Hello Gentle Readers. Weather here in southeast Nebraska is very summer-like, hot and humid. Last night when I went to bed the outdoor temperature was eighty five degrees. At any rate, the tomatoes like the rain and warm nights. Over the weekend, the vines grew about six inches. The basil thrives in pots while the lavender blooms. Around the neighborhood, the lilies of all colors bloom.
Today I link with Kat and the Unravelers for making and reading posts. As I enjoy the warm evenings outdoors, I do less knitting. I continue to work on the Gemma Shawl but didn't take another photo. I finished the latest pair of shortie socks knit from leftovers. The astute among you might notice I reknit the toe of the first sock. I have another skein of sock yarn that will coordinate well with the solid rose color so I took out the first toe and reknit it. Goofy I know but it made me happy and didn't take much time. I made some progress on the hat but have to take care that my hands don't get sore so I cast on a pair of mitts.
Currently I am reading Street Haunting, a little book of essays by Virginia Woolf. The opening essay, "How Should One Read a Book?" pulled me back into Woolf's world and writing. I look forward to the last essay, "Street Haunting" in which Woolf uses the pretext of needing to purchase a lead pencil to walk the streets of London on a late winter afternoon. One has to love a woman with an affinity for pencil and paper as well as walking. Woolf's writing is witty and excellent. For anyone hesitant to read her work, these essays would be a good entry. I happened onto this book on an outing to Postscript Press, a shop in Ashland, Ne., a small town between Omaha and Lincoln. The shop specializes in stationery and a selection of curated books. The books were tucked in and around the stationery supplies. We visited on a rainy afternoon, adding to the charm of the shop on a small town main street.
This afternoon I need to return and pick up library books. I'm also in desperate need of a hair cut and groceries. Have a good week.
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Your socks look great, both beautiful and comfortable. I'm excited about your Virginia Woolf recommendation. I have borrowed it from hoopla and I see that they also have quite a few of her other titles. I've always meant to read some of her writing and Street Haunting is the perfect place to begin. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI like what you did with the shorties. Very chic!
ReplyDeleteOrlando is one of my all time favorite books. I have Mrs. Dalloway here but I don't think I ever read it. I've got shelves of books I've never read because Audible and the library is always tempting me with the next great thing.
Those shortie socks are so nice! This weather kind of just wrings the life out of you... I come back from a walk and feel so wilted! But... I don't remember my lavender ever looking as amazing as it does this year! I am going to find this book of short stories as well... it will be the perfect thing for summer afternoon reading! Thank you, Jane!
ReplyDeleteI love the socks, especially the contrast between the ribbing on the soles and the stripes just before the toes. We're having very similar hot and humid weather; I got so sweaty on yesterday's run (which started in a brief rain shower) that it took almost a full day for my workout clothes to dry out. I am thankful for the rain we've been getting, though, because it keeps the plants watered.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fun shortie socks. I don't think I've read Virginia Woolf - perhaps I will look for the short stories (though, not my favorite format by any stretch of the imagination). I've stayed off the computer for a few days and enjoyed the hiatus - mornings have been quiet with knitting and sipping coffee. We are back to hazy/hot/humid weather in Eastern PA. Tomorrow the fun will be Iris' 1.5 year birthday party!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the socks, Jane! And I'm glad you're watching out for the health of your hands. The garden is looking great. And I think that sounds like an absolutely charming little book-and-stationery store. I wouldn't be able to resist stopping in . . .
ReplyDeleteJane your little socks are darling! I'm always amazed at how much reading you accomplish in a week. Wonderful! I love going to the library. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteyour socks are cute and look like such a good fit for my foot, ha ha. I do less knitting overall since I've been battling the autoimmune disease. However I'm grateful for the knitting I do do.
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ReplyDeleteI love your socks! Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada.
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