I can tell right off the bat what genre of book I'm looking at, based on the font, the decision to enlarge the author's name or the title, and of course the artwork. That said, I try to give most books a chance, by reading the first several pages. You'd be surprised how good a book can be, even if the book has a so-so cover. I especially like book review magazines and newsletters. I get most of my books based on recommendations from other readers and/or reviewers. It pays to listen!
Okay, so I took a little weekend trip with my husband to a nearby city for some refueling, and it was truly worth it. Free room and board, thanks to my in-laws, and a neat concert by one of our favorite songwriters. The drive was super short. I started another pillow on the way with this great purple-y yarn in my stash from way back when. I love the color but have never found just the right project for it.
I love the way the cables are showing off the subtle color variations. I think the wool was dyed and then I spun it, but wasn't happy with the uneven color at the time. Now it totally makes sense. Beautiful bits of blue, purple and lavender, and even a bit of periwinkle I think.
The yarn is coarse, but since I'm making a throw pillow, it won't matter too much. Just for looks, you know!
Today was not a bad day, in spite of the dread I had about it. I wasn't looking forward to the work that was on my agenda, and I had not slept well, after waking from a bad dream. I've been having weird apocalyptic dreams lately, and this one was unsettling, as opposed to the last one that was just weird. But regardless, the day went by quickly and I still had enough time to get in some grocery shopping after the trip out of town; fresh milk and fresh fruit! I need to go start supper!