argh blogger's archival system... o__O confusing... found some help online :P

ordered and received berroco chinchilla in black from common threads in encinitas, ca. yesterday. very soft stuff for this pattern for my mom:

berroco.com-chemo cap and scarflet



learning how to use dpns:

Knitting Tips: Getting Started with DPNs in Four Easy Steps from knitter's review.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month:



The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

google search: pink ribbon



Support the cause by:



...downloading a pink ribbon to post on your webpage or blog from carolsutton.net. she has some great links as well about wearing the pink ribbon.

...wearing the pink ribbon. when i found out my mom was in the early stages of breast cancer, i bought pink ribbon pins for everyone in my family from thebcmall.com. for every sale, they contribute funds to over 20 breast cancer organizations.

...you can make your own pink ribbon pins with directions from the American Cancer Society.

...writing letters to your congressperson.

...volunteering in related events.

...become a donor/sponsor.

...becoming a walker/runner.

...being a leader in your community.

...purchase items where the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research.

job hunting has become really hard. *sigh*



ebay is a cool thing...



BAMBOO KNITTING NEEDLES Six Smaller Sizes in

2.5 mm(US size 2)

3.0 mm(US size 2.5)

3.5 mm(US size 4)

4.0 mm(US size 6)

4.5 mm(US size 7)

5.0 mm (US size 8)

Needles made by Charmin.



for 29.99!! :)

my new needles from jklneedles arrived today..wow really fast ^^ !!

ordered some dpns in swallow casein and clover bamboo...and single points in sz 15..from jklneedles.

cute and weird all at the same time....animation...from wired.com

Fetch! by Nina Paley

Giant Cow by Edgar Beals

Auto Door by Masaru Horie

Field Guide to Snapping by The Groove Chamber



groovechamber.com

also check out albino black sheep for more online animated goodies.



sci-fi/ fantasy radio dramas....

zbs.org.

home of ruby the galactic gumshoe and jack flanders, which were really interesting radio drama programs played from the local college stations and national public radio when i was growing up.

do you dream of electronic sheep?

i also listened to the lord of the rings radio drama and star wars. a wonderful listening experience.

here are listmanias from amazon about great radio dramas:

Spoken Word And Radio Drama by Cameron Lewis, Audio Fiend

Theatre of the Mind by Zack Davisson, God of Thunder and Rock & Roll