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PROGRAMMING NOTE from the Author and Archivist


So obviously I just stopped blogging on this platform. I'll get back to it eventually. Or not. I'm taking a break from all social media. It seemed necessary for my mental health.

The last few years have been busy and … challenging:

- 2015 Happened.
- 2016 Let's call it The Lost Year. (Obviously words failed me.)
- 2017 about broke me. Literally. Mentally.
- 2018 was ridiculous, proving 2017 was just a warm up. (Good thing I was already broken so it couldn't hurt as much.#2018TrashCanFire I thought things were going okay, but maybe not?)

- 2019 was such a blur. I know there were highlights, but then stuff happened and carried into the next year...

- And then in March#2020 really took a turn. Who can even categorize 2020? Do we dare?


I kinda want a do-over of some of the last few years. But life doesn’t work that way.


So for now, I'm hunkering down. Regrouping. Trying to stay safe and sort some stuff out.


Stay safe everyone. Stay well.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Auntie Nettie's Attic Merchandise 2012 - January

I am in complete and utter disbelief on how quickly this month passed. Of course, you do have to factor in that I was on vacation, traveling, out of the office, sick and/or recuperating from the aforementioned for the first half of the month.

This month, I:
~rang in the New Year with family;
~went hiking in Snow Canyon with family;
~went kayaking at Sand Hollow with family;
~went shooting on BLM land with family;
~flew to Chicago to reunite with my college friend Kari after 16 years, and
- we talked, walked, talked, ate, and talked;
-explored Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago;
-hung out with her family including;
soccer practice
music lessons/practice
EYSO concert/rehearsal
had birthday celebrations and song,
and a whole lot more;
~was in 4 time zones, 4 airplanes, 3 hotels, a rental car, and too many other conveyances like commuter trains and subways;
~met with work consultants;
~unpacked, did laundry, put the house to rights, caught up on t.v., and
~ oh yeah, did I mention I got sick? But couldn't take anytime off because I had JUST gotten back from 3 weeks off?

It was a busy month. It's taking a while to sort through the over 1000+ photos and video for posts. Good thing is, I have lots of material for future blog posts.

In spite, or despite, all of the above, these are the projects I managed to finish since the last update.


ANA 2012-1: Maroon Diamond Scarf
(Mystery acrylic yarn)

(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
ANA 2012-2: Purple/grey Heather Infinity Scarf
(Skeins of mystery acrylic blends)

(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
ANA 2012-3: Orange/grey Heather Ladder Infinity Scarf
(Skeins of mystery acrylic blends)

(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
ANA 2012-4: Orange Mini Owlie
(leftover mystery acrylic blend and polyfil)

(as of 4/14, no longer available, sold)
2012-5 and 9: Red/tan Mini Owlies
(Combination of Lion Brand chenille and tapestry wool leftovers and polyfil)
(as of 05/2012, neither is available)
ANA 2012-6: Mini Sparrow with orange markings
(Combination of leftover tapestry wool and acrylic yarn, buttons, and polyfil)

(as of 11/2013 no longer available)
ANA 2012-7 and 8: Blue/tan Mini Owlies, parent and child
(Combination of leftovers of Lion Brand chenille and tapestry wool and polyfil)
(as of 05/2012, neither is available)
ANA 2012-10: Mini sparrow with green markings
(Combination of leftover tapestry wool, buttons, and polyfil)

(as of 12/13 no longer available, gifted)
ANA 2012-11: Mini Green Owlie
(Combination of leftover tapestry wool and polyfil)
(as of 05/2012, no longer available)
ANA 2012-12: Monster Bunny!
(Look, everyone has to make an ugly stuffy once in a while.)
(Combination of leftover mystery and novelty yarns and polyfil)
(as of 8/12, no longer available, to be a Toy Society toy)
Still in progress:

2012 UFO 1: Unfinished Bunny of the non-monster variety
2012 UFO 2: Some sort of stuffed animal yet to be determined
2010 UFO: Multicolored, multi-fibered chevron blanket
I swear I fill finish that thing this year. It's taking up space on my shelf. I just need a snow day or week to finish everything up.

The shop should go up again fairly soon, so please keep checking on etsy to see these creations and more. However, if you can't wait, please contact me for prices and availability.

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