CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers: Recent Episodes

Heather Ordover

CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People

Love the classics (or wish you did)

No time to pick up a book? Not any more! This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book.

Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going.

The podcast has been in continuous weekly production since 2006 - Our current book, "Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain begins with episode 581.

    • As seen in What's Hot on iTunes * * As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday | FiberHooligans | Podcast 411 | Marly Bird's Yarn Thing Podcast | Math-4-Knitters | Eddie's Room | Libsyn's Podcasting Luminaries | Chilling Tales for Dark Nights | WEBS podcast

--Classic Audiobooks: because loving great books in a busy world is tough--

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So... I just moved to Philadelphia, and this week has been all boxes and chaos. So no new episode this week, but I hope to be back next week. Come see the new room in the video!

Also, a contest: every move, I come up with a fun new opening line for the podcast — but nothing I've tried for Philly feels right. Send me your Philly-themed ideas! If I get enough good ones, I'll feature them in upcoming episodes and let listeners vote.

You can send your ideas to:

📞 206-350-1642 | ✉️ heather@craftlit.com.

Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans!

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REMINDER: CraftLit’s Patreon will go away this July. If you need help moving from Patreon to Supercast please comment here and we’ll get you sorted!

It's been a rough few months. Between a nasty virus, a torn cornea (multiple times), and an upcoming move to Philadelphia, things got delayed. But we're getting back on track.

If you have a Nancy Drew (or Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, Rover Boys) story to share, we want to hear it!

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Here's a mid-December update from Heather with some important CraftLit news.

We're officially moving CraftLit off Patreon and onto Supercast, and while the transition took a lot of work, the result is a much easier and better experience for listeners.

In this update, I cover: • 00:00 Why CraftLit is leaving Patreon and why there's no Moby Dick this week • 01:10 How easy the move to Supercast is (no extra charges, no double payments): helper videos for the process listed below • 1:20 Where to find Christmas playlists across platforms: all on Supercast, CraftLit.com/christmas has BOTH CraftLit.com and Libsyn playlists. • 2:30 What Patreon Patrons need to do: craftlit.supercast.com/patreons (check your email from craftlit/patreon) • 4:03 Help for app orphans who lost access to premium audio: craftlit.com/app-orphan/ • 05:49 Discounts ONLY available through the end of December 2025: craftlit.com/supercast/ • 07:35 How gift subscriptions work on Supercast: craftlit.supercast.com/gifts/new • A quick programming update (Brain Broke—no Moby-Dick this week) • 08:59 Upcoming holiday audio and a new spooky Christmas story over at @chillingtalesfordarknights ("The Portal"—NOT goofy—coming soon, written by Mr Chilling Tales himself. Author of my fave—goofy—voicework I've done for them: "My Closet is Trying to Kill Me" youtu.be/ql09GEF-lF4?si=broWKLqI7ooV96cE)

If you've ever supported CraftLit, use the app, or are thinking about becoming a premium subscriber, this video walks you through what's changing and how to get set up.

Thank you for supporting CraftLit and for your patience as the tech finally caught up with what we've wanted to do all along.

Happy holidays 💜

Here are some more helper videos for you, in case you'd like to see the processes before diving in—I filmed these all on my phone:

  • The Sign-up Process
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Chapters 25-31 – iTunes Season 35, episodes 1-9

Book talk begins at 19:44

Elopements, mistaken romances, and surprise weddings? Yes. ALL of that.

0:00 - Start 01:48 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos

03:08 - BOOKMARKS sign up closed - if you made a bookmark and didn't sign up, email Heather@craftlit.com

03:40 - Game of Wool a review on Nimble Needles, interview (pre-show) with a real Fair Isle knitter, and Gordon's explanation of: (a) What happened on the show (b) steeking.

07:23 - GOOD EATS IS BACK?! Alton Brown Cooks Food

08:50 - Saw Nuremberg— I found Charles Burns'—the editor's—papers of Doug Kelly's book "22 Cells in Nuremberg," but I believe they're jpgs of every page—please share if you find a better copy https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn501848?rsc=112566&cv=1&x=1352&y=1746&z=3.3e-4), also saw Death by Lightning—very funny until it's not. Trailer: Death by Lightning | Official Trailer | Netflix - and How Accurate was Netflix's "Death by Lightning?" – Episode 1: Garfield's Nomination —the one character I thought was a composite in Nuremberg was not: Howard Triest Howard Triest Documentary (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Triest#cite_note-6). He was portrayed by Leo Woodall in the 2025 film Nuremberg.

14:07 - Frankenstein—Non-gory scenes by request: Elizabeth non-gory scene with meeting Creature https://youtu.be/1rO8QDtsvNA?si=m2Ls0B9GXLmHDGJr (Actress Mia Goth, Harriet from Anya Taylor Joy's Emma)

Short of Elizabeth's costumes https://youtube.com/shorts/2S9SqvN_5aA?si=Q-meab1xvqiG2CgM, Someone edited together her entire character arc from when the creature is awakened to her end—100% no gore: https://youtu.be/OUezG3wmwHE?si=HtbMGoXXaF3zTrmn, Jacob Elordi's transformation in the makeup chair: https://youtube.com/shorts/UbrtReRi408?si=qYlbDdsVZtRNpJ1T+ for this short—which is nearly the whole film—close your eyes for a long blink when you see the shower of sparks fly in the laboratory. You'll skip the only semi-gruesome 1 second cut: https://youtube.com/shorts/aUfoXryGQR0?si=gO96SXPs1tYbu8Tp

17:03 - BUYER BEWARE link on Substack 17:31 - New Listening options COMING SECOND WEEK OF DECEMBER—better-than-Patreon: Supercast If you're having issues with CraftLit.com's Premium pages, please let us know! Heather@Craftlit.com (put TECH SUPPORT in the subject line)

BOOK TALK 19:44 - Book talk

19:53 - WE NEED A MY LADY LUDLOW READER! 24:19 - Jenny Lind - HUGELY famous Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale

25:10 - Prolix—too many words

27:40 - Fermented brined pickles have probiotics—share any recipes you like!

29:39 - CHAPTER AUDIO chapters 25–31

Miscellaneous 1:00:46 - December 18th—Last Book Party of 2025, 8 pm Eastern: Dec Book Party — Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)

01:02:34 - Making the Profane, Profound - interview with Christopher Moore, author of Lamb: https://youtu.be/1ZBuWQqIgEk?si=aI0aZqt96WP1bFa_

1:04:10 - Free movie on December 4th—It's a Wonderful Life, on Discord in the Free movie channel, 8 pm Eastern

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Ep. 702: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 20-24

Book talk begins at 20:12

Poor Mr. Harrison is stuck in Peak Gaskell Mayhem, and honestly, it's delicious.

0:00 - Start

1:49 - Bookmark Exchange https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange

2:31 - Catherine (rug-hooker, knitter, and writer http://youngestofseven.com) sent in two links: sent in more fabric store info—state by state list: https://swoodsonsays.com/a-creative-reuse-center-near-me-map-resource/ and an independent fabric store in Bucks County, Pennsylvania! - Gemma Fabric https://gemmafabrics.com/

3:13 - Heather got a bolt of the family tartan (MacPherson, I'm Gillies on my maternal grandmother's side and I'm 2-½ in the photo <3 )

3:56 - Heather will make a vest for everybody in the family.

5:07- Caveat Emptor—Buyer Beware of AI Slop in the crafting space.

5:39 - Materials for fighting AI Slop

13:34 - Substack

17:47 - THIMTEC / thimble tape — so cool and available in many places

19:16 - Finger cots — https://www.uline.com/Grp_362/Finger-Cots-Tape?pricode=WX478&AdKeyword=finger%20cots

20:12 - Mr. Harrison's Confessions. Book talk begins

20:15 - Last week rehash.

20:42 - Assembly halls

21:21 - Granadiers

21:50 - The story of Paris and the apple

23:17 - Mr Morgan wrote "Direct to Meurice's"...and what does that mean?

24:04 - The Peace Society in England

25:08 - Chapters 20 - 24

51:04 - Please do visit my Substack for the suggestions for dealing with AI-Slop

51:44 - 1888 book from the Pinterest pin was NOT AI-Slop…but it WAS deeply misleading. Here's the REAL book and here's the cheater version making you think you can find/buy the earlier 5 volumes.

54:04 - If you have any tricks or tips to recognize A.I.-Slop - please add it to the Substack page

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Ep. 701: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 15-19

Book talk begins at 12:20

Let's just say: gossip is blooming faster than the primroses.

1:46 - Naltrexone

3:01 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos

03:23 - BOOKMARKS sign up through November 21st, send by December 6 for International and 13th for in-country — link: https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange

4:04 - Philly fabric stores video (send info on your local/indie fabric stores for us to share!):

05:50 - I saw Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN

7:00 - Frankenstein's Gay Maker: James Whale, The Queen of Hollywood

12:20 - BOOKTALK

15:48 - Fire Screens

BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025:

46:48 - all parties are at 8pm Eastern:

  • Nov 20th— Random Harvest (movie)
  • Dec 18th — Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (book)

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Ep. 700: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapter 14

Book talk begins at 17:02

But just when everything seems rosy, a tragic accident turns Duncombe upside down.

Farley's Bookshop!

Don't forget to send us your crafty videos

04:10 - Bone Tatting Bobbins 05:06 - Fichu

05:29 - Tatting Shuttle

06:47 - Heather with Pangolin Picture

07:19 - Drive around the country - Mexico Chili (Casita)

08:53 - Santa Fe

09:07 - Georgia O'Keeffe Home

12:06 - Abiquiú

14:37 - Libsyn made all premium available? Problem

15:09 - Solution

17:06 - Book Talk

17:31 - Monetary Gift

18:01 - Mr. Harrison buys flowers (Camellias) for Sopie

18:53 - Good Gaskell Humor

19:06 - We find out more about Miss Bullock

19:27 - Overly Sarcastic production

20:05 - Accidents happened, John Brownker

22:17 - More proof that humans just haven't changed

22:45 - Mister Morgan, the other doctor

22:56 - Miss Horsman

23:19 - Reminder if you're dealing with the wrist.

24:08 - Chapter 14 Started

Post Chapter Notes

48:27 - Post Chapter talk begins - Mrs. Rose

49:18 - Miss Horsman and Everyone, the assumption for why might not want to do the amputation of the carpenter's arm.

50:00 - Mister Morgan took the long rounds.

51:55 - The reason why it being on February in Valentine's Day.

52:32 - What we see from Ms. Caroline is interesting.

53:23 - Mr. Harrison's not sorry. He is sorry for being caught.

53:38 - Mrs. Rose was going to Brownkers to the beach

54:25 - Heather from the future. https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange - Bookmark exchange to celebrate Christmas 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Don't forget to send us your crafty videos
  • BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:
  • Nov—Random Harvest (movie)
  • Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)

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Ep. 699: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 9-13 Book talk begins at 12:56 Between Christmas dinners gone wrong, mixed signals with Sophy, and a stethoscope scandal that sets tongues wagging, life in Duncombe just keeps getting messier (and funnier). --------------------------------------------------------------- I have tomatoes Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 698: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 7-8 Book talk begins at 16:51 Want to hear how Gaskell balances grief, comedy, and social satire all in one breath? Tune in and let the story carry you away. --------------------------------------------------------------- Gaskell knew from dying children, shame we don’t read more of these old books b/c vaxx-preventable deaths might be more recognized HORRIBLE NURSE blaming Sophie Sophie had to be an adult from a young age - she speaks to Mary Wollstonecraft’s points about women’s educational restrictions being BS b/c women had to take on running the home which (if done right) was no less heavy than what the men did at work. Part of how we got here in this mess - only valuing $ Mrs Rose and her hair dye him teasing her presets his friend Jack Marchand’s description of his jokey youth Paper Game Miscellaneous Illigitimate kids podcast - Harriet Smith mentioned - CHECK NEWSLETTER AND SHOWNOTES FOR UPDATES ON FREE MOVIE NIGHTS - We’ve done Jaws and Jurassic Park, for Nov 6th we will watch Dead Mean Don’t Wear Plaid - first Thursday of month, 8pm Eastern, on Discord (FREE) BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book) CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 697: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 5-6 Book talk begins at 23:29 It’s picnic time in Duncombe! But our poor Mr. Harrison is wondering if this “pleasure outing” was anything but pleasant. --------------------------------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER Raffle - THIS WEEK’S TEA:  BE THE ALGORITHM YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD Struthless videos Snoods the I (sort of) used (and now that I’m looking at Ysolde’s page, I could also use the or as defacto snoods—I really do love Ysolde’s patterns—including and ). Ysolde’s Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book) CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 696: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 3-4 Book talk begins at 25:15 Pears, parties, and peculiar housemates—Mr. Harrison’s adventures just keep getting more awkward (and more entertaining). --------------------------------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER Raffle - THIS WEEK’S TEA:   and  (thank you LilyM) We caught Hank  The Ultimate  video from @KristineVike And the evil of  (actually, she has a LOT of useful informational videos!) Spectacular FIXED SciShow video: I Remade the SciShow Knitting Video (with accurate SCIENCE)  Solomon’s Seal: Dutch Tiles—as with Cranford, these were out of style when the story was written/takes place. They have a resurgence of popularity during the Arts & Crafts movement:  The Jargonelle pear () is an ancient, hardy, long-lived pear variety, first mentioned in the 17th century. It produces medium-sized, yellow-green fruit with a reddish flush and musky, sweet, juicy flesh, ripe in late summer. The fruit must be eaten fresh as it does not store well. &  again Duncombe (silent final “be”) The back room was my consulting-room (“the library,” he advised me to call it), and he gave me a skull to put on the top of my bookcase, in which the medical books were all ranged on the conspicuous shelves; while Miss Austen, Dickens and Thackeray were, by Mr. Morgan himself, skilfully placed in a careless way, upside down or with their backs turned to the wall. HA! Women’s veils:  deep widow’s mourning; such veils and fails, and capes and cloaks, that she looked like a black crape haycock. very mal-àpropos that I could hardly keep from smiling; but I would not have done it for the world, … ‘“I have the ‘dognoses’ of my dear husband’s complaint in my desk, Mr. Harrison, if you would like to draw up the case for the Lancet. :  is a comedic character from Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 1775 play The Rivals. She is a pretentious and self-important aunt who constantly makes humorous verbal blunders by using words that sound similar to, but are inappropriate for, the intended word. This type of linguistic error is now known as a . Her name is derived from the French term “mal à propos,” which means “inappropriate” or “poorly placed”. a memorable scene occurs when she instructs her niece, Lydia Languish, on the importance of controlling her passions, famously advising her to begin matrimony with “a little aversion,” and later attempts to describe Lydia’s headstrong nature by calling her “as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile”. then She tells Lydia that she must forget the young man, saying, “But I say it is, miss; there is nothing on earth so easy as to forget, if a person chooses to set about it. I’m sure I have as much forgot your poor dear uncle as if he had never existed”. Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book) CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 695: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 14:46 You'll want to tune in to our latest story—because in Duncombe, even saying you feel “pretty well” can cause a stir. --------------------------------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER Raffle - THIS WEEK’S TEA:  The Dress (in process and another of the dress on me) Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)     CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 694: Cranford | Chapter 16 Book talk begins at 12:00 Will peace be restored in Cranford society? Or will Mr. Peter’s antics shake things up for good? --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 03:00 - JULY Raffle -  of Never Not Knitting 04:26 - THIS WEEK’S TEA: Gratitude Blend  Crafty Chat 05:41   video on  080:15 and 12:00 START BOOK TALK • 16:00 - Edward Said (Palestinian American, 1935-2003) book Orientalism in 1978 was news, now it’s just “well, duh”. • 24:48 - Negus (182) - hot port, sugar, lemon, spices  and if you search there are MANY variations. (Mrs Beeton had something to say about the recipe - FOR KIDS!—) THIS Beeton • Preston Guild (1179) has held fair in Lancashire town every 20 years since 1542. Last in 2012, next in 2032 (only ever postponed in 1942) 30:43 - Chapter Audio 51:27 - Post-chapter Notes 58:33 - "The Last Generation in England" read by Noel Badrian 1:23:56 - "The Cage at Cranford" read by listener Lily M (THANK YOU!) Next up! •  Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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I sat down with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe Tea (CraftLit's first-ever sponsor!) to learn more about teas and get answers to many of our burning questions. CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 693: Cranford | Chapter 15 Book talk begins at 22:26 Cranford wraps up with surprise marriages, booming tea sales, Mrs. Jamieson’s selective approval, and the long-awaited return of a familiar face—serving one final cup of genteel drama and heartwarming resolution. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 3:20 JULY - of Never Not Knitting 04:57 THIS WEEK’S TEA: Gratitude Blend 07:10- review of Knit Nation 9:00 stitch of the month around 10:08 - I’m talking about what NOT to use the stitch for  around 10:29 here’s my swatch around 12:18 color header pic The inner edge of odd pages has the page number :(   22:26 START BOOK TALK 22:30 We had a marvelous chapter 14, and the start of Miss Matty’s tea chop (and comfit dispensary) 23:17 25:00 TEA! - Chinese Black tea popular in 19th Century - fine variety of above; smoked-dried over pinewood fires (so it takes kind of marvelously smokey) - fine type of green tea - EACH LEAF is rolled up to look granular (I checked, and yes, you can watch the leaves unroll while it steeps!) - superior black tea picked when leaves are still young and downy 26:31 - Holy smoke! 26:50 - The old Hundredth - musical version of Psalm 100 “All people that on earth do dwell” (Heather actually played it on the piano for you!) 28:05 - Baron Munchausen stories, all free to read or download: Public Domain Texts - Raspe’s Original English Edition (1785) The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen → - Bürger’s German Expansion (1786) Wunderbare Reisen zu Wasser und Lande, Feldzüge und lustige Abenteuer des Freiherrn von Münchhausen → - Illustrated Edition (Gustave Doré, 1862) Beautifully illustrated version: → - English Edition with Illustrations (1895) Baron Munchausen: His Travels and Surprising Adventures in Russia (Includes famous illustrations) → g Free Audiobooks - LibriVox (English audiobook) → (LibriVox) - LibriVox (German audiobook) → 30:46 - More on the 32:20 - Chapter Audio 01:06:22 - Post-chapter Notes   Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 692: Cranford | Chapter 14 Book talk begins at 11:49 Will Miss Matty accept help from her loyal friends? And what’s this about Martha and Jem... and a lodger? --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 01:30 July Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting 03.14 - This week’s Tea - Gratitude Blend 06:10 - Janine Barchas and Isabel Greenberg’s new book “The Novel Life of Jane Austen: a Graphic Biography” 10:20 We had a very Sad chapter 13, which ended with Miss Matty thinking about Martha. :( 11:49 START BOOK TALK Rubric- The Book of Common prayer printed directions for teh service in red. Hens the Rubric (from the Latin word for ‘Red”) signified someting of importance and later came to mean “injunction” or general rule. REALLY??? LATIN FOR RED???? 13:50 - Mammon - Matthew 6:24, Devil of Covetovness or Demon of Greed (medieval and Milton - lowercase) (in hebrew meant money, modern hebrew. = wealth), , unjust worldly gain - ANNOTATION is partly WRONG, But there WAS a Syrian God of Wealth 19:45 - AAah Voo DEER-ray zhuh - Basically Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - the easiest piece of music one could learn to play. Mozart had done one of his 12 variations (though, personally, I’m partial to Tom Lehrer’s )  21:25 - She could “trace out patterns very nicely for Muslin Embroidery, by dint of placing a piece of silver-paper over the design to be copied, and holding both against the window-pane, while she marked the scollop and eyelet-holes”. ANNOTATION SAYS “Probably which used scalloped edges and a pattern of holes sewn round with thread like a button-hole.“ 22:55 - a Celestial Globe to learn simple astronomy/constellations 24:35 - - think of , but you have to COUNT THE THREADS in a muslin or light canvas backing. Around 1830 v popular to stitch portraits of royalty (again, at least 10 years out of popularity elsewhere, but still popular in Cranford). Printed, gridded patterrns () 27:05 - Under a glass shade - put a glass dome or CLOCHE over things to keep dust off—would have been REALLY important b/c it was DUSTY back then and only got worse in London as the Century went on (also used in gerdening for heat retention) 27:55 - Couchant - lying down in Heraldry Image from Sodacan, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 28:35 - East India Tea Company - Founded in 1600 by QE1 and held the chartered right to trade with India and China and IMPORT the tea as a monopoly until 1834 (BTW, Twining’s started as a coffee SHOP/Room adding tea in 1717 , bought adjacent building for ladies to take tea(might be Western world‘s oldest dry tea and coffee shop) at No. 216 Strand london in 1706; still operating today - and logo created in 1787 is worlds oldest in continuous use) B/c the EIC’s charter was for trade/importing, anyone could SELL the tea. 31:25 - our mites: Biblical times a mite was the lowest denomination of coin in Judea (two mites = one lepta (thin or small in Greek) which was equivalent to a quadran, the smallest Roman coin), (also see re: the Widow’s Mite where Christ praises the window who gives her last two mites in the temple) Two mites were worth about 1/64th of a denari - a day’s wage for a common worker, toay about 1/8 of a US penny (1 cent) 33:40 - Spills - QUILLING (thank you Aimee!) video of 37:15 - Comfit - nut, seed, etc, covered in sugar coating - link to max miller’s video on Post-chapter Notes 1:25:42 - SSA update - Broader information from and - but don’t feel the need to read other sources. Here’s the actual text of the Bill: Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. 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Ep. 691: Cranford | Chapter 13 Book talk begins at 19:20 Miss Matty finally does it—she picks out a gown all by herself. But just as she’s basking in her big main-character moment… BAM. Gossip hits the milliner’s like a dropped teacup. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 02:00 July Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting 04:00 and 10:05 10:45 Korean thimbles: I cobbled together a way to do it by combining , and , and . 13:00 Knit Nation - I got the first three issues…I’ll let you know. 14:20 I also stumbled on that includes a bit on the Rake’s Progress which I mentioned several weeks ago 15:00 Here’s the and I THINK this is a gift link so you can read it without an account! Future bonus episode coming on my thoughts about the whys and why nots behind So Much Frank — that will be out after the Guillermo del Toro Netflix version (“This November Only Monsters Play God”) Oscar Isaac, Charles Dance (TULKINGHORN!), and Christoph Waltz (hell yeah!). POLL QUESTION - there are several other Cranford-adjacent stories that E Gaskell wrote - would you like me to do those right after we’re done with Cranford? 18.20 - This week’s Tea - Bookshop Blend 19:20 START BOOK TALK 19:30 welly stawed = well-stopped or well-stuffed 21:30 Shawl - 30 shillings (machine made) which would be £1.10 using historical economic calculators (e.g., the UK National Archives or measuringworth.com): - 30 shillings in 1845 ≈ £85–£120 today (2025 GBP) depending on the method (retail price index vs. average earnings).   Post-chapter Notes 55:55 Annotations said “green tea was FERMENTED tea” - nope, just then the process was halted, whereas Black teas were FULLY oxidized. Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 690: Cranford | Chapter 12 Book talk begins at 15:55 Peter may be lost to the mists of time (or possibly crowned the llama of Tibet, if Miss Pole is to be believed) but it’s Lady Glenmire who’s dropped the real bombshell in this week’s chapter. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 02.00 - This week’s Tea - Bookshop Blend white • Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It’s also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: • 03:55 - Foundation Paper Piecing patterns 04:30 - Benjamin Dryer of “Dryer’s English” & this is what he wrote to me to introduce all these interactions: The reason I was remembering this book (that I can’t quite remember) is that the idea of scale has been on my mind. It started with story, and then post that I wrote in response to it—and then post by Benjamin Dreyer, which I asked my Chat-GPT to respond to, which then led to piece from America’s Copy Editor, with both of us being a little dazzled and a little terrified by a “mere” predictive-text engine’s ability to create a phrase like “phrenology for prose.” 07:30 - CraftLit is now on Audible—please check and let us know if it worked! 08:20 - 10:25 - 12:17 - like Steph!!! 13:00 - Listener Margaret had JUST read when their books were mentioned on a Cranford episode! ZEITGEIST!!!! 13:46 - I just listened to the podcast . the June 4 episode is on The Witches of Scotland: How a New Tartan Became a Living Memorial - and thought Craftlit people would be interested—thank you JayKay 15:20 - And from Maia 15:30 - And another 15:55 START BOOK TALK 16:05 - A Moving Chess Pieces Chapter 17:49 - “veiled prophet in Lalla Rookh” by Thomas Moore (1799-1852), verse tales joined by prose text, first tale “The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan” 19:00 - Rowland’s Kalydor: a skin tonic with a basis of almond oil. 19:20 - Bonds are issued by governments or companies wishing to raise money. Foreign bonds in Cranford = risky (a kind of ). 22:56 - “Tibbie Fowler”—poem by Robert Burns (1756 to 1796) 24:30 - “Queen of Spain’s Legs”—just sayin’ 🤣 47:21 - Post Chapter Chat 51:10 - it’s not The Kiss scene, it’s “The Reunion Scene” and you can find it Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 689: Cranford | Chapter 11 Book talk begins at 13:40 Who’s really behind the name Signor Brunoni? And could Aga Jenkyns be…? --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start • Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! • Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It’s also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: • • Stephanie Canada Make Do for Victory • ANTIQUE PATTERN LIBRARY!   13:40 START BOOK TALK Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 688: Cranford | Chapter 10 Book talk begins at 14:11 Robbers, suspicion, and just when things couldn't get more tragic (or absurd), Mrs. Jamieson’s dog dies—and she mourns harder than she did her own husband. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start • Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! • Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It’s also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: • • • • • 13:10 Support BJ Harrison here: For a subscription of $6.99/month, you can stream or download the entire Classic Tales Audiobooks library. These are curated, award-winning titles Truly unlimited listening. No limits or extra fees. 14:11 START BOOK TALK Signor Brunoni and Miss Pole’s Magicsplaining - she only gets worse in this chapter 15:03 - Doctors are also dentists - don’t forget 16:10 - Remember that the French fought with the Colonists against Britain AND The Brits also fought the French in Spain during the Peninsular War (1808-1815) vs Napoleon. 17:12 - Madame de Staël with a turban on and another of Mr Denon- Denon was an art expert who travelled with Napoleon to Egypt. One of his sketches is of a man in a turban: 18:35 - There is a reference to Philomel / Nightingale 20:34 - You’ll hear a reference to a mysterious “deadly force” - or “the gaze” 21:32 - Cheltenham, spa town. 21:46 - Virago—domineering bad tempered woman 21:50 - Videlicet - viz: Videlicet (2. > vi-DEL-i-sit or wi-del-eh-ket in Latin) is a Latin adverb meaning “namely,” “that is to say,” or “as follows.” It’s abbreviated as viz. 22:56 - Dr. John Ferrier—(1761 to 1815)—author of an essay “Towards a Theory of Apparitions” and Dr Samuel Hibbard—(1782 to 1848)—the author of Sketches of the Philosophy of Apparitions (or an Attempt to Trace Such Illusions to Their Physical Causes (1825) 59:27 Post-chapter Chat 01:02:00 - LOGICAL FALLACY - Miss Pole: “I beleive he was robbed…” Appeal to Belief - (argumentum ad consequentiam or ad populum) Definition: Claiming that something must be true (or false) simply because one believes it, regardless of the evidence or reasoning - the Plural of Anecdote is NOT Data. 1:03:39 Mrs Forester - cold pigged in the morning to get out of bed Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 687: Cranford | Chapter 9 Book talk begins at 20:20 This week we bring the razzle-dazzle of Signor Brunoni’s magic act—and the unstoppable commentary of Miss Pole. 😆 --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start • Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! • Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It’s also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: • Support BJ Harrison here: • CIDER in Jim Thorpe - Cidery and Elderberry - WHAT IS?   20:20 START BOOK TALK • Michaelmas to ladies day Sept 29–Mar25 • Wombwell’s Lions: George Wombwell (1777-1850) had a traveling menagerie, bred first lion born in England - which fought the bull mastiffs • Saracen’s Head Turban (OG demolished 1868): , Saracen = Crusade-era term for Arab/Muslim (actually there are MANY Saracen Head pubs and Inns still around!) • • TURBAN WEARING - WAS popular in 1840s - so Miss Matty is quite en Vogue! • The George / the Assembly Rooms • Clothes Maids • PORTER SISTER’S BOOKS: Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) / The Hungarian Brothers (1807) & Don Sebastian (1809), Young Protector of Santo Sebastiani (1814) = all referenced by Miss Pole who clearly reads too much - a la Northanger Abby • Witch of Endor - Saul summons Prophet Samuel to ask why God has forsaken him. Oops, God Said, Yer dead. • Death Watches (Beetles) and winding sheets again, all apparently Omens of death so Miss Jenkyns only ever said Rolly-polly’s (rolls of wax) • card game preference—pool is basically a kitty • Queen Charlottte (Yes, Bridgerton, wife of George III) &The Gunning Sisters—actresses briefly, then found husbands. • Chapeau Bras - A chapeau-bras is a specific type of hat, often a bicorne or tricorne, designed to be folded and carried under the arm. It translates literally from French as “hat arm”. These hats were a popular style worn by gentlemen, particularly during the 18th century, for dress occasions and could be easily stowed when not worn—NOT IN FASHION NOW • National School boys - elementary schools set up by C of E - listen to the story of the minister with the boys HA! • leg·er·de·main - /ˌlejərdəˈmān/ use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks.   Post-chapter Chat • MISS POLE IS OUTTA CONTROL • Assembly Room has seen better days like Emma’s Highbury • It was “not the thing” says Miss Pole - just like Emma’s dad! and yet SHE was the one annoying the Signore   Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 686: Cranford | Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 15:54 Lady Glenmire (a real baron’s widow!) is in town, and the Cranford ladies can’t decide whether to curtsey or completely ignore her—Mrs. Jamieson prefers the latter. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 1:55 - MAY RAFFLE - from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca) 2:25 - Send your crafty videos: 4:45 - Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! 5:05 - , 5:35 - 8:01 - ELSIE BLOUSE on WEARING HISTORY 8:50 - . Hope that helps! 10:40 - And from Donna Schmidt 13:48-Anya’s voice mail   BOOK TALK—Re-hash Notes 15:57 - Last week Visiting - RE-LISTEN Pre-hash Notes 17:00 - Your Ladyship. Ended with Cherry Brandy (ha!) And Mrs Jamieson blurting out to everyone she would be hosting her SIL Lady Glenmire soon. 17:50 - shared subscription to newspaper. SOME REALLY CLEVER Austen-like wordplay in today’s chapter. A lot of fun! Characters in Cranford (Updated for Chs. 6–8) 18:25 - County families—the landed gentry in the county - you know…the only important people in the area :( Miss Pole “I’ll think of something to say back to her… tonight…”—nothing changes HA! 18:40 Peerage - prob refers to Burke’s Peerage and Baronetage (first pub was 1826!!!) Only 16 Scottish peers were SELECTED to sit in the House of Lords; 19:00 -comparison to Job - God takes everything from him then torments him some more. 20:40 - The Arley’s  - we learned that Lady Arley shopped at Betty Barker’s milliner shop last week and was part of why the shop eventually only served the well-to-do of Cranford ——which lets us know that there WAS a well-to-do set and our ladies are not they! 22:00 - Fourth at pool - another card game 22:45 - Sedulously-Dedication, diligence 22:55 - “thought you might want a description of Mrs Smith, Her being a bride”. B/c often a bride’s 1st appearance in society after honeymoon she wore her dress. 23:15 - nipped up her petticoats - 25:10 - Mr Milliner - introduce him to listeners - ignored back door (GASP) 25:15 - candle lighters as an excise LOL ALSO what’s she making them out of?!??? - EXCELLENT WAY TO USE OLD BILLS & LETTERS! Assumption no one will go LOL - Poole’s rationalization to go to party 🤣 - don’t give her the satisfaction of hurting us (but mostly I HAVE A NEW CAP!!!) 27:23 - Phlegmatic  - Mrs Jamieson - of the Four Temperaments: sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic - UNemotional Very smart cap  - Miss Pole - Duty was to FIRST buy a new cap - everyone does b/c when wearing a new cap, Cranford ladies were like Ostriches and didn’t care what was on their bodies -  lol - 28:00 - Brooches - popular now?? Dogs eyes - Hair insides - Mausoleum/weeping willow Stiff muslin - like brooch mounted on florettes We’re brooches out of fashion??!? - 30:00- LISTEN to the description of Miss Pole! HA! Scotch pebbles - not really timely. Victoria bought Balmoral in 1848 and suddenly Scottish agates (found in stream beds with other semi-precious stones) were VERY popular 30:45 - Hair powder Over his coat collar - started in 1715 and was WAY out of date by now St James’ Chronicle is a 4-way shared subscription with Cranford ladies - Quarter share - Mr Mulliner —ADD to cheat sheet - He looked like a Sulky cockatoo. lol  - 31:25 - her furniture—Era predates-Louis 14th (1638-1715) - remember people were cheap, furniture was not 32:12 - pembrook table - drop-leaf table 32:45 - Kaleidoscope - invented in 1817 by Sir David Brewster; Conversation Cards and Puzzle Cards - seen in the Doctor sub-plot of the Mini-series/“Mr Harrisson’s Confessions (1851) 34:30 - Drawings on tea chests - Might be Tole painting? might be like 36:35 - torpid - mentally OR physically inactive Agreeable and not formally - seated 36:40 - 10£ - would have purchased her whole ensemble - see below A Lord, yet NOT a Lord - had become a common turn of phrase (A __- but not A ____), kind of like “because Reasons” has become shorthand in conversation.  Lady Glenmire and Mrs. Jaimeson - SIL 41:05 - Small lumps of sugar - b/c sugar was lumped in-house, not purchased in pre-squared form Preference, Ombré, Quadrille, Basto, Spadille - card games and Basto=Ace of Clubs is 3rd highest trump card in Ober and Quadrille. By playing it, Misss Pole makes Lady GLenmire use up the highest trump spadrille - the Ace of Spades 41:50 - Mrs Forrester’s (of Cow fame) LACE STORY! 43:00 - Catholic Emancipation Bill = 1829 gave Catholics access to certain public offices from which they had previously been barred. This would have exactly ZERO impact on the making of Brussels Lace. 42:30 - Emetic + top-boot (in the early 1800s, Wellingtons were sometimes referred to as "top boots". 42:50 - The term "top boots" was used for high-cut boots, often associated with riding or military wear, and Wellingtons were a popular type of boot in that category) - emetic causes vomiting (NOT as done in the mini-series) 43:30 - astronomy/astrology - Francis Moor’s astrological predictions   Post-chapter Notes Martha no family in town? LOVE the “How do we address a Lady - I forgot!” HA! Mrs Jaimeson seems pretty desperate for company by the time the ladies visit! HA! - LOVE Mulliner relationship with All The Women - ugh…mansplaining. miss Pole’s triumphant first comment - The DOG gets the cream!!?!? We were as intelligent and sensible as the dog - HA!!! Mrs Forrester is wearing VOMIT LACE! HA! LACE EPISODE PUT "PLAUSIBLE" on screen like mythbusters LEANNE LACE VIDEO   Additional notes for the lace video at the end:   Miscellaneous Clothing costs research (some) Cunnington, C. Willett. English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century (1937) Ribeiro, Aileen. Dress and Morality (1986) BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. 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Ep. 685: Cranford | Chapter 7 Book talk begins at 17:04 This week, we’re invited to one of the most exclusive tea-and-card parties in all of Cranford. The guest list? Curated with surgical precision. The food? Shockingly abundant. The social stakes? Sky-high—especially when THE Mrs. Jamieson dozes off mid-soirée and then drops a bombshell: her sister-in-law, Lady Glenmire, is coming to town! Cue the wardrobe panic. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 5:09 - Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit’s Discount Code! Send your crafty videos: Also, MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca) 8:12 - the Joanne’s video links - - there is a more complete, longer video, too: 8:35 - Explaining TARIFFS with a Textile History Lesson with Jillian Eve: 17:04 - Poor Peter last week - ends with Martha…KISSING! 17:41 - the Cranford Character Cheat Sheet through Chapter 7: 19:36 - Anyone know—was she the queen who may have suffered from an eating disorder? Queen Adelaide - Wife of William IV who reigned 1830-37 25:03 - Bombazine - a dress fabric of and silk or cotton - black bombazine was classic for mourning clothes. 26:38 - Spadille (the game is also known as “Spades”) . and Manille 27:58 - The Rake’s Progress all paintings AND engravings are all visible on Wikipedia () 28:57 - Seed cake - recipes please!- 30:24 Damson tart - and apparently Anyone have any Damson tart recipes? 31:05 START OF CHAPTER AUDIO 58:35 - Don’t forget to send us your crafty videos 59:10 - Thin Man Watch Party Thursday, May 29, 8pm Eastern time BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025 Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: - May—Thin Man (movie) Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 684: Cranford | Chapter 6 Book talk begins at 15:15 Oh, you’re not ready for this one. This week, Miss Matty lets us in on a long-held family secret—and you know when the ladies of Cranford whisper, it's worth leaning in. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 01:45 Plum Deluxe Also, MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca, who wrote the wonderful post: 03:30 Parkrose Permaculture video on Then I found that I’d watched several of her videos on the subject of Individualism: Rugged Individualism (and another video on the book 8:20 (I love this guy’s VERY DIY attitude) and and 12:00 Barbara Edelman show - BEE EPISODE 15:15 Read all the letters and ended with “poor Peter” which will be where we begin today 15:30 Reminder From Ch 5: Bonus Bernardus non video omnia* The Blessed Bernard does not see everything - maybe said by St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)— This quote is often attributed (possibly apocryphally) to Peter Abelard, the 12th-century theologian, as a gentle jab at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, with whom he clashed theologically. Meaning: Even the wisest man (here, Blessed Bernard) can be wrong sometimes. 16:00 Hoaxing - slang when it first came in to use 1796 but by 1820 it was common use. So by 1840-50 it was no longer improper to use. 16:44 St James’s Chronicle - 18:00 Rhododendron - in late 1840s and in to the 1850s, Botanist Sir Joseph Hooker bro und exotic species back from the Himalayas which was VERY exciting and the reason that the Rhododendron Dell was put in at Kew Gardens… IS IT STILL THERE? heather@craftlit.com or 1-206-350-1642, or 20:10 Queen Esther and King Ahasuerus - LOOK! ⬆️ It’s a Whole Megillah! 😂 26:00 No overland route for Poor Peter - this clues us in on when Peter went to India. An overland route via the Red Sea was opened in the late 1830s2

