Craftlit - Serialized Classic Literature For Busy Book Lovers

Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a while you're at it! Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss . Koigu! On Sale! My wonderful Daddy! Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" issue (seriously, NAYY, you should pick this one up--even if you don't knit). Can I tell you how excited (read: terrified) I was? A badger for a Swap Buddy and more on that on my regular . My . (And Cool and !) . (Dark Lord? Cute?) Anything in your life feel like a circle of hell? Take a look at . I loved this and found it again recently when emailing with a listener. Clevah! For you Golden Compass Fans—my Dæmon (and my fear of "children in peril): I think you can click there or and either agree or disagree with it's shape--then watch it transform. And, never least! An

Our humble podcast has been graced by the Editor-in-Chief of SoHo Publishing's magazine  (SoHo also does and ). Aside from being awful fun to talk to, Adina is a knitter, crocheter, painter, sketcher, purveyor of fine books (new ones!), and--my fave--a Nationally Ranked Scrabble Champ. Really! How cool is that!?! We might get a chance to talk to her again later this year. I'll keep you posted. So, kick back, enjoy a peek into the secret world of Knitting Mag creation, then go get yourself a copy of Knit.1's new Green Issue. Chock full-a good stuff. And for those who are non-knitters (I know you're out there!) you may want to take a look at the instructions at the back of the magazine. They're so clear, it may convince you to pick up some pointy sticks. Me? I'm off to weave for a bit. No, really!

Hey, do me a favor, wouldja? Click on that Popcurrent thingy in the right margin ( if you're looking at Libsyn). And take a look at this very useful (I know...am I obsessed?). I'm freaking people out with my (What is that...a BADGER?!). Spinning a buncha llama, in . Trying not to lose my mind when I go for a week at a time without talking to another adult. And being very sad over losing Vera. Take a look here for help on . And enjoy Book 2, Chapter IX, The Gorgon's Head. 311

I'm about to head out to see the oral surgeon AGAIN. My mouth is still stuffed with gauze and my head is stuffed iwth Vicodan (which, sadly, ain't workin' too well). So. Today it's just the chapters. I'm sorry about that, but I'll post what tidbits I can here. And, honestly, you wouldn't be able to understand me talk about these chapters a sadder note, my friend Jeannie Townsend (of sock creating fame) who has given away literally thousands of sock patterns for free, is now supporting son and grandson (this would be the third grandchild she and her DH are raising!!). She is now trying to pay the light bill by selling a sock pattern. She's able to accept PayPal for $5 to . Let her know in the note line that you'd like the Gold Sock Pattern. She also donated a sock pattern which now comes free with the purchase of yarn from the web site. Some interesting info from Sandi (who, like me, should take up a collection for an OED): I was just listening to episode 48, and I was curious about the last line in Congra

And So It Goes... I recorded last night and woke up today to find that passed away last night. It's like my own personal Mark Twain died. So sad. I started reading Vonnegut when I was in fifth grade. My parents let me read almost all of his books (except Player Piano) and I literally wolfed them down--most of them I've reread at some point. He wrote a two page "how to write" flyer that I THINK is still in my box of "school junk". Brilliant. I'm so sorry he's not public domain. We wont be able to listen to him here, but I so deeply urge you to pick up something he wrote. Slaughterhouse Five (riffs on his experiences IN a Dresden meat locker (!) during our (secret) WWII bombing campaign) or Cat's Cradle (riffs on life, the universe, and everything) are good places to start. "See?...no damn cat...no damn cradle..." Back to Craftlit: I am sad about Vera; don't forget ; check out some (now and pending) I came across; a ; ; a (no really); a for (which I covet); and more on the mysterious "".

