Our chickens have been quite prolific lately. As a result we have eggs coming out of our ears. This would be a good thing except that my family doesn't care for eggs. That means lots of baking is in order. Perhaps knitting time can be squeezed in during baking... I hope. Yesterday many errands were completed, the laundry was done and the house cleaned, but I didn't knit and now I feel "behind". Sherrill and Ferg have both been cooking copious amounts of delicious foods from scratch and from them I'll take my inspiration.

So far everybody who has entered has easily translated the Hogwart's motto, which is also Albus Dumbledore's favorite quote. And if you're interested in bezoar history go out to wikipedia. Yes, they are for real and yes, they really were believed to be an antidote against magic.

Our old kitty, Tasha, isn't doing well :(. I've taken her to the vet and the diagnosis is that she's old and has a bad heart and respiratory problems. We've tried antibiotics for the respiratory problems but they didn't work. Tasha has been with us for about a year now. She came from a local animal shelter and she is the most loving being I've ever met. Tasha has been getting lots of kitty-lovin' time lately and today will be no exception. Even Bonny (our young, rambunctious kitty) has been gentle with Tasha.

Keep the emails coming for the contest, only two days left to try to win some Socks the Rock yarn from Blue Moon Fiber Arts!