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Ep. 683: Cranford | Chapter 5 Book talk begins at 9:31 A mysterious stranger arrives in town, and you just know the ladies of Cranford are ready to investigate... politely, of course. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 01:28 2:42 Plum Deluxe . Plum Deluxe’s CraftLit tea collection is here: Also, MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca, who wrote the wonderful post: 04:25 Gardening! 09:30 - START BOOK TALK: Last week, the lovely Mr Holbrook and his very sad passing. 12:06 Joint- Stock bank: > A bank owned by shareholders, operating under a charter or act of Parliament, and offering services to the public. Unlike older private banks (run by individuals or families), joint-stock banks were corporations, meaning shared risk and more capital. How bank books worked— A bank book (also called a passbook) was given to bank customers to record all transactions in their account—- Every deposit and withdrawal was manually written into the book by a bank clerk. The customer’s copy was their only proof of the account’s balance. 14:12 Envelope usage / turning inside out (ETSY doing this NOW) Whole vs half sheet and crossed letters 16:36 STRING and Indian-rubber rings 17:24 “India-rubber” was the 19th-century term for what we now just call rubber—and India-rubber rings were small rubber loops or bands like we use today. Came from the latex of tropical trees (especially Hevea brasiliensis) 18:42 TONQUIN beans: TONKA beans: Tonka beans are the wrinkled, black seeds of the Dipteryx odorata tree, native to South America. Chefs outside the US use them in desserts and to replace nuts. AND ILLEGAL in the USA since 1954 due to the presence of liver damaging “coumarin” - - and 20:54 22:43 PADUASOY: heavy, rich corded or embossed silk fabric, From French - peau de soie, a cloth resembling serge (twill fabric with diagonal lines/ridges on both inner and outer surfaces per a two-up/two-down weave.) 24:19 Bottom of page a small “T.O.” = turn over / Molly’s writing is full of spelling like “Bewty” which is a subsequent joke line 25:49 Dum memor ipse Mei, dum Spiritus regift artus - Virgil, Æneid, IV.382, “While memory shall last and breath still control my limbs” 25:28 Carmen (lowercase) like CARMINA (song poem or verse) 26:54 Gentleman’s Magazine 1782—Kind of an Atlantic Monthly—guess who contributed? Samuel Johnson! 27:18 M. T. Ciceroni’s Epistolae: The letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43BCE) Roman statesman, orator, philosopher, and writer with 800+ letters surviving Heather before recording, in garden, with skewer pack: 28:41 “Rod in a pickle” - rod, method of punishment; pickle, something preserved for future use. 29:42 Life is a vale of tears: Psalm 84:6 also, description of a helicopter parent feels marvelously modern 30:21 Mrs Chapone (1727-1801) Contributed to the Rambler AND Gentleman’s Magazine and wrote “Letters on the Improvement of the Mind (1773) and Mrs Carter (1717-1806) many languages and in 1758 published first translation of Epictetus THE Stoic Philosopher. 31:32 “Before Miss Edgeworth’s ‘Patronage’ had banished wafers from polite society…”: Patronage was a book (1814) with a character who was offended by a letter she received that was sealed with a wafer: “I wonder how any man can have the impertinence to send me his spittle” (I, 248) 33:06 “Old original post with stamp in the corner” not exactly the right watermark, but you get the idea… 34:30 “Sesquipedalian” writing - foot and a half long sesqui = 1-½ pedalis =foot looonng polysyllabic words 35:13 Buonaparte (Bony)1805 invasion fears - In case you still need to build your own 36:55 David and Goliath, son of Jesse (I Samuel 17) Apollyon (Greek version) and Abbadon (Hebrew version) are names for an archangel In Revelation 9:11—> _“And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.” (Revelation 9:11, KJV) Meaning: Abaddon (Hebrew) means “destruction” or “place of destruction.” Apollyon (Greek) means “destroyer.” It’s overblown biblical satire—calling someone “Apollyon” in Cranford is like referring to a strict schoolmarm as “Beelzebub.” 38:08 Bonus Bernardus non video omnia The Blessed Bernard does not see everything - maybe said by St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)— This quote is often attributed (possibly apocryphally) to Peter Abelard, the 12th-century theologian, as a gentle jab at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, with whom he clashed theologically. Meaning: Even the wisest man (here, Blessed Bernard) can be wrong sometimes. Post-chapter Notes Chapone and Carter and Bluestockings (see below for big notes) real historical women writers, both part of the 18th-century English Bluestocking movement—educated, literary women who promoted female intellectualism and moral development. Gaskell is absolutely name-dropping intentionally here for Cranford’s themes of domestic gentility, moral seriousness, and self-improvement. ⸻ Mrs. Hester Chapone (1727–1801) Best known for Letters on the Improvement of the Mind (1773), addressed to her niece. It was a conduct book for young women, offering advice on moral character, reading habits, and proper behavior. Hugely popular—Cranford-adjacent readers would know her by name. ⸻ Mrs. Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806) A respected scholar, translator, and poet—a genuine intellectual heavyweight. Famously translated the Discourses of Epictetus from Greek in 1758—the first English translation by a woman, and one of the first of Epictetus at all. She knew multiple classical and modern languages and was close friends with figures like Samuel Johnson and Hannah More. 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Ep. 682: Cranford | Chapter 4 Book talk begins at 10:00 A mysterious stranger stirs up gossip, secrets slip out over tea, and Miss Matty’s world gets just a little more complicated. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 01:56 MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca, who wrote the wonderful post: 2:42 The dimensions of the cross-stitch are 9”x11” (23cmx30cm) Also, Plum Deluxe’s CraftLit tea collection is here:  03:55 - and and 06:12 07:18 - Thin Man Movie Watch Party, May 24, 2025. If you need to level-up to join us 09:54 - Re- hash Chapter 3: A Love Affair of Long Ago - Miss Matty Jenkyns reminisces about her past romance with Mr. Holbrook, which was thwarted by her family’s disapproval.  Miss J couldn’t SUCK an orange (then by ch 3 she was gone from us) Martha, the new girl of all work trying to learn how to do her job and nudging Major Jenkyns when he didn’t serve himself fast enough 11:00 Miss Matilda SATE bolt upright (not a typo) 11:16 Poetry today from George Herbert—selections from will be featured at the end of the episodes, Euan Bartlett is the reader 12:00 “Pudding before meat” and “no broth no ball; no ball, no beef” Suet Pudding: Spotted Dick pudding: Steak and Kidney pudding: Yorkshire Pudding 14:00 15:32 Old fashioned forks - like 16th Century/1500s - were two-tine forks. 16:44 “Aminé at her grains of rice after her previous feast with the Ghoul” - from “The Story of Sidi-Nouman” from One Thousand and One Nights (1765-8) Aminé is wife of Sidi Nouman who notices she only eats rice with a bodkin. He figures out she’s a Ghoul who goes to cemeteries at night to feast on the newly-buried dead so rice was pretty ‘meh’ for her.  17:48 “Unbecoming to put on over their caps” - threw me b/c of the Caleche’s in Dracula - turns out they’re related! Retractable hood to put over a cap! 19:34 Tennyson - a line about cedars from 1842’s and in the original text It’s missing from the published version so a conversation turn would have been less of an utter non-sequiter in the OG version. 20:30 Headsup for the crocheters in our midst. 20:48 - not included accidentally. 21:04 Visiting rules - more 49:40 ‘“My cousin might make a drive, I think,” said Miss Pole, who was afraid of ear-ache, and had only her cap on. ’— spectacular set of non-sequiters (p41) 53:30 I saw, I imitated, I survived - Mary Smith as Cæsar - using rounded knife tip as a spoon-ish food delivery device Don’t forget! George Herbert’s poetry often draws on the natural world, gardens, and quiet reflection: 1. “The Flower” Theme: Renewal, the seasons of the soul, joy in growth Perfect for July because: It celebrates the resurgence of beauty and hope—after cold or darkness, flowers bloom again. “Grief melts away Like snow in May, As if there were no such cold thing.” “Who would have thought my shriveled heart Could have recovered greenness? It was gone Quite underground; as flowers depart To see their mother-root, when they have blown.” “Thy garden is not bare; And I shall find once more The sweet communion with thy saints.” 2. “Easter” Yes, it’s tied to the holiday, but it also celebrates light and blooming. “Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing his praise Without delays, Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise With him mayst rise.” Pair this with literal rising things—morning sun, lilies, tall foxgloves. 3. “The Pulley” Theme: Why God withholds perfect rest—so we seek Him. This works well in summer, when life feels abundant, but still leaves a twinge of longing. “When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by…” (and yet withheld rest, to draw man’s soul back to God) A beautiful idea for a reflective pause among too-perfect blooms. 4. “Love (III)” Theme: Divine love, human unworthiness, and acceptance It’s more theological, but gentle and moving—great for a quiet bench moment in a shady corner. “Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back…” “You must sit down,” says Love, “and taste my meat.” So I did sit and eat.” It pairs beautifully with the hum of bees and the hospitality of a garden. If you want a very short quote for your garden journal or bench-musing: • “Thou hast given me this herb of grace to smell and taste.” — from “Grace” • “Sweet rose, whose hue angry and brave…” — from “Virtue” • “He that in mirth and youthful jollity keeps measure, is more temperate than he that lets his sorrow flow out without check.” — from his prose The Country Parson CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. 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Ep. 681: Cranford | Chapter 3 Book talk begins at 15:00 A mysterious gentleman caller? A missed dinner invite gone socially sideways? Things are getting awkwardly entertaining in the most delightfully proper way. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 03:00 Knitting Comfortably: The ergonomics of knitting by Carson Demers “Wuv. TWOO Wuv…” 04:16 BOOK PARTY WAS Thursday, April 24th, for The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett - the Watch party will be May 29th. If you need to level-up to join us 05:00 trailer 05:36 Plum Deluxe Herbal--I found out this was a special blend that might no longer be available but you can 07:08 You can call the show from the App or 206-350-1642 or speakpipe.com/craftlit 8:05 and let us know what text you want on the screen during your video (promote your shop!) 10:45 also check out other indie online bookshops and or Powell’s. OLD FARLEY’S (with the cat older than I am) Pics of The Salt House 13:28 Heather attempts gardening on a deck without a hose. Sympathy and/or hints are welcomed ;) 15:35 START OF BOOK TALK 19:20 Hortus Siccus - an arranged collection of dried plants 20:19 in the miniseries 21:14 Articles of Engagement - rules for your servants (a contract) 22:00 wine and dessert (really wine and nuts) 22:44 Recondite - something difficult to understand 23:15 23:42 by Charles Perrault (who did NOT write the version of Tristan and Isolde we listened to) Moral: Curiosity, in spite of its appeal, often leads to deep regret. To the displeasure of many a maiden, its enjoyment is short lived. Once satisfied, it ceases to exist, and always costs dearly. Another moral: Apply logic to this grim story, and you will ascertain that it took place many years ago. No husband of our age would be so terrible as to demand the impossible of his wife, nor would he be such a jealous malcontent. For, whatever the color of her husband’s beard, the wife of today will let him know who the master is. (Heather’s note: I just had to add those here as I found them after I recorded) Andrew Lang, The Blue Fairy Book (London: Longmans, Green, and Company, ca. 1889), pp. 290-295. Lang’s source: Charles Perrault, “La Barbe bleüe, “Histoires ou contes du temps passé, avec des moralités: Contes de ma mère l’Oye (Paris, 1697). And just for fun because I’ve mentioned it before: and - . Another tale by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm about a sinister bridegroom (Aarne-Thompson type 955).—The is wrapped around the Bluebeard story like a tourniquet! 24:50 “Leave me to repose…” from poem by Thomas Gray (of “ 25:55 “Pride which apes humility” from “The Devil’s Thoughts” “The Devil’s Thoughts” is a satirical poem in common metre by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1799, and expanded by Robert Southey in 1827 and retitled “The Devil’s Walk” (Heather: AH HA! Now it makes sense). The narrative describes the Devil going walking and enjoying the sight of the various sins of mankind. Originally published: 1799 Authors: , 27:24 Yeoman vs Esquire 29:15 Castle Building (aka, wool-gathering) - 30:17 CHAPTER AUDIO BEGINS - Heather makes wool slippers using from YouMakeItSimple.com 52:46 POST-CHAPTER CHAT 53:45 , from Brenda Dayne 56:25 Serve from the Left details: Serving: - Plates: Plates are served from the left, using your left hand to place the plate, allowing the server to use their right hand to avoid crossing in front of the guest. Beverages: Beverages, such as water and wine, are poured from the right, as glasses are typically placed to the right of the guest’s plate. Sides: Sides like bread and vegetables are also served from the left. Clearing: Plates: Plates are cleared from the right, using your right hand to remove the plate.  Exceptions: If a guest is obstructing the way on the right, or if there is an object on the right side, a server may need to serve from the right.  Some restaurants may have their own protocols for serving, whether it’s to the right or left.  Why Serve from the Left? Serving from the left is considered less intrusive for right-handed diners, as it avoids the server having to reach across the guest.  It also allows the server to carry the food in their left hand and serve with their right hand, without crossing their arms in front of the guest. 57:20   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. 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Ep. 680: Cranford | Chapter 2 Book talk begins at 6:13. This week’s chapter is a sobering reminder that small towns sometimes carry the heaviest stories. Also, we get another battle over Dickens vs. Johnson (yep, that again). --------------------------------------------------------------- • 02:40 - : Listen to “The Blog” (4 min vs 19 min on “The Gist—yes, he titled them in reverse). This is one of the Long-Covid papers we’ve been waiting for. PEM—post-exertional malaise is “feeling tired/sore a day after a workout” on crack. • PEM pain and brain fog can last up to two weeks after exertion…The Rank Study he mentions is the group saying “duh m’dude. If you’ve been in bed for a year yer gonna be tired after a workouta. You gotta get back on your exercise routine and qitcherbellyaching” —a theory that’s led to permanent patient paralysis. The other study is big because it indicates that the damage is mitochondrial, not systematic (i.e., we’re getting plenty of blood to our muscles. The muscles just can’t do anything WITH that oxygen) • —and from the People who created the Visible app that has saved my life (MakeVisible.com) • 03:20 Snake Oil!!! • 04:03 RAFFLE of "Knitting Companion," the amazing ergonomic book. Join the raffle here: • 06:13 BOOK TALK BEGINS • 06:40 - Re-hash Ch 1 • 09:35 - Humor and Gaskell • 10:40 - I'm drinking Plum Deluxe Bookshop Blend White. To pick your own from The CraftLit Collection of Plum Deluxe Teas, visit bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea to learn more. • 11:20 - Who’s the narrator?! • 12:26 - Bakehouses • 14:20 - Flints haberdashery in London (UPDATE - apparently NOT a real place! But the meaning is the same.) • 15:15 - Biblical DebORah (the pronunciation that should be used ahem) read about her in Judges 4:4. • 15:36 - “Strong minded” women - yeah, that was an insult. Kinda like “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted…” when Elizabeth Warren tried to read a letter from Coretta Scott King into the Congressional Record in February 2017. See Mary Wollstonecraft on masculine women on • 17:50 - - this is not the one I remembered (they haven’t digitised their entire collection) but it DOES have a shocking poem in it—by a 14 year old girl. • 18:50 - Just a heads up: Gaskell sort of doesn’t really quote things accurately—at this time code she’s sort of quoting Hamlet, she also makes up words like Brunonian • 20:02 - Sort of quoting Alexander Pope “Imitations of Horace” 1733 • 20:17 - Sort of quoting/sub-referencing Spenser’s “The Faerie Queene” IV:3;32, 1596 • 20:55 - Nasty cruel Railroads. Yup. • 22:17 - The guy who got a railroad spike through his head - Phineas Gage () • 23:13 - Bonnet as helmet • In fashion in 1820. Not in fashion by the 1840s: • 24:50   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 679: Cranford | Chapter 1 Book talk begins at 16:10. We’re diving into a brand-new book, and this one’s got all the charm, wit, and genteel gossip you could ask for! The reigning queen of propriety, Miss Deborah Jenkyns, has thoughts about everything—from how to properly serve dinner to why men are mostly unnecessary. But when a certain Captain Brown dares to disrupt the delicate social balance, will Cranford’s ladies be able to keep their composure? --------------------------------------------------------------- • 03:20 - Actually, we announced the raffle on 4/4/25. More info and entry information here: • 04:50 - • and • 05:50 - • 06:07 - • 06:37 - • 06:44 - Other books of Elizabeth Gaskell: , , and • 07:31 - • 07:50 - and the • 10:25 - • 10:42 - • 12:34 - • 12:41 - • 16:20 - • 16:43 - and • 17:39 - and • 20:00 - • 21:00 - • 23:26 - • 24:00 - • 25:05 - by • 25:43 - • 25:52 - designed by THE Brenda Dayne • • • • How to play Whist and • • • • • and •   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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00:00 Raffle Announcement & Cranford Start Date  00:21 Special Book Raffle: Knitting Comfortably - 04:17 Personal Update: Long Covid and Lecture Gigs 08:01 CraftLit Podcast Updates and Future Plans 12:14 Technical Issues and App Information - 14:51 Upcoming Events and Watch Parties -   16:45 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Full Video Series at Mary Wollstonecraft Eats the Rich and Eviscerates the Haters 00:00 Opening 01:07  I Have Notes 03:28 Challenges of Change and Freedom 09:57 Education and Women's Dependency 12:49 Women's Power and Societal Expectations 14:04 Equal Education and Virtue 17:45 Critique of Chivalry and Courtesy 20:38 Conclusion and Upcoming Content 21:35 START of Chapter 4 and Women's Degradation 24:19 The Role of Reason and Rationality 29:04 Cultural and Societal Influences 31:16 The Pursuit of Pleasure and Its Consequences 38:22 The Impact of Education and Social Expectations 43:10 Comparisons with the Rich and Powerful 45:01 Adam Smith Extended Quote Starts Here 53:41 The Call for Equality and Rational Education 55:20 Like Emma's Reading List! 56:38 (I swear, Austen memorized this bit!) 59:50 (Possibly my favorite part of the book to date—HA!) 1:00:50 Tenant of Wildfell Hall parallel 01:06:03 END of Ch 4 Part 1 • If you've never read Anne Brontë, please take a listen to CraftLit's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (starts with episode 516—https://bit.ly/craftlit-tenant). She's the most shocking, most modern, and arguably the best of the Brontë writers. You likely missed her b/c Charlotte didn't like this book's 'sensibilities' and did what she could to ghost it after Anne's death. Bad Charlotte! • "Seventy-times-seven" please see Aarne-Thompson  Tale-Types & Motifs for more:

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Full Video Series at Mary Wollstonecraft goes off on Rousseau, hoisting him with his own Petard, as it were. 00:00 Opening 00:57 I Have Notes 06:26 CHAPTER 3 06:44 Introduction to Bodily Strength and Gender 07:34 Misconceptions About Genius and Health 10:21 The Superiority Debate: Men vs. Women 11:43 ROUSSEAU Footnote: Why Women Can't ________ 17:38 Education and Female Virtue 19:01 EXTENSIVE   FOOTNOTE from Mr. Day's "Sandford and Merton", Vol III 22:30  Critique of Rousseau's Views on Women 27:11 ROUSSEAU Quote re Girls & Dolls & Coquettes 30:39 ROUSSEAU Footnote on Girl Writing the Letter "O" 36:30 The Consequences of Female Subjugation 38:05 The Call for Rational Education 40:51 The Corruption of Power and Female Dignity 41:24 Revolutionizing Female Manners 44:55 The Nature of Worship and Rational Conduct 47:20 The Role of Women in Society 51:53 The Consequences of Dependence 54:36 ROUSSEAU Footnote: Men Have All The Good Qualities (sorry ladies!) 01:02:06 ROUSSEAU Footnote - "How Lovely is Her Ignorance" 01:07:13 Summing Up: The Call for Rational Virtues 01:10:53 Outro • Xiran Jay Zhao, Author of "Iron Widow" has an amazing Channel chock full of things you never knew you needed to learn—but you do.    /   • If you've never read Anne Brontë, please take a listen to CraftLit's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (starts with episode 516—). She's the most shocking, most modern, and arguably the best of the Brontë writers. You likely missed her b/c Charlotte didn't like this book's 'sensibilities' and did what she could to ghost it after Anne's death. Bad Charlotte! The phrase's meaning is that a bomb-maker is blown ("hoist", the past tense of "hoise") off the ground by his own bomb ("petard"), and indicates an ironic reversal or poetic justice. []

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Twelfth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY 11: DAY TWELVE A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 Part 2 - Stave 3 Part 3 - Staves 4-5 _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Eleventh Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY ELEVEN A Rhyme for Christmas (Publication delayed by the author's determined, but futile attempt to find the rhyme) (1911) By: John Challing  (Radcyffe Hall) - From: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VII -    eText:   Read by: Alan Davis Drake -   The Errors of Santa Claus (1917) By: Stephen Butler Leacock -     From:   eText: Frenzied Fiction -   Read by: William Coon - To An Old Fogey (Who Contends that Christmas is Played Out) By: Owen Seaman -   From:   Etext: Modern British Poetry (1920) - Read by: Cori Samuel -   Vera's First Christmas Adventure (1907) By: Arnold Bennett -   From: The Grim Smile of the Five Towns -    eText:    Read by: Andy Minter -   (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens left school to work in a factory after his father was thrown into debtors' prison. Although he had little formal education, his early impoverishment drove him to succeed. Over his career he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas and hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms. Read by:  (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. Read by:  (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, editor and satirist. Read by:  (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Read by:  (17:18) The Night After Christmas (1907) By: Ann P.L.Field -     From:   eText:   Read by: Jan MacGillivray -   Her Birthday Dream (1916) By: Nellie C. King -       From:   eText: Christmas Stories And Legends by Phebe A. Curtiss -    Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) -   A Letter from Santa Claus  By: Samuel Clemens   From:   eText: Read by: Andrew Ordover The Philanthropist's Christmas (1913) By: James Weber Linn -   From: The Children's Book of Christmas Stories by Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner   eText:   Read by: Kehinde -   T’was the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas (1823) By: Clement Clarke Moore -   eText:   Read by: Jon Scholes _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Tenth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY TEN Christmas at Red Butte By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -       From:    eText:    Read by: Lynne Thompson -     A Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -     From:    eText:    Read by: Read by Jedopi -  (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as journalism, propaganda, and film. Read by:  (31:20) Sir Jehosephat (Sir Jee), A Cresage (?) , Whoever Velasquez might be…HA!, Some part of Mr Smith introduction was funny or important, Nelson Column  (December 5, 1869 – September 13, 1937) was an American author. He was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story “”, in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs, which soon start proliferating exponentially. Read by: GROUP: NAMES (27:23) - CUT HE SAID SHE SAIDs C. H. Grinling ( - ) aside from several books on trains and the history of railways in Britain, evidently, Mr. Grinling didn't do much else of note. Read by:  (20 March 1863 – 15 May 1930) was a novelist and playwright, born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, British Guyana. In 1894 he published his first novel, At the Gate of Samaria, but he did not achieve real success for another decade, with The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905) and The Beloved Vagabond (1906). Chambers Biographical Dictionary wrote of his "long series of novels and plays which with their charmingly written sentimental themes had such a success during his life in both Britain and America... His plays, some of which were dramatised versions of his novels, were all produced with success on the London Stage Read by:  (38:47)  (1857 - 1927) was the pseudonym of the British author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the Victorian fin de siècle and the early Edwardian period, Marsh's success rivalled that of contemporary writers of popular fiction such as Marie Corelli. He is best known today for his supernatural thriller The Beetle, which was published in the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) and was initially even more popular. Read by:  (39:32) _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at  — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ninth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY NINE A Christmas Inspiration  By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:    eText:   Read by: Darcia Douglass -     A Christmas Mistake By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:   eText:   Read by: TriciaG -    (27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are societies in many parts of the world (including the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand) dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works and the investigation of his life. Read by:  (1:17)  (19 September 1796 – 6 January 1849) was an English poet, biographer, essayist, and teacher. He was the eldest son of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Read by:  (1:17) Stella C Shetter (c. 1879 - 1937) was a short story writer who in 1933 won a national contest sponsored by the American Legion. Read by:  (6:37) A little insight into customs from other times  (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian, and The Bride of Lammermoor. Read by:  (2:35)  (13 July 1793 – 20 May 1864) was an English poet, the son of a farm labourer, who came to be known for his celebratory representations of the English countryside and his lamentation of its disruption. Read by:  (6:03) Morris Dance, Harlequin + hunchback  (12 March 1799 – 30 January 1888) was an English poet, and author of the famous poem The Spider and the Fly. She was educated at home, and read widely; she commenced writing verses at a very early age. Together with her husband, William Howitt, she wrote over 180 books. Read by:  (1:45)  (December 15, 1845 – July 29, 1928) was an American writer and historian. She devoted herself chiefly to the study of the social history of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods of the United States, wrote a number of entertaining books and magazine articles in this field, and was chosen historian of the The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Read by:  (12:07) Christmas on Wheels (1895) By: Willis Boyd Allen -   From: Christmas on Wheels -   eText:    Read by: David Wales -   Christmas and the Literature of Disillusion (1908) By: Samuel McCord Crothers -   From: By the Christmas Fire -   eText:   Read by: Andrew Ordover -   Barney's Tale of the Wee Red Cap (1916) By: Ruth Sawyer -   From: This Way to Christmas -   eText:   Read by: Jonathan Uffelman _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at  — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Eighth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY EIGHT   A Conscience Pudding (1904) By: Edith Nesbit -     From:   eText:   Read by: Cori Samuel -     (c.1841 - 1919) daughter of Henry Morgan-Clifford, a British Liberal Party politician, and wife of the 15th/25th Baron Dunboyne, an Irish peer. She sometimes also wrote under her married name Marion Clifford-Butler. Read by: (23:49) (1864 - 1916) was a journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt and he also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. Read by: (15:10) Christmas Every Day (2007) By: William Dean Howells -   From: Christmas Every Day and Other Stories -   eText:   Read by: Brian Hostick & Jessica Mells - Christmas and the Sprit of Democracy (1908) By: Samuel McCord Crothers -   From: By the Christmas Fire -   eText:   Read by: Andrew Ordover -   Why the Chimes Rang (1909) By: Raymond Macdonald Alden -   Producer: Duncan MacDougald, Jr. From: Why the Chimes Rang eText: Read by: Ted Malone, Dick Leibert _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Seventh Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY SEVEN The Eve of St. Nicholas  By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -     From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)    Read by: Ruth Golding -   The Thin Santa Claus or The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking (1909) By: Ellis Parker Butler -     From:   eText:   Read by: Several readers - Read by: (2:09) (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist chiefly remembered for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his tales for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, including The Jungle Book (a collection of stories which includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"), Just So Stories (1902), Kim (1901) (a tale of adventure), many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888); and his poems, including "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), and "If—" (1910). Read by: (3:16) (11 December 1883, Ogden, Utah –22 February 1963, Wadsworth, Kansas) was a soldier in both the British and American armies of World War I, and an author, screenwriter, actor and movie producer. Read by: (14:18) (18 June 1855 – 18 February 1913) was an Australian short-story writer and novelist. Read by: (14:35) (1862 - 1934) - Read by: (5:18) A Spin for the Ages (2023) By: Bob Greenberger         Read by: Aiden Ordover _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Sixth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY SIX Reginald on Christmas Presents (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -     Grandmother's Christmas Story (1913) By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -   /   From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)   Read by: Ruth Golding -   Reginald’s Christmas Revel (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -   -       Read by:  6:45 -       Read by:   (February 22, 1833-August 10, 1906) also known as Sophie May, was an American author of children's fiction. She also wrote under the pseudonym Ellis Towne.       Read by:   Just a sweet little story of a child’s Christmas dream - 19th Century fan fiction. -      Read by: Heather -       Read by:  13.37 Christmas Storms & Sunshine (1848) By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell -   From: eText:   Read by: Ruth Golding -   _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Fifth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY FIVE The Snow Man (1902) By: Alfred B. Cooper (1863 - 1936) - From: eText: (interactive) Read by: Garth Burton -   Yes Virginia... (1897) By: Francis P. Church - From: eText: Read by: 2Bears - (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University.[1] Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education. Read by: Heather Ordover (15 March 1791–9 March 1873) was an English publisher, editor and author. The son of a bookseller and printer at Windsor, he was apprenticed to his father. On completion of his indentures he took up journalism and had an interest in several newspaper speculations, including the Windsor, Slough and Eton Express. from Household Words > Volume II > Page 300 December 21, 1850 (to “turn the page”, look in the upper right for the ‘previous page’ ‘next page’) The Truce of God (1920) By: Mary Roberts Rinehart - From: eText: Read by: Mary Ann Spiegel - _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Fourth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY FOUR The Christmas Stocking (1905) By: L Frank Baum - From:  eText:  Read by: Judy Bieber -  The Shepherd Who Didn't Go (1916) By: Jay T. Stocking From:  eText:  Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) -   A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1904) By: L Frank Baum From:  eText:  Read by: Judy Bieber -  — - (, and , and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight  - "Christmas Scene at Camelot"— Middle English (1839) By: Anonymous Pearl Poet - From: eText: Middle English read by: Martin Geeson - Modern English read by: Euan Bartlett Digital Premium Audiobook Shop: CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Third Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY THREE  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar   - by Paul Laurence Dunbar  - by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of , as well as for his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story “” and the novels  and . — (and if your screen can’t handle the graphics there, here is the ) and a — The Potato Child (1910) By: Mrs. Charles J Woodbury (Full name: Lucia Prudence Hall Woodbury) -   From: eText:   Read by: Heather Ordover Gift of the Magi (1905) By: O. Henry -   From:   eText:   Read by: Carol Stripling - Digital Premium Audiobook Shop: CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Second Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: The holiday magic continues on Day Two of CraftLit! 🎁 We’re unwrapping A Cornish Christmas Play by William Sandys, The Christmas Gift That Came To Rupert, What Makes Christmas Christmas, Chaparral Christmas, plus a second serving of Told After Supper. Happy listening! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY TWO   A Cornish Christmas Play by William Sandys, from Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern,... London, Richard Beckley, 1833 The Christmas Gift That Came To Rupert- a story for little soldiers—by Bret Harte   Grace Latimer Jones (1879 - ?) - American educator, graduate of Bryn Mawr, Suffragette, headmistress at the Columbus School for Girls in Ohio and wife of Charles F. W. McClure, who was a professor of biology at Princeton. What Makes Christmas Christmas: O Henry (c.1841 - 1919) William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. Chaparral Christmas: Told After Supper (1891) by Jerome K. Jerome - From:  eText:  Read by: Ruth Golding -  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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First Day of CraftLit (2024) Get ready for the best time of the year! Join us for 12 days of holiday fun, heartwarming stories, and a little festive magic! Today, we kick off Day 1 and we’ve compiled our Christmas tales from our 2016, 2017, and 2023 series just for you! So, grab your favorite holiday treat, settle in, and let the first set of stories transport you to a world of wonder.   DAY ONE by Anonymous by Hans Christian Anderson - from Literary Lapses, by Stephen Leacock John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. Columbia university, Harper’s magazineS (he worked on or for many), New Metropolitan magazine, and Puck—this guy got around. The Child Who Had Everything But -- —Hobble skirt   —Finger curls —"psyche knot" — and a NYTimes article you can get if you have a subscription:  New York Times. —Playing : aggies, alleys, and mibs Santa Claus And Little Billee Sandwich boards Told After Supper (1891) By: Jerome K. Jerome - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding -  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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FOR ACTUAL TEXT of Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman USE CLOSED CAPTIONS—Links to discussed topics can be found below the timecodes. Please ask QUESTIONS and add CLARIFICATIONS in the comments. 00:00 Intro notes 01:07 Introduction and Recap 01:46 Understanding the Concept of a Standing Army 03:57 Wollstonecraft's Arguments and Modern Parallels 07:11 The Consequences of Poor Education for Women 08:34 Dignity 09:21 Virtue and Rationality 12:19 Marriage and Equality in Relationships 15:44 Wollstonecraft's Critique of Religious and Social Logic 20:39 CHAPTER 2 PART 2—Introduction to Wollstonecraft's Critique 20:59 Critique of Rousseau's Views on Women 23:36 The Role of Women in Society 30:29 Marriage and Female Education 36:53 The Importance of Virtue and Reason 43:56 The Consequences of Female Subjugation 01:00:38 The Path to Female Empowerment 01:06:28 Conclusion: A Call for Equality 01:10:26 Post-Chapter Two Comments 01:13:09 MW on China (part 1) Full Text Links Full Text of Vindication: https://bit.ly/craftlit-vindication-text Full Text of Paradise Lost: https://bit.ly/craftlit-milton Full Text of Èmile: https://bit.ly/craftlit-Emile As promised: CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships —Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use  or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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FOR ACTUAL TEXT of Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman USE CLOSED CAPTIONS—Links to discussed topics can be found below the timecodes. Please add QUESTIONS and CLARIFICATIONS in the comments. FULL SERIES: 00:00 Intro notes 01:56 Understanding MW's Annotations 05:02 Note 1 on Islam - PBS LINK:  05:44 Sura Ghafir 40:40 06:17 Note on Islam 2  07:03 Define: Providence 08:00 Notes on Genesis and Creation 10:07 Definition: Sensual 11:01 Virtue and Moratily in MWs View 12:22 Deifine: Positive  14:23 CHAPTER TWO TEXT: A Vindication on the Rights of Woman 14:30 The Prevailing Opinion of a Sexual Character Discussed 16:07 Women's Education and Virtue 18:09 Critique of Rousseau and Other Authors 28:16 The Superficial Knowledge of Women and Soldiers 31:51 The Impact of Standing Armies 34:57 The Tyranny of Sensualists 35:32 Rousseau's Unnatural Sophia 42:28 Post-chapter Footnotes Links for you Not Discussed Today, But Useful Now & In Future Episodes , written within a year after her death from Placental Sepsis after giving birth to her second daughter Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (Shelley) Mary Wollstonecraft's death: Link below Full-Text Links Full-text of Vindication: Full-text of Paradise Lost: Full-text of Èmile: More links and info on MW’s death can be found at the end of this post. Not Wollstonecraft, but also good to know... Bot Army—Irksome Humans May Not Be Human My response: Ages ago, there was a Twitter bot that you could forward a tweet to and get a reading of a % chance whether or not the tweet came from a bot. I used it all the time—and calmed down A LOT. Then it disappeared. Does anyone else remember using something like that?     CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as YouTube Channel Memberships Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642 __________ MW’s Death Trigger Warning: Women’s Healthcare—Placental sepsis Placental sepsis led to the death of Mary Wollstonecraft in 1797 after she gave birth to her daughter Mary Godwin. It is now more commonly known as puerperal sepsis or postpartum sepsis. This condition is an infection that occurs after childbirth. In the past, it was a major cause of maternal deaths related to childbirth, especially before modern hygiene practices and antibiotics became available. Global Situation Today: - Maternal sepsis remains a serious issue and is still a significant cause of maternal deaths around the world. - The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that maternal sepsis accounts for about 10% of all maternal deaths globally. It tends to be more common in areas where many births happen at home, there are not enough skilled healthcare workers, and healthcare systems are weak. Historical Background: During Wollstonecraft’s time, doctors often worked in unhygienic environments and did not yet understand germs. Consequently, infections after childbirth were sadly common and often turned deadly. - Peer Reviewed Journal Articles on Placental Sepsis: Cambridge: ; AIMDR: ; Incidences of: -Trigger Warning: Details on MW’s death:

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Full series: Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Wollstonecraft's Word Choice 00:01:28 Key Ideas and Concepts 00:02:23 Rousseau's Influence and Critique 00:05:10 Logical Fallacies and Nostalgia 00:08:29 The Social Order and Modern Relevance 00:14:40 Reminder... 00:15:41 CHAPTER ONE 00:15:42 THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED 00:16:15 Man's Pre-eminence and Virtue 00:16:56 Reason, Knowledge, and Society 00:17:55 Prejudices and Intellectual Cowardice 00:18:42 Expediency vs. Simple Principles 00:19:57 Civilization and Its Discontents 00:22:05 Rousseau's Solitude and Optimism 00:23:09 Critique of Rousseau's Hypothesis 00:23:46 The Role of Passions and Reason 00:28:21 The Flaws of Regal Power 00:31:22 The Dangers of Subordination 00:35:14 The Influence of Professions on Character 00:36:07 The Evolution of Government 00:37:10 The Spread of Corruption and Luxury 00:38:26 The Antidote to Civilization's Poison Links for you Learn more logical fallacies: AND PLUS! A good way to TEACH logical fallacies: Who was Rousseau The Dawn of Everything: a new history of humanity: Three-tiered crown (triple power):  Over Sarcastic Productions: AND CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as YouTube Channel Memberships Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Full series:   00:00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:00:27 Historical Context of the Book 00:01:26 Understanding the Language and References 00:01:59 What to Expect 00:03:30 Terminology and Cultural Sensitivity 00:05:55 Philosophical Underpinnings 00:06:25 Religion in Wollstonecraft's World 00:07:05 Viewer Engagement and Clarifications 00:08:53 Reading the Introduction 00:09:25 WOLLSTONECRAFT'S INTRODUCTION 00:24:26 OUTTAKE - EMMA and VIRTUE I woke up November 6th and knew it was time to do what I'd been meaning to for years: record and share Mary Wollstonecraft's remarkable "A Vindication on the Rights of Women" from 1792. Why? Because at least three times in the first two episodes I had to restrain myself to NOT include current screenshots. THAT is how relevant this text is. I make no promises for future restraint. Side Lysistrata Update: (we'll get to Lysistrata later, but this was too good not to share now) As usual with CraftLit Texts: • The language is old, complex, and sometimes no-longer-used/offensive terminology (In some cases, she simply wouldn't have had other terms to use that were as precise) • You'll need to let it wash over you - be zen about it - and suddenly you'll realize you understand it all! ——(plus, no one can see how often you have to rewind ;) just sayin'...) • Things I thought you might want to read more about are listed in the Description Box. PLEASE ADD OTHER SOURCES in the comments! • NEW: there are ONLY brief audio notes in this series—98% of my additions have been inserted as text on screen. • This is ONLY being released on YouTube (because of on-screen notes). LINKS: BURKE -  TALLEYRAND-PÉRIGORD - PAINE - ROUSSEAU - WOLLSTONECRAFT • and the Gutenberg full text:  _____ CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as YouTube Channel Memberships Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- Speaking of a social contract:  I rely heavily on the Wayback Machine and Wikipedia for finding lost things and locating names and titles that are obscure. Please consider donating to keep them alive——

