I restarted my little brother’s hat. I’m trying actual DKing it. Doing a ribbed hat with two strands of the happy feet. We’ll see. Hopefully I have enough.

I’m a little over halfway through spinning the “leaves” ply of Dionysus. I can’t get a good picture of it, for some reason. It’s prettier than this. But this is the best I could do this morning.

I’ve decided that, in my desire to do something about/for Jen, I’m going to collect 6 inch washable squares from a bunch of my friends and acquaintances, and piece them together into an afghan. A physical representation of support, and it gives me something to do, at a time I feel like I need to be *doing* something.  If you want to help out, email me for an address. We’re doing earth tones, with a break for any Patriots (football team) themed squares.  She was an avid hiker, and football fan. I’m hoping people who want to donate squares can get them in the mail by the first full week of January (4th-10th) so that’s 4 weeks.

I called my parents last night. I reminded them I love them. They drive an hour to work and an hour home, every day, often in exceptionally crappy weather. It helped a little. As has the outpouring of care and support. Thanks.

~The Gnome