This morning I was inscribing a young coworker’s 30th birthday card and wrote about how I couldn’t wait to be 30, and how that year proved to be one of the bravest and best years of my life.

It made me think about the last few decades and what each one felt like to me.

Twenties
I was a hot mess, which would explain why I was in a hurry for my thirties.

Thirties
These years were full of brave big moves; geographical, marriage, and a new career.

Forties
We bought our first home when I was forty. I finally felt grounded, and settled into my new home town.

Fifties
Creativity and freedom come to mind as I am close to the middle of this decade. This may be my favorite decade yet. I spend time doing more of what I love and have more friends than I’ve ever had.

This WSJ article about women in midlife, and reinvention is inspiring.

Read it here

I love Mason-Dixon Knitting Field Guides because they combine two of my favorite things: yarn and small books. By definition the MDK Field Guides are portable, but I love that they offer a digital copy with purchase of the printed issue.

I’ve yet to find my favorite sock knitting method. I’ve knit them top down, toe up, on DPNs, on on 2 circular needles. I started these socks on Size 1 DPNs and decided to switch to 2 circulars for the heel, but only had Size 2 circulars. I wasnt sure if I would see a notable difference in the stitches… but I sure do.

See how much looser these stitches are? Oh well, should sort itslef out when washed. I will however need to knit the cuff and leg with Size 1 for second sock since I will notice that. I’m one of those people who can’t stand to have one shoe tied tighter than the other. I am a delicate flower.

This is my first pair with a short row heel, I like the look a whole bunch but not sure how they’ll wear.

Watching & Knitting

Holy cow, are you watching Years & Years on HBO? Scary. Like Black Mirrir creepy. Why is it that stories set in the near future are the scariest?

If terrifying sci-fi/politcal thrillers aren’t your thing watch The Thick of It. Oh wait, it’s still political, and scary, but funny, and the language is pretty spicy. The writing is superb and the steady stream of insults and bad profanity by media advisor Malcom Tucker are even better in his Scottish brogue. Veep is loosely based on this BBC show.

Links:
Mason-Dixon Knitting Field Guides
Years and Years
The Thick of It
Veep