Sep. 29th, 2017

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This morning, instead of music, I listened to an audio book while I did my swim. It was not terribly engaging but I paid attention... to the book, not the swimming and boy did it show. My tracking tracks yardage and laps but only when I'm done and out of the pool and can sync with my phone. I thought I was maybe not on top of it this morning but turns out I was a swimming slug! That's it. No more book. I wasn't enjoying it that much anyway. Back to music. Music makes my arms and legs move.

Tomorrow back to music. And it will be in a deepend chlorine pool. Different!

But, now, sometime today, I need to get out and walk or do something to make up for the points I didn't get in the pool. It's supposed to be rainy and chilly today so very walkable. Maybe I'll go up and try that new burger place for lunch.

If it weren't for AARP and Bed Bath and Beyond, my little mailbox would be full of dustbunnies. Nearly all other junk mail people have given up on my except these two. Godbless 'em.

I've recorded The Ellen Show for as long as it has been one and mostly enjoyed it. A couple of years ago, however, it started getting a little too formulaic for me and I noticed I was fast forwarding through a fair bit. But, this year, they have really jumped the shark. Every show is now a compilation of bits from old shows. They must have hired a hell of a video editor and feel like they need to put him to work. Oh well. I'm saving a lot of time since I'm only watching 5 mins here and there of about every 3rd show.

Also, like the rest of the world, I was enchanted last year by This is Us. But, episode one of this year has me worried. Starting mid way last year, every episode hinted at how Jack died. And then the next one would explain how nope, not that way and then give another possibility. And this year we're starting with the same schtick. Let's see something new, people. Or you will lose me. I'm no longer cowed by lack of things to watch on TV. I've got plenty and know where there is more.

I have a new sewing thing to noodle out this morning so I think I'll go back and get started.

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Sep. 29th, 2017 12:00 pm
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Today I made a shirt that went right into the Goodwill bin but was a huge success.

I tried out a new pattern which I tweaked with measurements and my dress form. Successfully. It fits nicely! And I made my first ever shirt placket and it looks nice. I'm thinking about making a knit shirt that snaps down the front (instead over just over the head. I finally figured out a Henley-is design might work. Just extend the placket all the way to the hem. I think it will fine.

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I didn't totally finish it (didn't hem it or finish off the sleeve ends) because the fabric really isn't wearable. It's another sheet but a really thin one. But, that's why I use those jersey sheets - to work out patterns and give me confidence for cutting into the good stuff.

Next up - good stuff.

I also finished off another doll and I think she's hot.

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It's the last baseball weekend. I'll sure miss it but the first Spring Training game is in March and pretty soon I'll be bitching about how hot is is getting to be outside.

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