http://www.villageknittiot.com It's not that I'm observant, it's just that I talk too much -- Annie Dillard Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:20:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've spent a lot of time in recent years reading about mindfulness, the importance of staying in the moment, of focusing on one thing at a time and really savoring every experience. Sometimes I remember the things I have learned and find myself practicing them. I relish that sense of ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2007/02/23/focus-vision-and-figuring-out-what-matters-without-getting-stuck/ Stephanie was kind enough to point me to this very interesting article in the comments of Monday's post. This in turn led me to an article on GoVeg.com that talks about the benefits of going with a plant-based diet. In addition to a number of other sources, they point to ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2007/02/08/eat-a-vegetable-save-the-planet/ Over the last several years, Mr. Knittiot and I have been going through the slow and complicated process of learning more about our impact on the planet and taking small, practical steps toward reducing our overall ecological footprint. We are a long way from where I want to be, but ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2007/02/05/eco-goals/ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get." ~Dale Carnegie Not knowing what you want is the biggest barrier to getting it. Furthermore, this particular pursuit of happiness is complicated further by the fact that often times what we thought we wanted in the first place turns out ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2007/02/04/getting-what-you-want/ This was a big week on the (potential) employment front. I had two interviews. Both went extremely well. Now, as they say, it's all over but the waiting. I always forget how much build up there is to the actual event and how loud the silence seems for those few ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2007/02/01/all-over-but-the-waiting/ Out where a friend is a friend. Where the longhorn cattle feed On the lowly gypsum weed. Back in the saddle again. Nothing like a little Gene Autry first thing in the morning to put a spring in your step. And since this song has been constantly going through my mind as I contemplate ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2007/01/29/im-back-in-the-saddle-again/ Due to a number of factors (available energy and money being at the top of that list) I am contemplating pretty seriously not going to Rhinebeck this year. As in, pretty much already made up my mind. Rhinebeck was my first fiber festival, is my favorite festival and is responsible ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2006/10/11/torn-plus-shamelessly-cute-dog-pictures/ You know how you are going along in life, and maybe there are a few bumps in the road, but in general you are pretty sure that you are managing and everything is okay? Then, one morning after realizing that you haven't done much or really even moved in a ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2006/09/29/77-the-magic-number-of-talking-outloud/ For the last couple of days I've had a post rolling around in the back of my head, which is a little odd, because since deciding to take a break I haven't really felt the usual compulsion to write much of anything. Particularly here on the blog. This self-imposed hiatus ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2006/08/15/knitting-and-the-pursuit-of-stuff/ When the world seems to be unravelling at its seams there is no antidote to despair and hopelessness like a bundle of fur and love. Eliot joined our eccentric little family on Friday July 21st and he has been busy sleeping, exploring, loving and licking his way all over our lives. ... http://www.villageknittiot.com/2006/07/23/sometimes-the-universe-just-gives-you-a-present/