It's been a rather long blogging hiatus. My mother, who has multiple myeloma, has been undergoing chemo and a stem cell transplant, and caring for her has been one of the things taking up my time (somewhat) and energy (a lot). The cancer won't be cured, but she's on the mend from the chemo now and looking at several more years of health, thanks to some cutting edge treatment. Amazing stuff. So: as I've not stopped making things, I'd better catch you up. I was travelling to and from Melbourne in the last days of winter. I was determined not to be cold; I had a week or so before I left: a new coat was in order. The thing about Melbourne cold is its relentlessness and its piercing wind—a 'skinny' wind, my cousin used to call it—one that's skinny enough to get through the thickest knits. I decided pure wool and a quilted lining were called for. Of course, since unusual is the … [Read more...]