We have a Take pics of yo' bad self in a shirt and send the pics to me! I'll post them on the blog...just don't expect one of me on that new glass walk-way over the Grand Canyon ! And, please visit to support who has "shirted" us. And Carrie left this note: More random information for you - the Bedlam mental hospital in London still exists - it is now a building called Salisbury House off London Wall and Finsbury Circus in central London and houses several law firms' offices among other things including the London office of the company I work for! (you might say not much change there then!). Although the office parts have been altered and updated the stairwells are still much as I imagine they always have been complete with tiled walls and it is a very strange mixture of a building to walk around in. My First (or, Just Call Me Sucker). And who wouldn't want a ? And, FUN! "With over a million hits to StitchNPitch.com in its first few months, we knew this program was going to be something

I've cleaned up the craft room! Can I get an "Amen"? And I've got more Chip for you today! And I've got a lot of cooking to do! Good thing that deadline is past! We weigh in on Mdm. DeF's knitting choices, Cast on for Kenya, and generally enjoy some more Dickens! NOTE: There may be the same problem with this week's file. Try downloading again...sorry! The Kenya Info: HIV positive children in Kenya need blankets to keep them warm at night and to keep fever at bay, and also simply to have a soft, comforting object of their very own. These children own almost nothing, and a blanket handmade with care especially for them would show them that someone, even someone very far away, cares. This blanket drive is part of the Slum Doctor Program, a grassroots organization whose mission is "to lift the burden of despair for people impacted by AIDS in Africa by providing hope, medicine, food, education, and dignity." For more information visit . We're asking that blankets be made of a natural fiber or high quality a

Gotta love the . If only I could afford one... In my quest for a Parisian/Dickensian map, I found , and , and , but no map that would help us much. But I did find the links to two video versions: the of the two—GO CHRIS SARANDON (he's more than just a Humperdink!); and this one which didn't get panned, but...well...BOO ! Your challenge! WWMDK? I feel a Cafe Press T-shirt coming on...don't you? Wouldn't this be handsome? With a big: What Would Madame Defarge Knit? blazing underneath? And me? I knit socks. Even in line at a theme park. And I think I may have to get a . Bad Heather.

WWMDfK? O how I want a bumper sticker! And hey--ANDY MINTER! What a mensch, eh? I belive I promised you links to , and the doohicky, and . And now? Off to La Disneylandia!

O how many different ways can I bring you joy? Really, only one way: To bring Chip (Mister Sleepy Hollow to you) back as a reader. Today BOTH chapters are his. Love! Happily my husband's not even jealous...maybe because I've not told him. Hmmmm... Little else to show for myself this week, unless you want me to upload some of the curriculum I'm on deadline for? No? I have no idea why! Erqsome (who I think has the most kickin' email address I've seen) sent some great Dickensian links for us to enjoy. A site. A site. An page (must see!). And the page to the map. Things I had to cut: Perhaps the to come off of my SnB callendar EVER. My son's gonna be on ! (but we have no idea when...) And just 'cuz I'm feelin' it...I love ...

Tale of Two Cities - chapters 1 & 2 You'll need to know a few things, like... What's a blunderbuss? This, this is a blunderbuss. This is Chuck. Who was ? She was an English spiritualist. What was the ? One of the first ever psychic scams. Read about it. You'll find MANY different versions on the web. This is the issue of that I need two bloody pages from...here's the which I thought was very helpful. Check out and And in both the "any publicity is good publicity" and the "I've never heard of an idea so dangerous it couldn't be talked about" departments: ! Anyone remember Are You There God? It's Me Margaret? Anyone? Anyone? And if you have the travel bug: . . Fun! And don't forget: WWMDFK? (?) Think on't. Thanks to our readers and . And, finally: Spinneret's cogent and I think important note on "Screw": From various sources - As in England, early lawmakers in this country adopted 10 as the age of consent. The age of consent in England was raised from 12 (which is what it was when James w

Buckle up your metaphorical horse-drawn carriages because we are diving headfirst into Charles Dickens' masterpiece: A Tale of Two Cities! So, get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fascinating insights, and a good ol' dose of Dickensian charm! The best part? You don't even need a passport, just a love for literature and a sprinkle of curiosity!

A shout out to SyrenMuse who sent me the link to the ! Who knew! ABC was such a punk when I asked them nicely if they'd be releasing it. I had no idea they listened to me! Maybe your library will have it... This week we end with our American Regional writers, , though we won't be listening to her best-known book, The Country of the Pointed Firs. Instead we'll hear her short story, "The White Heron" written in 1886-ish. And thanks too, to WingLake who sent this , and this that I've signed up for! I think I'll be leaving some wrist warmers and water colors at undisclosed locations around the Old Pueblo. You? ...it's never too early to make a date with fiber. And it's never too late to (not to mention cash...which you can then spend on fiber...). Next week we'll start our new novel (drum roll...how appropriate!) A Tale of Two Cities. With apologies to Mr. Piccone (my freshman year English teacher). A (and amazing celtic knot weaving pattern to boot!), (can you ever really have too many?), a , and a r

