good stuff only

Right. There will be no, I repeat, NO discussion about money, economy, stock market, etc on this blog. Talk. About. Overload. There are a scarily large number of articles online, on TV, and on the radio dissecting the minutiae of the issue, which is ironic because it makes people more scared, which might make them go and do more stupid things with whatever money they have left.

Now that we've got that out of the way...

BBC4 is broadcasting a radio version of Douglas Adams' Long Dark Teatime of the Soul. Their radio version of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency was quite good, so glad to hear a second series. Peter Davison is in it. He played the pig that wants to be eaten in the BBC TV version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

This is the crochet version of cakewrecks.com, and explains why crochet has such a bad rep. Check out the lace gun holders.

Speaking of crochet, I've managed to do a bit every day - like maybe a row or a round here and there. I've got several projects going at once as usual (and that's not counting the knitting projects). I came across a wonderful description of this not-unusual phenomenon - it's referred to as "not being monogamous" with just one project. (Jeez. What does that say about me and relationships, then?)

A list:

• The yarn I got for Jane-the-gardener's shawl isn't quite working out. It's too fuzzy, so you can't see the pattern very well. I've ordered some different yarn (on sale!) and will try again. But what to do with the yarn I've got now?
• Most of the squares for Angel-the-art-teacher's blanket are done (hi Angel!). I'm hoping to finish them while I'm in Kentucky for a conference later this month, and then start sewing them together.
• Em asked for a sweater for Belle the yorkie, and I found a pattern that I think will work. Just got to find the right yarn - soft but durable. (Hi Em! Hi Belle!)
• Joe-the-office-roomie (hi!), I need your daughter's head measurement. Don't ask. Just measure.

Otherwise, I've completed several other quick crochet projects. I'd post pictures, but the items need to go to their recipients first. Heh heh, a few nights ago, I was crocheting a round on a blanket and watching V for Vendetta. How unnatural a combo is THAT?

This is just for the ladies. mon.thly.info helps you keep track of your cycle. It does all the math for you. The site is pretty. There's a lot of pink. There are stats. It e-mails you to remind you when Aunt Flo is due (I have a friend who refers to her monthly visitor as Brenda). It was designed by a woman. It's free. Try it.

Bach's second wife may have helped compose some of his most famous works, including the cello suites that I so love and want to learn to play. Go Anna!

Bram Stoker's great grand nephew is writing a sequel to Dracula, based on his famous ancestor's notes. Interesting name, Dacre.

Stephen Fry is a Friend of Jane. I hope they show his new documentary in the States.

Found a slow cooker recipe for chicken soup. I'm going to try it this weekend.

The cats want cuddling, and I need some tea. Good night.