http://cast.off.net/ en-us 2007-02-17T17:04:12-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004843.html When we were in Ottawa for Christmas, Mark’s mom gave us two blankets that had been made for Mark and his sister when they were babies. One is knitted, the other crocheted, but I think (maybe I’ll be corrected if... Baby Stuff Aven 2007-02-17T17:04:12-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004823.html Here is my contribution to the Second Annual Brigid in Cyberspace Poetry Reading. The Old Woman’s Chair It’s the holding on to I envy, the springing back from every press without a flinch or groan. I want to sink into... Miscellaneous Aven 2007-02-02T14:45:56-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004821.html Yesterday was the debut of the baby Haiku, to match my own Sonnet, knit long ago. And note the little Baby Tart hat, too! This picture is a little clearer, and shows the sweaters better, though he’s not smiling: I... Baby Stuff Aven 2007-02-01T19:17:12-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004802.html I’m breaking my silence to report an exciting appearance of my knitting in the wide world. Can you spot my Bad Penny here? This (photo by Alana Riley) is the most recent cover of the Montreal magazine Maisonneuve. The model... Bad Penny Aven 2007-01-11T19:16:15-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004787.html You can tell how much I care about this blog by the fact that I am going to post this incredibly unflattering picture of me, just so I can demonstrate my newest baby/knitting combo: He’s just been introduced to the... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-12-10T17:12:15-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004772.html No, not my baby — me, towards knitting again. I haven’t picked up my needles yet, but I have returned to something I was working on before the baby was born: Can you tell what it is? (Lettuce Knitters may... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-11-25T18:06:55-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004768.html I’ve still not picked up my needles again, so instead you get another picture of baby knits on the baby: These are the larger of the two pair of tiny socks I knitted — the others are already too small,... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-11-15T03:31:32-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004766.html Thank you, everyone, for your congratulations and best wishes. We’re doing well here — tired, but coping, and with lots of wonderful moments to reward us for surviving. I really wish I could thank you all individually for your comments,... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-11-10T11:25:34-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004761.html Thank you, everyone, for the congratulations. Who knows when I’ll be able to reply to comments individually — but I’ve read every one, and appreciated them all very much. The first thing I should say is that we won’t be... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-11-01T19:11:32-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004760.html Very quick note: everything was fine, we’re home, I’m doing well, the baby’s thriving and beautiful and totally spoiled. I promise to have pictures and more news soon — but for now, thank you all for the good wishes, they... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-10-31T18:13:47-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004758.html Ok, guys — we’re off to the hospital! :) Further updates as events warrant… but don’t worry if you don’t hear from us for a while. It may be quite some time yet!... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-10-29T21:10:37-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004755.html So, my mom had a brilliant idea for decorating the baby’s room. We haven’t worried too much about “decorating” so far — just about getting the necessary furniture, and storage, and safety features. But mom was inspired by this cute... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-10-27T17:20:06-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004748.html Hi! Just a quick note to say that the due date (yesterday) has come and gone, and we’re still waiting… not a surprise, but I thought I should keep everyone updated. And don’t worry — while the blog will not... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-10-25T12:22:43-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004744.html Happy Deepavali! One of the nice things about our new neighbourhood is that we’re quite close to Toronto’s Little India. So this year we (Mark, my parents, and I) finally did something that Mark’s been wanting to do for years... Miscellaneous Aven 2006-10-22T13:54:42-05:00 http://cast.off.net/archives/004741.html Hi guys — still here! I have various things I want to post, but haven’t got around to it yet — but I know that if I’m quiet right now, the obvious assumption will be that the baby’s arrived! He... Baby Stuff Aven 2006-10-18T13:21:32-05:00