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Full series: Chapters 00:00:00 Respect for Understanding 00:01:10 Call for Women's Rights 00:01:33 The Role of Education 00:02:26 French Society and Morality 00:04:32 Contending for Women's Rights 00:06:54 Arguments Against Oppression 00:08:45 The Impact of Exclusion 00:10:33 The Need for Equitable Laws 00:11:54 Conclusion and Final Appeal I woke up November 6th and knew it was time to do what I'd been meaning to for years: record and share Mary Wollstonecraft's remarkable "A Vindication on the Rights of Women" from 1792. Why? Because at least three times in the first two episodes I had to restrain myself to NOT include current screenshots. THAT is how relevant this text is. I make no promises for future restraint. Side Lysistrata Update: (we'll get to Lysistrata later, but this was too good not to share now) As usual with CraftLit Texts: • The language is old, complex, and sometimes no-longer-used/offensive terminology (In some cases, she simply wouldn't have had other terms to use that were as precise) • You'll need to let it wash over you - be zen about it - and suddenly you'll realize you understand it all! ——(plus, no one can see how often you have to rewind ;) just sayin'...) • Things I thought you might want to read more about are listed in the Description Box. PLEASE ADD OTHER SOURCES in the comments! • NEW: there are ONLY brief audio notes in this series—98% of my additions have been inserted as text on screen. • This is ONLY being released on YouTube (because of on-screen notes). LINKS: BURKE -  TALLEYRAND-PÉRIGORD - PAINE - ROUSSEAU - WOLLSTONECRAFT • and the Gutenberg full text:  _____ CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as YouTube Channel Memberships Ko-Fi NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium SITE Membership  (identical to Patreon except more of your support goes to the CraftLit Team) If you want to join us for a particular Book or Watch Party but you don't want to subscribe, please use or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- Speaking of a social contract:  I rely heavily on the Wayback Machine and Wikipedia for finding lost things and locating names and titles that are obscure. Please consider donating to keep them alive——

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Ep. 678: End of Emma | Chapters 53-END / Volume 3, Chapters 17-END Book talk begins at 10:23. Emma and Mr. Knightley are finally engaged, but that’s just the start. Will Emma break the news to her father without drama? Meanwhile, Harriet’s surprising engagement to Mr. Martin stirs up even more intrigue, and Frank Churchill and Jane’s reunion has us all feeling…awkward? 😬 With weddings, surprises, and a little robbery to spice things up, you have to hear how it all ends. Join us for one last stroll through Highbury and find out! --------------------------------------------------------------- •  • • •   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 677: The Penultimate | Chapter 52 / Volume 3, Chapter 16 Book talk begins at 14:54. We’re nearing the end. But Emma and Jane are actually bonding! With some.. classically horrifying Mrs. Elton moments. This is also your last chance to grab the quilt, so don’t forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- •  • • •   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 676: Where My Sproing At? | Chapters 50-51 / Volume 3, Chapters 14-15 Book talk begins at 22:17. Frank's letter. Frank has NOT behaved beautifully, but do us a favor - take his letter at face value. Tune in and hear us out as we go over yarn, a vintage chinois, and other updates. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • • My sock darns—inside • Sock darn—outside • • • • • • • •   Notes: Omg, I found the recipe!!! Here’s the recipe for Crabapple Chili ‘cheese’—like a chutney but fewer bits—and the recipe for Crabapple Chili jelly—which Thing 2 said tastes like better than real honey…which means I think I needed to cook it longer/higher, but 🤷🏻‍♀️ Either way, make the jelly first then save the pulp after straining to make the cheese. I didn’t have access to crabapples so instead I went to our local cidery and asked for the tartest/driest apples they had. She did not steer me wrong.  I added a booster step this time:  I have an apple peeler so I saved peels and cores, put them in a cheesecloth bundle, and cooked those down separately to get all the good pectin-y bits out. I reduced it by half then added that to the strained jelly.  I also made this in an instant pot. I can’t always guarantee I’ll be able to get to the kitchen when a timer goes off, so I used our trusty InstaPot on ‘Manual’ for boiling (takes 1-1/2 to 2 one hour cycles to get a good boil on a vat of Fruit pulp) then I used its “slow cook” for simmering. Worked a dream. I did the cheese in a regular heavy-bottomed saucepan—much less of it to work with.   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 675: Not So Secret History | Chapter 49 / Volume 3, Chapter 13 Book talk begins at 13:23. "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more." Tell us we're not the ONLY ones squealing over what may be the most romantic sentence in CraftLit history.  We've hit the turning point in the story here. Harriet is in love with Knightley. Knightley certainly seems to be in love with Harriet. And Emma's heartbroken. The tension begins to unwind in this chapter, but not without leaving a few knots for Emma to untangle.. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • •   CraftLit’s Socials • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   SUPPORT THE SHOW! • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties All tiers and benefits are also available as —YouTube Channel Memberships  —Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —NEW at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 674: Subtle Snarks and Revelations | Chapters 47-48 / Volume 3, Chapters 11-12 Book talk begins at 9:47. Heads up: New Halloween quilt in October coming up for 2 weeks only!  Emma faces some hard truths about herself in this one while Jane Fairfax and Frank’s secrets also come to light. We also have some lovely listener feedback on gluten-free thickening agents like arrowroot for gravies. Tip: You can use tapioca flour too. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 673: Ridwell | Chapter 45-46 / Volume 3, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 11:01. Jane Fairfax’s health takes center stage as “nervous fever”. We also stumble across the Greek god Momus and of course, Jane Austen weaves in some references to a Goldsmith song from  “The Vicar of Wakefield”. Plus, have you heard about Ridwell? Check all of it out. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Can you use arrowroot in a gravy for people who can't have flour? Let us know in the comments! • The definition of typhus versus the definition of typhoid • • Spike Milligan from The Goon Show • Goldsmith’s song from “the vicar of wakefield” • Mourning hems • Closeup of hems •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 672: Fall Has Fallen | Chapter 44 / Volume 3, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 20:36. The unraveling begins. In this episode, we go over the wage realities for governesses, an exciting email from a CraftLit listener, and rheumatic gout (spoiler: it’s not what you think!) We're also planning a post-book live stream, so don’t miss how you can be a part of the conversation! --------------------------------------------------------------- • ! • • • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 671: The Key | Chapter 43 / Volume 3, Chapter 7 Book talk begins at 2:43. Everything changes here. Emma does The Thing and insults Mrs. Bates. We go over some calculations on moral goodness and how it all links back to M and A.. Emma. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Gates of University of Glasgow (Hutcheson is NOT listed, but all his students are) •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 670: Twisted | Chapter 42 / Volume 3, Chapter 6   Book talk begins at 11:38.   Highbury’s attention turns to the impending Box Hill outing and Mrs. Elton, in all her insufferable glory, tries to become the queen of social planning. In a nutshell, this week’s episode is the calm before the storm.   --------------------------------------------------------------- • Pic of Box Hill  • Jane Austen’s Donkey Cart • • • • • • • • Do you know what hautboy strawberries taste like? Let us know at 1-206-350-1642! •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 669B: Interlude This week, we're hitting the pause button on our usual programming. But don't worry, we've got a special treat for you—an Interlude filled with your wonderful voicemails and email, and some messages from Heather herself. We hope you enjoy this little break with us, and we can't wait to be back with you next week! --------------------------------------------------------------- Per : “'Gypsies' have been stereotypical outcasts in the British imagination for centuries. But this has little to do with real history of Romanies (ethnonym). A good book to read is David Cressy: Gypsies: An English History. Below are several reviews of it. I also found Sara Hemsley’s blog post (also below) but it merely repeats the stereotypes." If you want to hear some of the marvelous music Dr. Silverman studies, please scroll down on   from   from  Other book mentioned •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 669: Lonely Closets | Chapter 41 / Volume 3, Chapter 5 Book talk begins at 12:08. In this exciting chapter, we get a little of Mr. Knightley’s viewpoint! Mr. Knightley suspects symptoms of attachment between Frank (Who he does not like) and Jane, which Emma happily pooh-poohs. Plus, a quick discussion on the extinction of third places and the feeling of community. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • Pembroke tables • Bone Spelling Alphabet • Have any insights on sinus headache things? Let me know at 206 -350 -1642! •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 668: Tech Wisdom | Chapter 40 / Volume 3, Chapter 4 Book talk begins at 6:32.  Today’s episode is short and sweet. Emma tries very hard to learn her lesson. Additionally, we ask the question, “Why is Google stupid all of a sudden?” and discuss how difficult it is to achieve real in-depth knowledge with tech. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 667: Thank You For Your Faith | Chapter 39 / Volume 3, Chapter 3 Book talk begins at 5:49.  Thank you for having faith in the stories that we listen to on CraftLit, for loving creation, and for sacrificing your time to great literature. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • by • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 666: Cloud Fail | Chapters 37-38 / Volume 3, Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 17:05.  And now for the beginning of volume 3! Things start to come together. Emma doesn’t like the idea that she's just like Mrs. Elton, and Jane Austen leaves us some important foreshadowing at the end of our chapters. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • •  •  •  • • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 665: Point and Picken | Chapters 35-36 / Volume 2, Chapters 17-18 Book talk begins at 11:51.  We’ve reached the last 2 chapters of volume 2! In this episode, we read a part of Jane Austen’s famous letter to her niece and generally just try to survive Mrs. Elton. ---------------------------------------------------------------   • Mary Brooks Picken • (a lovely website Mrs. DePew has set up for us to enjoy, btw) • One of her books (more are available on the same web archive): Nuthin’ changes in the world of fashion, does it?  • Here’s a pic of the hot babe Picken: (below) and that links back to Mrs. DePew again! • and • • • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 664: OPTs | Chapters 32-34 / Volume 2, Chapters 14-16 Book talk begins at 13:19.  Chapter audio is at 50:37. Post-chapter book talk is at 1:46:56. This week’s episode is loaded with Jane Fairfax’s tact, Mr. Knightley’s dry sarcasm, and Emma’s snarky comebacks. That—plus some stuff about Hartfield and Maple Grove—and so much more! --------------------------------------------------------------- • • Mason River’s business card • The punctuations in chapter 32 (volume 2, chapter 14) • Military gaiters • • • • • • • • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 663: Mildred and Lacey | Chapters 29-31 / Volume 2, Chapters 11-13 Book talk begins at 13:45.  Frank’s charm starts to fade. Emma begins to see the consequences of her meddling. But old habits die hard, and Emma starts thinking, maybe Frank could be useful in mending Harriet’s broken heart… --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • Treadle table   • Sewing machine serial numbers   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642   ---------------------------------------------------------------   We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”:   • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)”   CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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Ep. 662: Buckle Up For Bates | Chapter 27-28 / Volume 2, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 7:59.  This delightful episode is a fun one! We talk recipes, music, and enjoy a lovely slice of life description of Highbury. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • • • • • • Last chance! Join our June raffle giveaway of the !   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 661: Mildred | Chapters 26 / Volume 2, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 10:04.  Emma's agenda for today: Chat with Frank. Play the piano. Shut down the idea of Knightley having the hots for Jane. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • •  • • • Pg 127 of the book  • • • Mildred! • Time is running out! Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 660: The Franky Doth Protest Too Much | Chapters 24-25 / Volume 2, Chapters 6-7 Book talk begins at 9:08.  --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 659: But Have You Tried Yoga? | Chapters 22-23 / Volume 2, Chapters 4-5 Book talk begins at 12:17.  This is some of the snarkiest Jane Austen writing we've seen—and that says a lot. In this episode, we enjoy two chapters worth of just snark and sass about Mr. Elton and his new wife (who isn't Harriet!). --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! • • • • • • New peace pockets!     CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642   ---------------------------------------------------------------   We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”:   • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)”   CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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Ep. 658: Huswifs | Chapters 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 Book talk begins at 11:35.  This week, we chat with a woman who talks in hilariously long, winding sentences, often interrupting herself and losing her train of thought. Oh, and her niece—with a heartwarming backstory—joins us too! --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Emma Chapter 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 • Visit Aimee's shop .      • IS for sale at Etsy.   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 656: Sampled Book talk begins at 14:31.  Emma attempts damage control while Mr. Knightley’s prejudice against a particular stranger surprises our heroine. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of     and visit Aimee's shop . •  IS for sale at Etsy. • Map showing the location of Weymouth • Jane Austen Sewing Box book (the Jane Austen craft book I was talking about) • iPad Case pics • (in reference to the carpet work stuff I talked about last week) • Carpet Work photo from • Panel from a table carpet showing the Four Continents, the Seasons, and Four Planets from • Carpet Work Sampler from CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 656: Sampled  Book talk begins at 14:31.  John Knightley complains about the cold while Mr. Elton does something surprising. 😨  • Join our raffle giveaway of and visit Aimee's shop . • Clip from   When you watch the know that the actors are:  —Samuel West (SO good right now in the Slow Horses series),  —Eleanor Tomlinson (who—after this—played a marvelous Demelza in the Poldark reboot),  —Mariah Gale (who seriously, is the ONLY Ophelia I've ever thought was worth her salt—it's worth it to track the David Tenant recording of their Hamlet), and  —Dominic West (who you don't hear in the Emma scene, but is excellent at everything. If you haven't seen him before you've missed out. Please visit the Intelligence Squared channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Intelligence-Squared for this and many other videos that could have been made for the CraftLitterati. Enjoy!   • • Yo-Yo Quilt puffs on Denim— IS for sale at Etsy.   • Birthday Card CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 655: Brick  Book talk begins at 15:02.  Fainting fits, Mr. Woodhouse’s quirks and whims, and a cure-all remedy? All in this week’s episode! (And Belated Happy Birthday to Heather! 😁 — Valkyrie and Erik) --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of • Brick Pics   • Map   • Bags and fabric from Auntie Cheryl   • Eye of Fatima/Hamsa from my other Auntie   • Aquetong spring park   • Watercolor and reference photo   CraftLit’s socials:   • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 654: Speed Bumps Book talk begins at 8:41.  We hit Emma's famous "I need not marry" speech that you see in every adaptation of Emma!  And when it comes to making moves with Harriet, Elton moves at a snail's pace. But Emma persists and is determined to make this match a reality, despite having little interest in getting married herself. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • (Smiling) punctuation • Pratt Munson anime club stickers CraftLit’s socials:  • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 653: I’ve Been Sandersoned Book talk begins at 4:34.  Today is a standalone chapter! Covering commonplace books, enigmas, and riddles. This may be one of the only chapters in Emma where I actually feel sorry for Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Last chance to join our raffle giveaway of • • • • • • • Riddles in chapter order         CraftLit’s socials:   • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 652: Valid, But Not Sound Book talk begins at 9:54.  Emma does a lot of Emma-ing. Her arguments are valid and shared with great conviction, but are they true?  --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of  • Join our Howl’s Moving Castle book party on April 25, 2024 by becoming a or joining us on YouTube at the $10 dollar level! • • • Free Indirect Style  CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642   ---------------------------------------------------------------   We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”:   • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)”   CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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Ep. 651: Confirmation Bias Book talk begins at 8:16 Emma's matchmaking prowess is in full swing! Will her plans for Harriet end in a fairytale ending, or is disaster lurking just around the corner? And who is this guy named Frank? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join the raffle giveaway of  • • • T • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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Ep. 650: In Memoriam Book talk begins @ 15:34 Time to meet our delightful and bubbly (did we also mention meddlesome?) protagonist!  --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month’s giveaway:  • • Plum Deluxe Loose Leaf Tea on | • • • • • • • • --------------------------------------------------------------- CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”:   • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)”   CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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We are finally back! 🥳 But before we dive into all things Emma, we're peeking behind the curtain today to discover all the juicy stuff to better understand Jane Austen’s world when she wrote Emma. Buckle up, because this is going to be one heck of a ride. --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month’s giveaways:  • My smock shirt • • (join me!) • and • • • • • • • • • • Free Indirect Speech – 3rd person: , but covers the whole text • • Jane Austen died of… several journals have thoughts: • • • • and • • • Peerage links for the families: • • • •   •   •   •   •   •   MyBib—Works Consulted:  • P • • and his fun lecture with the four actors (___dude, Poldark, Opelia, Dominic West) • • • Plus Barchas’ two articles that I found: and   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”: • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)” CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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Ep. 648: I'm Going to Have a Drink! Book talk begins @ 08:02 It's the end of the end! Thank you everyone for listening to The Three Musketeers with us. January Postcards The Last Homely House - The pencil pouch Heather's Bag with folded bindings Here's the origin of today's title:  CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 647: Junebugging in January! Book talk begins @ 21:05 Milady kills the lady, and now it's time to get revenge...dy CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 646: What I Did! Book talk begins @ 25:59 From Milady's schemes to Rochefort's dreams... LeAnn asked if I REALLY meant that Manchurian Candidate was a great comedy. She was right to wonder - I was thinking satire (like DARK satire) and said comedy instead. I blame long-COVID brain.   But thank you to LeAnn for catching that. Important note: we are currently working on getting the Patrons Sponsoring Patrons up. We just hit a snag but should have it up and running for next week. Kawandi #1 Clapotis! CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 645: Another New Year! Book talk begins @ 10:57 We've switched from Milady the Captive to Milady the Evil Genius. Sorry Felton! CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 644: Destashify! Book talk begins @ 2:06 It's been five days, time to get a bit serious for Milady! CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Just to let you know, Ep. 644 will be out on January 5th, 2024. The Twelve Days of CraftLit caused a wee bit of a storage issue, but fret not! 644 will be in your ears next week. ❤️ Happy New Year!

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Twelfth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the twelfth day of CraftLit, grab your cocoa and settle in, as we unwrap the final chapters of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale, 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Get ready for a festive finale that's sure to dance its way into your holiday hearts. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season! We'll see you in wintery 2024 for another twelve days of delight on CraftLit. Until then, may your days be merry and your books be full of enchantment. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY 11:   DAY TWELVE Nutcracker and Mouse-King (1816) By: E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) -   Translated by: Mrs. St. Simon -   From: Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) -   eText:   Read by: Sandra Cullum -   CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Eleventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the eleventh day of CraftLit, join us as we continue onwards to chapters 7-9 from E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Brace yourselves for more enchantment and adventure in this festive tale! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY ELEVEN Nutcracker and Mouse-King (1816) By: E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) -   Translated by: Mrs. St. Simon -   From: Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) -   eText:   Read by: Sandra Cullum -   CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Tenth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the tenth day of CraftLit, join us for a festive treat as we take on the first six chapters of E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Immerse yourself in this holiday classic where toys spring to life, and a whimsical battle between mice and soldiers awaits. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY TEN Nutcracker and Mouse-King (1816) By: E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) - -   Translated by: Mrs. St. Simon -   From: Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) -   eText: eText (Deutsch) -   Read by: Sandra Cullum -   CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Ninth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the ninth day of CraftLit, we embark on another journey with three tales of Christmas magic. From the heartwarming 'Christmas on Wheels' narrated by David Wales, to Samuel McCord Crothers' 'Christmas and the Literature of Disillusion,' and finally, Ruth Sawyer's whimsical 'Barney's Tale of the Wee Red Cap.' Join us for a festive blend of holiday cheer and literary enchantment. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY NINE Christmas on Wheels (1895) By: Willis Boyd Allen -   From: Christmas on Wheels -   eText:    Read by: David Wales -   Christmas and the Literature of Disillusion (1908) By: Samuel McCord Crothers -   From: By the Christmas Fire -   eText:   Read by: Andrew Ordover -   Barney's Tale of the Wee Red Cap (1916) By: Ruth Sawyer -   From: This Way to Christmas -   eText:   Read by: Jonathan Uffelman -  CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Ep. 643: Giving Mood! Book talk begins @ 5:07 Wellp...Milady's still in captivity.  (translated by Alan D. Corré) CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Eighth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the eighth day of CraftLit, we've got a delightful triple treat! First up, we've got the dramatized charm of "Christmas Every Day" by William Dean Howells,. Then, explore the profound connection between Christmas and the spirit of democracy in "Christmas and the Spirit of Democracy" by Samuel McCord Crothers. Finally, join the fun and enchantment of Raymond Aiden's "Why the Chimes Rang"! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY EIGHT Christmas Every Day (2007) By: William Dean Howells -   From: Christmas Every Day and Other Stories -   eText:   Read by: Brian Hostick & Jessica Mells - Christmas and the Sprit of Democracy (1908) By: Samuel McCord Crothers -   From: By the Christmas Fire -   eText:   Read by: Andrew Ordover -   Why the Chimes Rang (1909) By: Raymond Macdonald Alden -   Producer: Duncan MacDougald, Jr. From: Why the Chimes Rang eText: https://christmasstories.org/why-the-chimes-rang/#:~:text=(Summary%3A%20In%20%E2%80%9CWhy%20the,witness%20the%20church's%20wondrous%20service Read by: Ted Malone, Dick Leibert - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Seventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the seventh day of CraftLit, join us for a CraftLit Exclusive: 'A Spin for the Ages' by Bob Greenberger. This not-so-typical holiday story features a young boy, a devilish opponent, and a dreidel game that might just spin his fate.  If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY SEVEN A Spin for the Ages (2023) By: Bob Greenberger         Read by: Aiden Ordover CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Sixth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the sixth day of CraftLit, we dive into a heart-warming tale by Elizabeth Gaskell - "Christmas Storms & Sunshine." Enjoy the story! CraftLit: North and South The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY 5: DAY SIX Christmas Storms & Sunshine (1848) By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell -   From: eText:   Read by: Ruth Golding -   CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Fifth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On this fifth day of merriment, we're unwrapping a literary treasure that promises to captivate your imagination – "The Truce of God" by the talented Mary Roberts Rhinehart. World War I novel: The Amazing Interlude - If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:  DAY 4:  DAY FIVE The Truce of God (1920) By: Mary Roberts Rinehart - From: eText: Read by: Mary Ann Spiegel - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:  • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Fourth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   Welcome back to the 12 Days of CraftLit! Today, we're diving into the enchanting tale of The Christmas Scene at Camelot of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". It's romance with a capital R and maybe a touch of holiday magic.  If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2:   DAY 3:   DAY FOUR Sir Gawain and the Green Knight  - "Christmas Scene at Camelot"— Middle English (1839) By: Anonymous Pearl Poet - From: eText: Middle English read by: Martin Geeson - Modern English read by: Euan Bartlett CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Third Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:   AUDIO ONLY:   On this third day of CraftLit, we're diving into a festive double feature: Mrs. Charles J Woodbury's "The Potato Child" and O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi." Cozy up for an evening of holiday magic and heartwarming narratives that will leave you with a warm glow and the joy of the season.  Thank you to Jennifer and Alix for suggesting the stories! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   DAY 2: You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats) of O. Henry's Gift of the Magi . DAY THREE The Potato Child (1910) By: Mrs. Charles J Woodbury (Full name: Lucia Prudence Hall Woodbury) -   From: eText:   Read by: Heather Ordover Gift of the Magi (1905) By: O. Henry -   From:   eText:   Read by: Carol Stripling -   CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Second Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:   AUDIO ONLY:   Welcome back to the second day of the Twelve Days of CraftLit, and in this one, we are covering the second half of Jerome K. Jerome's "Told After Supper". So sit back, relax, and enjoy! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1:   You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats) of Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat DAY TWO Told After Supper (1891) By: Jerome K. Jerome - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding -  CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Ep. 642: Tie That Chi Into a Merry Little Bow! Book talk begins @ 5:23 How to survive captivity (with Milady): Master the art of dramatic faints, flirty banter, and surprise serenades! Radiolab's "" of the Twelve Days of CraftLit CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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First Day of CraftLit It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we've got something special lined up for you—twelve days of festive cheer, cozy tales, and holiday magic! Today marks the kickoff of our 12 Days of CraftLit, and we're diving first into the timeless charm of Jerome K. Jerome's classic short story, "Told After Supper." You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats) of Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat DAY ONE Told After Supper (1891) By: Jerome K. Jerome - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding -  CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !

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Ep. 641: Thimbenundrum! Book talk begins @ 9:40 The Cardinal's eavesdropping foiled by the Musketeers with a taste of secrecy.   And finally: ! Sashiko More CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 640: Ether-KNOT! Book talk begins @ 18:29 All about ships! (Well, what you need to know anyway) Fauteuil - a wooden seat in the form of an armchair with open sides and upholstered arms Bias Tape —the one that looks like a car wash curtain. () More Bias Binding (makes sense until the angled edges part) Continuous Bias for any type of fabric The CraftLit shop will be at ! Check back once in a while when we get it all set up! CraftLit Bulletin Board Share your Christmas Stories! Now it's your turn to get a story you like onto the podcast! Send us your ideas. Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 639: Bohus in the House! Book talk begins @ 19:38 In todays episode, the Musketeers' to-do list: Save the Duke, spill the tea, and hire Planchet – all before bedtime!  (VERY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE LINK and skip the first hour of this video) The Glacial Gauntlets CraftLit Bulletin Board Share your Christmas Stories! Now it's your turn to get a story you like onto the podcast! Send us your ideas. Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 638: Color Your Classics! Book talk begins @ 5:53 Our fearless trio, with their dashing hats and even more dashing facial hair, are finally reunited with D'Artagnan, who's now caught up in a whirlwind of romance and adventure. CraftLit Bulletin Board Share your Christmas Stories! Now it's your turn to get a story you like onto the podcast! Send us your ideas. Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in December - 2023 Christmas Bookmark Exchange Make a bookmark. Buy a bookmark. Whatever—it's a gift! From a CraftLit listener, to a CraftLit listener! Deadline for signing up on NOV. 17th!  CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 637: Garbage In, Garbage Out! Book talk begins @ 9:18 D'Artagnan's dinner turns into a deadly mix-up, with Musketeers eavesdropping on Cardinal's schemes. CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in December - 2023 Christmas Bookmark Exchange Make a bookmark. Buy a bookmark. Whatever—it's a gift! From a CraftLit listener, to a CraftLit listener! Deadline for signing up on NOV. 19th! CraftLit in Scandinavia Tour (May 20-30, 2023) There's only 6 (SIX) seats left! Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 636: Happy Fountain Pen Day! Book talk begins @ 7:35 D'Artagnan's got mail, Cardinal's got jokes, and La Rochelle's got a revolution - y'know, the usual stuff. The Danish Royal Library, aka "The Black Diamond" (Here's one at night via ) CraftLit Bulletin Board October Giveaway  Congratulations to Jennifer L. for winning the October giveaway! (You'll have been contacted already.) If you still want Tracee's planner, ! CraftLit in Scandinavia Tour (May 20-30, 2023) There's only 6 (SIX) seats left! Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 635: Yarn Drama! Book talk begins @ 19:29 It's all coming up D'Artagnan! (I think) But before every action scene, you gotta suit up first! ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) - Tracee's Planner! (!) Scandinavia tour details are below! A crochet for you CraftLit Bulletin Board October Giveaway (runs until Oct. 30th) A planner by Tracee which you can win by ! Tracee's planner is the perfect blend of style and substance. Heping to elevate your planning with inspirational statements and fabric-friendly pages for that personal touch. ! CraftLit in Scandinavia Tour (May 20-30, 2023) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it 😁 If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 634: At Night, All Cats are Gray! Book talk begins @ 23:55 Our Musketeers dance through schemes, their fortunes up like moonbeams. ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) - Tracee's Planner! (!) - exploring the arts and literature of Denmark and Sweden: May 20-30, 2023. October Giveaway (runs until Oct. 30th) A planner by Tracee which you can win by ! Tracee's planner is the perfect blend of style and substance. Heping to elevate your planning with inspirational statements and fabric-friendly pages for that personal touch. ! CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 633: Vibes! Book talk begins @ 12:16 Four Musketeers gather, secrets unfurled, a beggar, and a yellow horse whirl. Jealousy swirls - Tracee's Planner! (!) How to Airtable: Step 1 Step 2: CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 632: Pobody's Nerfect! Book talk begins @ 6:04 TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions related to consent that may be unsettling for some listeners. Love, revenge, eavesdropping's spice, Musketeers' horse mishap, quite nice! ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) ! (from ). CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 631: We Wear the Mask! Book talk begins @ 15:02 Love's game and a dinner plate, These chapters hold a curious fate. ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) Information on the Gluten-Free Sourdough:  TED: Charles Perrault's ! The First Écus Le Grand Châtelet Not interested in Patreon? You can still . CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 630: Beyond the Noise! Book talk begins @ 11:54 How to make the perfect Porthos scheme: 2 parts Jealousy, a dash of Clever Hints, a generous serving of Charm, and of course, can't forget the Holy Water. ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) - Not interested in Patreon? You can still . September 2023 Raffle     This is a collection of 11 Oxford Pocket Classics (published by Avenel Press in the mid-1980s). The books are all in like-new condition. Each book has its dust cover. They measure 6-1/8 x 3-7/8 inches; thickness varies by title. The titles include: Barchester Towers The Canterbury Tales Great Expectations The House of the Seven Gables The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Writings Ivanhoe The Last of the Mohicans Life on the Mississippi Madame Bovary The Mill on the Floss Robinson Crusoe CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 629: A Shaggy Dog QED! Book talk begins @ 3:54 I'll try summarizing this chapter in 3 words: Gambling and poverty and gambling. Wait... that was five, but did I mention gambling? ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) Here's the proverb: ()   Not interested in Patreon? You can still . September 2023 Raffle     This is a collection of 11 Oxford Pocket Classics (published by Avenel Press in the mid-1980s). The books are all in like-new condition. Each book has its dust cover. They measure 6-1/8 x 3-7/8 inches; thickness varies by title. The titles include: Barchester Towers The Canterbury Tales Great Expectations The House of the Seven Gables The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Writings Ivanhoe The Last of the Mohicans Life on the Mississippi Madame Bovary The Mill on the Floss Robinson Crusoe CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 628: Probity and Prosody! Book talk begins @ 6:43 Next step: find Athos! Reubens’ Satyrs —see below for complete description of book set Still Not interested in Patreon? You can still . September 2023 Raffle This is a collection of 11 Oxford Pocket Classics (published by Avenel Press in the mid-1980s).Books are all in like-new condition. Each book has its dust cover. They measure 6-1/8 x 3-7/8 inches; thickness varies by title. The titles include: Barchester Towers The Canterbury Tales Great Expectations The House of the Seven Gables The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Writings Ivanhoe The Last of the Mohicans Life on the Mississippi Madame Bovary The Mill on the Floss Robinson Crusoe CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Ep. 627: FeynBieHeimer! Book talk begins @ 12:31 Porthos ✅ Who's next?  Here's the for your reference! (or perhaps you prefer it in ) CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 626: Learning in Public! Book talk begins @ 19:23 It's chapter 25! Aptly named Porthos as it obviously stars none other than... D'Artagnan (at least a good portion of it is about Porthos). Heather's suibstack  The play about Irishmen, Protestants, and Catholics - I looked everywhere with every search term I could think of along these lines: In my notes, the play I referenced was EITHER Brendan Beehan’s “The Hostage” (or maybe “A Borsten Boy” OR “A run of bad luck” which appears to be a scene from Jame’s Plunkett’s play “The Risen People” featuring the best character name EVER: Rashers Tierney. I was unable to find a copy of any of these works online, so if you have a copy of any of them…let me know! CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 625: Beam Me! Book talk begins @ 17:08 D'Artagnan's thrilling meeting plan sours as chaos ensues, hinting at Madame Bonacieux's fate. Beam Paints' That that sent me down the rabbit hole and in Ojibwe  (nothing like her others, but fun nonetheless) CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 624: Saving Genius! Book talk begins @ 13:28 Musketeers dive into a fancy ball with bling, baffling moments, and a dash of romance as D'Artagnan's heart does a little cha-cha. Chop Wood, Carry Water - :  (a reference to the popular Zen Buddhist dictum that before enlightenment, one must chop wood and carry water, and that after enlightenment, one must chop wood and carry water.) :    for NY Harbor and , Get your ! (<--affiliate!) The confusing bit of chapter 21, written as a scrip: “”We say, ’Proud as a Scotsman,’” murmured the Duke of Buckingham. D’Artagnan “And we say, ’Proud as a Gascon,’” replied D’Artagnan. “The Gascons are the Scots of France.” D’Artagnan bowed to the duke, and was retiring. Duke of Buckingham.:  “Well, are you going away in that manner? Where, and how?” D’Artagnan “That’s true!” Duke of Buckingham.: “Fore Gad, these Frenchmen have no consideration!” D’Artagnan “I had forgotten that England was an island, and that you were the king of it.” Duke of Buckingham.: “Go to the riverside, ask for the brig Sund, and give this letter to the captain; he will convey you to a little port, where certainly you are not expected, and which is ordinarily only frequented by fishermen.” D’Artagnan “The name of that port?” Duke of Buckingham.: “St. Valery; but listen. When you have arrived there you will go to a mean tavern, without a name and without a sign—a mere fisherman’s hut. You cannot be mistaken; there is but one.” D’Artagnan “Afterward?” Duke of Buckingham.: “You will ask for the host, and will repeat to him the word ’Forward!’” D’Artagnan “Which means?” Duke of Buckingham.: “In French, En avant… , in (post-Dunkirk) Le Ballet de Le Merlaison:   Reconstructed dance: and CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 623: Just Beachy! Book talk begins @ 7:45 The Musketeers face humorous mishaps, leading to Athos bravely yelling at D'Artagnan, well, I wouldn't say bravely...   about the book! Or !  CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 622: Ninnies Book talk begins @ 8:23 Monsieur Bonacieux brings the heat, secrets get spilled, and the musketeers' loyalty is put to the test. from @UniquelyMadison CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 621: Pickles! Book talk begins @ 18:20 Royal intrigue escalates with the King's investigation and Madame Bonacieux's quest. , , (and my fave TomSka sketch (—it’s the bees that got me + - which I heard from the kids’ a lot) Etsy channel and the PICKLES!—Bread & Butter Pickles - I combined and - I didn’t heat the cukes up - just packed the jars. Watermelon pickles - I combined these two (mostly leaning on the ) CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 620: Like Shakespeare, but French! Book talk begins @ 7:13 Imprisonment, interrogations, and a battle of wits! A normal day in Musketeertown. Raffle Winner! Mikhail R! I’ll be sending you a copy of Baby Knits from Around the World  July’s Raffle: by Toby Roxane Barna (<-- That's an affiliate link!) (painted in 1642) Imperial moustache example: —A moustache similar to the handlebar, but curls and is generally thicker. It was used as a category by ). - this is NOT why Dumas said he was “buried in an armchair” (though it sure seemed plausible for a bit) - more likely referring to a portrait by Philippe de Champaigne Boots & famous V&A Boot Stockings (well-known to knitters with a historical bent): And check it out! IN HIS BUFF BOOTS! (by Henri-Paul Motte, 1881):  . The latest in the CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 619: Attend the Tale! Book talk begins @ 13:47 Drama, romance, and mix-ups galore! ! It's extended until Monday, so get joinin'! And in case you missed it, Menken's got his poster on the wall which reminded me—we loved that show!   Anne of Austria CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 618: Back to Capital R! Book talk begins @ 12:34 The plot thickens! And I'm sure everything is going as swell as D'Artagnan dreamt. or <--- That's an affiliate link! , from   Mel Harris: Mel Harris: Dana K White: CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 617: Mousetrap! Book talk begins @ 2:40 Amidst the traps of secrets and disguise,  Chapter Ten unfolds with thrilling surprise. ! ! Don't forget to fill these in! (DEADLINE IS JUNE 16TH!) CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 616: French Knots! Book talk begins @ 3:23 In Chapter Nine's grand call, "All for one, one for all" stands tall. Don't forget to fill these in! (DEADLINE IS JUNE 16TH!) CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 615: Packin' Book talk @ 1:17 Chapters seven, eight, Schemes unfold, honor tested, D'Artagnan prevails. CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter:   Or get the individual links: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group: Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Ep. 614: Christmas in July! Book talk @ 10:47 Now that we've got the introductions out of the way, let's settle out what just happened.

