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Velma's World
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Musings on life in the World o' Velma, behind the Redwood Curtain, land of wonderousness. Blogging on topics such as: Arcata, Humboldt, knitting, spinning, yarn, sarcasm, and yes, bacon.
Recent Posts
The Life of the Party
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, WHEREVER YOU ARE!!...
Oldies but Goodies
In anticipation of Halloween tomorrow, I thought I'd offer up some hits from the past. The distant past. Not sure what exactly footie pajamas has to do with Halloween, but I'm gonna go with it.This one is circa 1965, and apparently a plastic toy trac...
Here\'s Waving at You, Kid
In honor of Jacey Boggs, who is arriving today at SOAR so I finally get to meet her!!, I'm re-posting this photo of myself sporting the hat I created for inclusion in her how-to DVD Sit and Spin!, using her faboo Insubordiknit handspun yarn. Called '...
I Need This
Fer sure, I need this. Have you seen the Knitzi? It's a wee tool (!) made to hold your sock WIP/needle combo. Clever!Tags: Knitzi, shopping, knitting...
Complete Tracy Hudson Interview
Are you missing me while I'm gone? Fear not, I give you more Velma than is healthy for anybody. This is my complete interview with Tracy Hudson, quotes from which appear in the current issue of Spin-Off magazine (Fall 2009). Enjoy!Tracy: "How did you...
How I Trapped My Man, LOL
Another gem from the vault. Dontcha just love the 50s?copyright Laird M. Ehlert, New Yorkn.d.sent to me in 1998, postmark San Francisco, CAcaption: "Every 20 minutes, someone in the world is killed or maimed by a land mine. Cambodia alone has an esti...
