Anny Cook's Blog, page 109
March 28, 2010
March 25, 2010
March 24, 2010
Yarnia tales Two
There's nothing quite like the search for a specific crochet hook--especially when you don't know the brand. Yesterday after driving to three different establishments that sell yarn and hooks, it finally occurred to me that the internet was the only way to go.Then it was a matter of looking...and looking...and looking...and you get the idea, I'm sure. There are thousands of sites with crochet
March 23, 2010
Two box day...
Writing is an isolating business. Over the years I've read polls and interviews where writers discuss what type of atmosphere works best for them. Some write to music. Some need absolute silence. Some write in a closet at home. Others could write anywhere including a coffee shop.In the past I've written in the midst of eight or ten kids roaming in and out plus the television blasting and dinner
March 22, 2010
Rough days...
Yesterday I rearranged my office. Wasn't that fun? NOT!!! It rained yesterday. I expected it to be cool and comfortable to work.Nope. It was warm and muggy. Eventually, I gave up and turned on the AC so I didn't pass out from heat stroke. It's amazing how hot you get when you're working, especially in a small room.Today it's supposed to rain but the temps are expected to be a bit cooler. Figures.
March 21, 2010
Spring renovations...
It must be something about spring. Maybe it's the freedom to finally go outside without a coat. Or maybe it's just the hint of green in the flowerbeds and the trees. But after all those months of being house bound, there's a sudden inescapable urge to go out and renovate that winter body.The body doesn't need the winter insulation anymore (and besides, the summer shorts and tee-shirts are getting
March 20, 2010
Caturday!
It's a gorgeous day here in Baltimore! I hope wherever you are that you will have a wonderful weekend!anny
March 18, 2010
The Attraction Element
In the last few days, I've read several discussions on blogs about what makes a guy attractive/sexy/a hero. As far as I can tell, there's no one set of characteristics that works for everyone.However, when I saw this photo, it occurred to me that there are two particular elements that are very attractive in men. One is the man who is comfortable with animals. I'm not talking about just when
March 17, 2010
Camping anyone?
So I was mulling over a story about someone who travels around from place to place in their camper. Went hunting for some pictures of do-it-yourself campers... and came up with the above.Not exactly what I was thinking of, ya know?anny
March 16, 2010
Mash me, baby!
2008 is the UN Year of the Potato I challenge you to bring a loveable, romantic potato into your blog in honor of that!---H, our editorHmmm. I was looking through some old posts and ran across this one. Thought I'd repost it just for fun.Masher McArthur stretched his burly body and wedged his back against the side of the hot tub while he watched Scallop Ziemniak slowly ease into the