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613: Gaslight! Book talk starts @ 3:33 Chapters 4 and 5! What do we got this time, Mr. Dumas?   Aaron's videos: - - - - CraftLit’s socials:  Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook:  Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Another World Audiobooks: Hound of the Baskervilles CraftLit is proud to present a special collaboration with Brady from Another World Audiobooks as they start a new novel. Check out their website and podcast for CraftLit's special with AWA! (P.S say hi to Brady while you're there!) Website (get a FREE audiobook!) -  Podcast (listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast app for free!) -  Contact (shoot Brady an email directly!) -  (Your usual Three Musketeers episode will still be coming out Friday)

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Ep. 612: Blinklit! In chapters two and three of Dumas' famed tale, "It's guys doing guy things", Heather regales. (check out the crafty bits for some pics!) + Crafty Bits: Click the links for higher quality resolutions! CraftLit’s socials:  Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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611: Rijks! The Three Musketeers gets underway with the first chapter! Gaveaway - ←– that’s an affiliate link! via Stephen Fry () (needle)  to the newsletter so you don't miss out on new releases! (Also, this episode's out on Heather's birthday! Happy birthday!) Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here:  or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat:  FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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  1. START of The Three Musketeers CraftLit sets sail once again with Dumas! This time, we roll back a couple hundred years or so with The Three Musketeers! - The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of The Three Musketeers, or order a copy for yourself on ! Check out CraftLit's (Say hi while you're there, we see EVERYTHING!) Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here:  or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat:  FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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LINKS Cool story From From Carmen/Jennifer: For Regina -- – From Carmen —did YOU know about that? and their LIVE feed from and and from last week: (for Jennifer) plus From Heather —a lovely short Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman did shortly before he died— CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat:  FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Mom’s (Ever-growing) List of fun Mystery Authors (most on Audible): Melinda Mullet CJ Archer Rhys Bowen (Janet Quin-Harkin) Helena Dixon Verity Bright Jacqueline Winspear (Masie Dobbs series) Anna Lee Huber (Verity Kent series) Lynn Messina TE Kinsey Susan Elia MacNeal Lee Strauss Patricia McLinn Sara Rosett CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Heather's Etegami: Kunio Koike’s motto: Clumsiness is no problem. Clumsy makes it better.   Hahnemühle Watercolor Cards 230gsm Cold Pressed:  Réflexions Premier Watercolor Postcard Tin from Jerry’s Artarama:    CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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LINKS: and a   BOOK LINKS: How’d they get the gold in the standard fabric? - Because the fabric was only a single thickness, the decoration painted on the front showed through to the back. The standard makers overcame this problem by first applying the gold leaf for the lettering and the fleurs de lys to both sides after which then they painted the images only on one side. Actual sheets of thin gold were attached to the fabric by first applying a thin layer of a fatty substance onto the cloth after which the gold leaf was beaten into the fabric. In French this technique is called “appliquées et battues.”  and and

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LINKS: Usufruct: the legal right of using and enjoying the fruits or profits of something belonging to another. The gains granted by usufruct can be clearly seen in the Latin phrase from which the word developed, usus et fructus, which means “use and enjoyment.” Latin speakers condensed that phrase to ususfructus, the term English speakers used as the model for our modern word. Usufruct has been used as a noun for the legal right to use something since the mid-1600s. Any right granted by usufruct ends at a specific point, usually the death of the individual who holds it. CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Happy 16 Years of CraftLit! Battle of the Herrings: Joan’s Family details: Friends and Companions details: The ) that Yolande may have commissioned. CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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LINKS Reddit art: HumanKind: A Hopeful History Speedweaver video: A Speedweaver: a vintage Speed-weve: and here you can see why I didn’t get : setting up patterns on the Speedweaver: pattern book (Etsy): : and houndstooth: And if you just need your mind blown, Kaketsugi fabric restoration: BOOK LINKS Battle of the Herrings: Joan’s Family details: Friends and Companions details: CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Anijams! LINKS:   From Heather's colleague: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach and also Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal among many others   Candy:   Ten Steps To Nanette by Hannah Gadsby (The memoir from Australia's much-loved comedian, Hannah Gadsby, whose stand-up show and self-described swan-song, NANETTE, won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2017 before transferring to New York, where it went on to achieve critical acclaim.)   LeAnn: CJ Cherryh: Chanurr series, Downbelow Station, Merchanter's Luck, Cyteen trilogy.   Aimee: Our Flag Means Death:   LeAnn's awesome yarn needles:   Si: Jessie Gender's YouTube   Heather adds: Philosophy Tube: this episode in particular:    And HBomberguy’s vaccine thing:     BOOK LINKS:    Halberds:   ("There is the blade for slicing through armor, the spike for thrusting and the hook for was used to take down armed opponents on horseback as they rode by, you could just snag them off. It was like three weapons in one. The halberd was cheap to produce and very versatile in battle. Additionally, halberds were reinforced with metal rims over the shaft, thus making effective weapons for blocking other weapons like swords. This capability increased its effectiveness in battle, and expert halberdiers were as deadly as any other weapon masters were. It is said that a halberd in the hands of a Swiss peasant was the weapon that killed the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold, decisively ending the Burgundian Wars, literally in a single stroke.") And this video, too - very clear Halber info: CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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AniJams! and a sampling of his recent (plus his own ) —Hoping to Build a “Celebrate Recovery” bike so he can ride around and help save & change lives. () (Ukrainian Shop) LeAnn: Master of the Revels: (Book 2 after D.O.D.O. by this author and Neal Stephenson) Aimee: Breneé Brown - Atlas of the Heart on HBO: Seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo: and 7-½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle: Rebecca: A Far Wilder Magic – by Allison Saft Candy: The Magicians on Netflix and as a novel —Audiobook – Unabridged by Lev Grossman (Author), Mark Bramhall (Narrator) - Si: “” BOOK LINKS Salic Law: Treaty of Troyes: CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Links: #71 released an episode with Our Dianne interviewed on it (5:27 min in)!!! More about . (Click near the bottom of the page where you'll see a gray & red Local Station Keyword tab then enter "craftlit" (lowercase) to see details on the Tour. (thank you, LeAnn) From Carmen: From LeAnn—excellent veg cookbooks: and Death is a lovely character in Discworld with   (or if you can't get the video, )  which overlaps nicely with Andrew’s latest read: ,  Todd Rose (goes nicely with and From Heather:   and the ! COMFORT AUDIO! - plus - Tracy listened to (a Rincewind novel)  + The organized for you. Book Links: Thank you to Carmen for the link to this OSP (Overly Sarcastic Production) focused on   (and there's a and a ) via @britannica and an AWESOME ! (You can ALMOST see the Fairies) and a where Aubrey is mentioned. FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: CraftLit Library PDF:

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Dianne is throwing a party--and we're all invited! Follow to register for a virtual travel show with Holiday Vacations! Come see what fun you can have this Fall on our tour through Ireland. To register, follow this link: then join us on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10am Eastern time.

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Originally released December 25th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at The Night After Christmas (1907) By: Ann P.L.Field -     From:   eText:   Read by: Jan MacGillivray -     Her Birthday Dream (1916) By: Nellie C. King -       From:   eText: Christmas Stories And Legends by Phebe A. Curtiss -    Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) -     A Letter from Santa Claus  By: Samuel Clemens   From:   eText: Read by: Andrew Ordover   The Philanthropist's Christmas (1913) By: James Weber Linn -   From: The Children's Book of Christmas Stories by Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner   eText:   Read by: Kehinde -     T’was the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas (1823) By: Clement Clarke Moore -     eText:   Read by: Jon Scholes   Away in a Manger By: William James Kirkpatrick (1895) -     From:   eText:   Sung by: Karen Savage -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 14th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at A Rhyme for Christmas (Publication delayed by the author's determined, but futile attempt to find the rhyme) (1911) By: John Challing  (Radcyffe Hall) - From: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VII -    eText:   Read by: Alan Davis Drake -   The Errors of Santa Claus (1917) By: Stephen Butler Leacock -     From:   eText: Frenzied Fiction -   Read by: William Coon - To An Old Fogey (Who Contends that Christmas is Played Out) By: Owen Seaman -   From:   Etext: Modern British Poetry (1920) - Read by: Cori Samuel -   Vera's First Christmas Adventure (1907) By: Arnold Bennett -   From: The Grim Smile of the Five Towns -    eText:    Read by: Andy Minter -     Here We Come a Wassailing  (1850) Traditional English -     From:   eText:   Sung by: Claire Goget -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 23rd, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at Christmas at Red Butte By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -      From:   eText:   Read by: Lynne Thompson -     A Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -     From:   eText:   Read by: Read by Jedopi -     The First Noel (c. 1823) Traditional English -     From:   eText:   Sung by: Claire Goget -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 22nd, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at A Christmas Inspiration  By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:   eText:   Read by: Darcia Douglass -     A Christmas Mistake By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:   eText:   Read by: TriciaG -       It Came Upon the Midnight Clear By: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1875) -   From:   eText:   Sung by:  Kristin Hughes -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 21st, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at A Conscience Pudding (1904) By: Edith Nesbit -     From:   eText:   Read by: Cori Samuel -   Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming By: Michael Praetorius (1571 - 1621) -   From:   eText:   Sung by:  Mark F. Smith -  & Laurie Anne Walden - Fiona Shaw (Medea) and the show’s director (the FABULOUS) Deborah Warner on a theater chat show: And the whole show as a BBC Radio 3 production:   BBC recipe for Christmas Pudding:  (share your fave recipe below!) And a version with step-by-step pictures: And the American version, a Claxton Georgia Fruit Cake:   CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 20th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at The Eve of St. Nicholas  By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -     From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)    Read by: Ruth Golding -   The Thin Santa Claus or The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking (1909) By: Ellis Parker Butler -     From:   eText:   Read by: Several readers Sussex Carol Traditional:  From:   Etext: Sung by: Kristin Hughes -   CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 19th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at Reginald on Christmas Presents (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -     Grandmother's Christmas Story (1913) By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -   /   From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)   Read by: Ruth Golding -   Reginald’s Christmas Revel (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -   Joy to the World Georg Friedrich Händel-https://librivox.org/author/2630 From: https://librivox.org/christmas-carol-collection-2006/ Etext - Sung by: Kim Butler - CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com Twitter: @CraftLit.com Library: CraftLit.com/library Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:

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Originally released December 18th, 2016. The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: The Snow Man (1902) By: Alfred B. Cooper (1863 - 1936) - From: eText: (interactive) Read by: Garth Burton -   Yes Virginia... (1897) By: Francis P. Church - From: eText: Read by: 2Bears - Angels We Have Heard on High By: Traditional, French, translated to English by Bishop James Chadwick - 1813–1882 - From: eText: Sung by: Sunshine Paul -   CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642

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Originally released December 17th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at The lineup: The Christmas Stocking (1905) By: L Frank Baum - https://librivox.org/author/406  From: https://librivox.org/librivox-2006-christmas-short-works-collection/  eText: http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Text/christmas_stocking.htm  Read by: Judy Bieber - https://librivox.org/reader/100    The Shepherd Who Didn't Go (1916) By: Jay T. Stocking https://librivox.org/author/10171 From: https://librivox.org/fireside-christmas-short-stories/  eText: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/17770/17770-h/17770-h.htm#Page_135  Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) - https://librivox.org/reader/4323      A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1904) By: L Frank Baum https://librivox.org/author/406 From: https://librivox.org/librivox-2006-christmas-short-works-collection/  eText: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/KidnSant.shtml  Read by: Judy Bieber - https://librivox.org/reader/100    (If you love Baum, you might also want to check out the much longer: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, version 1 (https://librivox.org/the-life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus-by-l-frank-baum) and version 2 (https://librivox.org/life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus-version-2-by-l-frank-baum/)   What Child Is This? (words 1865 | music 16th C) By: William Chatterton Dix - https://librivox.org/author/193 From: https://librivox.org/christmas-carol-collection-2010/  Sung by: Mark F Smith and Laurie Ann Walden

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Originally released December 16th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar   - by Paul Laurence Dunbar  - by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar    Many thanks to our voices: and   and and And  Franz Gruber's music, sung by

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Originally released December 15th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at The lineup: A Cornish Christmas Play by William Sandys, from Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern,... London, Richard Beckley, 1833 The Christmas Gift That Came To Rupert- a story for little soldiers—by Bret Harte     Many thanks to our voices  I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day sung by  And tons of voices on the Cornish Play, put together by Simon Taylor and CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642

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Originally released December 14th, 2016. All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at by Anonymous  by Hans Christian Anderson - from Literary Lapses, by Stephen Leacock CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642

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Book Talk @6:30 LINKS The Man Who Invented Christmas: History of Paper FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 4:40 It's back! Share bookmarks with other CraftLit friends: FOR FB EVENT TUESPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURSPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 13:20 Other Book Stuff In need of an extra surreal, brutal, and heartfelt scifi novel? Check out Justin's book . Warning: it is weird. FOR FB EVENT TUESPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURSPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 6:10 Other Book Stuff In need of an extra surreal, brutal, and heartfelt scifi novel? Check out Justin's book . Warning: it is weird. FOR FB EVENT TUESPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURSPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 16:40 Other Book Stuff In need of an extra surreal, brutal, and heartfelt scifi novel? Check out Justin's book . Warning: it is weird. FOR FB EVENT TUESPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURSPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 8:40 Episode Links on Audible (Aiden LOVED the novel by Casey McQuiston and narrated by de Ocampo - another triumph. But I’ve been loving the surreally entertaining .   Other Book Stuff In need of an extra surreal, brutal, and heartfelt scifi novel? Check out Justin's book . Warning: it is weird. FOR FB EVENT TUESPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURSPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 22:00 In need of an extra surreal, brutal, and heartfelt scifi novel? Check out Justin's book . Warning: it is weird. FOR FB EVENT TUESPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURSPlease Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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Book Talk @ 14:00 More Links Grandma Carol’s Matzo Balls (make ahead or eat now) First: 2TBSP oil 2 eggs, beaten slightly Second, combine the next 2 ingredients and add to the goo ½ C Matzo meal 1 tsp salt Third, stir in 1 TBSP soup stock (preferred, water okay) Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until goo is “set”. When ready, drop by spoons-full into boiling stock. Freeze or refrigerate until mealtime.  FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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CraftLit is back! Heather sets up the next book: The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green. Next week the chapters begin. Get ready!

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Book Talk@ 8:46 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: NOTES The Tide Will Erase All (Justin's Novel!)

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Book Talk@ 10:25 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: NOTES Seek by iNaturalist: Dog Vomit Slime Mold: Did John Thorpe Propose?: Morgan Donner on YouTube, sealing the mulled wine jar and the letter with string and wax bits: Heather's Speed Paint:

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Book Talk @ 12:00 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:   Links: We Are Lady parts (on PeacockTV): (just look at the center-woman's facial expression) Frank of Ireland:

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Book Talk @ 8:00 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:   Pandemic Study: Who is running it: Antikythera Mechanism (Antikythera is the island next to where it was found): video on the same: TeaCup Candles (thank you Tracee!!!): and this and this and this Giant Dog Pix:

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Book Talk@ 7:17 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: Come and share some time with book lovers who keep busy. Alternate-time chat will be held on Tuesdays.

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There are many changes happening in the world right now and CraftLit is not immune to them. Heather has the runway cleared to get back to the microphone and give you the next chapters of Northanger Abbey - so stay patient - stay kind - and crack a book open this weekend

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Chapter 557 of Northanger Abbey will be pushed back this week - but don't worry, now is the perfect time to go back and listen to your favorite chapters, discover a new craft, or connect with some new book lovers!

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Book Talk@ 8:50 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! Mary Robinette Kowal “The Lady Astronaut of Mars” (winner of the 2014 Hugo Award for Best Novelette!)  and Her “Jane Austen in a world of magic” series, book 1:  Writing Excuses Podcast: A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine: Want to vote for the Hugo Awards? Get a “Supporting Membership” and you’ll get ALL the things to read so you can join in the voting fun Marian Call - I’ll Still be a Geek After Nobody Thinks it’s Chic (Nerd Anthem): Oh, Mr. Darcy - The Doubleclicks: Stowaway (Netflix)—Toni Colette and Anna Kendrik: The Wilds (Amazon Prime): Secretly Incredibly Fascinating podcast: Rumford Stove Etching:

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Book Talk@ 19:15 Tip our Wonderful Narrator! Adrian McKinty’s Sean Duffy Detective series book 1 “The Cold Cold Ground” “How the Scots Invented the Modern World” by Arthur Herman Mary Robinette Kowal “The Lady Astronaut of Mars” (winner of the 2014 Hugo Award for Best Novelette!) and Her “Jane Austen in a world of magic” series, book 1: Jennifer is right - how DID I miss her. This is her Bio off of Amazon: Mary Robinette Kowal is the author of the Lady Astronaut duology and historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers. She’s a member of the award-winning podcast Writing Excuses and has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel, and has been a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. Stories have appeared in Strange Horizons, Asimov’s, several Year’s Best anthologies and her collections Word Puppets and Scenting the Dark and Other Stories.As a professional puppeteer and voice actor (SAG/AFTRA), Mary has performed for LazyTown (CBS), the Center for Puppetry Arts, Jim Henson Pictures, and founded Other Hand Productions. Her designs have garnered two UNIMA-USA Citations of Excellence, the highest award an American puppeteer can achieve. She records fiction for authors such as Kage Baker, Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi.Mary lives in Chicago with her husband Rob and over a dozen manual typewriters. Visit

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Book Talk @ 4:40 It's CraftLit-aversary!!! Make sure to drop Heather a big happy congrats for bringing you fifteen years of bookish goodness. Support Our Lovely & Talented Narrator: Maia Daguerre:

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Book Talk@ 9:40 FACE QUILT!!!! Support Our Lovely & Talented Narrator: Maia Daguerre:

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Book Talk @12:50 Check out Argo Summers on #SoundCloud More Aiden music: Abby Cox on what wearing 18th Century clothes for five years taught her —probably the most important thing I’ve learned about how we view women’s bodies Abby Cox explains Corsets:   Thursday Night Chat Link:

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Hello all book lovers and audio friends alike! CraftLit will be taking a short intermission the next two weeks. We'll be back March 26th. When we're back we'll pick up right where we left off, so fret not. Stay safe, wear you masks, and read something splendid.

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Book Talk @ 26:44       Tuesday Zoom Chat: Thursday Zoom Chat: Bridgerton on IMDB: Northanger Abbey on IMDB: Professor on “Mysteries of Udolpho” Goth Review on the same:

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Next Friday we will start a rare thing indeed, Jane Austen's first written—but last released—novel: Northanger Abbey. It's a parody of a very specific kind of book that was popular when Austen was in her teens and twenties. You'll be a lot happier with me if you take a gander at a couple of videos: A bit of a scholarly chat with some Veddy Veddy Gothic Scenery to enjoy: And a bit of a Goth with a review of the same book in question: What book? (you ask) Why, The Mysteries of Udolpho (as seen in the Gothy thumbnail) by Mrs. Ann Radcliffe, of course! Check out the videos and you'll be well on your way to REALLY enjoying Northanger Abbey next week. If you feel like being an overachiever, you could even

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On Saturday, January 23, 2021, I've got some CraftLit fun for all y’all.   A Live-Stream On Ring Central, live-stream!    Dianne and Heather will be live on camera to give you all the tour information and answer any questions you may have about the upcoming .  If you’re already signed up for the tour this is your chance to learn more, say hi to your fellow travelers, and get a money-saving coupon!   But wait, you say, isn’t the tour full? Aren’t all the spaces taken? Yes, but no! While we’re booked right now, plans change—and so does COVID—spaces may open up! The Fates may smile upon us all! Why not learn All The Tour Things now so you can take advantage of future happy news!   Tune in on 1/23/21 to see Dianne and Heather together (but safely apart!) with (or without) exceedingly stylish masks, and definitely talking about all the wonderful things that await us in Ireland!   You need to and an invitation will be sent to you: . Under the time listed at the reservation link, you'll see a "convert to my timezone" option. Please confirm when you can see us by clicking there.    Our Internet Interactions will occur at: When you get your invitation, you will also have an option to save the invite in a Google calendar/iCal/Outlook—double-check that the link to view is saved there and that your calendar has translated the time zone properly.   Bonus!  There is a 100$ per-person coupon for attending even if you already signed up!PLUS You can also use your $100 “valued customer coupon” from a previous Holiday Vacation! The Other Good News? Friday, January 29th will see the START OF NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austen!!! (Not a prerequisite but might be useful to know a bit about: )

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Originally released December 25, 2017 Twelfth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org.) (20 March 1863 – 15 May 1930) was a novelist and playwright, born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, British Guyana. In 1894 he published his first novel, At the Gate of Samaria, but he did not achieve real success for another decade, with The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905) and The Beloved Vagabond (1906). Chambers Biographical Dictionary wrote of his "long series of novels and plays which with their charmingly written sentimental themes had such a success during his life in both Britain and America... His plays, some of which were dramatised versions of his novels, were all produced with success on the London Stage Read by: (38:47) http://www.archive.org/download/multilingual_christmas_0912_librivox/09_english_christmasmystery_locke_rg.mp3 (1857 - 1927) was the pseudonym of the British author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the Victorian fin de siècle and the early Edwardian period, Marsh's success rivalled that of contemporary writers of popular fiction such as Marie Corelli. He is best known today for his supernatural thriller The Beetle, which was published in the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) and was initially even more popular. Read by: (39:32) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 24, 2017 Eleventh Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens left school to work in a factory after his father was thrown into debtors' prison. Although he had little formal education, his early impoverishment drove him to succeed. Over his career he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas and hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms. Read by: (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. Read by: (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, editor and satirist. Read by: (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Read by: (17:18) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 23, 2017 Tenth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as journalism, propaganda, and film. Read by: (31:20) Sir Jehosephat (Sir Jee), A Cresage (?) , Whoever Velasquez might be…HA!, Some part of Mr Smith introduction was funny or important, Nelson Column (December 5, 1869 – September 13, 1937) was an American author. He was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story “”, in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs, which soon start proliferating exponentially. Read by: (27:23) - CUT HE SAID SHE SAIDs ( - ) aside from several books on trains and the history of railways in Britain, evidently, Mr. Grinling didn't do much else of note. Read by: http://www.archive.org/download/christmasshortworks_2015_1512_librivox/csw15_01_xmaspresentassuranceco_128kb.mp3 (12:09) From a weekly magazine edited by our very own Jerome K. Jerome!!!

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Originally released December 22, 2017 Ninth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are societies in many parts of the world (including the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand) dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works and the investigation of his life. Read by: (1:17) (19 September 1796 – 6 January 1849) was an English poet, biographer, essayist, and teacher. He was the eldest son of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Read by: (1:17) (c. 1879 - 1937) was a short story writer who in 1933 won a national contest sponsored by the American Legion. Read by: (6:37) A little insight into customs from other times (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian, and The Bride of Lammermoor. Read by: (2:35) (13 July 1793 – 20 May 1864) was an English poet, the son of a farm labourer, who came to be known for his celebratory representations of the English countryside and his lamentation of its disruption. Read by: (6:03) Morris Dance, Harlequin + hunchback (12 March 1799 – 30 January 1888) was an English poet, and author of the famous poem The Spider and the Fly. She was educated at home, and read widely; she commenced writing verses at a very early age. Together with her husband, William Howitt, she wrote over 180 books. Read by: (1:45) (December 15, 1845 – July 29, 1928) was an American writer and historian. She devoted herself chiefly to the study of the social history of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods of the United States, wrote a number of entertaining books and magazine articles in this field, and was chosen historian of the The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Read by: (12:07) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 21, 2017 Eighth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (c.1841 - 1919) daughter of Henry Morgan-Clifford, a British Liberal Party politician, and wife of the 15th/25th Baron Dunboyne, an Irish peer. She sometimes also wrote under her married name Marion Clifford-Butler. Read by: (23:49) (1864 - 1916) was a journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt and he also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. Read by: (15:10) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 20, 2017 Seventh Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. () xmas short works 2015 Read by: (2:09) (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist chiefly remembered for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his tales for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, including The Jungle Book (a collection of stories which includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"), Just So Stories (1902), Kim (1901) (a tale of adventure), many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888); and his poems, including "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), and "If—" (1910). Read by: (3:16) (11 December 1883, Ogden, Utah –22 February 1963, Wadsworth, Kansas) was a soldier in both the British and American armies of World War I, and an author, screenwriter, actor and movie producer. Read by: (14:18) (18 June 1855 – 18 February 1913) was an Australian short-story writer and novelist. Read by: (14:35) (1862 - 1934) Nothing to see here, folks. Read by: (5:18) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 19, 2017 Sixth Day… (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org.   And that’s all she wrote!       Read by:  6:45  (1867 - 1951) And that’s all we’ve got on her.       Read by:    Thazit.       Read by:   (February 22, 1833-August 10, 1906) also known as Sophie May, was an American author of children's fiction. She also wrote under the pseudonym Ellis Towne.       Read by:   Just a sweet little story of a child’s Christmas dream - 19th Century fan fiction.   That's it.      Read by: Heather   Nada mas.       Read by:  13.37 The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: 189  and 190  and 191  Read by  for  A Christmas Carol * in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens  ,  Next Book:  January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 18, 2017 Fifth Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org. (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University.[1] Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education. Read by: Heather Ordover (15 March 1791–9 March 1873) was an English publisher, editor and author. The son of a bookseller and printer at Windsor, he was apprenticed to his father. On completion of his indentures he took up journalism and had an interest in several newspaper speculations, including the Windsor, Slough and Eton Express. from Household Words > Volume II > Page 300 December 21, 1850 (to “turn the page”, look in the upper right for the ‘previous page’ ‘next page’) Read by: The Recipe from the story: A Pound Christmas Pudding: 
* One pound raisins one pound currants one pound  () one pound bread-crumbs quarter pound orange-peel two ounces citron-peel two ounces lemon-peel one nutmeg one teaspoonful powdered ginger one teaspoonful powdered cinnamon one wine-glassful brandy seven eggs one teaspoonful salt quarter pound raw sugar milk enough to liquefy the mass, if the eggs and brandy be not sufficient for this purpose." and , and a A pudding cloth: By Malcolm Carruthers, , . The politics of it in an image (a.k.a., Charles Knight wasn’t alone): By Contributor(s): The Figaro - , Public Domain, Abbie Phillips Walker (1867 - 1951) And that’s pretty much all we’ve got on her. (p.13) Read by: Ruth Golding The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland

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Originally released December 17, 2017 Fourth Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org. — - (, and , and  Music: Christmas Lullaby Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens   Next Book: January 2018

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Originally released December 16, 2017 Third Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org. was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of , as well as for his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story “” and the novels  and . — (and if your screen can’t handle the graphics there, here is the ) and a — Music: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens   Next Book: January 2018

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Originally released December 15, 2017 Second Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) "What Makes Christmas Christmas" and "The Chaparral Christmas" Thank you Librivox.org. Grace Latimer Jones (1879 - ?) American educator, graduate of Bryn Mawr, Suffragette, headmistress at the Columbus School for Girls in Ohio and wife of Charles F. W. McClure, who was a professor of biology at Princeton. - a -- -- Cast of What Makes Christmas Christmas: Narrator:  Christmas Gifts:  Money:  Christmas Tree:  Christmas Stocking:  Plum Pudding:  An Old Man:  A Child:  The King's Son:  A Spirit:  Audio edited by David Lawrence Play co-ordinated by Annise (c.1841 - 1919) William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. -- -- Music: O Holy Night, sung by Karen Savage Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland PLUS The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 video: https://youtu.be/m4NE95Fms0g A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3 video: https://youtu.be/g2k7DPcVsoc A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 4-5 video: https://youtu.be/kuHyZ9zqxYQ Next Book: January 2018

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Originally Released December 14, 2017 A Little Book of Christmas: "The Child Who Had Everything But --" and "Santa Claus And Little Billee" First day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) https://craftlit.com/category/bonus/christmas/12-days-2017 Thank you Librivox.org. Today… A Little Book of Christmas John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. Columbia university, Harper’s magazineS (he worked on or for many), New Metropolitan magazine, and Puck—this guy got around. The Child Who Had Everything But -- --Hobble skirt --Finger curls --"psyche knot" — and a NYTimes article you can get if you have a subscription:  New York Times. --mrs pardigal —Playing : aggies, alleys, and mibs Santa Claus And Little Billee Sandwich boards Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list -or- Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener     CraftLit's next book January 2018

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Hi all, Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the US. We didn't travel. We did hunker down, safely, at home. I did cook all day. (It tasted great.) I got up early to record today...and there's too much. Too much Tenant, too much Anne, too much sneezing (Autumnal allergies). Too much day-job. So. I'm going to work on the final episode of The Tennant of Wildfell Hall for you for NEXT week.  Until then, stay safe, be well, and I'll talk to you soon!

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Book Talk @9:05 Video   Heather:  LeAnn:  Sleep with Me podcast Dianne:  Candy:  Aimee:  If you're interested in reading the books that  is based on, check out the first in the series: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 
Tracee: James Patterson’s 
  
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BOOK TALK @ 20:06   CRAFTLIT IRELAND TOUR 2021!!! Holiday Vacations phone number:    CRAFTLIT BOOKMARK EXCHANGE INFO:   Notes from Book Chat Call! Here are books recommendations: Amy:  Kelly: BJ Novak  and If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating by   Carmen: Woebot - your self-care expert— + Kinky Boots on PBS—

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CRAFTLIT IN IRELAND 2021   Keyword CRAFTLIT + You don't want to miss out :)

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Book Talk @ 4:36 Sweet dreams :)

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BOOK TALK @ 3:30 Heather is most sorry she missed out on book chats this week. But, as you'll hear, the waters should be clearing. Stay tuned - stay safe - wear your masks - talk soon.

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533 - Small Favors- Aug 20 Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting:  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting:  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Tuesday Book Chat https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/invisible-allies Wanda Linda & the Terrible Underpants: https://amzn.to/3kVgAQf https://www.wired.com/video/series/5-levels Mindhunter (David Fincher) https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855 Yak Shaving: https://www.waywordradio.org/yak-shaving/ Thursday Book Chat Jennifer: The Transcendental Murders by Jane Langton (first of the Homer Kelly books). She also wrote a number of philosophical novels for children, including The Swing in the Summerhouse and The Fledgling. Also, Moon over Soho (Rivers of London #2, thank you Aimee), How to be Good by Nick Hornby and Erebus: The Story of a Ship by Michael Palin (yes, that Michael Palin) Kelly: Carmen - City of Secrets (Counterfeit Lady #2) by Victoria Thompson  Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended On It by Chis Voss https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26156469-never-split-the-difference?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=oSwQGWAhgq&rank=1 (former FBI hostage negotiator, interesting takes on negotiation)  - a friend of Kelly's described the musical this clip is from as "bonkers bad in the best way." (the show is Dance of the Vampires) Jennifer: Sssh. I'm still working on Lou's Christmas socks. The pattern is Frank Lloyd Right Socks by verybusymonkey

The Terrible Underpants

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Heather's latest fave USCF Grand Round (some very hopeful info on testing--but ONLY if we begin to understand that Public Health is the most important thing--as opposed to individual health. B/c if the Public is healthy, we have a greater likelihood of being kept healthy ourselves). And my new fave TWIV (This Week in Virology) with a fascinating chat with a UK Epidemiologist.And the YouTuber I mentioned this week:   And   And did YOU know about this??? (I didn't)   And this was fascinating (and I thought very nicely done) Useful CDC Emergency Comms slides (if you're interested): https://emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/training/webinar_20200406.asp Phrase of the Day—brought to you by Kelly: “Crash blossom” = confusing newspaper headline (e.g., "A Doctor Delivered a Baby 25 Years after Delivering His Mom in the Same Hospital”   Tuesday book chat recs (most of them--coffee wiped out my handwritten notes) Linda: knitting Love note sweater — using Malabrigo silk blendMaia - Knitting on modified Sari cardiganAndrew Caldecott Rotherweird series Brenda Dayne : Wainwright/dp/0241349648Maia: The Repair Shop (show to binge)https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p Robert Twigger books Maia Daguerre : How the Scots Invented the Modern WorldAmy: 2040 by Damon Gameau   Thursday book chat recs (in order of appearance) Mary - Container Gardening - Anthony AtheaSusan’s Fiber Shop - "Onesie Wednesdays" etc., live videos on Facebook (so after missing MDSW, at least you can see Susan and buy some nifty stuff). Brenda Dayne rec: The Salt PathDianne - Zapoté by Carol Feller in her Short Row Knits bookKatrinkles little doohickies (faux suede) - The Binding by Bridget Collins (fantasy book - first for adults - she usually writes YA) https://amzn.to/3gV41lv sounds like FUN! Kelly - What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky: Stories Paperback – April 3, 2018 by Lesley Nneka Arimah (Author) (LeVar Burton’s podcast Dianne: This tender Land (audible) This Tender Land: A Novel Hardcover – September 3, 2019 by William Kent Krueger Susan Branch - Heart of the Home books - Falling in Love with the English Countryside (She also has a new Xmas book coming)Martha's Vineyard - Isle of Dreams Hardcover – April 8, 2016 by Susan Branch (Author, Illustrator) The Fairy Tale Girl Hardcover – September 18, 2015 by Susan Branch (Author, Illustrator) Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger https://amzn.to/3iHjeaeTracee finished Sucker Punch by Laurell K. Hamilton (Author) + Mitch Albom Time Keeper Lost stories of Louisa May Alcott (her sexy sexy stuff!!!! Whoo whooo!) Regina: A Century of Women Cartoonists -https://amzn.to/2Y0nwSq Heather - Banana Yoshimoto - an old book but an interesting and fun one. "Ms. Yoshimoto's writing is lucid, earnest and disarming. ... [It] seizes hold of the reader's sympathy and refuses to let go." -Michiko Kakutani, The New York TimesWith the publication of Kitchen, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto was a young writer of enduring talent whose work has quickly earned a place among the best of contemporary Japanese literature. Kitchen is an enchantingly original book that juxtaposes two tales about mothers, love, tragedy, and the power of the kitchen and home in the lives of a pair of free-spirited young women in contemporary Japan. Mikage, the heroine, is an orphan raised by her grandmother, who has passed away. Grieving, Mikage is taken in by her friend Yoichi and his mother (who is really his cross-dressing father) Eriko. As the three of them form an improvised family that soon weathers its own tragic losses, Yoshimoto spins a lovely, evocative tale with the kitchen and the comforts of home at i.... Jennifer: The Wimsey Papers—The Wartime Letters and Documents of the Wimsey Family Kindle Edition by Dorothy L. Sayers (Author) Traitor's Tears, A (Ursula Blanchard Book 12) Kindle Edition by Fiona Buckley The Listening Eye (The Miss Silver Mysteries Book 28) Kindle Edition by Patricia Wentworth (Author) Discworld—what to read map: Highly recommended starting point for Discworld books--VERY funny and SUPERBly read (Audible, etc.) The Wee Free Men Heather - The Alienist Joyce: Less - (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize): A Novel by Andrew Sean Greer (Author) Aimee - Rivers of London - recurring character Leslie in first two books and Lesley in the third book. THE NERVELove on the Spectrum - Netflix, Aussie showIndian Matchmaker on Netflix (connected thematically) Heather - Autism Tropes - Jessica Kellgren-Fozard and Whats wrong with me? // My Disabilities (Updated) Candy: Book talk with Horrorstor author Grady Hendrix (Jenny Lawsen) (That's Jenny Lawsen, the Bloggess, in her Nowhere Book Store) Aimee: The Succuluent woman Watch Youtube to learn plant care!: These Succulent Buddies + Miss Orchid GirlAimee & Heather: Disney+ World According to Jeff Goldblum

The Binding: A Novel
A Century of Women Cartoonists

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Book Talk @8:40 531 - Bad Behaviour- Aug 07 Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Heather's new Chilling Tale UCSF - best/most useful for us currently: Grand Rounds——the Mask Episode ^^^which I mistakenly referred to as TWiV (This Week in Virology) which I also really like. Here's a good one: Great Vowel Shift from The History Guy The Philosophy interview you need to think about:   Tuesday Book Chat Caramel by Isabell Kraemer Laura: A Long Fatal Love Chase (1866, first published in 1995) by Louisa May Alcott (under the name As A. M. Barnard) Rosa - podcast in Finnish and English, about Himmler's masseuse (!?!?!?): Heather Vikingane / Norsemen on Netflix Lina: Tara Westover's "Educated" - Swedish reader was kinda also, "Gospel of Eels"" by Patrik Svensson Lily: Downward Dog app - put in your parameters and it creates a workout for you Lily: for AFTER Covid reading: The Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak   Thursday Book Chat Elizabeth Greene: Come as you are - emily nagoski - Joy - the Book Thief - by Zusak Markus - https://amzn.to/30xCLnq Elizabeth Green : Aimee: AWESOME new plan for masks-- Heather. Ordover: Embroidery kit - Aimee Woolwine : I got these in Navy and a fun turquoise Olacia Womens High Waisted Yoga... Betabrand dress yoga pants WITH POCKETS (SO COMFORTABLE) Regina: spiral staircase shawl: Book notes sent in by Jean: I would love to add a mystery series on my behalf- it's the Easy Rawlins series by Walter Mosley. In the mid 90s there was a fab movie version of the first book (Devil in a Blue Dress—with an exceptionally hot Denzel Washinton). These are set in late 40s-mid 50s LA and show the town as it was then, from a Black perspective, and not at all shy at calling out the racism, much of which has changed very little. But they're also just wonderful potboilers in the finest tradition. I recommend them to anyone wanting to read escapist fiction and diversify their bookshelves at the same time.

