Erastes's Blog

According to Jim Butcher – I’m a witch. I’d like that – I would have always liked it. My birthday is Halloween, which is the best birthdate in the universe, imho, and from my earliest memories I was always convinced … Continue reading →

I suppose I should be happy that at least I fancy blogging occasionally, even if it is only ranting. First, Lucius. Not great news, but not lethal news either.He’s got hyperthyroidism and that means tablets for the rest of his life, … Continue reading →

I’m done. DONE, with Outlander. Half the way through Dragonfly in Amber and I just can’t read another word. And that infuriates me. I like to FINISH series. I even finished Dune. Yes, I did, although I was nearly sick … Continue reading →

I know I should ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS read the pattern all the way through before starting knitting, but I never do. I tend to knit one line at a time as the instructions go. SO THIS!!!!!! made my jaw hit … Continue reading →

I’m finding it harder and harder to read The Outlander series. Those who follow my Tweets (which, with the depression has been the only way I’m managing to cling onto communication with the outside world) will have noticed that the … Continue reading →

if you caught my last blog you’ll get that reference. Have knitted two puffs this morning and for lunch there is roast chicken breast and buttered leeks. I’m quite obsessed with leeks at the moment – amazingly versatile and mean … Continue reading →

So, here I go, pulling myself up by the fingertips, slowly up the sides of the hole I seem to have been in for many many many months. I’m making no promises as to “what I’ll do and when I’ll … Continue reading →

Feeling itchy for writing and blogging; it’s still a chore  – and I’m having to force myself to do it, but there’s a deep down itch there which is pushing me online – and not just for Dragon Cave and … Continue reading →

Me! (Kermit waving of arms) I’m really pleased to see this one out, and I really hope you like it, it was an idea I had in my mind for years – a reworking of Hamlet (in a way) but … Continue reading →

for lunch – I’ve been making a portion a day rather than a big pot, because I’d eat more if I did that. The trouble i have is the animals all want some chicken and there’s not enough for them! … Continue reading →