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I’ve never considered this as an insult, although I’m sure it was flung at me like an insult over my life. Happy Birthday Mom! My

Photos like the one on this advertisement I received in the mail really inspire and energize me. Be Inspired! I put this local mailer up

Yes, QueerJoe has finally realized that Chinese-made red MAGA caps are the way to go. What’s That? – That’s Not What MAGA Stands For? There

I had my Sally Fields moment this past Sunday at the Flemington Fine Artisans Show in Flemington, NJ.  Show customers really seemed to like what

I have always been more of an optimist.  I am more hopeful (usually) than worrisome and I will often imagine the future as a bit

It’s been a while since I’ve been in my local yarn store (LYS), and I didn’t realize how much I missed it until I went

Resistance to the insane direction that this country is heading comes in many forms. Two Types of “Friends” This blog, Facebook and other social media

I just got the electronic postcard (above) to promote my first Artisan/Craft Show at the end of the month, and it’s no wonder this show

Is it me, or is there very little historical perspective in political arguments any more? Depth of Field In photography and other image-based art, there

Everyone knows how common it is for two people who are in long-term relationships to be complete opposites in some area of their lives. Types

Full disclosure…this household owns an iMac, a Mac Book Pro and an iPhone 6S…but the only reason I stay with Apple products is because it’s

Two of the great joys of participating and selling my fiber-craft at shows each year are: Getting to show off my knitting/crocheting to a public

With the breaching of all Yahoo accounts, the sales of election advertising to Russia on both Facebook and Twitter and the general distaste for all

When I started designing my own sweaters or scarves or other garments, it wasn’t an easy process to put together a comprehensive method for creating

It’s been a year since I retired and I wanted to acknowledge this important milestone. Retirement Goals As I was readying to depart my last

Recently, the New Jersey Mycological Association recently sponsored their 2017 Fungus Fest.  Years ago, this was the event that solidified Thaddeus’ hobby as an amateur

Aesthetics are objective, but I truly believe that there are certain general rules to design that can’t be broken without having something look bad.  What

Sometimes when I hear or read something that seems hateful I feel obliged to assess if the person is trying to be hateful, or is

Do you find it infuriating that companies like Equifax can be so careless with your personal financial information? Hours of Effort In addition to spending

Music has never been something that I’ve ever had an aptitude for…playing, listening, appreciating. Relying On The Kindness of Friends Don’t get me wrong, a

I primarily identify as a knitter and I have sometimes relied on old ideas about crochet to make fun of the craft.  But truth be

Normally when I need help on something that requires massive internet research, Thaddeus does that for me. When It Comes to Cell Phones… Unfortunately, I

Someone I know who’s been knitting for a few years now surprised me by noting that he never realized there was more than one type

Hard to imagine that once I’ve put in all the time of knitting items for the craft show, I still have to update the inventory

This Saturday, September 9, 2017 I’ll be having breakfast and lunch and wandering the Garden State Sheep Breeder’s Festival for anyone interested in joining. Schedule

Whether it’s slow food as the antithesis of fast food, or now slow knitting, the concept of traditional and slow seems to have returned. Slow

People slow down as they approach their destination.   Reasons Why We Stall Have you ever noticed that as folks driving home get closer to

Okay…first of all, the real name is the Garden State Sheep Breeder’s Association Festival (GSSBAF…sucky acronym) and second of all, it’s not like the size

If money and local obligations were of no concern, where would you live? Lucca Italy Years ago, a friend invited us to stay in a

Even on something relatively simple, I’m finding that when I do something multiple times, I eventually get closer and closer to the most efficient way

Have you noticed how common it is for a friend to tell you how they have been traumatized by a narcissistic ex of theirs? When

Having grown up as a white male, I have had all the privileges that comes with that, but I also have many of the biases.

Recently, I surveyed my Facebook friends for pricing thoughts on a new product I’m adding to my craft show table sales inventory. Tips On Hive-Mind

Even when it’s a small craft show business, there are many aspects of business that come into play. Taking Stock Last year, I attempted to

I honestly imagined that when I stopped working that my workspace would get a bit more organized. Staying the Same Despite the fact that I

I’m not a serious biker…I don’t own any spandex padded pants, my handlebars aren’t all twisty, I don’t wear a helmet, I don’t race…hell, I

Can you ever have too many friends?  Even if they are Facebook friends? One Away As of right now, I have 1,999 Facebook friends.  That

Financially, the best advice I’ve ever heard is from Suze Orman (who I normally don’t find offers very useful advice).  She says “Live below your

Many of you know that I live in a touristy area, and recently, someone posted a question to our local community forum on Facebook.  She

Blogging about knitting for all these years, I have had ample opportunity to take some truly awful photos of my knitting. Bad Knitting Photography Lighting,

I’ve been making scarves, wraps, hats and blankets that will eventually be put for sale at arts/craft shows in the third quarter of this year.

My craft space and stash storage area had gotten a little out of hand. So I decided to do another clean up of the area.

As a long-time knitter, shawls seem to be the go-to project to use beautiful yarns, practice a new stitch pattern or work a new technique.

I never saw this episode of Modern Family (Season 1, Episode 3). But the conversion that Thaddeus had from NEVER wanting to go to Costco,

Donald wants notoriety and diversion and the media wants ratings and associated advertising fees.  And the public gets screwed. Tired Old Trick Years ago when

When it comes to evaluating books or designs or magazines or someone’s newfound love for dyeing yarn, there is a limited group of people that

There is a certain jolt of excitement I get whenever a package arrives in the mail with my name on it. Canadians Have the Best

One of the few areas where I agree with my regressive/conservative citizens, is that Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act should be repealed. Surprised? Honestly,

For the past few years, one of the guys at the Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat has been leading a workshop introducing guys to the joy

I don’t really believe in the concept of heaven, but for the sake of these two amazing people, I hope I’m wrong. Good People Thaddeus’s