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530 - For the Love of Aprons- July 31 Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting:   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting:  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Apron! TOTOshopUA:    UCSF Covid:  Johns Hopkins Contact Tracer course:  Other Contact Tracing courses, too:  and clearing house on how to join the ranks:  CraftLit's YouTube channel (chat with Tara pending):  Tuesday Book Chat I lost the notes!  Thursday Book Chat Candy :  Tracee: Perry Mason + Alyssa Day (Warrior of Atlantis) Carmen: A Better Man - the Last Inspector Gamache book Jennifer - Grimoire of the Lamb (pre-book to the Druid series) The Year of the Gryffon (sequel to the Dark Lord books per last week) Aunt Dimity’s Death (Cozy mysteries) Candy - Anissa Gray’s Care and Feeding of Overly Hungry Girls -  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Morano-Garcia (Moody adventure, spooky, smart, and wry) “Real Men Knit” - lighthearted Romance Novel (Harlem knitting store)  your indie bookstore can get the ‘credit’ for your book orders Kelly — Netflix “Radioactive” - upcoming “where’d you go Bernadette” (Heather needs to read “Plague of the First Born” Edgar Keret) Mary - Vanishing Fleece by Clara Parkes Elizabeth “Sex at Dawn” Christopher Ryan “Threads of Life” by Clare Hunter - Investigation of history of Needlecraft The Color of Law by Rothstein Kathi - Lunar Crossings by Crochet Kim -  The Austen project - six contemporary authors take on the retelling of Austen novels.  I'm reading Val McDermid's Northanger Abbey The Giant Wistaria, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman  When I was a Witch by Charlotte Perkins Gilman  Carmen Lau :

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Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting:  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   UCSF Covid:  Johns Hopkins Contact Tracer course:  Other Contact Tracing courses, too:  and clearing house on how to join the ranks:  CraftLit's YouTube channel (chat with Tara pending):  Tuesday Book Chat Lily: If you liked I captured the castle or the railway children: The Sky Painted Gold - https://amzn.to/2CyVKon I captured the castle: https://amzn.to/32Fv53W - Tracee: Terrier Transgressions Veronica Mars: The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line Audible Audiobook - Rob Thomas (Author) - Jeremy Bearimy and "Tuesdays and also Never" art and embroidery on Etsy Heather: Master and Margarita Sara: Happy Family: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11503106-happy-family by David Safier From Heather's Sister Sydney: Scottys Kampf - Crime Scene Cleaner - https://www.amazon.com/Not-My-Sofa-English-subtitled/dp/B014WGX900/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crime+scene+cleaner&qid=1595326503&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Thursday Book Chat From Kelly - every little thing podcast: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/every-little-thing From Mary - the Truth raidiotopia - https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/the-truth The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39719167-the-care-and-feeding-of-ravenously-hungry-girls From Kelly https://www.suleikajaouad.com/the-isolation-journals Candy - Hyphenated by Jamie Hoffman Kathi - Ursa by Jackquilyn  - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-3

A Sky Painted Gold
I Capture the Castle: Deluxe Edition
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528 - The Rest is Commentary - July 17 Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Steel Stacks You can see more of the Arts Walk and concert spaces here: Tuesday Book Chat Naada - just fun! Thursday Book Chat Heather. Ordover : Heather. Ordover : Heather. Ordover : Heather. Ordover : ^^Drawfee Live Heather. Ordover : Heather. Ordover : Heather. Ordover : ^^Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles Brenda Dayne is back: Sandman - Dianne - Seven & Half Deaths ... bits in the center lagged -- Agatha Christy + Groundhog Day + Twilight Zone (good at the end) Heather. Ordover : Lost Vintage: . Boundary Waters : Heather. Ordover : This Tender Land: Heather. Ordover : Hermione's Everyday Sock: Jessica: Show Me a Sign: - by Ann Clare LeZotte - 5th through 7th grade-ish. ^^^Jessica Kelly: Outside myself - Kristen Witucki also The Transcriber - Aimee - Bear Snores On ; And there was light - blind hero of the french resistance Sandra Boynton’s CHANSON PROFONDE with Yo-Yo Ma - Susanna Clarke (Jonathan Strange) NEW BOOK: - September 15th 2020 Candy - They Did Bad Things (it picked up the pace and ended well) Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh - Candy : Agnes Kutas - Hopes & Dreams Shawl Heather. Ordover : Covid-19 Course from Johns Hopkins - Edyta - 2/d part of Annihilation - Authority (audiobook is good - different reader). Also "Severence" - about a global pandemic (a comedy?!?!) Fun to watch - Hamish MacBeth (second vote for the series in a month! On Youtube and Prime) Aimee: "David Tenant does a Podcast With" Regina: Francis and Joseph Gies - Life in a Medieval City and Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval Village - SIMS has knitting now!!!! (And Etsy shops) Candy: Visit Robling NJ - where they made the cables for Brooklyn Bridge Aimee: Chevron Scrap Blanket Baking Infographic: YUM: roasted beets with bourbon and goat cheese Cowboy (Texas) caviar from Cowgirl Hall of Fame (keeps in fridge FOREVER!) Wendsleydale cheese with apricots Kelly: Grown up Guide to Dinosaurs: - A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs: An Audible Original Audible Audiobook – Original recording Ben Garrod (Author, Narrator), Audible Originals (Publisher) Hawksbill Station by Robert Silverberg - - (the dark side of "Just One Damned Thing After Another") also by him "The World Inside" Kelly/Regina - Podcast: "Litany of the Ordinary" - Kelly Matula : Mike Bennett Underwood and Finch: Aimee/Mary Snellings : Alan Alda podcast - Heather. Ordover : - (not anchoring --cognitive bias)

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Book Talk @ 14:40 Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Brush H2O petit by Kuretake (at Joanns! ) in general - how to fill the water brush pens with a black gasket: How to fill/use the water pens withOUT a black gasket: NEW MASK fabric research: and thus, NEW mask version using Olsen Mask pattern: and a video to the Convertible Mask pattern: And the convertible mask (under it you'll find links to her site) Aimee's yarn store: DyeHouse Yarns. Aimee's LYS yarn line. (Brick & mortar going out of biz). Kathi's podcast: Bonnets at Dawn - scale of 0 to Thornton: Tuesday Book Chat Naada - just fun! Thursday Book Chat Kathi - Scaramouch on Classic Tales Podcast....(surprisingly relatable to current world) - Kathi: Classic Tales start page for Sacramouche Kathi: Bonnets at Dawn Podcast Jennifer - Frank Lloyd Wright socks: Murder Must Advertise - Dorothy Sayers (YAY!!!!) - Peter Wimsey (Edward Petherbridge): Edyta - reading Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer - Heather: Outsider in Amsterdam (Grijpstra & de Gier Mystery #1) Mary: The Happiness Project - by Gretchen Rubin (audiobook read by her) - Dianne - Bellweather - by Susanna Kiersley - - (historical novel with bits of spookiness) Dianne--1955 - Stillmeadow Daybook - Gladys Taber - - Month by Month (kind of like Elizabeth Zimmerman) but for her the big thing is The Bomb Dianne - listened to Jane Austen Society narrated by Richard Armitage The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton "Agatha Christie meets Groundhog Day" Mary: July 15-19 Vogue Knitting Live 2020 - now online! Regina's perfect lipstick color: Cherries in the Snow, Revlon - -- Folk shawls - making shawl with pockets20:51:04 Okay Fine Whatever: Candace: Okay Fine Whatever - The Year I Went from Being Afraid of Everything to Only Being Afraid of Most Things - by Courtenay Hameister - --They did bad things by lauren a. forry - one of the NoWhere BookShop books! Jennie Lawson - the Bloggess (in San Antonio TX) Dianne: Acorn TV - Victorian House of Arts & Crafts - Sarah (scarahliz) : - @QueerRoulette Sarah - yarn - botany color way with Shrug To live & defy in LA - how gangsta rap changed america felicia angeja viator - Heather: Gary Larson's back!!!! Edyta: Mycophelia - weird world of mushrooms - - Eugenia Bone Jessica - Handspun shawl - pebble and beach shawl - simple crescent with simple lattice - Jessica: Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park - (not for under Kelly - Ulysses by James Joyce - Palm Sunday: An Autobiographical Collage - by Kurt Vonnegut - NY Times Crossword subscription: - Deathnote Anime - good (don't watch live action) Heather: really goofy Kung Fu Fighting video - from Mr Manos Aimee: Fastest musicals - ‘Hamilton’%20Is%20The%20Very%20Model%20Of%20A%20Modern,%20%205.0%20%201%20more%20rows%20 (Not) getting married today (Madeline Kahn) - Aimee: DyeHouse Yarns. Aimee's LYS yarn line. (Brick & mortar going out of biz). Ways of seeing by John Berger - 01- 02 - - 03 - Connections - Contrapoints on cancel culture -

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526 Chapter 17   Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK) Register in advance for this meeting:  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Tuesday Book Chat Naada - just fun! Thursday Book Chat Fun vintage movies: Desk Set - Spencer Tracey/Hepburn -  Pat and Mike -  -  Tracee: Hounded - Kevin Hearne (The Iron Druid series) -  Kate Raney: SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO BEFORE WE GOT TO YOUR BOOKS!!!! #hamilfilm for Twitter Watch Party 7pm eastern on the 3rd. Congratulate Mary on Obsidian - her new Satin Angora Rabbit - YAY! Mary Snellings :  - might have info on how to get rabbit urine out of an antique quilt Aimee Woolwine :  - Paul Taylor - English comic in France - "Franglais" + Men of the West End sing - Defying Gravity -  Mary is Bingewatching Hamish MacBeth on Prime:  Kelly Matula: Harps for Harmony - Pachabel's Canon + (from Heather) slide trombones do Bohemian Rhapsody -  +  Kelly: podcast rec - 1 Way to Make an Emoji - from Cracked -  "Ghost Rider" - Neil Peart - drummer from RUSH -  Heather. Ordover : Toddrick Hall - Ordinary Day -  Mary Snellings : America Rocks not aging well - all agreed that GrammarHouse Rocks is pretty much the only unscathed bit Kelly Matula: The Neil Peart reading list:  Mary Snellings : Drunk History compilation for 4th of July:  Heather. Ordover : Breathe Easy Mask ask - please report your thoughts back to me:   and her the fabric test video  and her fabric options  Aimee Woolwine : Theme food for your Hamilton viewing:  also reading Stacey Abrams - Our Time is Now and watching Gavin and Stacey on Prime:  Kelelly: The King Eternal Emperor - Korean show Jennifer - made it past the halfway point through Victorian Raffia double knit scarf -  TRULY a work of art: Jennifer is reading "Passing" -  - on Librivox, too -  also Jennifer is reading "Dead Zone" - "Water Dancer" Mary Snellings : casually creative is Damany's podcast. Mary Snellings : “Be like the Mandalorian. Never take off your mask in Public. This Is The Way. (I have spoken). Aimee Woolwine : LOL Mary Heather. Ordover :  Mary - James Taylor streaming from Fenway:   ^^^Tickets ^^^^tribute band

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Book Talk @6:00 Twitter thread—ADHD & memory storage Join the Zoom Chats: Tuesday is 5am Eastern (for New Zealand and Australia & the UK)   Register in advance for this meeting:   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday is 7pm Eastern: Register in advance for this meeting:  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Tuesday Book Chat Lina (or Laura?): Forever Sweater - Blaire - Icelandic Wool Maia's Temperature Blanket: get Hexagon info from Attic 24 - Yorkshire Crochet blog - (she sells yarn packs, too) How-to Hexagon:  —Join in a new colour for round 2: knot the two yarns together like for the Granny Squares ()  —Remember you can crochet the ends in as you go with the hex's too, to save you darning ends in at the end. —and, how to make a half hexie:  Temperature blanket how-to:  Mindless Crochet blanket or scarf: Neat Wave crochet pattern:  Laura Ricketts:  Tim Hawkins alternative swear words Heather:  Maia Daguerre:  Mitchell & Webb:  Heather's Sister's fave show:   & episode: 7. Schotty's Struggle (English subtitled)  Something Rotten Act 1 - OBC  - best Sexy Shakespeare, ever. (b/c it's hard to be the Bard) Heather:  Tim Minchin:  Tim Minchin Storm:  Ann Blanton : Ben Aaronovich “Midnight Riot” - Rivers of London Book 1 (or Midnight Riot in the US):  & UK title is "Rivers of London" -  UK book: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race -  If you're looking for Dawn detergent in Australia:  Thursday Book Chat Regina: reading Rebecca - best book about an Introvert—ever Heather: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking — by Susan Cain -  Jennifer: Recommends Barchester Towers (Trollope) for possible CraftLit Book -  Fun to watch: Staged - Tennant & Sheen:  - In a brand new lockdown produced series, Michael Sheen and David Tennant attempt to put the world to rights while rehearsing for a West End production over video call. Also starring David's wife, Georgia Tennant. 'Staged' airs Wednesday 10th June on BBC One with a double-bill. Aimee: Critical Role - Podcast or YouTube (Online D&D) Heather: Audible new release! Sandman - July 15 START YOUR DISNEY+ FREE TRIAL ON JULY 3rd: Hamilton  Sign Up at  Aimee: John Stewart movie -  also recommends Jeff Goldblum show on Disney+ (also Goldblum with Taika Waititi:  re Thor Ragnarok) Fun short on Disney+ Kitbull, directed by Rosana Sullivan and produced by Kathryn Hendrickson, reveals an unlikely connection that sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time. Partly Coudy short:  Kathi - the Vanishing - review: "eh." Kathi: Starting Le Guin - Left Hand of Darkness  -  Ishi last of his tribe written by Le Guin's MOTHER: Theodora Kroeber:  YA Gurl Power fantasy trilogy - first book: The Princess of Trelian - by Michelle Knudsen -  (author of Library Lion!) Regina: Don't watch this on a plane:  Jordan Peele breaks down "Get Out " on Reddit:  Regina: Bone Hampton:  Aimee: Fake Doctors, Real Friends podcast:  Heather is looking for her old, Zen Garden screen saver (SE 30 era) which reminded everyone of: Flying Toasters screen saver:  Jennifer: Miss Pinkerton (Part of the Hilda Adams Series) - by Mary Roberts Rinehart   Review: Eh. Not as much fun as The Swimming Pool Kathi: learning from Tinna Mosaic Crochet Kathi: NEWS! Announcement of new Shelley Museum in Bath! -  Aimee: Netflix: Disclosure:  Thirteenth:  Heather: The Scene so shocking that Nixon had it cut from 1776—"Cool Considerate Men"  Toshi: great podcast from Rachel Maddow Bag Man about Nixon's VP Spiro Agnew:  Slate SlowBurn podcast:  Season 1:        Season 2:       Season 3:        Season 4:

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Juneteenth The White Savior video for you: (read the whole page, not just the heading and subheadings). And if you heard there was a study that "proves" masks are ineffective, you may want to . Book and pattern recommendations below. Tuesday June 16th Book Chat notes Ann: Cord Locks for mask ties (way easier): Linda's gorgeous socks: Pixel Rise by Kemper Wray - Thursday June 18th Book Chat Notes Kelly: Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod - by Gary Paulsen - The Bean Trees - the gateway Barbara Kingsolver book - Regina: In the Land of White Death: An Epic Story of Survival in the Siberian Arctic - by Valerian Ivanovich Alʹbanov (Author), Linda Dubosson (Author), David Roberts (Introduction), Jon Krakauer (Preface), Alison Anderson (Translator) - Jennifer: Shakleton Documentary The Crown in the Heather - Historical fiction about Robert the Bruce - The English Wife: A Novel - by Lauren Willig - And Jennifer finished her shawl on the call: Pointed Firs by Lori Versaci - Toshi: This Book Is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell (Author), Aurelia Durand (Illustrator) - Heather: Orange Dot Mask Pattern Aimee: Tom Bihn Bags Masks Paint by numbers app walkthrough (for all platforms) - And Regina's version - Cross Stitch World (no kidding!): Platinum fountain pen DP-800S Kathy: purple fountain pen for lefties Rhodia paper (better for lefties) Toshi: I love Uniball ub150 pens - Shake Shack has gluten free hamburger buns: Heather's Kids recommended: - Korean Turtle Ships & the Chinese Pirate Queen (file under "why didn't I learn this in school???!???!?!?!?") Regina: Anime Count of Monte Cristo (no really!!!) Gankutsuou - - Jennifer: Ta-Nehisi Coates: Between the World and Me and The Water Dancer (fiction) narrated by Joe Morton (star of John Sayles "Brother from Another Planet")

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BOOK TALK @ 4:44   Notes from Our Chats :)  - both by Octavia Butler--WITH IMPORTANT NOTE FROM LISTENER MAUREEN: "In the current climate, I think it's worth noting that Octavia Butler is probably NOT one of the few women of color writing science fiction, but rather one of the few women of color BEING PUBLISHED in science fiction. Systemic racism shows up everywhere! The most recent This American Life podcast covered Afrofuturism (and was a rebroadcast), and so I would imagine that lots of POC are writing science fiction, but the publishing world may not be publishing them. And, of course, it's hard for anyone to get published." Book and pattern recommendations below. Tuesday June 9th Book Chat notes Mary Snellings: Overwhelmed by Kathy Lipp  Kathy Lipp has a podcast - Clutter Free Academy podcast Ann Blanton: Vivian Shaw - Greta Helsing series, plus the OLD classic Varney the Vampire by Thomas Preskett Prest  Lina: The Group - Mary McCarthy Side convo - Toshi : our ten year old taught us this new word: Pareidolia - a type of apophenia, which is a more generalized term for seeing patterns in random data. Some common examples are seeing a likeness of Jesus in the clouds or an image of a man on the surface of the moon Mary Snellings : our brains are wired to see faces...in everything Ann B—All points south - Ravelry pattern Casapinka -  Mary is making  Mary:  Laura Ricketts :  Roadtrip dreams:  Amy Hewgill :   here’s a Maori arts school… it’s mainly based in carving, which is a huge tradition -  Series to binge-watch - Numb3rs Watch/listen to James and the Giant Peach read by amazing actors:  We will get past this podcast with Sandi Toksvig Mary Snellings : Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare sonnets on FB. Laura Ricketts : Fake Doctors, Real Friends- :  Podcast - This Day in Esoteric Political History -  Thursday June 11th Book Chat Notes Aimee: The Imagineering Story on Disney+  Heather: Jim Brown Owns Lester Maddox on the Dick Cavett Show:  Jennifer: Boris Karloff reads “Just So Stories” on Youtube!  Fun to look at:  The Vanishing - Janye Ann Krentz  more books by Krentz -  Daphne du Maurier books:     - Heather/Jennifer:  - Daughter of Time - Josephine Tey (book 5 in the Inspector Grant series) (A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast #156 - covers Daughter of Time - TY Kathy!) Shelly is on Colorado in her “all around the country” reading - Kent Haruf - Plainsong  (good listen) and then onto Connecticut - Bedelia (1945) Vera Kaspery  Heather. Ordover : How the scots invented the modern world - by Arthur Herman  Joe: Is it a Utilikilt or a Kilt  Heather. Ordover : EVERY woman in a cold climate needs this set of stockings:  Joyce - Garden Spells: A Novel (Waverly Family Book 1) Book 1 of 2: Waverly Sisters | by Sarah Addison Allen  Regina’s Crafts and Masks will be open soon on Etsy Listen to Orson Wells - Rebecca -   Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (alt world detective agency) Space Force  Aimee: The Holiday (Jack Black, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, etc etc etc)  Aimee Woolwine : Listen to - Hildegard Von Blingin’   Jamel aka Jamal   The Original Hildegard  Hildegard of Bingen Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas -  “[A] delicious literary Gothic debut.” –THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (EDITOR’S CHOICE) “Moody and evocative as a fever dream, Catherine House is the sort of book that wraps itself around your brain, drawing you closer with each hypnotic step.” – THE WASHINGTON POST A Most Anticipated Novel by Entertainment Weekly • Cosmopolitan • The Atlantic • Forbes • Good Housekeeping • Better Homes and Gardens • HuffPost • Buzzfeed • Newsweek • Harper’s Bazaar • Ms. Magazine • Woman’s Day • PopSugar • and more! A gothic-infused debut of literary suspense, set within a secluded, elite university and following a dangerously curious, rebellious undergraduate who uncovers a shocking secret about an exclusive circle of students . . . and the dark truth beneath her school’s promise of prestige. Trust us, you belong here.” Aimee: Horrorstor: A Novel Kindle Edition by Grady Hendrix (Author) - HILARIOUS -  To Knit Candy is making - Hope & Dreams by Agnes Kutas- MDSW fiberoptics in colorway - Atlantic -  Joe: Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho  -  “Magic and mayhem clash with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.  The Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers maintains the magic within His Majesty’s lands. But lately, the once proper institute has fallen into disgrace, naming an altogether unsuitable gentleman as their Sorcerer Royal and allowing England’s stores of magic to bleed dry. At least they haven’t stooped so low as to allow women to practice what is obviously a man’s profession…  At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers, ventures to the border of Fairyland to discover why England’s magical stocks are drying up, an adventure that brings him in contact with Prunella Gentlewoman, a woman with immense power and an unfathomable gift, and sets him on a path which will alter the nature of sorcery in all of Britain—and the world at large…”  - low-rent Strange & Norell   - Robert Asprin “Myth” Series Robert Asprin Neuromancer (Sprawl Trilogy Book 1) by William Gibson -   “Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, Neuromancer is a science fiction masterpiece—a classic that ranks as one of the twentieth century’s most potent visions of the future. Case was the sharpest data-thief in the matrix—until he crossed the wrong people and they crippled his nervous system, banishing him from cyberspace. Now a mysterious new employer has recruited him for a last-chance run at an unthinkably powerful artificial intelligence. With a dead man riding shotgun and Molly, a mirror-eyed street-samurai, to watch his back, Case is ready for the adventure that upped the ante on an entire genre of fiction. Neuromancer was the first fully-realized glimpse of humankind’s digital future—a shocking vision that has challenged our assumptions about technology and ourselves, reinvented the way we speak and think, and forever altered the landscape of our imaginations.” Heather. Ordover : The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O - Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland -

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Book Talk - 29:40   Feeling helpless - Postcards to Voters (via Aimee)  Book and pattern recommendations below. (especially cute Lise’s Poke Ball tea cozy! ) Our books are universally about being more human/empathy Cory Booker:  Trevor Noah:   Eden’s Tip Jar:   Lise : Pokeball Tea Cozy pattern, free, on her Ravelry page “Lynnette” Aimee Woolwine : Carina Monique -  - Disney movie approach to studying gender issues, racism, colonialism, etc.  Aimee:  + Postcards to Voters - - Vicki:  Joy:  Edyta:  Joy - What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon -  - From Amazon - “In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything… Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time. The Ireland of 1921, teetering on the edge of war, is a dangerous place in which to awaken. But there Anne finds herself, hurt, disoriented, and under the care of Dr. Thomas Smith, guardian to a young boy who is oddly familiar. Mistaken for the boy’s long-missing mother, Anne adopts her identity, convinced the woman’s disappearance is connected to her own. As tensions rise, Thomas joins the struggle for Ireland’s independence and Anne is drawn into the conflict beside him. Caught between history and her heart, she must decide whether she’s willing to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she’d find. But in the end, is the choice actually hers to make?” Regina -  - Good Neighbors: Gentrifying Diversity in Boston’s South End Hardcover by Sylvie Tissot (Author), David Broder (Translator), Catherine Romatowski (Translator) Alias Grace (Netflix) Edyta - Ripple Buttshorts:  Artemis is reading Wolves of Willoughby Chace  Heather: The Dark is Rising series -

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Book Talk - 8:34       Thursday May 28 Book Notes Aimee finished William Monk:  now on to this series:  Heather & Jennifer: Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny - first book is eh - evidently rest of series is better Lise Mendel: Jane Darrowfiled - LOL and not stupid. Now onto Goodreads book “The Great Ship of Knowledge Part 1" by William Bailey Colleen : just finished “Code Name Verity” by Elizabeth Wein. WW2 female spies and female pilots. Really loved it. Heather. Ordover :  Funny:  Funny bit was based on this book: “Queen Bees and Wannabees”  Shelly Fromholtz : I just finished Code Name Heléné by Ariel Lawhon. Same plotline.. based on a real person. Nancy Wake -  Campaign for a word of the year - “nibbling” - nieces and nephews (b/c they’re not SIBlings) Jennifer & Regina : Josephine Baker - History Chick’s did a great episode on her Podcast Every Little Thing - Flora Lichtman -  Edyta Niemyjska : I recently finished reading a large fantasy series by Elizabeth Moon  - The Sheepfarmer’s Daughter is the first book in the series  About Elizabeth Moon Elizabeth Moon grew up on the Texas-Mexico border, a voracious reader and early writer. She spent much of her early years in a hardware store where nothing was in shrink-wrap or little plastic containers, and mule collars still hung on the back wall. She has a history degree from Rice University and a biology degree from the University of Texas at Austin, plus some graduate work in biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio; between the first two, she spent three years on active duty in the USMC. Her bibliography includes 25+ novels and 40+ short fiction works, nearly all in science fiction or fantasy. REMNANT POPULATION was a Hugo finalist in 1997; THE SPEED OF DARK won the Nebula Award in 2003. Shelly Fromholtz : has anyone read Centennial by James Michener? If so, your thoughts? LeAnn -   and Pickwick Papers  The Jane Austen Project:  by Kathleen A. Flynn  -  Shelly’s stepdaughter recommends - Ask a Mortician - YouTube channel  Aimee recommends visiting (when possible) Whistler BC in May - Zipline through old growth rainforest Jennifer knitting:  Reading Midnight Riot (Rivers of London series)  by Ben Aaronovitch  and Chair Yoga:  And then we got onto food… Edyta Niemyjska : this is a great account by one of the winners of GBBO  Toshi : I love shrubs, but must use vinegar that’s naturally brewed Edyta Niemyjska : she has lots of videos with instructions Toshi : yes Morrocan okra with tomato is good Toshi : brussel sprouts with chestnut  sauce and    Our Narrator: Eden Ballantyne : Eden became a storyteller, after years of acting and touring, with a variety of diverse theatre companies, performing in touring theatre, theatre in education, museums, theme parks and schools. Eden then started his own company Stories Alive; as a way of getting his head full of crazy historical characters and stories into the world. He now works independently across Britain, Italy, China and Canada. Performing as a variety of characters in all manner of interesting settings. With over 20 years acting experience performing and delivering workshops to people of all ages, he rarely regrets failing A level theatre studies.

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Book Talk at 11:10     Lists from Book Chats: May 5 Amy Hewgill: Heather--possible method for re-knitting/mending your sweater.  -- Alternatively a “Tamborine Darn” as illustrated in this book.  Lina:  Lina: Black Books on Amazon -  Globe Theater link -  Frankenstein Link -  Ann: Henry Cabot Lodge/Teddy Roosevelt “…Hero Tales…” , Ken Burns Roosevelt documentary , Charles de Lint “Moonheart”  Tuesday May 12 5/12/2020 Heather. Ordover : Micarah Tewers makes a stunning gown out of bedsheets (pretty much)  Lina Bergsten : calming videos, woman farming in China, this one is “So …it goes like…the life of peas!”  Amy Hewgill : OPI episode: “Every Little Thing” episode “Nail Polish Naming” Podcast recommendations from everyone:  Jigsaw puzzle episode:  Amy:  and books  aimed at maybe 9 yrs old + Also the podcast 20,000 Hz:  Laura has been listening to the old radio show:  Heather (as always) recommends Dr Floyd for kids AND parents:  Ann is reading “Number the Stars” Lois Lowry - Tween book (little like “The Devil’s Arithmetic”) And we all agree that Elizabeth Peter’s books  (the Amelia Peabody books) are fine on paper, but they are spectacular as read by Barbara Rosenblat (sadly she does NOT read all of them) Tracee: still reading Love Warrior: A Memoir Kindle Edition by Glennon Doyle  - Blurb: The highly anticipated new memoir by bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton tells the story of her journey of self-discovery after the implosion of her marriage. (her new book is “Untamed” - Blurb: In her most revealing and powerful memoir yet, the activist, speaker, bestselling author, and “patron saint of female empowerment” (People) explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet others’ expectations and start trusting the voice deep within us. ) Laura Ricketts vest rec for Amy:  Tuesday May 19th, 2020 Amy Hewgill: Lori Gottlieb - “Maybe you should talk to someone” - she is a shrink - stuck with one patient w/ cancer through whole ride (ebook) -  Chanel Miller - “Know My Name” -  Heather. Ordover : Podcast recs from last Thursday - “Wind of Change” and “Imagined Life” Evie: Moonstone - structured like Woman in White - Phoebe Reads a Mystery - Moonstone -  Toshi: Kate Davies - Deco Cardigan -  pattern for contiguous sweater  free contiguous method tutorial  Amy Hewgill : diy corona pinata -  Heather. Ordover :  Heather. Ordover :  Ann Blanton:  - Bride of the Rat God Paperback – by Barbara Hambly - Great narrator Heather. Ordover :  Id: Invaded (new and...interesting...Anime)  Toshi: Avenue 5 (v funny / Hugh Laurie)  What we Do In The Shadows - tv show -  and the movie  Ann:  Grimm - Great to binge Thursday 5/14/2020 and 5/21's Book Chat notes Dianne: Ruth Galloway series - forensic archaeologist in Norfolk - 10,000 Doors of January” Alex E Harrow - little Jasper Fford-y (victorian/strong female/escape) Susan B Anderson’s Moose Pattern (Making Magazine) + change of clothes (Go to her company website for the patterns - SO CUTE!!!!) also making a large lace-weight circular shawl, Jared Flood’s Permafrost Toshi - Podcast, “Offshore” (public radio station show out of Hawaii - first episode about Mauna K’oa) (sp) (+ Marshall Islands/ adoption) Heather. Ordover : Safe for Tweens book - “Charlie Thorne & the Last Equation” Lise Mendel’s Ravelry - check it out for the lace weight wedding shawl for her daughter currently reading 2nd book in the Apocalypse Triptych series (The End is Near) () Regina - 7 Seeds -  Things in Jars - Jess Kidd (Victorian/strong female - ) Aimee Woolwine : “Bookmarks are for Quitters” T-shirt (finishing William Monk series, book 23) AWESOME PODCAST -  The song if you need to know:  Also, “Imagined Life” podcast - (SO GOOD - H.O.)  Tracee - Love Warrior + next (new book) “Untamed” Glenon Doyle Melton - Brenee Brown interviewed her on the podcast:  And her original blog:  Joyce Fisher: (Zebra Drive) Lifespan “chapter 8 - ready for the worst” - about a pandemic Mary Snellings - Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist () + Lean In  Thursday 5/21/2020 First - a few links on Science and Faux Science Heather. Ordover :  - How FAKE SCIENCE Can Fool You – Wisecrack Edition Toshi : Gwenyth Paltrow is Insane and Goop is hurting everyone -   Flat Earth: What Makes REAL Science? – Wisecrack Edition Toshi :  Podcast on what happens when you are sad and lonely and go online as a young white man in America Toshi :  - Yes so the podcast goes from the main study person being a Obama stan, to a Stef Molineaux fan, to a Gaving McGuinnes (sp) fan, to a contrapoints fan Heather. Ordover :  - Heather. Ordover :  Heather. Ordover :  Heather. Ordover :  ALL SYSTEMS RED (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells Jennifer: Hardcore History podcast -  WWI - excellent (per Jennifer Gordon)  They Shall Not Grow Old doc from Peter Jackson How did we get to WWI - Ken Follett -  Dorothy sayers books in order -   - Margery Allingham Books In Order  by Ngaio Marsh BJ is doing The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb by Agatha Christie -  Lise -  - Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross All in agreement - this wins the BEST TITLE award for the night Heather. Ordover : How to cope with being stuck inside (H.O. - I love every video this guy has done) CGP Grey -  Vickie - the book woman of troublesome creek - by Kim Michele Richardson - historical fiction -  History links: Vickie & Jennifer):  Heather. Ordover :  - The Danelaw - Alfred vs. Guthrum - Extra History - #1  In Our Time Lise: Daniel Silva -  The Dutch House: A Novel Hardcover – by Ann Patchett -  And some Anime links !  - Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid (Anime) Toshi: Found it: The disastrous life of Saiki K - . THIS IS AMAZING from Tammy C: 1621 - the new anatomy of melancholy Robert Burton -  Heather. Ordover : Make fun of Heinlin video from Overly Sarcastic Productions -  Regina: Shtisel on Netflix

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CRAFTY Eden Bio + [Tip Jar] Info on  / and  chats (Zoom link to  and  Mask info on  BOOK TALK - 12:38  — really is lovely.  was actually illegal at the time the book was written.  ( was the Alice in Wonderland version) And...Our Reader Eden Ballantyne! Please meet him: Eden became a storyteller, after years of acting and touring, with a variety of diverse theatre companies, performing in touring theatre, theatre in education, museums, theme parks and schools. Eden then started his own company Stories Alive; as a way of getting his head full of crazy historical characters and stories into the world. He now works independently across Britain, Italy, China and Canada performing as a variety of characters in all manner of interesting settings. With over 20 years acting experience performing and delivering workshops to people of all ages, he rarely regrets failing A level theatre studies. You can thank Eden .

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We Meet Again CRAFTY Happy 14th anniversary!!!!! Info on / and (Zoom link to and (best succinct info I've found) Mask info on Making my own tailor's BOOK TALK Daguerrotype or not? - Beckett and Susan over at The History Chicks podcast and their newer podcast I've got to ask Beckett if she saw the Micarah Tewes video () on how WRONG the costumes are in the new Little Women (focus on costumes comes after her disclaimer—around 5 min.) —why wrong? Because NO BONNETS?!?!?! (14 min)—um...prepare yourself for speed of speech before watching. She has a...unique and modern way of editing the way Overly Sarcastic Productions has a unique and modern way of editing. Smart. Fast. Really fast. recommended by History Chicks.

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Book Talk @13:40   Plays & Instagram & Things 1&2 :D   ADHD   HAPPY END OF BOOK! MAY YOUR TREASURE BE TOLD IN STORIES EVERLASTING :)

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BOOK TALK@ 14:30   Merete Boye Hinsjel: Treasure Island Game   Extra Credits   Guns

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Quick update - no Treasure Island this week. Heather is going three chapters deep next week (16,17,18) as the narration switches over to Dr. Livesey - oh dear the suspense. Chart a course for next week and stay safe among the waves this weekend.

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Book Talk@ 2:20 CRAFTY - Last week's -  PRE-CHAPTER *-  POST Clove Hitch

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Book Talk @ 4:10   Survey Time! (not scurvy time) If you have a minute (it would be odd if it took longer) please respond to the . Thank you! The  CRAFTY Listen to ,  by Adam Silvera PRE-CHAPTER "" Brass Swivel By  - Own work, ,  Ship’s architecture

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Book Talk @ 13:35 Cape May Still at it  designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Tutor , home of the   PRE     Long Pipe * Latitude and Longitude in Chapter 6 (62°17'20"19°2'40") will take you ?! But if you reverse the numbers, it gets you closer to Caracas:  POST Oilskin And a slightly obsessive blog on .

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Treasure Island Read by Adrian Praetzellis Book Talk: 7:50 ("Thunder" he cried "A week!?!?"): 31:56 ;)   KATHARINE La main, de hand; les doigts, de fingres. Je pense que je suis le bon ecolier; j'ai gagne deux mots d'Anglois vitement. Comment appelez-vous les ongles? ALICE Les ongles? nous les appelons de nails. KATHARINE De nails. Ecoutez; dites-moi, si je parle bien: de hand, de fingres, et de nails. ALICE C'est bien dit, madame; il est fort bon Anglois… KATHARINE Et le coude? ALICE De elbow. KATHARINE De elbow. Je m'en fais la repetition de tous les mots que vous m'avez appris des a present. ALICE Il est trop difficile, madame, comme je pense. KATHARINE Excusez-moi, Alice; ecoutez: de hand, de fingres, de nails, de arma, de bilbow. ALICE De elbow, madame. KATHARINE O Seigneur Dieu, je m'en oublie! de elbow. Comment appelez-vous le col? CRAFTY Procreate    Bob Ross PRE Yellow Jack Tallow-y   POST

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501 - Book Talk at 11:00 Welcome back! After a recalibrating break, CraftLit is setting sail with Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. What has Heather been up to in her "downtime"? Only helping scientists, getting stung by scorpions and rappelling down waterfalls. Don't believe me - look about three inches down and watch the video.  Heather Rappels Down a Waterfall CRAFTY Procreate PRE Capstan Talk Like a Pirate   Thanks for setting sail with CraftLit - more treasure to come next week!

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Here it is: Chapters 34 - 35 - 36 - 37 - 38 of Anne of Green Gables. This is the end of the novel coming straight to you on CraftLit's 500th episode. Take a minute to soak in the end of the book. The end of 500 episodes. And the start of another book to come: Treasure Island.  Stay well out there, crafters, readers, and humans across the globe.

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Margaret Chase Smith—first female to serve in both House and Senate—gives anti-McCarthy speech on floor of Senate...with McCarthy in attendance. Her speech is called: The Declaration of Conscience - 1 June 1950

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Welcome to September - we're back with Chapters 31 and 32 of Anne of Green Gables. Listen up for some important announcements and changes coming to CraftLit, including what will happen to Premium Audio now that Heather has entered full job mode.  For our East Coast listeners, stay safe, dry, and keep some paperbacks on hand if your power winks out. Book Talk 6:40

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We're back! First things first, if you want to see where Heather's new job is you can check out Extraordinary Measures (clearly featuring the ever handsome Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser, both of who also star in action-adventure films involving desert tombs. Small world, right?) Book Talk:: 8:40   Freddie Mercury

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After a small trip (and coughing fit) Heather is back with Chapter 29 of Anne of Green Gables. That's it! Hit play and enjoy your weekend.

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After a brief adjustment period of commuting, fulltime jobing (a new verb I just invented), and juggling the podcast - I'm back with Chapter 28 of Anne of Green Gables.  If you've left an email or voicemail you won't hear it in this episode. I'm currently wrestling through some access issues but will be getting to all your lovely messages as soon as possible.

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We're back from Scotland and headed into Chapter 27 of Anne of Green Gables! Book Talk: 18:42

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Heather is off in Scotland but Anne is still with us - although a week late which is my fault (Justin, Mr. Editor) but the chapter is just as good as always.  Here are some rather judgemental looking sheep to keep you company alongside Chapter 26.

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You're gonna LOVE chapter 25! Ulster Coats (And ) Tara's

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by Oliver Wendell Holmes (page 61)  OOOOH! I found a video of an and a VERY DETAILED And that's about all there is to that!

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Bunches and bunches of links for you! - The New Videos to use with kids (after you review them) These are all great Illusion-busting videos of his: - (and ) (The WEATHER CHANNEL! FOR SHAME!) Then in he (attempts to) rebrand himself and parodies these fine and worthy YouTubers in order to do it: Kiva donations (Thank you! is fully funded!) and . —Gabrielle (Violinknitter): Tumblr post and video —Diane G - & - Robin in Texas sent in some info and pics of Pinafores: For lots of informative videos about dressing in fashions of a variety of time periods, see - Christina just found this for you on Reddit -->Anne of Green Gables became so popular and such an important symbol of freedom in Poland that Voicemail links: - Aimee's - Maxine is part of the Halloween Bundle (if you haven't already heard it) - Lise - My first graphic novel is no joke - Gaylene's , a , an

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My friend Pam’s gorgeous art below (she learned from this site: ) - History Chicks and - Tara’s podcast rec: - The New Jersey Mom Video I mentioned • are an Actual Thing-- • HAMLET What, the fair Ophelia! QUEEN GERTRUDE Sweets to the sweet: farewell! (scattering flowers) I hoped thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife; I thought thy bride-bed to have deck'd, sweet maid, And not have strew'd thy grave. • • This is a dress with a pinafore: (A pinafore is a pinafore because it was something to pin afore a dress to protect it.) And these are aprons: These, too, are aprons. Slickstone and board:

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Links for you: Waterloo Stove: /> Russets are apples: taffy - could have been or could have been Fannie Farmer’s 1896 recipe for Sir John A MacDonald:

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The artists I mentioned: The really cool template store: For this really cool paper pieced quilt from the :

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All The Things! from Simplygoodstuff.com (plus I really like these two sponges - the and the The Anne of Green Gables cookbook! Red Crocheted Woolen Hood & blue crossover You can find Laura’s crossover shawl and more (like the children's pattern) at her or find more of her genius at And lookee what Laurie did while listening:

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Heatherly Walker/Yarn Yenta’s book! And from Robin:  an alternative view point on the Walk Out Not Up movement.  In most cases of child on child violence, it is the bully that kills their classmate and that is generally true for the young school shooters as well.   Even in Columbine,   The movement (along with reading the book ) is much better for bullying.  from Anna G: Scrappy Quilts even some quilts with 1x1 in squares! and Fun with  No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday. (my new fave quote) CLAUDIO Ay, but to die, and go we know not where; To lie in cold obstruction and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod; and the delighted spirit To bathe in fiery floods, or to reside In thrilling region of thick-ribbed ice; To be imprison'd in the viewless winds, And blown with restless violence round about The pendent world. . .

