Night and the enemy

I just read this graphic novel on Netgalley - thank you so much to Dover Publications for letting me read it!

I loved the graphics, the story was unique - I wish Hollywood would actually do a movie on it - instead of tired old stories that they tell over and over again.

The graphics were eye popping and the story line had many twists and turns!  you want to talk about a book that kept you on the edge of your seat - this is it!

Dead Reckoning a review

I really liked the book - and the concept of it - and it left me thinking afterwards - like the island of people who support the island the main character is on - did anyone warn them about the hurricane/typhoon that was about to hit?  The disparities were quite shocking.  I also found the lead character to be somewhat naïve at times, but then again many people are - i.e. thinking that the government wants the best for you.  I don't have red colored glasses on.  I gave it a four - only because I got lost in the descriptions of the weather, and the sea.  I enjoyed the book when the action started picking up and I feel let down at the ending - the chapter before the end it mentions his son and the woman he saved, but not his daughter?  and after we went through all of this - I just wish that there had been so more typing up the characters.


http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Reckoning-Post-Apocalyptic-Thriller-ebook/dp/B010MIRW28/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1453738078&sr=1-2&keywords=dead+reckoning#customerReviews

Did my washcloth over

Well another - I have to say, not many times will I admit I am stupid, I thought I was using needles that were 7 - they were marked 7 - lol - they must have be a 10 - so I found a real 7 and reknit grandmothers favorite dishcloth - I like it - tighter - which would probably be better when washing. :)

The Palace Library

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZBASNE/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1


Well I just finished this read.  I have to say that I liked it - and I can't wait to read the sequel.  It was reminiscent of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe in some ways - however, it isn't.


If you like reading books without a "heavy" religious overtone - this one is more that style.  They do mention "praying" at one point - but in no reference to any particular deity.  Of course the characters are English, and this was in the early 1900's - so it is safe to say it was God of the Christian belief.


I loved the description of the dog in the painting, Sophie - Eleanor first pets her - and finds the library - she has to convince her two elder cousins that the Library exists.  Turns out that their uncle is part of a council, that is "based in all ages" - so the three of them go back in time to make another sword - Sword of State for the English monarchs. 


We have dragons, and dwarves in the book - and magic - also spies and treachery.


I think it is very clean and appropriate for school age children - Amazon recommends 8 to 12 year olds.


I want to thank the great people at Netgalley for allowing me the pleasure of reading this book.  And the publishers and author of course!  Can't wait to read the sequel!

Dating Dining and Desperation By Melody Carson

Is the second of the so far four book series, Dear Daphne.


In the book we meet Daphne - who inherits a house, and a nice stipend from her Aunt Dee.  Of course, nothing in life comes free, and along with her inheritance there are some stipulations.  Namely that she marries within a year of the inheritance.


I don't know how many spoilers I want to put here - but I guess I'll be the normal me :)  Daphne finds out that her Aunt Dee is actually her grandmother.  She became pregnant, and instead of terminating the pregnancy, she let her parents adopt her son.  Which would be good I mean it is a Christian novel.
Daphne has no idea and neither did her father.


In this book, her father gets married - we meet a interesting new neighbor from Atlanta and Daphne becomes involved in a child's life - Mabel.  Mabel's mom has passed, and her father is in prison - so her grandmother Vera takes her in.  Vera has cancer and unfortunately dies towards the later end of the book - so while waiting for her uncle to come and take care of her - Daphne takes her in.


Prior "romantic relationships" with her lawyer Jake - look to be heating up at the end of this book.  Jake knows the condition to the inheritance.


I know it sounds disjointed - but this book was a feel good book, to see everyone coming together for Vera and for Mabel was heartwarming.  I can't wait to read the next book - Home, Hearth and the Holidays.  All three books are available for the Amazon Kindle and I am sharing the link - like I said I would give them two thumbs up. :)


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_18?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=dating+dining+and+desperation&sprefix=dating+dining+and+%2Caps%2C201


I hope to continue to read more books by Ms. Carson.


