Addams Family

"when we're together, darling, every night is Halloween.."
I am rewatching my old favorite, the Addams Family and again I am struck with the similarities to my own family. I guess it was not much of a suprise, that someone who watched the show religiously as a child. As an adult, it took me years to realize that I was comparing my own relationships to that of Morticia and Gomez- their passion for each other and the family so obvious. Who hasn't wanted a Thing? The old black and white films evoke a simpler time, but the family itself is eternal- they are unusal and creepy yo outsiders but always and forever they are true to themselves and each other. Content to be who they are, and oblivious to what others think they roll along, in love and gothic humor for all time- I salute you Charles Addams, and salute us as we roll along in our own gothy splendor:)

Valentine's Day is here. We can't afford to do anything, but it does not matter in the least. There is nothing in our lives that matters that would be bettered by a "grand gesture". Our love would neither increase nor decrease, based on the pricetag of an expensive present. We would not cherish each other more if there were new gewgaws involved.
With you, dear one, every day is a celebration of our love, and you are the cream for my coffee, the sunshine in my sky.
Here's to us!
mwahz.

Free Range Fingers!

When Eilish had her hand bandaged, we had a tube-like thing to cover the bandages. During the time she had the bandages on, we had the start of a cold snap here in NC and I thought that the cover looked cozy, like a legwarmer for the hand. She could sign with it, and it covered her wrist. I thought I would like to have something similar- a hand warmer that would allow me to type, text and sign. So i fiddled around and invented them! i made a set for everyone at home, and then decided I might expand my market a bit. That is how Free Range Fingers handwarmers was born! I am going to try and sell these nifty lil handwarmers and see how it goes. I used a crohook (double ended crochet hook) and dual yarns, so they are reverseable and quite cosy. as of now, I have several pairs in medium ready to sell and I have photos of sizes small, medium and large to post. I also have a set of cotton crochet coasters that amuse me- I think I shall make more of those as well.