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The Thank you John in Indiana - The Kitchen is not clean until Dish Rag is scalded! - Journal of Medicinal Food:  "...In conclusion, these RCTs provide scientific evidence that supports the efficacy of turmeric extract (about 1000 mg/day of curcumin) in the treatment of arthritis. ...more rigorous and larger studies are needed to confirm the therapeutic efficacy of turmeric for arthritis."     (Daily James W., Yang Mini, and Park Sunmin. Journal of Medicinal Food.Aug 2016.717-729. ) And it may help slow skin cancer!? (Cancer, August 15, 2005, Volume 104) Golden Milk , , (and ), June Lillies are Narcissus (variety of daffodil) Snuffy colored

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Crafty-cleaning and has products and a zillion tips, and all the listener emails: Lex recommended pet aquarium limescale remover (like for turtle or lizard tanks), of Lavendar Sheep recommends 1:1 white vinegar to dawn - heat the vinegar to mix (the only time you’ll need to heat it), put both in a spray bottle, shake, spray, leave 30 min, scrub, rinse. Here’s the evil hard water. Sigh… Question - does this have anything to do with cleaning (ahem): the golden milk / turmeric thingy. Whatsup with that? NOTES FROM LAST WEEK “looks like a Gimlet” By Wikipedia user Saintswithin - en.wikipedia.org, Public Domain,   Now I lay me down to sleep - originally published in the , Calvinist, compiled by Benjamin Harris, 1683 The REAL Captivity Narrative: Melissa @ Peace Weavers - Traditional Handweaving

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Recording is not going well with our current storm fallout (literally, actually...trees, branches, ice balls from treetops). Premium audio is not likely until next Saturday. Apologies that Mother Nature has conspired against us! Heather

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—skunk cabbage By Sue Sweeney. - . Archived at , , —“looks like a Gimlet” By Wikipedia user Saintswithin - en.wikipedia.org, Public Domain, — —Now I lay me down to sleep - originally published in the , Calvinist, compiled by Benjamin Harris, 1683 —Peep of Day series ( ) —The REAL Captivity Narrative:

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. Do it! The “real” Avonlea is Cavendish. by Laurence Sterne, the source for “Scope of Imagination”. A is the mattress (ish). Candle extinguisher—here is a “snuffer” and here Scrooge is using a GIANT one to “put out” the Ghost of Christmas Past:   - the taking-things-literally gal (watch at 1:30 and especially 2:12) or watch her .

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Chapters 1-2 Anne of Green Gables Ms Rachel is Surprised & Matthew is Surprised (too!) sort of the root of the Irishman joke (similar to this one: Paddy is in jail. Guard looks in his cell and sees him hanging by his feet.  “What the hell you doing?” he asks. “Hanging myself” Paddy replies.  “It should be around your neck” says the Guard. “I know” says Paddy “but I couldn’t breathe”.) Reminds me of the stories we learned about from History of the (very dated and now offensive) term Book Talk @ 9:31 : plain or twilled fabric with wool weft and cotton or linen warp that is used especially for warm shirts, skirts, and pajamas (Early 19th century: apparently an alteration of woolsey in linsey-woolsey). Fave quote of today’s chapters: people laugh at me because I use big words. But if you have big ideas you have to use big words to express them, haven't you?" "Well now, that seems reasonable," said Matthew.

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At last! Lucy Maud Montgomery!  - you can learn more about premium audio here. - you can sign up for premium audio at link, PLUS doing so from here means you can listen to the free podcast on the app AND access the premium audio on the site and the app. THIS is the ONLY way to get premium audio on the app.  - you can get free and premium audio here - for now. I am still researching to see if it's such a good deal for you. 1-206-350-1642 - listener call-in line - you can click on "contact" from within the app to be put through to this line. Lucy Maud Montgomery - born Clifton, , November 30, 1874 LMM was of Scottish descent! (PLUS--CraftLit! Scotland Tour! June 17-26, 2018 - ) Beautiful LMM with pen in hand and hair just so: And with a twinkle in her eye: And LMM in the studio and In The Nature (a la Anne): (to get more of the Puritan/Calvinist info) If you haven't seen the Wrinkle in Time trailer, Info on the1985 Info on the newer, "darker"

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Opening song downloaded in 2006 as podsafe music: DISCLAIMER This bonus episode of CraftLit likely belongs at the end of , but since the inciting incidents didn’t occur for several years, I’m putting it here, but with a warning - language and subject matter are NOT what you will find in the other 475± episodes of CraftLit. This is NOT an episode to have a first-listen with your kids in the car. To that end, I am well aware that there will be parts of this episode that will anger you. If you’ve listened to CraftLit for awhile you’ll know that I often hold information or comments for the end—it’s the theater side of me, wanting to book-end these essays so that they are dramatically and structurally consistent. But I’d be an idiot if I didn’t know you would have responses while you listen. I encourage you to use the recording app on your phone and switch back and forth between listening and responding so you have your thoughts in order. Then, when you’re done, you have the choice to send me the complete file at Heather@CraftLit.com OR you can call our listener line at 1-206-350-1642 and speak your mind. And, finally, You might be expecting me to deal with this topic through the lens of classic literature. With one exception, that will not happen in this episode. This is personal. This is nothing more than my thoughts—a culmination of 31 years of my experiences and thoughts—on this topic. We have faced many characters in complicated relationships where we in the modern world have very different responses regarding issues of consent. are not unknown to us. However, you may wish to hunt down the post by David Wong at (of all places) Cracked.com called . It’s both funny and upset-stomach-inducing—and written by a guy for whom I’d like to buy a drink if he’s ever in Eastern PA. 3:10 Before I begin, there is a transcription of this over at CraftLit.com/476. Included there are links out to everything I mention that is link-to-able. 3:51 Hello, The number of times I’ve been compelled to do something like this could be counted on a hand inside a very nicely knitted mitten, but , and comment threads I’ve been reading have pushed me to try—at least for we sane people—to end it. To begin at the beginning, my husband pointed out a month-or-so ago that every woman he knew had put a #MeToo hashtag on their feed. Sadly, none surprised him. However, he asked why I hadn’t. I was the only one he knew of who could have but didn’t. And I didn’t. 4:30 I mentioned–very briefly–my past a few years back on CraftLit and I left it there. For a long time it had defined part of me, but then I got married, then I had a son, then I was teaching HS the day we were evacuated from the tip of an island off the coast of North America when a plane tried to drop a building on us, then I had another son, then I became a podcaster, an author, a speaker—I outgrew simple definitions. There is nothing simple about the conversation that is swirling around us right now—and I say that as both a #MeToo and as a mother of young men. The mother of some rather justifiably nervous young men. 5:15 When I was teaching HS in NYC I learned something very important that I need to share with you: I knew nothing about being white. I mean, yes, if you’ve heard “Stupid Shit White People Say” you’ve probably laughed–just like me. Ha Ha. I get it. What I mean is I knew nothing about what being white looks like to anyone who isn’t. You might remember the spectacularly biting SNL clip of complete with what happens in the white world when anyone of color leaves the room. It’s hilarious. And it’s not. One of the most revealing conversations I ever had was with a class of recidivist freshmen. These 20 kids were massively in the minority at our very-college-focused NYC Public School. This was not their first time in Freshman English. It might have been their third or fourth, to be honest. Trying to figure out how to get them to want to strengthen their skills was more difficult than any teaching job I’ve had before or since and I probably failed to help at least half of them. But they sure taught me. I was particularly lucky because my students had learned that they could trust me—at least it seemed to believe they could. I sure hoped they could. This was well into my time in NYC and it was also at the height of the people-getting-jumped-for-their-Air-Jordan’s scare and we’d been working our way through annotating a NYTimes article on the topic in preparation for them to practice writing formal letters, like they might have to write to a landlord someday, only we were using a letter to the editor of the paper as a practice run. As we annotated copies and separated fact from opinion (and noted where we’d need more facts to support our claims) one boy made a comment about how there was nothing wrong with jumping someone for their shoes—as long as that someone was white. As the only white person in the room at the time, I asked for clarification. Near as I can recall the conversation went something like this: Me: Wait, what? Student: Well, you know, Miss. I mean, it’s mad wrong for me to jump someone like… Tyrik here (laughter) because I know it’s not like he can just, you know, go out and buy new Jordans. (“awwwwww”s) Me: Okaaaayyy… Student: But…you know, Miss. If you need a new pair, you’ll get a new pair. Me: Wait. Are you telling me that I should be able to buy a new pair of Jordan’s because I’m white? (Laughter) Student: (clearly baffled by my response and the laughter) Um…yeah… Me: George, how much money do you think I make??? Student: (still baffled) I don’t know…like…white people money? Me: (laughing) That’s an income classification? Student: (backpedaling) You know, Miss? Right? Like, you make enough. You can, you know, buy…stuff you want. Me: George, I’m a teacher. We don’t get rich being teachers. We get promised decent health care, and retirement, in exchange for not getting rich—almost enough to pay rent and eat. I’m not rich. Seriously. These shoes I got at Payless. I went on to break down how much I brought home every two weeks and what my monthly expenses were. My disposable money at the end of the month was about $30. The rustling in the room got louder as we worked our way towards that fact—a fact that the students brought up again and again in class when people made assumptions or worked off of stereotypes. 9:20 As different as my life was from George’s view of All White Folks—his understanding of the differences of how white folks live from the people he grew up with in his neighborhood wasn’t that far off. Things I saw our students do that I—at first—thought were SO self-defeating, so working against their best interests — were, often as not, learned survival skills. We had a whole cross section of girls who got to school late every day. Same amount of late Every Day. Why? Their moms and dads both worked, often more than one job and frequently in overlapping shifts which meant one adult was still on the way home from a late shift on public transit early in the morning when the other was leaving for an early shift. But there’s a baby. Baby has to go to daycare. Affordable daycare starts at the same time as school. Solution? The oldest daughter is responsible and she’ll be able to make up the work she misses at her school. Have her take the baby to daycare then go to school. Someone else will pick the baby up so the oldest daughter can stay late and get help, library access, or just a quiet place to study. Win-win. But it took several years for me to learn that. All the kids knew how it worked. One girl was shocked I’d needed to ask her, because duh, of course that’s what was going on. Opening the door and coming into class late wasn’t anything she needed to apologize or make excuses for, because it was just so obvious. Except it wasn’t. To me. Just like I thought wasn’t obvious. 11:18 Just like what published in the NYT about the charges of sexual misconduct about him. H is thoughts weren’t obvious either. It’s not about race. It’s not about beauty. It’s not about sex. It’s not necessarily about gender. It is all about power. 11:49 And even people with power never feel like they are the one in power. There’s always someone richer, better, stronger, meaner, more ruthless, more threatening, better looking than they are. So if you try to have the conversation with them as though they’ve got more power than you they’ll just “what about THAT person” and blow off everything you say. John Oliver did a lovely piece on - which is also known as the . Back to Louis CK. 12:40 I don’t know if, in the maelstrom of sexual predator reveals you read or heard his whole statement, but you should know what he said. All of it. Because I think it should be the gold standard by which we judge responses to this issue. Allow me to give you a smidgen of context for why I believe that. 13:00 In a nutshell, Louis CK struggled on his way up as a standup comedian. A lot. He and Mark Maron have spoken about their enemyship and their friendship and how the difficulties they encountered paralleled each other but how they ultimately found success—albeit in relatively different areas. I guarantee you, if a female comedian heard me say that she would have snorted. Quadruple that snort if she’s a female comedian of color. Because…seriously. It’s just so obvious. Sidestepping that rabbit hole for a moment and going back to Louis CK—it’s important to know that Louis CK - like George Clooney and Samuel L Jackson have famously said – Louis CK didn’t have success handed to him on a silver platter when they were young. He ate his share of cup-o-noodles and did a fair bit of couch surfing is what I’m saying. So If an up-and-coming female comedian had said to him, “Geez, it’s been rough going…” he’d be likely to say—justifiably—“Oh My God, I KNOW. There was this one time when I…” not necessarily as a way of him purposefully dismiss her struggles, but very likely thinking that he’s speaking to an equal or—at least—to someone on her way to being a professional equal. How that convo might have been perceived by the woman he was speaking to would very likely have sounded very different. He learned—the hard way—about power disparities. 15:05 We can learn from him that power disparities are invisible to those in power UNLESS they are given a reason to stop, back up, think, ask questions, sit with it awhile, and then find the cojones to say “mea culpa” and own their error. And we—the rest of the public, the couch-sitting judge and jury to these people’s social falls—we have to learn to allow them to do that. We say that we want people to own it. We say we want people to say they’re sorry, but when they do we’re as likely to attack them for that as we are for them denying everything. And that’s too bad because we know everyone makes mistakes. But it’s very rare that we see people who are actually evil—Goebbels and Himmler and Pol Pot and King Leopold evil—stalk other people to try to ruin their lives. Even the guy who assaulted me wasn’t evil like that. He was a privileged jerk who thought he deserved everything—and that included females—because, my God woman, why WOULDN’T you want him, Right? He had money, he was smart (smart enough to get away with it more than once…until he broke his girlfriend’s collarbone) he (thought he was) good looking…I mean, duh. Anyone who accused him of something that unsavory must just be bitter…or a bitch…or frigid…or a feminist. Because, I mean, who are they going to believe? Right? 16:40 At this point, you need to go listen to Ehren Zigler’s ShakespeareSunday.libsyn.com episode from Nov 12, 2017 entitled: Who Will Believe You? When you’re done, come back and pick up here. 17:10 Welcome back! So what have we learned? Sadly, that not much has changed since 1604, or, more accurately, nothing much has changed since… forever. But that isn’t helpful. Because I’ve raised two wonderful boys, one of whom isn’t unnerved about going to college on his own or of a possible terrorist attack nearly as much as he is of putting a girl in a position where he thinks she wants him to kiss her only to find that he’d misread the situation and is now labeled a predator. And the way things are flying around now, I don’t know that he’s wrong to feel this way. 18:02 If we can’t tell the difference between and adult predator of girls and young women—a predator so well-known that a mall barred his entrance—and a man finally “getting it” and owning what he did wrong, if we can’t respect a man taking ownership of what he did wrong and vowing to try to do better (knowing full well that history has it’s eyes on him) then my son is right. He should be scared—or at least very very nervous. But that’s the wrong lesson we’re supposed to be learning. If theater, TV, and film have taught us anything, it’s that bad things happen when people don’t say what they should say. If real life has taught us anything, it’s that people can get punished for saying the right thing to the wrong person and vice versa. If literature has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t learn, grow, and become better happier people if we don’t listen to Atticus Finch: we need to walk a mile in the other person’s shoes. 16:48 I’ve been talking a lot about Louis CK’s statement, and before I read it to you, I do want to make it clear: I know that for years Louis CK denied all of these allegations. I’m also aware that in Hollywood he has a manager and an agent and it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if, (a) they were male, and (b), if they advised all of their clients who found themselves in situations like this to deny everything. Why? Because it’s been a very, very, effective tactic. Let me read it to you now because you have to hear it—all of it—for this last bit to make sense. I want to address the stories told to The New York Times by five women named Abby, Rebecca, Dana, Julia who felt able to name themselves and one who did not. These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was O.K. because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly. I have been remorseful of my actions. And I’ve tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I’m aware of the extent of the impact of my actions. I learned yesterday the extent to which I left these women who admired me feeling badly about themselves and cautious around other men who would never have put them in that position. I also took advantage of the fact that I was widely admired in my and their community, which disabled them from sharing their story and brought hardship to them when they tried because people who look up to me didn’t want to hear it. I didn’t think that I was doing any of that because my position allowed me not to think about it. There is nothing about this that I forgive myself for. And I have to reconcile it with who I am. Which is nothing compared to the task I left them with. I wish I had reacted to their admiration of me by being a good example to them as a man and given them some guidance as a comedian, including because I admired their work. The hardest regret to live with is what you’ve done to hurt someone else. And I can hardly wrap my head around the scope of hurt I brought on them… I’ve brought pain to my family, my friends, my children and their mother. I have spent my long and lucky career talking and saying anything I want. I will now step back and take a long time to listen. Thank you for reading. 19:25 When I was a kid, Atticus’ lessons seemed simple: I could usually figure out what I needed to, I could find the empathy in me that I needed to, just by imagining myself in someone elses’ position. That still works. Sometimes. But teaching in NYC taught me that imagination wasn’t enough. I had to actually get to know people who at a first—very superficial—glance were so different from me, only to find that our middle class upbringings, our relationships with our loving and supportive parents, our thoughts about love and life and career were all so similar as to be indistinguishable from one another. Until you factored in chances for success. One of my bosses in Hollywood told me a story once. He had an African American best friend in college, he’s Jewish. He laughingly told me how they used to have “woe is me” competitions, racking up all the ways people’s prejudices and unfair treatment had frustrated them. I was young and naïve and I asked who won. He stopped laughing and said, “we ended the competition when my friend pointed out that if the two of us were walking down the street, people might guess I was Jewish…but they knew he was Black.” In competitions like that, no one wins. Not even the people in power. 21:00 One more illustration In 2016 there was an article I read that profiled various voters. One was a tentative Trump supporter in the upper midwest. I’ll call him Frank, for lack of a better memory. He wasn’t comfortable with much about Trump personally, but it was better than what he’d personally experienced from the left. He’d served in a war, he’d come back, he’d gotten a job, he’d raised a family, he paid his taxes, he started his own business. It wasn’t easy, but he worked his tuchus off and got his kids into college—like you do—and then one of his daughters came home from college with a boyfriend. At his own Thanksgiving table, this embodiment of the American dream, Frank, was served a plateful of stereotypes from a 20 year old kid—you must be a bigot, classist, uneducated, small-minded, evangelical, gay-bashing, woman-hating, immigrant-fearing, gun-loving, war-mongering idiot. Frank was, as would many of us be, speechless. And enraged. Here he’d done what he was supposed to do. He started a business. He supported his family. He paid his taxes. He loved his daughters and wanted them to be happy, with bright futures—that’s why did did all the things he did. Not because it was fun. Not because he was following his bliss. Because It Is What You Do when you love your family. JUST like my student’s parents worked many jobs and paid plenty in taxes to provide a home and futures for their families. But Frank didn’t have anyone to yell at—he couldn’t yell at his daughter’s boyfriend—no matter how much the twerp deserved it. because a gentleman doesn’t do something like that. He didn’t have a place to go where he could protest this unfair treatment. He didn’t have anyone to protest against. And yes, there’s no question, Frank didn’t see all of the benefits that being white and male afforded him. Again, to those with less power, his power is very obvious. To him, all he saw was how much work he put into making a good life for his family and his kids. So Frank was unhappy. But he didn’t much like colleges. And he really didn’t much like the Left. And it’s kind of hard to blame him. 26:45 But I can’t help but wish that in moments like that, the Franks of the world could find a way to step back and calmly ask, “Wait, but why? Why do you assume that about me?” And then listen. Because if Frank listened to the Why, there’s a good chance that the more he heard and the more specific his questions got, the more he would expose the flaws in the stereotypes—and the more likely the Twerp would learn something he hasn’t learned at home—respecting your elders has nothing to do with deferring to them. It’s all about listening to them. Everyone does the best they can do with what they’ve got. No one sets out to be a failure or hateful—. And we are—as Madeline L’Engle and and a zillion other authors have noted—are always afraid of the unknown. And that’s where our current situation gets dangerous. Because if we can’t hear the difference between Louis CK’s —excuse the term—manning up to explain his actions and own his mistakes —NOT Yeah, I’m remorseful BECAUSE I GOT CAUGHT - — But if we can’t hear a cogent and serious reflection on how these things can happen and why men simply don’t see it, then we also won’t see the danger inherent in someone who blames the victim (or shockingly blames religious bias) and denies any responsibility for their actions. And that’s the way we perpetuate all of this. 28:35 To be crystal clear: I am not talking about the more clear-cut violent crimes. I am however, pointing out that as long as we talk about sexual harassment and rape and serial pedophilia as though they’re all sex crimes, the longer we’ll be missing the point and not solving the problem - and we’ll have perpetuated a false equivalency. The assault I suffered was a very different kind of crime from the assault survived by one of the young women in a support group I eventually attended. She was attacked getting out of her car, with her laundry basket, in sweats, no makeup, hair piled on her head. She was threatened at knife-point. She was terrorized. Her case seems like a simple and clear-cut criminal assault. She still had people—often official-type people and not just men—ask her if she actually saw the knife. Or imply that she was asking for it—because she was blonde, tan, and pretty. I, of course, have never found sweats and no makeup that appealing, but hey, what do I know? I’m not a rapist. 29:52 The betrayal that she and I felt, at being assaulted, at having our body touched by someone to whom we did not give permission, was the same. The betrayal we experienced at having people who should have believed us who should have been on our side, who should have helped, or should have at the very least, have tried to help us make sure that the perpetrator never hurt anyone like that again—the betrayal we experienced at having people who should have believed us walk away or turn their backs—was the same. The crime itself was different. Which is kind of the point. The chances of the guy who assaulted her being surprised by being accused of rape is pretty slim. You go out of your way to stalk someone, beat them, hold a knife to their throat, tear their clothes, and force them to have sex with you—I think you probably know that’s called rape. I’m talking about the squishier territory. The “I didn’t know” vs the “yeah, well you should’ve known” moments. The places I’ve been talking about where purpose and perception are blurred and power, career, livelihood, and reputation are the elephants in the corners of the room, standing there all but invisible to the person with the power. We have to learn to hear the choked and sometimes heartbroken “I didn’t know” for what it is: the sudden exposure of a power disparity that was always there but largely invisible and a cultural disparity that I’ve never seen explained as well as was done this last week by . 31:48 There is an important lesson, I believe, in watching someone accused of something like this, especially a public figure—with or without proof provided—say, “Oh my God, I don’t remember this, but for God’s sake, begin an ethics investigation, because we can’t just sweep these things under the rug.” There have to be standards. There are norms of behavior we need to respect. Because that kind of behavior—owning your mistake, allowing justice to run its course (with the belief that justice will, in fact, be just)—that is what we teach our children. That is what we tell them the world is like. So we have to act like it, too. Because the kids are watching us. There’s also an important warning in watching someone accused of something like this deny it ever happened, deny video footage, deny responsibility, or, most heinously, blame the victim—because as Louis CK and James Comey both demonstrated this year—the person in power does not think they have an unfair advantage. The person with less power, however, knows it. 33:10 It’s true in economics, it’s true in geopolitical conflict, it’s true throughout history, and it’s true when it comes to interpersonal relationships—those on the lower side of the power scale know a lot more about the higher end than the higher end knows about them. That’s why America strides around the planet like a big teenage bully, not caring—not needing to care—about how it’s perceived. Since WWII America’s had the power. I hope, that when the world shifts away from that, we can lose that bravado and learn how to deal with not being on top gracefully. I might be delusional. But I have to be hopeful because of my sons. 33:54 I don’t know that I can see a way through to a happy ending to the current spate of accusations. I’m not an apologist for the men being accused. I do think there’s a scale of egregiousness, and legality. However. I had a boss who once joked about me wearing a French Maid’s uniform at work. I laughed. I thought it was the stupidest thing I’d ever heard. He laughed too, and we had a really spectacular working relationship for nearly three years. Did he ever touch me? Not once. Would he be in serious trouble nowadays for making the French Maid joke. I’m afraid he would be. Even in 1989 he might have been if I’d taken him seriously. But I listened. And I watched him. And I heard that it wasn’t a threat. Or a requirement. It wasn’t even a legitimate or realistic request. It was a joke. No bathrobes were involved. No hotel room meetings—not that there couldn’t have been. This was Hollywood. But I’ve been lucky to work for and with honorable men my whole life. Karmic payback for having crossed paths with a sociopath in college, perhaps. I like to think that I took what happened to me and learned some valuable lessons from it. Like trusting myself to know when it’s time to go without worrying about being told I was spoiling everyone’s fun, trusting my gut to know that what I was walking into was not a safe situation—without worrying that I’d be told I was being hysterical, and by not worrying about being called a bitch if I weeded out backstabbers and betrayers from my life. 35:35 One of the saddest things I’ve heard this year was James Comey’s testimony when he talked about begging the Attorney General to stay in the room—to not leave him alone with the president—because he knew power disparity there was real and he didn’t want to be alone without witnesses in case the President said something that would be either Illegal or putting pressure on him in a way that could lead to things that were illegal. The kind of betrayal James Comey experienced—watching the Attorney General walk out of that room—is exactly the kind of betrayal women have felt when left alone with someone they know is unsafe. It is the closing of the door that is the most terrifying. At that point there is almost nothing you can do to win. Society will label you with one negative no matter which way you come out of that room. You can either be a frigid bitch or you can be a whore. What you can’t be is deaf. 36:45 You can’t be deaf to the same kinds of stories coming from other people in similar situations—both women and men. Atticus would be disappointed. And slut shaming is done by women at least as often as men. Ask my dorm roommates. They got to watch it up close. But we—especially we—women have to be the first one on the scene pointing out that nothing we’ve heard yet—Not One Incident—has been about one person being attracted to someone who Just Wasn’t That Into Him. None of this has been about sexual attraction or chemistry or a date gone bad. It’s been about powerful people knowingly or unknowingly using sex as a threat. The threat is “I get to do what I want to do because I’m the one who controls—or at the very least, can affect—your future.” Some threats like that are completely unknowingly wielded. Because those in power know less about how that power is perceived than the people without the power. There are the unknowing wielders, and then there are the others. But how would a guy know which camp he’s in—really? He’s not a rapist in an alley with a knife. We know those guys are predators. We know they’re the bad guys. These guys are wearing suits! When in a position of power there are few people brave enough to be . Instead, powerful people tend to gravitate to those who agree—or seem to agree—with them until the world they live in shows them in no uncertain terms every hour of every day that everyone wants to do what they want them to do. So if everyone wants what you want them to do, how could kissing or touching this woman who knows you—how could that be any sort of violation? Because obviously, she wanted it. How could she not? 30:31 CraftLit listeners are some of the most amazing people I’ve met in my entire life…. People who care about words meaning what they mean. When we look at the language and rhetoric being used in all of these arguments, debates, and statements, help the people around you to take a step back and look at the language being used. We can tell so much—and in situations like this, that language is the only in-road we have to following Atticus’ advice. Because we probably can’t imagine what it’s like to be Harvey Weinstein. We might not want to even if we could. But is it easy to understand how an overweight, schlubby guy who grew up overweight and schlubby, might see getting anything he wants is payback for years of humiliation and being ignored by women? Looking at the way he defends himself, yeah. I can imagine that that is exactly what’s going through his head. Does it make what he did any less reprehensible? Heck no. The crime is the crime is the crime. A rose by any other name… It just means that solving the problem—helping him come to terms with what the problem is in the first place, is a different conversation. Violence, whether psychological or physical, that involves sex or sexuality, is never about sex or sexuality. It’s about power. And the sooner we can be honest with each other about these kinds of crimes and how we react to them—because our reactions are just as complicated, I would wager, as the reactions of the guys who’ve been outed—the sooner we can heal and move forward. And maybe—if we’re lucky—not see this happen any more. A girl can dream. But mostly, I hope that my friends and colleagues who are raising daughters are raising girls to be able to tell the difference between an honorable young man who does not have their best interests at heart. For the sake of my wonderful, beautiful sons, I hope that, as much as we’ve worked to make them kind, honorable, happy, good people, the same is being done by the fathers and mothers who are raising their daughters. 41:48 Because honorable people, embodied for my entire conscious life by my mother, my father, and Atticus Finch, are people who may be unaware that they’ve done something wrong, but when it’s brought to their attention respond by working to understand what went wrong and correct that wrong in whatever way they can. Dishonorable people are ones who may be unaware they’ve done something wrong, and when it’s brought to their attention—simply don’t care. I think we’ve seen several examples of both types of responses in the past year. And just like me with my students in New York, I didn’t know what I didn’t know about being white—until I had a chance to listen. Until I had someone brave enough to talk to me, honestly, and without anger. I got to be Frank, in a safe place where I was able to ask questions and—because I was safe, and not being attacked—able to hear the answers I was able to hear and understand the “what I should have knowns…because it’s just so obvious.” When it still wasn’t obvious. To me. Back then. Things I couldn’t have seen without help because you just don’t see the same view as everyone else when you’re the one on top. Literature is there to show us how to grow, how to act, and often as not how NOT to act and grow. That is one of the reasons why education, specifically in the humanities, is so vital. These are the reasons I’ve been hosting CraftLit for coming up on 12 years. I promise, on Thursday, December 14th, I’ll be back to sharing inside jokes with you and Dickens and the holiday spirit. But today I thank you for listening. And I hope you know that I’ve given you our call-in number for a reason. I’ve never shied away from reading emails or playing audio from you when you’ve disagreed with me and I won’t do it now. I also know from our long sojourn together that unlike the rest of the internet, CraftLit listeners respond to each other with kindness and compassion—you are my Finch-Family Community. You are the ones who prove to me, over and over again, that the world can be a good and safe and happy place. I know that once again, I’ll point to our online forums as The Only Place on the Internet Where People Still Have Manners When Discussing Difficult Things. Because you always listen. And think. And research. And share. And speak—always with compassion and thought and care. I’ve tried to do the same for you today. I hope I have. I like to believe that classic fiction and the people who love it can help us avoid a world run by or The Commanders in or the assassins in the fourth part of *. I believe—and I will continue to believe—that Humanity can do better than that. 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End of The Count of Monte Cristo (I know!?! 70 whole episodes to pull this sucker off!) | SCOTLAND | Various Stirling Castle sites , , , , and our hotel, the Dunkeld House Hotel and Spa (!) . Dianne’s Video The History of Stirling Castle Monument drone pix 1st half of . Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | BOOKTALK starts at xx:xx |. Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | [ Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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| BOOKTALK starts at 17:33 |. The old text I mentioned about Marius & The Gracci the man and (And Rousseau’s grandfather was a watchmaker and made ) | SCOTLAND |  (1810) is a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott. , the man Filmed versions of Rob Roy: , , .   Loch Katrine: Heather on Hill Pic: And, for fun, Heather on a Tor (1989): And Ah, Jamie: 1st half of . . Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft"   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | [ Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button? [ | CRAFTY CHAT | This week, Craftiness comes from our , Katie at and . Go right now! (Or, you know...whenever you have time because God knows we're all super busy. Just know the link is here for you when you're ready.) . Plus on how to get the audio you want.

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Helping Puerto Rico As many of you know, Puerto Rico has been devastated by the latest slew of hurricanes, leaving the island without power and making it very difficult to contact loved ones. Here in New Hope I know several families affected by this disaster - so from now until Sunday night half of anything bought from CraftLit will go to a disaster relief fund for Puerto Rico. See the link below for details.  Book Notes (12:16) It's no surprise that the end of the book is rapidly approaching. Once the book is a wrap Heather wants to hear your thoughts on the longest book CraftLit has tackled. But if you're a bit behind don't worry - you can still call in with your takeaways once you've finished and Heather will do another "Wrap-up" episode in a month or so if there are more voices to be heard. Call 206-350-1642 | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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Book Notes (02:28) It's no surprise that the end of the book is rapidly approaching. Once the book is a wrap Heather wants to hear your thoughts on the longest book CraftLit has tackled. But if you're a bit behind don't worry - you can still call in with your takeaways once you've finished and Heather will do another "Wrap-up" episode in a month or so if there are more voices to be heard. Call 206-350-1642 | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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Book Talk (8:51) Links Ch 106 [] [] 107 [] []and the [] | Mapcon 2017 | I spent last weekend at the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference and had the pleasure of meeting a hotel full of wonderful podcasters. Recording from home can be isolating at times, so it feels great to go out into the wild and meet up with fellow casters to talk about improving our shows and the impact we have on listeners. I've listed a handful of podcasts I encountered at the conference (which I go into more detail about in the episode). Be brave! Find something new to listen to.  --For kids who are Harry Potter Lovers (or soon-to-be HPLs)--going chapter by chapter through the books. Started Sept 1st. --Native American stories (hosts grandmother, 92?) is at the Standing Rock Res. ! And was out at the protests. --pretty much as you’d expect --host interviews politicians on both sides about the GOOD things they are doing. --exactly what you think, hosted by Mark Gillespie. One of the longest running, certainly one of the longest profitable, podcasts out there (out of southern NJ, too!) Fan Theory Podcast --iTunes etc, “everyone’s a fan of something” --always interesting, usually funny, mostly true --discover awesome and unique craft beers with Amanda --my table mate and King of All Media, Harry Duran, hosts this interview show. —Host and water expert Stefan Roots has the loveliest voice conveying some Really Dirty Info —if you have a Funko Pop Collector or just Funko Fans in the house, they now have a podcast to listen to—all for them! Thank you, Teresa! / — Host Mary Nichols is one of my new fave people. Listen most easily here:   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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Book Notes Heather is on her way to the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference! This episode covers chapters 104-105 and features a few reminders in the pre-book talk to make sure you're all caught up. It's no surprise that the end of the book is rapidly approaching. Once the book is a wrap Heather wants to hear your thoughts on the longest book CraftLit has tackled. But if you're a bit behind don't worry - you can still call in with your takeaways once you've finished and Heather will do another "Wrap-up" episode in a month or so if there are more voices to be heard. Call 206-350-1642 | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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Book Notes Heather is back from Germany! She is dropping four chapters this week as we approach the end of the book. Below are the links she mentioned and keep an ear out for a bundle of voicemails at the end of the episode.        | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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| SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes None! Heather is currently returning from Germany. Wish her some good rest and get to listening!   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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| SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes None! Heather is currently jetting over the great Atlantic yonder to Germany. Wish her safe travels (and all of you stay safe out there, too).   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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| SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes   None! Heather is absorbing secrets and mysteries from the sea. She'll divulge her discoveries upon her return.    Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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| SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes Here's the link to the Tristram Shandy summary I mentioned from Shmoops:   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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461b - Bonus - Interview with Katie at EmbodyFocus.com/bliss

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| SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews | CRAFTY CHAT | This week, Craftiness comes from our , Katie at and , the "Internal Decluttering" system that focuses your day. Go right now! (Or, you know...whenever you have time because God knows we're all super busy. Just know the link is here for you when you're ready.) ; If you feel pulled in a million directions— in life, on your desk, on your to-do list, in your head— and you don’t know where to turn first. If you’ve got a zillion great ideas but you’re already overwhelmed… you need EmbodyFocus — “Internal Decluttering” for Entrepreneurs or — how to let go of what’s holding you back. EmbodyFocus is your simple, powerful, daily, “internal decluttering” system. Creator Katie Geddes is proud to invite you into this business- and life-changing process. Go to to discover more.  | BOOKTALK starts at 26:32 | In case you wanted to see and hear the Ken's chapter was 22 - when Edmond was at the bar Leghorn (actually, in the . -- Here's the text: Prison had made Edmond prudent, and he was desirous of running no risk whatever. But in vain did he rack his imagination; fertile as it was, he could not devise any plan for reaching the island without companionship. Dantes was tossed about on these doubts and wishes, when the patron, who had great confidence in him, and was very desirous of retaining him in his service, took him by the arm one evening and led him to a tavern on the Via del' Oglio, where the leading smugglers of Leghorn used to congregate and discuss affairs connected with their trade. Already Dantes had visited this maritime Bourse two or three times, and seeing all these hardy free-traders, who supplied the whole coast for nearly two hundred leagues in extent, he had asked himself what power might not that man attain who should give the impulse of his will to all these contrary and diverging minds. This time it was a great matter that was under discussion, connected with a vessel laden with Turkey carpets, stuffs of the Levant, and cashmeres. It was necessary to find some neutral ground on which an exchange could be made, and then to try and land these goods on the coast of France. If the venture was successful the profit would be enormous, there would be a gain of fifty or sixty piastres each for the crew. Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?

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Dianne's Heeland Coews | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | Nada. But on how to get the audio you want: Sign into your membership account in the sidebar. If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) | BOOKTALK starts at The Start! | No so much for the written notes. Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! Want a button?

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Dianne's Heeland Coews | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | Nada. But on how to get the audio you want: Sign into your membership account in the sidebar. If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) | BOOKTALK starts at The Start! | A couple of fun bits for you: * * * Part of the larger

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| SCOTLAND | More on this soon—Hi Kathy!—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | Nada. But here's the pdf on how to get the audio you want: (click on image for the bigger PDF) Sign in to your membership account in the sidebar or sign up for your premium audio membership or a downloading-only, premium audio membership hosted  (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) | BOOKTALK starts at 00:50 | Nada this week. Just kick back and enjoy the train wreck.   Book Talk: 00:50

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| SCOTLAND | More on this soon, but to get you started Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | and the (i.e., not , not ) | BOOKTALK starts at 11:29 | Nada.   Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !   Want a button?

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| Crafty (Life-saving) Chat | The undisclosed location: & podcasts One of the free & their or get on Amazon () Please feel free to tag episodes or send me tags to add to episodes or if you’re interested in volunteering to add the tags to the episodes . Only for clothing - NOT TO BE PUT ON SKIN or a big ol tank of Bulk instructions for a less wasteful Picaridin spray use: Question: Is it possible to buy a refill for the spray bottle? I do not want to throw the pump in the trash for each bottle I order. Great product Answer: If your going to use multiple bottles of permethrine...this is what i did. I bought a bottle of permethrine 36.8%, sometimes called "permethrine SFR". Then I got a one gallon lawn and garden sprayer. The are about $10 dollars . The just dilute the permethrine to the .5% strength like the sawyer's is. That is half of one percent. Dilute as follows. 1 gallon of water gets 2 ounces of 36.8% permethrine to give you .5% . Sooo much cheaper this way. And your right why buy and throw out all those plastic bottles, Permethrine SFR is available on Amazon. The bottle have a ounce measuring thing built in. Make gallons of the stuff for so little money...Or of course you could buy the 10% permethrine and just dilute that to .5% to make a little less. Or dilute the SFR to 1%...that lasts longer on clothes. Just use 4 ounces of SFR in one gallon (my preference) I treat everything I wear from the waist down, socks and shoes, pants shorts. My wife's clothes too. Hope that helps. see less  By Scott 1953 on May 9, 2014 | Book Talk | 14:46 | Poisoner women: and on the CraftLit.com site.   Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !   Want a button?

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455 - Swangry! 2:06 BOOKTALK a  () is like a lute. .  "How was it that Dionysius the Tyrant became a schoolmaster? REALLY it was Denys the Younger who was (a tyrant and) expelled from Syracuse in 343BC OR even MORE REALLY it was Dionysius the Younger or Dionysius II (ibid) But Maier wrote a legend about Dionysius II in his book Atalanta Fugiens (1617), where he was shipwrecked at Corinth and—although he lived poorly—he became a teacher. (Um... Yeah...that's supposed to mean poor-but-happy-because-teaching, I think). Pythoness is a female soothsayer or prophetess Proverbs 19:17–`He who giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord. New International Bible: 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. King James: 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again Kiosk - A small open gazebo or pavilion. - in BUSS Translation "Pavilion" To muffle oars - bandage the parts that fit into the oarlocks Calumny - n. The utterance of maliciously false statements; slander. Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !   Want a button?

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CraftyChat This week is JetChat! The (successful!) parchment paper search: Jet has crafty things! Jet has my elusive 2-gallon Ziplocs! Unboxing their awesome packing job. Cold items arrived fresh as daisies! Visit Chapter 76 Book Talk: 6:04   Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 Want a button?

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453 - SuperBig! Sarah in Houston's book   Let me know if helps you navigate the many ways to listen to CraftLit: BOOK TALK Begins at 03:42 (Just in case you’ve hit that point where it’s been mentioned so much you might as well listen to the darn thing!) Ew.   Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 Want a button?