No sex, no profanity, good wholesome values - :)

This pattern makes a nubbly dishcloth, thicker and more stable than plain garter stitch.  Chinese Waves is one of my favorite pattern stitches.  I use it for edgings and for textured stripes interspersed with stockinette.  I like it so much, it's actually pictured in the left border throughout my web site. Chinese Waves is based on garter stitch, so there's no purling and it doesn't curl up.  Use any worsted weight 100% cotton yarn, such as  Sugar 'n Cream and #7 needles.  Cast on 45 stitches (Any odd number of stitches will do.)  Row 1: Knit across (this is the right side) 
Row 2: *K1, Slip 1*  repeat between * across, ending K1. 
Row 3: Knit across 
Row 4: K2, *Slip 1, K1* repeat between * until 3 stitches remain, Slip 1, K2.  Keep working in pattern until piece is square, finishing with a wrong side row.  Bind off in knitting on the right side.  I usually slip the slipped stitches as if to purl.  But you can also slip as if to knit, which twists the stitch when you knit it on the next row, making a slightly tighter fabric.  I like both ways equally well.  The yarn carried across the back of all the slipped stitches makes little curves across the dishcloth, which look like rows of little waves, hence the name "Chinese Waves."


http://www.maggiesrags.com/freedishcloth.htm

I believe I am going to attempt to make a cowl - it is awfully cold in the office and I almost sit under a vent - also I am going to turn on the heater - and I was thinking about doing this one

Sign Out Search     patterns products Our Yarns Patterns Learning Center Blog Help Shop   Home : Patterns : Misty Morning Cowl   Free Knitting Pattern: Misty Morning Cowl Lion Brand® LB Collection® Angora Merino Pattern #: L0342 Rating: 3.3 (based on 12 reviews) Most current review / See all reviews Write a review SKILL LEVEL:  Easy (Level 2) SIZE: One Size Finished Circumference: About 28 in. (71 cm) Finished Height: About 17 in. (43 cm) CORRECTIONS: (applied Nov 29, 2015) Rep Rnds 1-11 eight more times, then Rnds 1-9 once more, then work in K2, p2 Rib for 5 rnds. The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)     Save      Email   Help   Print   Download   For a fast-finish gift, try this easy to knit cowl.   Zoom   No Images Braillers Tweet! 157 Pin It     Color (A) LB Collection® Angora Merino Click here for larger swatch Vanilla Parchment Blossom Blue Bonnet Smoked Pearl Pewter Black Velvet Avocado Nectarine Sangria To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below LB Collection® Angora Merino Vanilla Parchment Blossom Blue Bonnet Smoked Pearl Pewter Black Velvet Avocado Nectarine Sangria *LB Collection Angora Merino (Article #491). 80% Extrafine Merino Wool, 20% Angora; package size: 1.75oz/50.00 gr. (131yds/120m) pull skeins You can also buy materials separately   MATERIALS To change colors, click the drop-down list or swatches above QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY   •  491-152 LB Collection Angora Merino Yarn: Pewter    balls $ 23.97   • Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers   $ 2.49   • Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59   • Additional Materials Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long   Misty Morning Cowl Lion Brand® LB Collection® Angora Merino GAUGE: 16 sts + 25 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd). When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. Making a Gauge Swatch STITCH EXPLANATION: PATTERN STITCH K2, p2 Rib (worked in the rnd, multiple of 4 sts) Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib. NOTES: Cowl is worked in one piece, in the round. COWL Note: The stitch pattern on Rnds 10 and 11 will not create a k2, p2 rib, but rather a band of purl sts on a St st background. Cast on 112 sts. Place marker for beginning of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib for 5 rnds. Rnds 1-9: Knit. Rnd 10: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rnd 11:*P2, k2; rep from * around. Rep Rnds 1-11 eight more times, then Rnds 1-9 once more, then work in K2, p2 Rib for 5 rnds. Bind off. FINISHING Weave in ends. Not with that wool - I am going to look through my stash and see what I can find - but that looks like it will work wonders for me - I love my scarf but it just doesn't seem to cover up most of my neck. lol.  How do women wear low cut shirts/dresses in the cold? :)  I guess if they want to move up, they show off the goods :) that was so mean.