Category Archives: humor

My Name is Ozymandias!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by notewords

‘My Name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ The Jinxed Jersey is finished! With all the pulling out, I must have knitted the damn thing about three times. Those who know the poem, … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal Returns!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by notewords

Titch is home! Many thanks for all the positive thoughts and prayers, and all the helpful advice. It did help when I was feeling somewhat overwhelmed. 😉 She came in just a little while ago, seemingly none the worse for … Continue reading →

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Still Here…

Posted on October 6, 2017 by notewords

We are still soldiering on. My husband has an appointment with a neurologist on Monday – we will see what she has to say. To add to the excitement, the specialist is in Johannesburg. I don’t know my way around … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings

Posted on August 23, 2017 by notewords

Life continues somewhat complicated. Our Jack Russell, Sparky, has been diagnosed with the early stages of kidney disease. He’s getting on, as are we all. At least we can start with treatment that will hopefully ease things for him. He … Continue reading →

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More Holey Than Righteous…

Posted on May 11, 2017 by notewords

Follow my blog with Bloglovin This is something that came up on the Daily Post – a way to follow blogs that are not on WordPress. A lot of great tatting blogs are on Blogspot and other places which (probably … Continue reading →

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Getting Hooked

Posted on April 28, 2017 by notewords

I have been doing mainly tatting for 5 or 6 years now. However, in the last little while I have started two projects and jammed with both of them. One is a vintage pattern with lots of ‘repeat from * … Continue reading →

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Oh, well…

Posted on February 13, 2017 by notewords

Caesar is still going along. The one who has been sick is me… (I’m letting off some steam – feel free to skip the rest of this post if other people’s symptoms bore you) I don’t often get sick, and … Continue reading →

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Popping Pills…

Posted on January 24, 2017 by notewords

Happy New Year to everyone, and all the best for 2017. Yes, I know it’s almost the end of January. I didn’t want to get lost in the wave of New Year’s greetings. (That’s my story and I’m sticking to … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on December 23, 2016 by notewords

Caesar is doing somewhat better. The pathology lab has, however, manage to lose his blood tests. I’ve been waiting for the results since Monday, and now the vet has gone on holiday until after the new year. 😦 There is … Continue reading →

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Life, and Other Happenings

Posted on November 21, 2016 by notewords

I submitted a manuscript in May for a competition. The blog post is here, for anyone who wants. The results came out a while ago, and I didn’t make the short list. I’m not sorry I tried, and I think … Continue reading →

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