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452 chs 72 - Insulated  Repeat post of (for your sanity): BOOK TALK Begins at 15:43 - NSFW (and Not Safe For Kids) Parade pic of Thing 2: Parade pic of our banner from the air: Below are pics I snapped during a pause on the bridge. Everyone was murmuring about how amazing the view "below us" was. I'd tried several times to get a pic while standing, but couldn't get it until I crouched low. Which do you prefer? Pic 1 or Pic 2? Pic 1 Pic 2 Historic Pride (Because Washington Crossed the Delaware about 5 miles south of here) You can see us—rainbow-faced—in the video (with Thing 2 darting out form under the banner at 1:20-1:53):   Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 Want a button?

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Crafty Chat, etc.   I know "Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Risotto" sounds like the "Department of Redundancy Department"...still, it's accurate. BOOK TALK Begins at 05:03 Chapter 70 Lady in White Dress with Posy of Forget-Me-Nots circa 1830 (A Gorgeous) Camelia Camelias (and a calyx, center bottom - yes, these are silk but it was the best "both sides now" pic I could find).   Chapter 71 Repeat post of (for your sanity): . Want a button?

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Crafty Chat, etc. Winner of Julie Davis’ book: JoAnna R. coming up on BOOK TALK Begins at 8:07 Listen to BJ’s Chapter 68 Magistrate and orator, chancellor of France under Louis XV. Map (below) includes all the Normandy locations. Chapter 69 Abbé and Wilmore’s home are located on this map, too. Is there a Lutheran / Quaker connection? Let me know. The asylum founded by the Count of Pisani at Palermo: and While researching the asylum I saw this Turkish wiki ban Click to Tweet message (if you're so inclined)   Nankeen (Mister Darcy) trousers By Mary Evans - , Public Domain, Spa towns: Cauterets (Pyrenees)](http://www.immobilierbordenave.com/en/station-thermale-cauterets) Want a button?

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Heather's Birthday! This is Justin reporting in. I've hijacked Heather's shownotes so she can gallivant around while taunting wall clocks and wrist watches. Make sure you reach out to her on or and wish her well. I hear each birthday wish will make one of her body's cells immortal. Let's make Heather invincible against the ocean of time! CraftLit forever!   Book Talk Begins at 7:16 Relations Image Mentioned:     Brave New Podcast When: Recording Wednesdays, posting by Friday/CraftLit time (more or less this week!). How and where to listen: - - -   Raffle for Julie’s Book! Go to for the instructions     Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !

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Brave New Podcast When: Recording Wednesdays, posting by Friday/CraftLit time. How and where to listen: - - - Crafty Chat Raffle for Julie’s Book! Go to for the instructions Book Talk Begins at 11:10 No notes needed! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !

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Chapters 64-65 Crafty Chat links: Book Talk Begins at 10:30 Run AWAY! (Did they get out of the Count's digs in a hurry or what?) The chapter 65 map: Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !

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Chapters 62-63 The Glorious DNA Bracelet The clip-a-ble "Mommy's Juice Boxes" The Before the chapter notes - NONE! The After the chapter notes - SPOILERS! The artists mentioned: The sad people of the sad rooms mentioned: ’s Tower (the Torre della Fame in the Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa by Archbishop Ruggieri in 1289 In the last circle of hell () ’s in Ferrara ’s room (poor ) In the Lustful circle of Hell () Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !

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445: Chapters 60-61 — The Count of Monte Cristo Mommy's Juice Boxes Book talk starts at 6:06 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | Book Talk • 6:06 | The Oh-So-Cool Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !

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444: NOLA - chapters 58-59   The Knitting mentioned: | BOOK TALK - 4:06 | Noitier's issues: , , and a .   And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online:   (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!

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443: IngenWHO? - chapter 57  Patterns mentioned: pattern by Donna Griffin Plum Deluxe - - AT was drinking:  "A Dark Night Orange Spice Puerh"  Then she added this definition: Pu-erh or Pu'er[1] is a variety of fermented tea produced in Yunnan province, China, and named after Pu'er City. Book Talk • 07:39 And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online: (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!

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442: Another Piece of the Puzzle - chapter 56  Tara on the ) Book Talk • 03:36 If YOU can find anything on the Fashion Houses mentioned at , do tell!  "And how shall I be dressed?" demanded Andrea. "Oh, very simply; black trousers, patent leather boots, white waistcoat, either a black or blue coat, and a long cravat. Go to Blin or Veronique for your clothes. Baptistin will tell you where, if you do not know their address. The less pretension there is in your attire, the better will be the effect, as you are a rich man. If you mean to buy any horses, get them of Devedeux, and if you purchase a phaeton, go to Baptiste for it." (I also loved how "now don't be gauche" the Count is with Andrea here!)  And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online: (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!

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441: Listen - chapter 55  Book Talk • 23:58 Nope. Really, this week, not so much. Just listen to the GORGEOUS writing! And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online: (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!

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440: DoublePlusGood - chapter 54 . Or, see my bag .   Book Talk • 9:03

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439: Mellow Drama - chapter 53 Articles on how the industry is changing , , and . Book Talk • 8:51 The Opera: By Anonymous print - User scan of Fontaine, Gérard (2004). Charles Garnier's Opéra: Architecture and Interior Decor, translated by Charles Penwarden. Paris: Éditions Patrimoine. . Original: Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra, Public Domain, Degas (damning?) take on the crowd “watching” the Ballet of the Nuns (or the daemons… I never was clear on this bit: By - , Public Domain, By - Scan from the original work: Letellier, Robert Ignatius (2012). Meyerbeer's Robert le Diable: The Premier Opéra Romantique. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ., Public Domain,

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Oh No! Not Again! Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 52  Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 [Book Talk @ 6:48] Links for you! (parakeet) : "The ingredients of the mixture are basically known but not how they were blended. Aqua Tofana contained mostly arsenic and lead and possibly belladonna. It was a colorless, tasteless liquid and so easily mixed with water or wine to be served during meals." and His sonny-boy And check out the growing list of fun things to get from the (or the ): by  Once again, Justin at  saves the day!

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That Time Again Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 51  [Book Talk @ 2:05] Links for you! My new fave line (forgot to mention this: "Man proposes. Money disposes." Corollary: "Man Plans. God Laughs." (Oh, Charles X, you pesky problem child) "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers," Shakespeare,  ii  And check out the growing list of fun things to get from the (or the ): by   I shamefacedly admit that Justin had to put this puppy together for me again. The editing software ground to a halt and nearly took the recording with it. So. While we await the prognosis of my sad, sad machine, it is once again  for the win! Justin, my hero! And Speaking of Heroes: Thank you to our new Patrons: Juliette & Donna! Yay You!!!

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Merry & Bright Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 49-50  [Book Talk @ 10:19] Truncated show notes again!  and the page And check out the growing list of fun things to get from the (or the ): by It's the last week of my computer's early death (it's in the shop. If you talk nerd like me: Turns out the Solid State hard drive started to die, took out the fusion drive with it and then, in an epic domino maneuver, took out my graphics card. That's why by Thursday the only way I could manipulate the computer (like, to turn it off) was to use the assistive keystrokes for the blind. THAT was a first. The Genius Bar was stunned to respectful silence. So. This is the last week I'm tormenting Justin, my seriously-fun-to-work-with editor at  for taking blobs of audio and make them make sense. That Justin. WhattaMensch!

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Epic computer meltdown right after recording. I'm actually typing these notes on my phone. No idea when I'll have a working machine again (or at least a machine I can trust to keep working). Not exactly in the holiday budget... So. All credit to Justin, my awesome editor at  for sweeping in and making an episode out of the big wad of audio. All hail Justin! And on that note, I go back to the tech support call that's had me on hold...today.

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Chapters 46-47 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 6:44 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK - 6:44 | Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN - MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio - starting this week - The Cat Came Back | the sequel to Cool for Cats | available at Amazon   or you can snag a copy   And prepare yourself for The Sequel!   Want a button?

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Chapter 45 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 5:04 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK - 5:04 |     Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN - MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 15 - the end... | EXT. LONDON - daytime... Want a button?

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chapter 44 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at x:xx Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK • 3:26 | Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 13 - book 2 chapter 4 | EXT. POV NARRATOR - looking at Martians through a crack in the wall... Want a button?

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chapters 41-43 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 3:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK • 3:24 | Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 13 - book 2 chapter 4 | EXT. POV NARRATOR - looking at Martians through a crack in the wall... Want a button?

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chapter 40 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK • 8:24 | Last Episode's Sponsor:  Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 11 - book 2 chapter 2 | EXT. POV NARRATOR - looking at Martians through a crack in the wall... Want a button?

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Chapter 38 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:24 Call in Line - 1–206–350–1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week Our CraftLit Channel can be found at        What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 8:24 | Our Sponsor: Some other podcasts for you           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206–350–1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio – War of the Worlds - 09 - chapter 17 | FINALLY a Real Battle! Want a button?

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Chapter 37 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 1:50 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | NO Crafty Chat Livestream this week What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat?   for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 1:50 | The (with pictures!!!) (just a start of all the stuff you can find on this puppy!)           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 08 - chapter 116 | Back to the Curate... Want a button?

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chapter 36 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     The pictures below take you to .      shadow knitting - sort of using Ecken+Kanten • Nuvo pattern   Ecken+Kanten• Yarn balls     What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat?   for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 11:08 |  The (with pictures!!!) *           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 07 - chapter 15 | Back to the Curate... Want a button?

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chapter 35 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 4:24 Call in Line - 1–206–350–1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Erica was heroic this week and did a What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 4:32 |  The (with pictures!!!)                 - follow them @MtnRoseHerbs, and on how you can use the stuff.          If you missed it as a Premium Member, now you can download the whole shebang and giggle through the dog days of summer. and (scroll down) BJ Harrison’s - so so so good on this chapter. and           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206–350–1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio – War of the Worlds - 04 - chapters 11–12 | TENSE!!! Want a button?

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  • Book talk starts at 6:39 * Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestreams No Crafty Chats until September - sorry! Our CraftLit Channel can be found at    | BOOK TALK • 6:39 | is awesome. By - :     , Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7013028 Countess G___ is Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- The War of the Worlds | This week — Chapters 8-10! Want a button?

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chapter 33 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 4:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: |   Crafty Chat Livestream links   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below      Free Range Far-From-Reality pic • Garter Stitch Shawl   Giant Cowl • Far-From-(Duck)Reality  More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 423 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)      -        -        -      -        -      -    What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 4:24 |  The Very Cool Roman Traffic Jam                                 By Birmingham Museums Trust - Birmingham Museums Trust, , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38742145                                                                A Roman Map for You                                      >   so going against traffic         >   and THEN the Coloseum.                                                                              And a huge thank you to                   >   And               >                    Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Will be classic science fiction... | One way or another! Want a Count-ish button? Grab a button for

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chapters 31-32 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 05:00 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below       New Family Member • Dawn's Tour de Fleece   Neverending Cast off • Bullet Journal & Zentangling   The awesome gray pens     More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 423 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -        What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 05:00 |              Pic of Count's tangled web of people                If you have a sec, please take the poll                The French invasion of                  James                  and his book                                                                                                                            Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Premium is prepping for our next book... And I'm working on getting us awesome audio! Once I have it - you'll know about it! Want a Count-ish button? grab button for CraftLit podcast: The Count of Monte Cristo

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Sticky - Annotated Audiobooks chapter 30 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 12:07 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below     Texas Caviar • spindle and lazy kate   More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 421 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)      -      -      -      -  (Shout out to Dr Gemma!)     -      -        -      -      What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 12:07 |               Thing 1 started his own   Which we're all very excited about. He's at work on the Continuing Capers of Aardvark Man and his Nemesis The Lead Balloon!                If you have a sec, please take the poll                Stoicism or                New Blog Love:                Canebière (old high street) goes into the (old) port) - Here’s a 1720 map:                ...                And a huge thank you to all of the new   Carol F, Laurie D, Margaret D, Melanie P, Sarah M, Darleen G      Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — the end..._ grab button for CraftLit Premium Audio Want a Count-ish button? grab button for CraftLit podcast: The Count of Monte Cristo

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chapters 28–29 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 18:20 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week Pi Shawl Mmmm. Bacon. The That'sTooBig-a-saurus Nannette's gift shirt - see the "stitches" on the world! More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 421 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)    | BOOK TALK • 18:20 |          *  Museum of Natural History's *  Historical *  More than you ever wanted to know about the word *  from Tricia     From Sarah and Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 18! Closing in on the end... grab button for CraftLit Premium Audio Want a Count-ish button? grab button for CraftLit podcast: The Count of Monte Cristo

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Translation Variations French version: À force de se dire à lui-même, à propos de ses ennemis, que le calme était la mort, et qu'à celui qui veut punir cruellement il faut d'autres moyens que la mort, il tomba dans l'immobilité morne des idées de suicide; malheur à celui qui, sur la pente du malheur, s'arrête à ces sombres idées! C'est une de ces mers mortes qui s'étendent comme l'azur des flots purs, mais dans lesquelles le nageur sent de plus en plus s'engluer ses pieds dans une vase bitumineuse qui l'attire à elle, l'aspire, l'engloutit. Une fois pris ainsi, si le secours divin ne vient point à son aide, tout est fini, et chaque effort qu'il tente l'enfonce plus avant dans la mort. Public Domain version: By dint of constantly dwelling on the idea that tranquillity was death, and if punishment were the end in view other tortures than death must be invented, he began to reflect on suicide. Unhappy he, who, on the brink of misfortune, broods over ideas like these! Before him is a dead sea that stretches in azure calm before the eye; but he who unwarily ventures within its embrace finds himself struggling with a monster that would drag him down to perdition. Once thus ensnared, unless the protecting hand of God snatch him thence, all is over, and his struggles but tend to hasten his destruction. This state of mental anguish is, however, less terrible than the sufferings that precede or the punishment that possibly will follow. There is a sort of consolation at the contemplation of the yawning abyss, at the bottom of which lie darkness and obscurity. Robin Buss' translation (1996, 2003): …eventually he fell into the melancholy quietude of thoughts of suicide. Woe to the man who, sliding into misfortune, is drawn by such dark thoughts! This is one of those dead seas that seem to offer the inviting blue of pure waters, but where the swimmer’s feet are sucked into a bituminous mire which draws him, drags him down and swallows him up. Once caught, he is lost if God does not come to his aid, and every effort that he makes pulls him nearer to death. - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas ROBIN BUSS • Bituminous Bitumen - a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing. () | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast:

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| Crafty Bits| If you would like to be part of for Vanessa's son, please click the link and you'll go to Mollie's (gorgeous) blog where you'll find all the information and instructions. Crafty Chat Lifestream links Linked time codes take you to Erica's mic died but she was still able to share this cute crochet/DPN case 01:33 - Dawn - "boring crafty things" 01:58 - Dawn’s Briar Rose Russet sweater - Portable sock knitting in the round 03:55 - The Yarn - Alpaca 04:15 - The Colors - The Heel - ; Heather’s using her own recipe (or you can email to have Heather come to your guild and teach her sock heel’s class.) - Sam’s cuff 07:52 - Heather cuff color description 08:40 - pattern expansion 11:48 - Heather’s start of Dawn’s Crochet Cowl 14:28 - Crochet is more flexible than you think 15:55 - Things assumed by crochet patterns 18:25 - Crochet stitch Illustration 19:30 - Heather the Knitting Bully 20:20 -Heather’s awesome "Thing 1 and 2" Origami bag from Erica (and Erica’s matching bag) and 22:30 - Vera Bradly wallet made for me by my Auntie out of the most awesome book fabric

25:15 - Dawn’s fabric - Fat Squirrel Fibers bag made out of canceled library cards 26:35 - Happy Gatsby moment 27:50 - Happy Dickens “Gateway Drug” moment 35:47 - Erica’s 37:50 - 38:45 - Jennie the Potter   40:10 - Pierce Brown books 41:20 - 42:05 - 43:42 - Heather imitates a Kaypro disc drive, circa 1983 43:55 - (with ) 45:20 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman the the 48:20 - 50:35 - 51:35 - 52:00 - 52:19 - 53:25 - “Boovies” and And since Erica couldn’t talk this week, here is her Stitches West review Some of the above links are affiliate links. Clicking will help support CraftLit.

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Cowl:   Stitch Markers:  

and would be brands of the coated jewelry wire I used for the stitch markers. Crimp beads are just… .

Briar Rose Fibers:

My leg warmers are made with “Nate’s Sock Yarn”, which it doesn’t look like she has right now.

Unspun Single Sweater:  

Icelandic unspun: …and EZ’s (Elizabeth Zimmerman’s) percentage yoke sweater is what I am following, which is in all of her books and is GENIUS.

Erica

Circlet:   Entrelac:  (how to )

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In talking about canning, I mentioned Doctor Gemma.  She does a segment of CogKnitive called “Put a Lid on it”, where she talks about canning, etc. Stitches West is at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.  Erica will be in the Dizzy Blonde Studios booth (1033 & 1035) at the very least and , if not more.  She will be joined by Thing Two starting late .  Please come say “hi” and don’t be shy about introducing yourself!  Erica will be posting to Instagram and Twitter throughout the weekend.  Her name on both is ericah64.  Expect a full Stitches run-down next week in Crafty Chat.

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mmmmm...blood oranges!   *  - good for Blood Oranges Erica's Pork Simpler than Dawn's jambalaya, and a tad underdone, but it sure was yummy! * * Dawn - More Briar Rose Loveliness * Jenny the Potter Mugs - *  - * * * Stitches West is 2/18 - 2/21 in Santa Clara, CA.  Erica can be found in the ](http://www.dizzyblondestudios.com/) booth, #1033 all Friday morning and all daySunday.  Two samples of will be on display, and hardcopies of the pattern can be purchased there. (Electronic copies are available on Ravelry.) * A sample of will be on display in the Lux Adorna Knits (http://www.luxadornaknits.com,  formerly Pepperberry Knits) booth, #938 & 1037, right next door to Dizzy Blonde Studios.  Electronic copies of the pattern are available on Ravelry. Got a genius idea for Defarge Does Sherlock? Get it in before the end of February to be considered for inclusion in the book! We could especially use some more crochet patterns. | Book Talk - 15:40 | Paris From the west — Île de la Cité By Daniel Vorndran / DXR, , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31704254 From the East — Île de la Cité By - Own work - Taken by myself with a Canon 5D and 24-105mm f/4L IS. This version has been brightened., , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1114396

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Chapters 1-2 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas

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Thank you, Nancy! War and Peace -and Susan's : With Needle and Stick

The books you heard:  

The Count of Monte Cristo on , , at  (Thank you, Amy)

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The Dubliners at , and within that book you'll find  - Thank you, Kathleen!

A Ring of Endless Light at , Thank you, Brenda!

Last of the Mohicans at  - Thank you, Jennifer!

And finally Jennifer and I leave you with: Thank you to, Maya Kristin Lise Tara AnnT Tricia  Laura  Nancy Caroline Leanna  Jennifer - Hester's Hope Shawl  Tony of Libros Manos Libres podcast Susan Jennifer  Amy  Sue Kathleen  Carol W Jennifer Brenda

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Chapters 45-46 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen.

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• Austen's Henry VIII quote: *"The Crimes & Cruelties of [Henry VIII], were too numerous to be mentioned, (as this history I trust has fully shewn;) & nothing can be said in his vindication, but that his abolishing Religious Houses & leaving them to the ruinous depredations of time has been of infinite use to the landscape of England in general, which probably was a principal motive for his doing it, since otherwise why should a Man who was of no Religion himself be at so much trouble to abolish one which had for ages been established in the Kingdom." • , (I remembered some of the story correctly.)

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Chapters 42-44 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen.

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CORRECT FILE of Chapters 40-41 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen.

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My Superpower: some , and some , and a slightly more take on the .

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Chapters 38-39 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen.

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Chapters 33-34 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen.

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NOT TWAIN! Minus ten points for Ravenclaw I mean Heather. —23:15 Calling cards —28:30 Hand-held fire screens are often mis-identified as fans (especially on Pinterest), here's one that's embroidered—28:45 & 1:12:00 and a painted one! And, just because I stumbled on this,

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N.B. The technology woes mentioned in the show exploded after recording (and losing the audio again... and again... and again...). The good news is that I get a new harddrive next Tuesday. A girl can dream... Chapters 31-32 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen.

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It occured to me that you haven't a clue what beauty awaits you in ! This was subscriber-only audio which now lives in the . It's such a hidden gem of Oscar Wilde's I started to feel bad that more of you didn't know how fantastic is is. So. Here! This is most of the first bit. There are three parts which make up the whole book. If you want it, you can get it The Age of Innocence starts June 28, 2013. In my effort to be more efficient, I've also created two email lists: one for folks who are one for folks who have been around for awhile but (travel, new books, surveys for next books) when and if there are newsy bits Hope that's good and useful for y'all! See you in two weeks!

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Just in case you wondered what the heck was up with Bleak House on the (and why ANYone would want to listen to something called Bleak anything) I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek. (Details on ; details on ) This is a sneak peek of chapter 1. And in case you were wondering what the EeBooks are, this is a link to the start of the Enhanced eBook of Bleak House Chapter 1 as a . We're still working on getting an ePub for iOS version and a Kindle version (formatting for these platforms is REALLY weird and wonky—but we're close). The EeBooks link out to the CraftLit and JtB audio as well as helpful contextual links from the book text itself. Direct icon-links go to the and mp3 audio which covers the indicated chapter   Still a few spaces left for online in a face-to-face book group chat about Jane Eyre! 8:30am EDT, 1:30pm EDT, and 9:30pm EDT are the times on Wednesday June 5 (which gets almost every timezone at something like a convenient hour).

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Charlotte Brontë's , chapters 37 & 38. Our reader, has rocked Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New option explained. Book Discussion: Heather is hosting an hour-long online, face-to-face book group where we can chat about the end of Jane Eyre! Where: Google Hangout, May 26, 2013 9:30pm EDT How: Bonus: You'll get a copy of the new as part of your attendance fee!  Literary Links of interest:

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, Designer of 's , 's , technical editor extraordinaire, is now also a Author, with her new book which is available for preorders. If that weren't enough, she's host of our . You can keep up with all our KALs by subscribing ! was very busy this week! These titles are now in pre-order:

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The . Read more there and tell your homeschooling friends. . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. —the more that comes in the more cool stuff can come out of their brains! Plus it's a really cool book! Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to get exclusive subscriber-only premium content, you can  or . Same content, either way.

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I was just interviewed about This is a Squiddle (see right), a character from . I want to sell this pattern but can't seem to get an answer re: licensing or permission from . Help? Recent interviews: , . Thank you to everyone who came to the  and the students who took my sock heel workshop class. If you our your guild or LYS would like me to come to your area to speak about , knitting, and why it makes you better, all you have to do is . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements .

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Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 35. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . to support and at Intuit's Small Business Growing Strong Campaign!  (and can also vote for )! Thank you! . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors:

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Today, Friday May 10th, 7pm I'm speaking at  and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. One of the heels is the same I used on my and in Recent interviews: , . Thank you to everyone who came to meetup on Sunday May 5th at . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements .


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This week I interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up you could win a spot in his (or any other) course!  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's related to but not IN the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still on my beginning ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .

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Saturday May 4th, Kathy interviews Heather on the Podcast! It will air Saturday May 4th at 9am on and is then also available through or . Sunday May 5th, 1pm Meet up at  at the Sheepdog Trials--look for the Mom with her Mom with two boys--probably with spindles--and a very bemused husband. Friday May 10th, 7pm I'm speaking at  and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. One of the heels is the same I used on my and in I was interviewed on . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements .

Thank you: A shocking number of you committed time, effort, and gorgeous (sometimes handspun) yarn to make this unbelievable quilt for me. I can't actually get a camera far enough away from it to take a picture, so Penny and I pieced this montage together for all to see. I don't have names attached to some of the blocks, so please claim your blocks. I want to thank you! And super huge thanks to Tara Wurster who spearheaded and arranged this whole thing. It is a thing of beauty and I am so thankful I have all of YOU in my life. (You can see more photos of the blanket on the .) Crafty News:

Next week I will post my interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up you could win a spot in his (or any other) course! (Yes I said the same about the interview last week, but this week's chapter is a long one. Sorry!)  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's related to but not IN the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still on my beginning ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .

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I'm speaking at the on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 7pm and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. Thank you to all who came to last Saturday. The is still going strong, it runs through Sunday April 28, 2013.

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Next week I will post my interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up  you could win a spot in his (or any other) course! Go! Sign up! Win! RAH RAH RAH!!!  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers:

(of fame) just released a . It holds quite a bit! The  is only $5 and available at Ravelry (no account required, though is helpful). (of fame) just released a new pattern in support of her local public library. A whopping $4.50 from every $5 sale will be donated to the Friends of the Attleboro Public Library. They buy the museum passes, extra books and fund programs for the children's room. Why? In Christine's words, "As a homeschool Mom, I use the library VERY heavily, so I want to keep it strong and well funded." Learn more about this pattern at Chistine's site of musings on homeschooling, . A crochet version is in the works (ooh! Just released, actually!!!)! It's available for purchase and download at both and . has a Knitty surprise that takes advantage of the beautiful gradiance of !

Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still starting my ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .

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I'll be at the This Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1-4 with samples from the  series. Want to see IN PERSON or or or or 's (from )? I'll have them! It's also the first day of the , which runs through Sunday April 28, 2013. I'm speaking at the on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 7pm and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day.

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has a , a , and a . Are you missing ? Vlad to Bat is an adorable pattern by and is available for both and . Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). It will be part of a knit-a-long starting April 16th, because we all need some comfort that day! Please The second volume of the series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .

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has a . Are you missing ? Vlad to Bat is an adorable pattern by and is available for both and . Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). It will be part of a knit-a-long starting April 16th, because we all need some comfort that day! Please The second volume of the series, , was released last week. The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .

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is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. A promo for will be available soon. The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format! 

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's new class, , is now available on Craftsy. Please use that link to enjoy a 25% discount! by our sponsor of is a very quick to crochet cat toy. Awesome ! (Be your fave Jane Austen character or just look like her!)

The second volume of the series, , arrives today! to receive interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... . ALL DEALS AND FREEBIES GO AWAY on SATURDAY, April 6th—so get (and download) pronto!

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by Elizabeth Green Musselman of (and Assistant Editor at , and audio editor, and ... yes, she is amazing!) is for the child who just refuses to wear sweaters (or the runner, or the AC-frozen office worker) by Erica Hernandez is available as a standalone pattern in addition to being part of the first volume of ... and figuring prominently in today's chapter. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! by our sponsor of is a very quick to crochet cat toy.

  • The theme of this contest was fabric inspired by the idea of what life would be like in a Jane Austen novel. Voting closes very soon, so get your vote in now! , for knitting. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ...

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. Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance.  has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books—audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop.  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also available. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!  Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).

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, for knitting. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ...

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. Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).

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, for knitting. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ...

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. Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).

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is March 16, 2013. It's "a day for people around the globe to celebrate the art of quilt making" and is built upon the success of National Quilting Day in the United States. Share on Twitter with hashtag and visit the ! Yogurt. Salad in a Jar— (conditioner totally works!) How to make a . And yes, you can make a ! I use whatever other ancient grains type flours I have on hand for the bean flour. Bean flour makes me look like I'm sucking lemons--lousy taste in my book. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please !

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. Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).

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I am speaking at  on May 10, 2013. I hope to see you there! The eMag is now available (PC/Mac/iPad). has an article on sock customization. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can buy now or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out!

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Some basics on the Jewish holiday of  and the whole megillah. Thank you to everyone who signed the to request modernization of the VA Claims process. It's now findable on the website, not just through the special link, and signatures will be collected through March 13, 2013. Thank you. has received some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).

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Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 22 and 23. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . To help you navigate this chapter:

A  allows passage through a fence or boundary. is the phosphorescent light found hovering over swampy ground at night.

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Isn't Nanette's Zentangled Sugar Bowl (pictured at right) lovely? The eMag is now available (PC/Mac/iPad). has an article on sock customization. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can buy now or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon is this weekend, Feb 28 - March 3, 2013.

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Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).

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Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 21. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . To help you navigate this chapter:

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I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can  from my Rav store or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon will be Feb 28 - March 3, 2013. Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. Applications for are now open and due on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? The wonderful  is a judge along with many other fabulous people! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. There is another great book from our friend, , (aren't they all?). by . The is unique and stunning.

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Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to is now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!

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Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 20. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Fun fact: We believe that most films have not filmed Chapters 19 or 20. Check out . , aka volatile salts, when used, release ammonia gas gas that triggers an inhalation reflex causing you to breathe deeply and increase heart rate, blood pressure, and brain activity. Our Sponsors:

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A to help you out of a creativity rut, designed by David Seah. He practices exploring, learning, building and sharing and this Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher is part of his  for February 2013. The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon will be Feb 28 - March 3, 2013. Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. Applications for are now open and due on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? The wonderful  is a judge along with many other fabulous people! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. There is another great book from our friend, , (aren't they all?). by . The is unique and stunning.

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Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to is now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Next book... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! This past weekend there was a wonderful with the author, , of . Her excitement of Jane is what will make this a different take than your usual womb-to-tomb biography. Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!

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Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 18–19. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! To help you navigate this chapter:

A  for your pearls and jewels. A  is plain pine table. A  was often used to illuminate the Tudor Kitchen.  is an ornamental branched candlestick or lighting device often composed of several lights. Girandoles came into use about the second half of the 17th century, and were commonly made and used in pairs.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 17. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! You can take a look at how good, old school  looks, take a gander at the  that had the cool dress, read up on the  coolness or get some more dirt on (I'd say "poor guy" but I don't think he was...) If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors:

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General Newsy Bits: Please support this indiegogo project: . This documentary will explore why death in childbirth rates in the USA have doubled in the past decade and what can be done. Some Shakespeare fun: a youtube video, , and a . Need more Shakespeare? Visit the cure for boring Shakespeare. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Can't get enough Canterbury? should hold you until the next premium episode. Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 11:40 min, .

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For you! A real Victorian Scholar! Less Charlotte Brontë and more Elizabeth Gaskell (I see more of her in our future) and general Victorian info, I still think you'll enjoy the convo with Larry Uffelman. Some light listening for your weekend errand running.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 16. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors:

Newsy Bits, Crafty: These are such a brilliant idea! To inspire you to join our (many are still going strong!) please ooh and aah over 's beautiful ! Also, thank you for the nice words, you really did ROCK my world (especially with that i-cord trick to start)! blush General Newsy Bits: Lovely photography by Chris Addison. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. The next book for Premium Subscribers is--The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Listen now before the ! Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 10 min, .

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 15. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors:

Time Sensitive Newsy Bits, Crafty: is January 18-20, 2013. Please visit and stop by on Saturday at 1:30 to see and have him ! General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. The next book for Premium Subscribers is--The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Listen now before the ! Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 14.Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors :

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 13. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . My son says I'm Pneumophobic because pneumo means air and my lungs are avoiding air right now. I'm improving, slowly. Our Sponsors:

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General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the chance to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!   Book talk begins at 17:45 for 284 audio.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 12. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Heather is still flu-bound. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Our Sponsors:

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, run in November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for

Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53)

The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts.

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, run in November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for

Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53)

The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts.

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, from November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for

Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53)

The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts.

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Chapter 11 of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Read to us by Elizabeth Klett.   Do you remember that poem? A flea and a fly in a flue Were imprisoned, so what could they do? Said the flea, "let us fly." Said the fly, "let us flee." So they few threough a flaw in the flue.   Has nothing to do with anything except that I have the flu. And am miserable. And am VERY glad I pre-recorded the book chat.   SUBSCRIBERS: You actually and in fact should have gotten your email from Libsyn now. Check your spam filter if now as I've been watching folks unsubscribe from our old system all week (a little disconcerting, but happily so).

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 10. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down--or if you want to access the Premium Content--head over to the .

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Here's a picture of the December Incentive. Leave a comment in episode 280's shownotes for a chance to win. I will announce the lucky listener on the first January 2013 episode (eek! 2013?!).

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 9. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the .

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Here's a picture of the December Incentive. Leave a comment in this episode's shownotes for a chance to win. I will announce the lucky listener on the first January 2013 episode (eek! 2013?!).

If you want to subscribe, you can and learn how easy it now is to listen to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Droid free.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

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280's book talk begins at 24 min or so.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 8. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Links for you: , , , , , and . Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW

A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

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279's book talk begins at 12 min or so.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 7. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!Don't forget to visit for some awesome needles from an awesome company, and Daniel Klein's site for a little .

episode to enjoy, (and ), Diane's , and (You can hear the first chapter for free over at Julie's site!) If you're looking for the interview wtih Jennifer Edgar at Eucalan, please skip to the 19 minute mark. And here are some useful Eucalan links for you:

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and and And don't forget YOU CAN WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture by putting a comment in the shownotes! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode!

Lever Knitting videos (if you're intersted) can be found , , and (if you search I'm sure there are others too. Please share!). Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW

A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

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278's book talk begins at 12 min or so.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 6. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

Sandy support for Annabel and her sons. Here they are:> Contact me at Heather at CraftLit dot comand I'll tell you where to send donations.

episode to enjoy, (and ), Diane's , and (You can hear the first chapter for free over at Julie's  site!) If you're looking for the interview wtih Jennifer Edgar at Eucalan, please skip to the 19 minute mark. And here are some useful Eucalan links for you:

and their page as well as a !

Wrapture can be purchased online via

and and And don't forget YOU CAN WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture by putting a comment in the shownotes! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode!

Lever Knitting videos (if you're interested) can be found , , and (if you search I'm sure there are others too. Please share!). Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW

A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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276's book talk begins at 30 min or so.

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode!

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 5. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

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Our listener Catherine's Friends in The (with a very helpful list) which Ehren Ziegler at is donating Tara Swiger's page with donation information

You can also donate to the Red Cross via iTunes. A link to the I appear on, , my with book give-away, and The Children's Blizzard and Mary Jane's book Holiday Boutique Knitting. Learn more at PennyWise Consulting's about . Here's a . Go figure You can hear me talk about heroines on . Happy a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW (which, of course, is for knitters, but some of you are, so…) Or

And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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276's book talk begins at 30 min or so.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapters 3–4. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

Here's a . Go figure . Next week you can hear me talk about heroines on . Happy a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW (which, of course, is for knitters, but some of you are, so…) Or A link to the Army of Women from last week and the Simply Sock Yarn company's new .

And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available.

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Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. You can , to your followers, too.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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274's book talk begins at 34 min or so.

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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapters 1–2. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

Welcome New Listeners How this works—Every Friday I upload a new episode exploring the next chapter or chapters of our book (in this case, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre). On these shownotes I'll post things you might find interesting like pictures from Or A picture of the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth (note proximity of graves) Or a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). Or a link to a new Or A link to the Army of Women and the a link to OUR NEW (Timely, eh?). Or A link to the amazing Audible version of Wolf Hall. Get it free by visiting.

And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. Jon is still sick. If you want to cheer him up, leave a review for his book over at Amazon. * * * Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. You can , to your followers, too.

Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks).

Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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274's book talk begins at 34 min or so.

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Swift's "A Modest Proposal".  NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! CraftLit and Just the Books are free audiobook podasts—think "audiobook with benefits"—where you can hear the text and the story behind the text. Free. Weekly. All for you.

The Bizness: This week Hexaflexagons! Pattern for knitting said 'gons will appear here when it's done!Book talk begins at 8min or so.Thank you to our reader, .The Brontë bio I'm reading (oof!) The for your continued edification. Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

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Part 4, Chapters 9–12 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

The Bizness: This week . Yay! ! Love ! Thank you, Julie, for sharing this: Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

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272's book talk begins at 10:30min

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Part 4, Chapters 7–8 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional!

The Bizness: This week we're brought to you by Maggie at  and the creator of the cards is a listener! Go take a look at her shop! Support CraftLit wonderfulness! The folks have nifty things to buy for ! They also have the very nice going on! for your viewing pleasure (and ), and Ken Alaba's awesome book! Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

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Part 4, Chapters 5–6 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! Arlington—home of the Handknitters Guild of North Central Texas ROCKS! The Dallas Handknitters Guild ROCKS! ROCKS! Texas Barbeque ROCKS! Go! Eat! Knit! Make more friends for Cheddar!

The Bizness: New patterns in and from Around the World with the original hat design coming from ME!!! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a . I've been listening to —not Alfred Molina, maybe, but the Husband is happy. A PSA on the term "y'all" and its benefits, an and the is now for sale for the rest of the world. Spread the word, wouldja? Maggie at  and the creator of the cards is a listener! Go take a look at her shop! Support CraftLit wonderfulness!

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And Be on the show! The winner in the drawing for the iPad is YUKA!!! Squeee! I will be contacting you (and if you don't have an iPad you can use, we'll send you something else and draw another name). * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you. Enter your email below and click the button below.

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Part 4, Chapters 3-4 of Gulliver's Travels!   Thank you. Thank you so much. My son's surgery went smashingly and his ear is looking fantastic. We meet with the surgeon in DC tomorrow and will know what he thinks then, but I think it's a smashing success. Because of you.Thank you.

The Bizness: I have another couple of patterns in and from Around the World with the original had design coming! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a and we just listened to (who can do no wrong—Alfred, call me. I'm just saying...). and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

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Part 4, Chapters 1-2 of Gulliver's Travels Thank you. Thank you so much. My son's surgery went smashingly and his ear is looking fantastic. We meet with the surgeon in DC tomorrow and will know what he thinks then, but I think it's a smashing success. Because of you.Thank you.

The Bizness: I have another couple of patterns in Mittens and from Around the Worldwith the original had design coming! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a and we just listened to (who can do no wrong—Alfred, call me. I'm just saying...). and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

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And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband couldn't record (too much travelling in our world) so instead you get TWO installments of Wuthering Heights! More audio to automagically appear while I'm in Texas. Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 3, Chapter 10-11.  Before I get to anything else, a huge thank you to everyone (). We will now be able to get to LA, eat, and transport ourselves to-and-from the surgery and purchase any and all meds for my son. The only little thing I can do is , so it's going through mid-night Tuesday for you..Thank you.Thank you somuch.

The Bizness:I wonder what Swift would have done with  or 's for that matter! and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) And what if I told you that we might be able to travel together again with the Fabulous Diane? And what if I told you we might be able to go in the summer so the teachers can go? And what if I told you that it might—just might—be a trip to…Ireland? Would you be interested? Well, in order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

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And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 34-35 of  and Wuthering Heightsto come! More audio to automagically appear while we're at the surgery. Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 3, Chapter 7-9 of Gulliver's Travels  Before I get to anything else, a huge thank you to everyone (). We will now be able to get to LA, eat, and transport ourselves to-and-from the surgery and purchase any and all meds for my son. The only little thing I can do is , so it's going through mid-night Tuesday for you..Thank you. Thank you somuch.

