mary makes merry

Joan Baez

Carolyn has already written a great recap of the great concert we went to last night. Thanks again, Carolyn. My parents listened to Joan Baez a lot -- I memorized lyrics even when I didn't like/understand the songs. This one, for example, (which she didn't perform last night) completely befuddled me -- still does, come to think of it. I jumped at the chance to go when Carolyn mentioned it, and it was an amazing night. Although I enjoyed it all, the high point for me was the very first song, which she sang with her two young men band guys:

Virgil Caine is my name, and I drove on the Danville train...

I'm a Yankee through and through, but that's quite a song in her hands. Gave me the chills last night to hear it live.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! and Self-Portrait Tuesday

I can't explain it, but when I saw this composition on my kitchen counter, I thought of Self-Portrait Tuesday. Why I feel at the moment like a plastic fish on a plastic plate -- now, that's a puzzle.

Dah do laan laan laan, dah do laan laan laan

The Dulaan potluck was a great time! Thanks so much to Franklin, who did a fantastic job envisioning/organizing/hosting/MC'ing the event. And then he posted a ton of great photos at his blog -- go check them out! What a generous thing to do -- not only for those who'll benefit in Mongolia but for all of us who were able to make it. I'm so glad I got to meet him -- what a treat.

I had such a great time, with tasty food, a beautiful huge home as the setting, and time with friends!  Sightings: Lynette, Trope, Bonne Marie, Karen, Rachel, Michelle. I got to meet Jenna (does Jenna blog, Trope?), and hang out with my partner in graft and corruption for the day, Carolyn. The only pictures I thought to take were of her foot in her freshly-Kitchenered sock:

And here's another message, from the League of Future Voters. Tuesday's Election Day!

Playing the vibes

Here's a photo of the RSiP (Red Scarf in progress.) Details on what it's for are here. And gratitude to Theresa, who made me aware of this endeavor, is here: THANK YOU!

It's in Rowan's Polar, 2x2 rib. I bought the yarn in a season-ending sale at Knitting Workshop, back when I was pregnant, on a visit with Carolyn. I also believe these needles were a gift from her. So, let's send some thanks-vibes her way as well! A college kid's neck will definitely thank you.

I Dulaan; do you?

Thank you so much for all your recent commenting -- I want to be better in responding individually (how do people who get 143 comments per entry do it??). But I really do appreciate your leaving thoughts and remarks, whenever you feel like doing so! I'm going to try to keep up this more-frequent posting schedule, so who knows what will come forth.

I'm going to try to get up to the Dulaan event tomorrow -- hope to see y'all there! Here's a photo, now two weeks old, yeesh, of our own Bonne Marie elevating in the name of public art, another worthy cause. It was so fun to answer people's questions as they walked past the very fun Graknitti event, when trees at Briar and Broadway were arrayed in fine sweaters:

And here's one done by Joyce of (I believe) the Logan Square Stitch n Bitch group:

While there I cast on a Red Scarf for the project of that name.  I know everyone else has remarked on this over the years, but it really hit home for me a couple of weeks ago that charity knitting is the absolute best way to draw down my stash...I have enough yarn in the house for a couple of big projects and a few sweaters for Ellie/nieces/etc., but it's remarkable how many small projects could (will?) fly right out of the stash, bound for recipients unknown: Off to College, or Halfway 'Round the World. Yay for folks who organize these great endeavors!

Happy day

Congratulations, Aunt Katie and Uncle Steve!

Love,

Ellie and Moopy (and Mary and Clark)

October 28, 2006