! America! "oooooooh beautiful, for spacious skies..." (I can't think of that without hearing Fozzy Bear say "patriotism swells in the heart of the American Bear!" as he does after singing that song on The Muppet Movie soundtrack.) --boy do I love him--who is an appropriate precursor to our next novellist (I think). Teresa in Scotland (Go Clan MacPhearson!) wanted me to pass on these links to you: first, two mosquito attacking . She recommends a product rather than a soap or shampoo...especially for people like me who are Mosquito Magnets. And second, a new . Mmmmmmm...extruded protein! Love it!

Having finished with Henry James, I thought we needed a REAL woman to freshen our pallette.... Not so much Doris. Don't know if you've watched (NOT for sensitive ears!), but it at least started out as far as I can tell. My son and I got to see Wild Bill and Jane's graves when we drove through there in early August. We ate where Bill was killed by Jack McCall--which sounds more morbid than it is...he was killed in the poker room of a saloon. They stage reenactments of his murder every night, I think. Jane was quite something. CHEERS! And here in the "costume" of her sex. I'm sorry it's a guy reading the autobiography, but it's still amazing to hear her own words. She was one tough cookie. And while she has the reputation for being, um...not the most attractive woman of her time, I think she was actually a rather handsome woman--far less...weathered than I would have imagined for one of Custer's scouts. And then a little Bret Harte For some more local color and Am

Some things you didn't hear me talk about; some things you did. And the end of the book! The (don't you loathe hearing, "yeah, that's just your opinion..." when someone says something like, "the world isn't flat!"), and a . Some in the spring to help make the world a ...why can't they just make a kit!?! A I can get behind. ! Buy yarn for the rest of January (in case you hadn't seen the --it's #5). And Teresa sent even though she doesn't knit (Hey, Teresa, check out the for some embroidery ideas! You could hookup with a spinner/felter/knitter!) My sister has asked me to knit her a . Sadly, the pdf of the pattern is AWOL so I may have to begin my first adventure in faking a pattern. Whoo hoo! A list of courses Ruth alerted me to can be found . No college credit, but MY! MY! look at the listings! And, of course, next week (if I'm available) we'll hear some short stories while we decide what to read next!

First: Turn of the Screw - Chapters 18-19-20! Second: . Whoo hoo! And the rest: . Nuff said. And worth mentioning again--the in the WORLD! in my deeply biased opinion... Here's the article on the , knitting for the good of others...and themselves. And, from Julie: --another philosophy podcast. Predictably enough the podcaster uses science fiction to launch each subject discussion. And Julie also wrote: since you've been into Weird Al Yankovich you might enjoy the novelty songs featured on the most recent . The podcast is about 15 minutes long and the songs are fun. And Debra's Tallit with accompanying planning information: the bottom border was instinct with some Jewish numerology thrown in; the neckband was charted but also adapted the little "entry motif" before the zig-zag. I used a lot of combinations of 7 (Sam's birthday - 7/7/94, born at 10:10 a.m., and his bar mitzvah is 7/7/07 in the Western world) and C'hai - so there are 18 stitches in the zig-zag repeat, and I'll do 9 of them, which make

Today, Chapters 15, 16 AND 17! WHOO HOO! Today I have some , some pretty pics of the eggs by (who is , , while listening), some pics of , and some lip from Julie! Tee hee! Julie absolutely rightfully called me on the carpet for my anti-governess bias, so here's my rec. Go listen to the last episode, last chapter, with a different ear (that would be at roughly 47 minutes into episode 36). Then keep listening to today's chapters. Yeah...Julie has a point. I'll also let you in on some things Ol' Henry himself had to say about the book. I may also share some of ELOISE in Paris (okay, NEXT week...) and remind you that really, truly, I loathe being a single Mom. ¿Donde esta mi esposo? And some helpful info from Jen: pysanky (piz·ahnk·yeh) is the name of those Ukrainian/polish eggs. singular = pysanka Kiska (pl = Kisky) is the name of the stylus thingie. She also says: if you like Weird Al, you might be interested in . they are a Christian parody group that does Christian remakes of pop songs just like We