Random Monday

I'm not quite sure how we landed on Monday again, but here we are.  I have knitting to share, but alas, there aren't any pictures.  Yes, it's definitely Monday.  The knitting will keep for another day.  Instead today is a good day for a bit of . . . 


THIS AND THAT


~ Check out these intriguing pictures of shepherds on stilts.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.  As if getting around on stilts isn't enough of a challenge, note that some of the shepherds are knitting while on stilts. The sheep graze on bog land, and the stilts keep the shepherds out of the muck.  Personally I would have opted for a good pair of boots. You can read more about it here.


~ Speaking of sheep if you need a holiday gift for a knitter, you might want to consider the sheep gift from Heifer International.  Easy online shopping and a good cause all rolled into one.


~ Looking ahead to 2012 the top color of the year will be Tangerine Tango.  The attributes of orange are vitality, urgency and strength.  We can use a healthy dose of all three in the coming year.


~ Finally, paper snowflakes.  It's that time of year when I like to pull out paper and scissors.  Cut, cut, cut.  If you need inspiration, take a look at these beautiful flakes made from junk mail.  And if you don't have time to take scissors in hand, virtual paper snowflakes may be just the thing for you.