve ever had the privilege to sing. I didn’t keep a tally of how many times I sang “Silent Night” this season, but I believe it hit triple digits. (And if [...]
The new issue of Knitty is up, which I expect will excite only a fraction of the people who read this. I flipped through the patterns, found several I really like, and one that I will probably knit in the next few weeks. (Sorry Mountain Goat, your Christmas pressie will be late this year.)
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