Start Something Sunday - 6/21/2020

Azzu's Shawl is done. The Swoop Tee is 75% done. I was feeling twitchy and swatched for the Simplicity Cardigan. While the blocked sample is drying, I started That Nice Stitch Cowl.

I'm not sure about it.

MK out.

WIP Wednesday - 6/10/2020

Three weeks have gone by and my Swoop Tee has only gotten this far:

I would be further along, but it was looking really big on top - as in, too wide along the neckline. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep the top on. I stopped where I was and finished the sleeves and neck edges and tried it on. It fits nicely.

Another big reason why it's not further along is that I started, and have now only the bind-off left on, a shawl:

There's so much going on in the world right now, that focus and concentration are challenging; so, flitting from project to project seemed appropriate. I don't recommend it in the long run. At least, I don't for me. You do you.

MK out.

Movie Monday - 6/8/2020

A new week has begun. I've been binge-watching and reading and trying to catch up on movies.

The Girl on the Train is an adaptation of the book by the same name. Emily Blunt plays Rachel, a divorced woman who rides the train to and from Manhattan daily. On her commute, she observes a couple who, in her mind, epitomize the happiest of relationships. It so happens that the house in which they live is a few doors down from the house she used to inhabit with her ex-husband. He still lives there, with his new wife (Anna) and baby daughter. One day, Rachel sees the woman (Meghan) kissing a man who is not her husband. Rachel, who is also an alcoholic, tries to confront Meghan for shattering the perception Rachel had of Meghan's marital relationship. When Meghan goes missing, Rachel wakes up bloody in her bed, but she can't remember any events that would explain her state. Many good actors also starred in this film, including Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson and Justin Theroux. It was really good. I had forgotten the ending, and it was a nice ride til the end.

On the Basis of Sex is based on the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the cases that she won early in her career. These cases were among those that eventually garnered her nomination and confirmation as a  Supreme Court Justice. Felicity Huffman plays RBG, Armie Hammer plays Martin Ginsberg. Incidentally, the movie was written by RBG's nephew. I really liked this film.

MK out.

Book Chat - 6/4/2020

I've been pacing well to meet my goal of reading 50 books this year. I've been pretty lucky so far, because I haven't come across any stinkers. 

The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted, And Other Small Acts of Liberation by Elizabeth Berg 

This book is a collection of short stories about deliciously ordinary people. I've read and enjoyed novels by Elizabeth Berg before. I like the way she makes the everyday count. I enjoyed all of the stories. 

In Five Years by Rebecca Searle

Dannie, a corporate attorney, was asked "Where do you see yourself in five years?" by the interviewer of her dream job. She gives a very detailed answer - she'd be married to her current boyfriend and working for the interviewing firm. That night, she fell asleep and woke up five years later with a very different result. It was very good.

MK out.

Movie Monday - 6/1/2020

I watched a great documentary in the last week. Eva: A-7063 tells the story of Eva Mozez Kor, a Holocaust survivor. She and her twin sister were separated from their mother at Birkenau. They, along with other twins suffered torturous experiments under the direction of Dr. Josef Mengele. Her journey to forgiveness has been fascinating. I really liked learning about this interesting woman.

MK out.