postcard from the edge

so...the dissertation thing is going as well as can be expected...considering that i could not care less about this whole experience anymore. on a total tangent, i'm having a somewhat pleasant day. i can finally see the carpet in my living room and the yarn stash has been corralled into a pile to be further sorted at a later date. i am considering delving into dyeing with natural materials next. i played around with natural dyes years ago when i worked at the botanic garden, but that a very cursory experience. this renewed interest was inspired by the jar of turmeric in my spice cupboard that keeps staring at me every time i reach for the pepper grinder. speaking of the pepper grinder...

i just had a super-yummy lunch. roasted asparagus with a pinch of salt and black pepper and CRABCAKES with my own special sauce. jealous much???