Currently Reading The Opinionated Knitter By Elizabeth Zimmermann see related

The sun we enjoyed so thoroughly for the last two days has decided to hide itself behind a voluminous quilt of clouds. But we still have signs that the sun was here; the apple tree is putting out green leaf buds and the lawn needs mowing.

I love this knitting book.  Elizabeth Zimmermann is such a common sense woman who believes that women have a brain cell or two between their ears and can and should use them. Her patterns are so straight-forward and honest. I guess I would call it "wholesome" knitting for lack of a better term.  And her reminisences are delightful to read. Courtney is currently following a raglan sweater pattern from Elizabeth and it is turning out very lovely. I will post a picture and show it off when she finishes it.

My tea arrived today and I feel at peace again. Life is at its best when one has a decent cup of tea. For anyone longing for a truly wonderful tea experience go to www.specialteas.com. I have been ordering from them for a while now and have never been disappointed.

I have taken my measuring neurosis to a new level...I can measure the tea to the gram and then measure the water to the fraction of a fluid ounce and produce a "precise" cup of tea. Oh, the simple thrills in life.