The Bizness: I wonder what Swift would have done with or 's for that matter! and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) And what if I told you that we might be able to travel together again with the Fabulous Diane? And what if I told you we might be able to go in the summer so the teachers can go? And what if I told you that it might—just might—be a trip to…Ireland? Would you be interested? Well, in order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list

Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Diane will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! And don't forget—donations to the show this month put you in the drawing for the iPad ! Squeee! * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below.

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And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 34-35 of and Wuthering Heightsto come! More audio to automagically appear while we're at the surgery. Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 3, Chapter 6 of Gulliver's Travels. and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Maybe try for your first ! Go !

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And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 31-32 of more Chaucer and (GASP) Wuthering Heightsto come! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 3, Chapter 5 of Gulliver's Travels. and what to do to  (beyond, you know… avoid getting them). —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Maybe try for your first ! with the cute (and effective) row counters and the , Oct 5–7, 2012; contact . NEW GENIUS APP from ! Donate during Aug 2012 and get put in the running for your OWN COPY OF brought to life by Sally Holt, the brilliance behind Knit Companion! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini- and one full-course (More choices! More affordable! More customizeable)! Loading... * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below.

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And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 29-30 of  and glad you're liking Chaucer. More to come as soon as I get Defarge Two finalized and out out out! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 3, Chapter 4 in Gulliver's Travels. Not much newsy. Gotta run. link to Tin of Tans  Christine—for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! Interview recorded! More when I'm back! Big fun! No Whammies! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • • 

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Part 3, Chapter 3 of Gulliver's Travels in 262 and Chapter 4 in 263. TIME SENSITIVE INFO—HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Go , enter the code 'craftlit' and save over 30% off the one-year cover price of the new (full disclosure: I'm a contributor). Coupon expires 3 August, 2012. Fly! Go! Buy! Not much newsy.Gotta run.Link to  Tin of Tans  Christine—for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) In case you need it, the pattern for  but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! Interview recorded! More when I'm back! Big fun! No Whammies! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at  site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • •  Mini-Class •  Come and have fun with me!

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Part 3, Chapters 1–2 of Gulliver's Travels. Some adult themes in this one, guys. Caution with the kiddies. Band camp video on it's way on the website. Link to Tin of Tans  Christine.  did a profile of me! on Etsy The Anime film In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! More next week! Winnnahs of the June 2012 incentive? copy goes to Joanne, while the embroidery kits go to Ashley and Tammy. Congratulations!

(I love "Where Do They Make Balloons?") I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • • 

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And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 19–20 of and glad you're liking Chaucer. More to come as soon as I get Defarge Two finalized and out out out! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 2, Chapters 7–8 of Gulliver's Travels.   Fun stuff: Christine's , (you'll be receiving this pattern on the iPhone/Droid app or if you are a Subscribing Supporter (see upper right sidebar for how to subscribe). Forgot to tell you, --there are a LOT more very cool women over there. I'm awed to be in their company. The link for you. Kickstarter Campaign: Mapuche Documentary and the (thank you to for getting the word out about those awesome bits!). I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • • 

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AGAIN Forgot to announce June incentive—will do next week or dye trying (har har) And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 19–20 of  and glad you're liking Chaucer. More to come as soon as I get Defarge Two finalized and out out out! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 2, Chapter 6 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: The poltergeist storm (); Talmud page

Storm Wrawth in Loudon County (this, btw, is nothing!)

(sorry, cannot get my links to work for Audible! Argh!) Op-Ed; . I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)!

Come and have fun with me! My for my destash-o-rama still rolling along!

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Forgot to announce June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible AND a Copy of KCC!. Will do next week! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 15–19 of and the beginning of CHAUCER!. Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 2, Chapters 4–5 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)!

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New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible AND a Copy of KCC!. Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 15–16 of . Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 2, Chapter 3 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at  and also teaching my Sock Heels class at  site in  (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with  I'm on it! My  for my ! , (YES!) and more coming from Hunter, in  on its way,  with the split-shaft hook (heaven), Valerie sent in and Tara sent in  and . The is up! Gulliver Art!

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New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kits from  AND now a copy of , too (you can see the cover above)!  Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to  and patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 10–12 of . Defarge 2—”—this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Part 2, Chapter 2 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at and also teaching my Sock Heels class at site in (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with I'm on it! My for my ! , (YES!) and more coming from Hunter,  in on its way, with the split-shaft hook (heaven), Valerie sent in and Tara sent in and . The is up! Gulliver Art!

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New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kits from AND now a copy of , too (you can see the cover above)! Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to and patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 10–12 of . Defarge 2—”—this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Book 2, Chapter 1 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at  and also teaching my Sock Heels class at  site! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with ! My  for my destash-o-rama starting at 8pm EST 6/8/2012! Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like—Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below.

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New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible. Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 7–9 of . Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Chapter 8 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at Come and have fun with me! The back pain book is and the running book is The apps are , , and the Atlantic Monthly article is .

April/May 2012 incentive winner is TERRI! I'll be eamiling you shortly. New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty DistractibleDonate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders!

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Chapter 7 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at Come and have fun with me! Also check out Syne's new audiobook of the classic by Linda Collier Ligon! ! And my interview with the fabulous and wonderful of !

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Chapters 5–6 of Gulliver's Travels. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Twittering Question: What was Swift after when he went after smart folks? (When he's a smarty-pants himself!) I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. Fun stuff: Amy Detjen and Meg Swansen's new(ish) book! Christopher Moore's books! And OH MY GOODNESS--a to the art and locations for Sacré Bleu!

's books! And... two, ahem, views of Gulliver:

Meet Wensleydale! Cheddar's friend! or get it by

so you can tell me what you REALLY want!

April/May 2012 incentive—Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don't Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt!

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Chapters 3–4 of Gullvier's Travels.   Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Twittering Question: Who do you consider the best modern-day satirist? I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. Fun stuff: Dr Brunner's useful posts on and , also (what could be better?!) and the book I mentioned at SeedPod Publishing, . Meet Wensleydale! Cheddar's friend (pattern coming soon!).

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Chapter 2 of Gullvier's Travels. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (). Twittering Question: What do you think Swift will attack first next week when the satire really kicks in? Discuss. I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet.   Fun stuf: Kate Atherley's book , "" and her  from whence you can get to her other patterns; Philip II with his jaw.

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Intro bits and Chapter 1 of Gullvier's Travels. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Twittering Question: What is your favorite moment from the beginning of Gulliver's Travels? (We'll have more interesting questions soon--this was a big BIG podcast to get out. My brain will be back shortly) I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. And, NEW! We have a  so you can tell me what you REALLY want! And we have a new mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like when I—SURPRISE—find out I'll be at MDSW and stuff like that).Type your email below and hit "enter."

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Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! 25+ patterns of yarny goodness (sweaters, mittens, a devilishly cute layette, and more all await you!). The good people at Cooperative Press have found a local printer who can bring you our new book still printed in the USA! Mwah! Have I told you how much I love indie publishers? And speaking of Cooperative Press! Two new goodies for you! First, the . Second, the ! Both of which yours truly will be working on! Yay! What is CP saying about the Magazine?

Let me share what CP says: Our intentions are as follows:

as with all things CP, we compensate our contributors fairly, work with indie designers and dyers, and generally keep great content coming at you; we will be publishing 3x per year (though we’re doing a special “issue zero” in time for TNNA, the big pro fiber arts tradeshow in June) via our own app. This app will eventually also offer other Cooperative Press content, too. Ebooks, special issues, etc.; by popular demand and in response to some early feedback, we’ll do a PDF version of the magazine, which will be available via our website and Ravelry. It won’t have the video/audio/interactive functionality of the main version, but for readers who aren’t interested in reading via app, it’ll offer access to most of the content; each year, we’ll collect the magazine content into a book book -- think the way or Martha Stewart republishes their "best-of" each year.

Hopefully having multiple access points for the content will make everyone happy. And by having several digital options, it makes it possible to buy it from anywhere (even Australia and the UK!), because as we’ve learned selling books, not everyone feels like paying the (frankly absurd) postage rates these days. It makes me ill to have to charge half again the cost of a print book just to ship it to Europe, and from a purely capitalistic perspective, I’d rather you put that $12 towards another one of our ebooks! :) And, more happiness—the husband gets more , too! Yay books! Yay literate people!

And my new pattern (that I'm so proud of!): Hunger Games-inspired Life and Death socks—designed for those of us who tend to give their socks a beating (more details on).

, I think you'll agree, rocks the Gulliver text. grab the code And, of course, I'm racking up moments of the usual start-of-book zeitgeist. (Have you seen the advertisement yet? Thank you, Jill!) Book talk starts at 28:30 and you can listen to it .

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BONUS EPISODE! "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F. Scott Fitzgerald—part 2. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Question: What is your favorite bit from the second half of "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz"? I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet.

Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! 25+ patterns of yarny goodness (sweaters, mittens, a devilishly cute layette, and more all await you!). The good people at Cooperative Press have found a local printer who can bring you our new book still printed in the USA! Mwah! Have I told you how much I love indie publishers? And speaking of Cooperative Press! Two new goodies for you! First, the . Second, the ! Both of which yours truly will be working on! Yay! What is CP saying about the Magazine?

Let me share what CP said: Our intentions are as follows:

as with all things CP, we compensate our contributors fairly, work with indie designers and dyers, and generally keep great content coming at you; we will be publishing 3x per year (though we’re doing a special “issue zero” in time for TNNA, the big pro fiber arts tradeshow in June) via our own app. This app will eventually also offer other Cooperative Press content, too. Ebooks, special issues, etc.; by popular demand and in response to some early feedback, we’ll do a PDF version of the magazine, which will be available via our website and Ravelry. It won’t have the video/audio/interactive functionality of the main version, but for readers who aren’t interested in reading via app, it’ll offer access to most of the content; each year, we’ll collect the magazine content into a book book -- think the way or Martha Stewart republishes their "best-of" each year.

Hopefully having multiple access points for the content will make everyone happy. And by having several digital options, it makes it possible to buy it from anywhere (even Australia and the UK!), because as we’ve learned selling books, not everyone feels like paying the (frankly absurd) postage rates these days. It makes me ill to have to charge half again the cost of a print book just to ship it to Europe, and from a purely capitalistic perspective, I’d rather you put that $12 towards another one of our ebooks! :) And, more happiness—the husband gets more , too! Yay books! Yay literate people!

And my new pattern (that I'm so proud of!): Hunger Games-inspired Life and Death socks—designed for those of us who tend to give their socks a beating. (more details on) Let me know what you thought of the movie by tweeting a response using this hashtag (): Question: What did you think of the Hunger Games movie"? (Thank you , for the idea—and ditto on selecting a name for a bracelet!)

, Zora Neale Hurston's lovely Their Eyes Were Watching God. Soon and I'll have Gulliver ready for you. I'm racking up moments of the usual start-of-book zeitgeist. (Have you seen the advertisement yet? Thank you, Jill!)

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BONUS EPISODE! "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F. Scott Fitzgerald—part 1. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Question: What is your favorite bit from the first half of "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz"? I will randomly select a name from the responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet!   Have an idea for a knitting pattern based on a Hitchcock flick? Send yourself over to and get the skinny on how to submit your ideas!     And my new pattern (that I'm so proud of!): Hunger Games-inspired Life and Death socks—designed for those of us who tend to give their socks a beating. (more details on)

If you would like to purchase the pattern you can do it here through my regular shoppe account via the cart button below, or via my where the pdf will be stored in your Library. This sock is for the adventurous intermediate or expert knitter (or for a new knitter who hasn’t been told that socks, cables, and double knitting are hard, the therefore is able to do anything) Skills​

knit and purl stitches, YO, right and left leaning increases, decreases, cables knitting in the round on two circular needles reading lace and charts; use of stitch markers to delineate repeats knitting both Continental and British (as commonly done in Fair Isle) is helpful if you wish to include the optional hidden pocket knowledge of double-knitting is useful but not required. Tutorial included.

Size​

(S,M)L— for accurate fit, measure around ball of Foot (7in,8in)9in,

Gauge​

​ 28 sts=4 in/10cm; 38 rows=4” on sole-stitch stockinette; same on stockinette arrowhead lace

Yarn ​

​ SOLE: held double; sample knit with [70% Merino, 30% silk, 435 yards/ 398 m, 100g; 18 WPI]; INSTEP/LEG: [90% superwash Merino, 10% nylon, 425 yards/ 389 m, 100g; 18 WPI]

Needle ​

​​ Two US 1 (2.25 mm) circs; cable needle or appropriate substitute tool; one set US 1 dpns for optional pocket

Notions​​

​ stitch markers or paperclips (many)

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246—Chapter 27—THE END of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ).

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From Juti: Louis S. Warren, "Buffalo Bill Meets Dracula: William F. Cody, Bram Stoker, and the Frontiers of Racial Decay," The American Historical Review vol. 107 no. 4 (October 2002), pp 1124-1157. (Vampire flicks , , )

The Wedge Shawl pattern out now! And patterns here, too

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245—Chapter 26 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). ! HENRY Irving--not John Irving (caught it too late!) The book on decision making: Mina's typewriter (perhaps) Once again we need our map:

this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins Syrie James’ novel Misty won Caramel! Heather(!) won one of ! From this month's incentive drawing! Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NEW free newsletter, please visit .

The Hair Clip Cap pattern out now, and a new pattern goes out next week!

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(go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , and Elizabeth Klett for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and The Woman in White as time and storage space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 10:30 min

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Chapter 25 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). The Husband wrote . Now you know (another reason) why I love the guy. ! , a .

Here's the Julie was on chatting about Gulliver (spoilers). Once again we need our map:

this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins; Syrie James’ novel   Do you like Caramel? Yes I like Caramel! Do you like embroidery? Yes I like embroidery! Incentives this month! A pound of Caramels or ! Donate in the sidebar to be put into the drawing!     Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NEW free newsletter, please visit .

Don't forget we have a couple of Meg and I have a new patterns up in the store

And the Hair Clip Hat!

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(go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above)   Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , and Jon's friend Charlie Allen Wall for our audio this week!   is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and The Woman in White as time and storage space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 12 min

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Chapter 24 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Do you like Caramel? Yes I like Caramel! Do you like embroidery? Yes I like embroidery! Incentives this month! A pound of Caramels and ! Donate in the sidebar to be put into the drawing!       My sad, beautiful, broken crochet hook If you know where to find the old, lovely, no-longer-in-production Walnut Brittany hooks and needles, please do tell!   Re: Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the free newsletter, please visit . From: Wurster-weight— and I think I want to move in!!!

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Dryer ball and Pincushion pattern (dryer ball could also be a child's toy, hackysack, or juggling ball depending on how you stuff it)

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(go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , Elizabeth Klett, and Maurice Mengel for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 12min

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Chapters 22–23 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ).  

This week's speciality...Knives! All kinds, like…

And a Bowie Knife

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Let know you're a fan. (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above)   Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts nearly immediately

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Chapter 21! This week is the chapter you were waiting for without knowing you were waiting for it! Announcements: You remember Jan Smiley of the really awesome Scrapbooks on the Go book? Well, she's got another iron in the fire with the 2012 Carolina Fiber Frolic Retreat! This March 30-April 1. You can find our details at the group on Ravelry or via their website. Don't forget we have a couple of I have a new little pattern up in my store Have an iPad? Check out Knit Companion! Let know you're a fan.

(go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts nearly immediately

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240—Chapter 20 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Gorgeous from Tara in TN, the 2012 Calendar of Hope from FitterKnitter  This is our 4th year of publication and as a survivor myself, it’s my way of giving back with the help of some very talented knitters. Almost 100% of the proceeds go to the which is trying to find out WHY we get breast cancer. You can read more about the calendar on my website 
From Lisa !!! Don't forget we have a couple of Have an iPad? Check out Knit Companion! Let know you're a fan.

(go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness".   Interview starts at 8min and booktalk starts at 25

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Chapter 19 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Fun: Swagger Wagon   And a great followup.   Let know you're a fan. Visuals for you of a skeleton key

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(go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts at 8:15

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Chapters 17-18 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Also, huge props to Lucy (read by our !). Fun: Visit , and watch here for the most useful: is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We’ll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your “betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Booktalk starts at 12 min or so. Listen to episode 238 . Don't forget—you can get a free two-week trial with Clicking above lets them know you support the show—and so should they. (I just listened to Hemingway's !) Also, Now you can find CraftLit and soonJust the Books on

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Chapter 16 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!).   is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Book talk starts immediately. You can listen to the episode .

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Chapter 15 of Dracula! Whoot! And 237 will get you chapter 16! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!).   is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music.   Book talk starts right away. You can listen to the audio .

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Chapter 14 of Dracula! Whoot! Then for Episodes 236, chapter 15, and 237 will get you chapter 16! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates The Lovely of and December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä!

, the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!). Holiday Freebies for You! A gift from us to you—Christmas Cards from the Good Madame (who is only interested in righting wrongs and vanquishing injustice, after all...which is almost sort of in the spirit of the season...mostly...) Based on the art used in the from the —what could be better than a selection of sweet, printable cards to send to your creative comrades, handmade for you by our book's artist ? Here you will find full-color versions of the cards along with b&w cards you can color yourself if you or you're kids are feeling crafty. The sets below print at 2 cards to an 8-1/2" x 11" page and can be used with . If you would like half-fold sets, we have pdfs which fit Avery #3378 templates in and . There are many styles to choose from. Or you can download a !

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Check out more of Jen's work at . is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Booktalk starts at 19:55 for episode 235. You can listen to the audio .

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Chapter 13 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, Barbara Edelman, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link)

Updates where you can support her in donating to Toys for Tots and blankets for the homeless. Hunter's book. Just Glue Some Gears on It (and call it Steampunk)

Want to get rid of a Hat Block? Lemme know!   December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä!

Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. (Make sure PayPal has your address! or I can't send it to you!)

is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Book talk begins at 9:40. You can listen to the audio .

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Chapter 12 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, Arlen Donald, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Updates is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Stitcher!!! Scroll down to see a . Beloved editor, artist and writer Terri Windling is in need, and we are asking for your help in a fundraising auction to assist her. This auction will combine donations from professionals and fans in an online sale to , Washington Post on the . James Parker, ; John Schwartz, Listener Arlen sent us the Four Shillings of Boise, Idaho singing a version of Fair Phyllis written by Sarah. They kindly performed at our Guy Fawkes night for us. —a new YA book about Djinn for all you fantasy/YA lovers! Marceli Botticelli live and in person (with a full four litres of blood!) at the at Charles River, MA. December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! November Incentives: Yarn! goes to Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies goes to Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. (Make sure PayPal has your address! or I can't send it to you!)

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Yeah, so I had no nifty ideas for a title. Sue me. (heh...) Chapter 11 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Arielle Lipshaw and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Updates is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Scripture mentioned in the podcast: Mark 2:18-20, John 3:26-30—also check out Luke 5:33-35. Links! open for bizness! If you have a pattern idea, send it on! Deadline for Shakespeare submissions March 1, 2012, for Chaucer August 1, 2012. This Month's Pattern Just for You! This scarf was born as an exchange gift for Patti when we met the Splendid Cardiff Knitters during the London, Bath, and Wales CraftLit/Knitty trip.

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Chapter 9 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at , Arielle Lipshaw, and our new voices, Maurice Mengel and ! Nifty things for you! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". The links for you! is discovered, Dickens has two new biographies out, I'm loving my gorgeous Bingo prize from , and submit! Submit ideas to the !!! 11/11/11 is the deadline (!), r, , all from Juliana. This Month's Pattern Just for You!

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Gorgeous yarns for you to view! November Incentives:   Yarn!

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Chapters 7-8 Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at and our new voice, Barbara Edelman!

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Chapter 6 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at . Nifty things for you! Donate to the show by midnight 10/31/2011 and you will get a Defarge wristband! (Make sure PayPal has your address!

is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. Listener Joseph went to Whitby and has blog (and his blog name—Zombie Parents Guide—is thoroughly charming). Someday Whitby... someday...I smell a road trip... BJ Harrison at has done the MARVELOUSLY creepy by Bram Stoker. A little more moodiness for your season. Ehren Ziegler's Glorious Art!

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from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations!   CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST:

"Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima

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Chapter 5 of Dracula Though is gorgeous and the people who love it are too! (But Renfield is sanguine as well... more on that soon...) Rhinebeck=blast. And blast=exhaustion, but it was all good. Blog post here so I don't bore you. Newsy bits: Heidi says: I know your a big fan of The Phantom Tollbooth so I wanted to tell you about a new documentary project and the Kickstarter campaign to help fund it. I'm making . Do you KNIT? Could you help a penguin out? ! (Not a joke) From: lahlahland I made this mini-me: Ann Shaffer came across this link to a page about a Canadian artist’s series of paintings called ”” —how perfect is that? --nice review of Defarge on p 63 Use for magazines! Zowee! New Thing for you: And on that brilliant note: MORE PATTERN SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES! Checkout the !!! Now we've got Defarge Vol 2 coming up as well as (drumroll) Defarge Does Chaucer and Defarge Does Shakespeare!   Karen's Patti Scarf on the iPhone this week, on here next.   Twitter/donations/scary... ! of the on Sparkly Vampires: I couldn't find an actual translation of Obour in the source material, but there was a note stating that its origins are Turkish, while the Slavonic name is Upior, and that in Dalmatia they are known as Wrikodlaki. (Sorry, no idea how to pronounce that one) On the plus side, they do appear to be easy enough to deal with-all you have to do is force the obour into a bottle using an Eikon, stopper it up, affix the Eikon to the bottle, and then chuck the whole enchilada into a fire.  Karen Wessel Just remembered what I've been meaning to mention - not sure if you don't know already but - the "Leiterwagen" mentioned in Dracula? the literal translation is Ladder (=Leiter) cart/wagon (=wagen). So called because the sides of it look like ladders. And if smaller stuff needed to be transported they had canvas to put inside and if dung needed to be transported they had boards/planks to take the place of the ladders on the side... Centripetal—moving to the center Centrifugal—moving away from the center CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST:

"Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima

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Chapter 4 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Jon Scholes at —who seems to have been born to read this book for you (and has a ). Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #37 (they changed our location—this one is right) most of the time. CraftLit/Rhinebeck meetup at 11:30 Sat/Sun, then we can poke over to the Ravelry Party en masse. Pick up a Defarge or bring yours for me to sign and get your very own wristband!

is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. Nifty ! Ehren Ziegler's Glorious Art!

Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , . If you have a sec to leave a "like" or a review on YouTube (or iTunes for the show... or Amazon for Defarge...) it would be such a help. Margaret (Sneakybeaky on Rav) Rubiano's book!

I love our listeners! The husband's new novel has a giveaway for a copy at ! And his Kindle version will be live any second now.

Our GORGEOUS incentive for October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations! To clarify stuff in Dracula somewhat:A leiter-wagon looks like this:

and spade (shovel).

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CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST:

"Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima

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Chapter 3 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via .) Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #17 most of the time. CraftLit/Rhinebeck meetup at 11:30 Sat/Sun, then we can poke over to the Ravelry Party. Pick up a Defarge or bring yours for me to sign and get your very own wristband! If you haven't seen the book yet, you really must. Saw her and her crochet goodies at the CraftyBastards Craft Fair and she's just delightful!

Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , The husband’s new novel has a giveaway for a copy at !

Our GORGEOUS incentive for October 2011

from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations! To clarify location and peoples in Dracula somewhat:Who ARE these people Harker is going on about?

Saxons—Germanic people Hungarians—also known as Magyars (pronounced mad-jar or mad-yar, from Hungarian: magyarok) Wallachia or Walachia (Romanian: Țara Românească pronounced [ˈt͡sara romɨˈne̯askə] or Valahia pronounced [vaˈlahi.a]; archaic: Țeara Rumânească, Cyrillic: Цѣра Румѫнѣскъ / Цѣра Рȣмѫнѣскъ) is a historical and geographical region of Romania.

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CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST:

"Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima

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Chapter 2 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via .) Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , Longtime listener Barb has a new podcast with her daughter: Two Knit Lit Chicks. Lend an ear, won't you? is starting a . Katie at is making me drool. 7th Annual Podcast Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominations close @ 2359 September 30th, 2011 make sure to use hashtag #pca11 Follow the ! Follow the Founder on Twitter , or subscribe on . —If you have a few minutes please go plug in ChopBard for Arts/Culture (http://chopbard.com) and CraftLit for People's Choice (http://craftlit.com). Gwen Steege's new book—you can join “The Knitter’s Life List” on Ravelry or the page, and of course The husband’s new novel and his : Andrew Ordover's novel is an entertaining introduction to a fresh new detective. Jordan Greenblatt, a Long Island transplant to Atlanta, has a smart and funny Southern wife, a group of jazz musicians for whom he plays bass, and, oh yeah, a one-man PI firm specializing in routine investigations: philanderers, insurance cheats, and other run-of-the mill cases. He also has some personal baggage that will soon be unpacked. Although he enjoys his self-described "slacker lifestyle," he is a bit bored and when a New York businessman asks him to investigate the three-year old hit and run death of his daughter, a woman whom Jordan knew as a teenager, he takes the case. Jordan's main gift as an investigator seems to be his impulsivity, and with his initial lack of either foresight or self-defense skills he manages to ruffle a lot of local feathers in what eventually becomes a very personal quest for justice. Ordover's gifts as a writer include a terrific ear for dialog, excellent pacing, and a sense of humor that is neither cynical nor snarky. He's given us an intriguing supporting cast as well, and I like his taste in classic jazz. After reading the last page I was delighted to see a teaser for a second book in the series. Although fans of feline detectives may be disappointed, I was charmed that the only four-legged cat in the book is Jordan and Susannah's pet cat, Eliot, who has a walk-on part in one scene and who appears to have absolutely no super-spidey-powers of detection.

Our GORGEOUS incentive for September/October 2011

from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations! To clarify location and peoples in Dracula somewhat:Who ARE these people Harker is going on about?

Saxons—Germanic people Hungarians—also known as Magyars (pronounced mad-jar or mad-yar, from Hungarian: magyarok) Wallachia or Walachia (Romanian: Țara Românească pronounced [ˈt͡sara romɨˈne̯askə] or Valahia pronounced [vaˈlahi.a]; archaic: Țeara Rumânească, Cyrillic: Цѣра Румѫнѣскъ / Цѣра Рȣмѫнѣскъ) is a historical and geographical region of Romania.

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CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST:

"Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima

Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below! Possible etymologies for nosferatu: A leading alternative is that the term originally came from the "nosophoros" (*νοσοφόρος), meaning disease-bearing. 's classic film strongly emphasizes this theme of disease, and Murnau's creative direction in the film may have been influenced by this etymology (or vice-versa).) and nesuferit ("the insufferable"). The nominative masculine definite form of a Romanian in the to which both words belong takes the ending "-ul" or even the shortened "u", cause in Romanian "l" is usually lost in the process of speaking, so the definite forms necuratu, nesuferitu and "nefârtatu" are commonly encountered (translatable as "the unclean", "the insufferable one", respectively "the "). What I'm reading that isn't about fangs: by Ehren Ziegler over at Chop Bard podcast recommended this and when he says "jump" I say, "what was the name of that book again." I'm not far into it, but it's an interesting read so far. LOVE the spelling! What I'm knitting that isn't for Voyageur Press: Nothing. Goodreads Widget for CL Group:

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Chapter 1 of Dracula! Whoot! New reader too, via Sharon (MizzAdamz on Ravelry) of the London, Bath, and Wales trip—Jon Scholes at —who seems to have been born to read this book for you. Bless you both! Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , Longtime listener Amy S Foster (or fame) has a new podcast, . Lend an ear, won’t you? is starting a . Katie at is making me drool. 7th Annual Podcast Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominations close @ 2359 September 30th, 2011 make sure to use hashtag #pca11 Follow the ! Follow the Founder on Twitter , or subscribe on . —If you have a few minutes please go plug in ChopBard for Arts/Culture (http://chopbard.com) and CraftLit for People’s Choice (http://craftlit.com). The husband’s new novel! Our GORGEOUS incentive for September/October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli’s Tea Times Creations! Tonia’s on how to make a using the (go leave a comment on what a genius she is. It’ll make her day).

Checkout this lovely map we’re being allowed to use for your edification and clarity! this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins Syrie James’ novel , (quite well-reviewed, you should look)… is how I found this. She said to tell you, “[the novel] will give you a brand new perspective on Bram Stoker’s story and characters, and allow you to see Dracula in a new light!” Her books are available as too, and “the actress who narrated my Dracula book is fantastic, and the audio book version of The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Brontë just won the 2011 Audie award.” (not bad, hey?) I think Ms James is a novelist right up our alley, eh what? To clarify location and peoples in Dracula somewhat: Who ARE these people Harker is going on about?

Saxons—Germanic people Hungarians—also known as Magyars (pronounced mad-jar or mad-yar, from Hungarian: magyarok) Wallachia or Walachia (Romanian: Țara Românească pronounced [ˈt͡sara romɨˈne̯askə] or Valahia pronounced [vaˈlahi.a]; archaic: Țeara Rumânească, Cyrillic: Цѣра Румѫнѣскъ / Цѣра Рȣмѫнѣскъ) is a historical and geographical region of Romania.

Jumping the gun a bit, but this is so pretty… New Slains Castle may have inspired Stoker–New Slains Castle is a ruined castle near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea. This is what an Aquiline (roman) nose looks like: Slovak costumes referred to in the story: and another page with on it. Here’s a Bloggish stuff: Grab a button or get more from CraftLit’s

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Some 411 on Bram: First, he worked in the tax department at Dublin Castle, a government building, in his early working life. (The people of Dublin say he was a bloodsucker before writing about a bloodsucker.) Also, Stoker spent his summers around Killarney as a small boy. If one were to go on the Ghost Tour of Killarney, she would hear of the story of a man who lived in the ruins of Muckross Abbey. The man would be a part of living society during the day, but at night, he would retire to the ruins. The towns people would hear horrible shrieks and tortuous sounds from the Abbey that would last until almost dawn. When the sun was close to rising, the man would lie down in an empty coffin and sleep for a few hours. Lore has it that Stoker heard the stories about the man when he visited Killarney. Also, the Gaelic word drochfhuil (pronounced drak-ul) means “bad blood.” I have no idea how much of these stories are true, but the lore around Stoker really adds to the tale of Dracula.

CHEEKY REDHEAD’s CREEPY PLAYLIST:

“Cruel Spell” by Big Bad Voodo Daddy “Hell” by Squirrel Nut Zippers “Dr Bones” by Cherry Poppin Daddies “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon “Young Blood” by Norah Jones “Dead Man’s Party” by Oingo Boingo “Kiss of Fire” by Louis Armstrong “Bad Things” by Jace Everett “All Souls Night” by Loreena McKennitt “Moon Over Bourbon Street” by Sting “Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly” by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins “In The Midnight Hour” by Wilson Picket “That Old Black Magic” by Keely Smith/Louis Prima

Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below! Possible etymologies for nosferatu:

A leading alternative is that the term originally came from the “nosophoros” (*νοσοφόρος), meaning disease-bearing. ‘s classic film strongly emphasizes this theme of disease, and Murnau’s creative direction in the film may have been influenced by this etymology (or vice-versa).) and nesuferit (“the insufferable”). The nominative masculine definite form of a Romanian in the to which both words belong takes the ending “-ul” or even the shortened “u”, cause in Romanian “l” is usually lost in the process of speaking, so the definite forms necuratu, nesuferitu and “nefârtatu” are commonly encountered (translatable as “the unclean”, “the insufferable one”, respectively “the “).

What I’m reading that isn’t about fangs: by Ehren Ziegler over at Chop Bard podcast recommended this and when he says “jump” I say, “what was the name of that book again.” I’m not far into it, but it’s an interesting read so far. LOVE the spelling!

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Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you in Episode 221. These shownotes also count for Episode 222: Are We There Yet? which ends the story (sections 4–6) SEPT 10, 2011 — will be there, performing for you!

And now, a bunch of nifty links: --you can start with this one, , , on Shepherdstown WV Kills Trees, , . Book links: see ; a great Cheat Sheet, , Article on ,

Who was , , Erté art:

Pre 20s Gibson Girls--all that hair!

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Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you today, plus a bunch of nifty links: --you can start with this one,, , on Shepherdstown WV Kills Trees, , . Book links: see ; a great Cheat Sheet, , Article on ,   Who was , , Erté art: Pre 20s Gibson Girls--all that hair! Goodreads niftyness! 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...   Books we've read Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads. Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Out Loud’s The Secret Language of Knitters!!!!   Don’t forget your copy of   Booktalk begins at 15:37. Listen to 221

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Part of my new policy in trying to make the titles more useful on iPods and such things, the title is more descriptive than poetic—I'll do that for starts and ends now. This week I knit some , see my niece, watch a video on How Art Made the World I cringe at Feet on a Plane (a new horror film?), , and read two new books: Sock Knitting: Master Class by Anne Budd

and by Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza

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This week, FOSCO! Fosco's narrative signals the penultimate chapter of The Woman in White! Amazon link is still there—not throwing the baby out with the bathwater (plus, you might need Kindle Books!) but still happy to be supporting I've done some more knitting, but mostly more , , and .

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Today The Woman in White, Walter Hartright's narrative, the story continued, sections v–vii. This week, I don't sleep.But then, neither did . Does misery love company? Yes. Yes it does. Too tired to be bummed about missing Sock Summit. Sleepless at home is better than sleepless in an hotel. ish. The new is up and growing, new sock heel books are in the store (if you find errors or issues, please email. If you purchase via , then I can zap you an update as soon as it's posted). is growing. More as I know it. I am nearly done with my handspun in-the-round-all-the-way-up-cuff-steeked-sweater, have started a for my little niece (who I will see this coming weekend!), have cast-on for the final bit of the book series (a sweater), found a nifty little from a page, (you have to sign up) and a , a link to , and a new affiliate program (we'll be retroactively moving the site over to them).

Making sense of our chapters: , Pits and Stalls in Opera Houses—see the rim around the Stall seats (in the US we call them Orchestra seats). I think that must have been what Pesca climbed up on so he could see. Fosco would have been in a box. Stall seats back in the day:   You can just barely see the rim around the pit seats:   See the rim at the back of the stall seats?   And, from the episode before, the gloriousness that would have been the London's Great Exhibition—and the reason for so many "foreigners" in town.

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Woman in White, The Story Continued, Walter Hartright, sections i–iv!

Once again, CraftLit leads the zeitgeist! Happened with , , and now . (who knew), thank you for your help with the tornado (give if you haven't but can*), , , my handspun sweater (thus far)

my FINISHED Tristan socks (in muy masculine )

Sept 10th event will be . Donde esta Cumberland? Here:

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Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's eleventh section--with a guest appearance from Missus Catherick! Doofus del Fuego Lives this week on the app, next week on the show! I show up and, July 23rd, 2011. Neville Lives! As does his Sweater!

are cool, working on my , , WWMDfK? pix now up on , and the (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE.   Nifty for you (that's the Rav link, here's ) and the   Knitting Goodness from Me for You! How to Knit Socks (top down) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit Socks (toe-up) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit a Dutch Heel--any yarn, any pattern

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Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's tenth section! No Doofus del Fuego this week, though! Maybe next. They're nearly done. (I'm late to the game, I know, but they're awesome and easy!), , , nearly done, WWMDfK? pix now up on , and the (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE. Nifty for you (that's the Rav link, here's )--KALs for WWMDfK? soon! July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler!

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I have shelves! You have Walter Hartright reading the Third Epoch, sections viii-ix. If you can or want to help fellow listeners hit by a tornado in Mass, please send donations to Monson Tornado Fund c/o Monson Savings Bank 146 Main Street Monson, MA 01057 and , loads of fun! Switch the book my DH is reading, all about the Navy, no more Doofus this week, but soon! Book talk begins at 25 min. .

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Today, the Third Epoch (Walter's narrative), sections v-vii of the Woman in White. Good to be back and start to feel "normal" ish. New and old friends surround me, as does humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and lightening bugs. Also lemonade and whiskey. What's not to love? Looking for a good pattern for a knitted A-line skirt. Anyone? Anyone? I'm sure you know the new Knitty is out, but did you know that the sock is there? It's soooooo kewl! Madame Defarge and in Ravelry queues! A good sign! Some newsy ideas: (save some ducats) and make your own (there are some lovely ). Why, you ask, would you want a dryer ball? To stop static cling and dry your clothes faster, thus cutting down on expensive dryer time and eliminating the need for dryer sheets! OTN: Spindle-spun Handknit socks

My niece's baby kimono (LOVE that Mason/Dixon pattern!)

Bro-in-Law's Xmas 2010 socks (Yes, I know); using the Tristan pattern from this pic is lousy color, the left is closer to real. Wildfoote yarn. July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler!

Don’t forget your copy of

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Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, has (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out , a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I've not seen her DVD myself--I spent my time watching her in person--but the review in Spring 2011's Spin-Off is glowing. The Quayside sock book I designed for () is coming out July 1, 2011. I'm now working on a sweater for the same series... we'll see if this can be pulled off. It's going to be a doozy. In moving news (um, physically moving, not necessarily emotionally moving), If you’re in the Northern Virginia area, please don’t hesitate to . I’m going to need babysitters and the 411 on local yarn stores etc. Already found (and love) in Vienna, VA. LOVE that place! Am learning how to live on no income—or more accurately—to seriously live on seriously one income. I’m also loving Farmer’s Markets and local strawberries. And the color green. It's green here. If you want to see pics and stories of what happened (or didn't) on our trip, you can click on the "" link in the sidebar of the shownotes. And that Punk bar I mention? That's the . Must go if you're in Minneapolis/St Paul. Ask if the knitters are there (ha!). Don't forget, there are a few seats left for the . As fun as the relocation road trip was, Rhinebeck will be even more better. And, in fact, it looks like my husband and sons will be meeting us in Rhinebeck--along with Ehren Ziegler and many many friends. Not to be missed! I also have an apology. I realized I’ve been living under a rock. Not having a job meant never buying anything. Avoiding buying things—meant no stores, no shopping, and no magazines (those suckers get expensive). This means no data in. So my data out has been… um… limited. As I left on the trip I got a heartfelt Tweet and Rav message from a listener in Norway who had some—I thought—important criticisms of where the show has been going over the last eight months. I think writing the book, starting a business, teaching while being a temporarily single mom, and moving all really sucked it out of me. But the podcast sincerely is like home to me. I've missed podcasting, I miss hearing from y’all, and I miss the way things used to be, too. So, my promise to you is this: I will try to do better. So many new and exciting things are coming, but much of it will have to wait until the boys are back in school (because right now they’re in “Camp Mom” and there’s only so much of me to go around). OH And I learned that anti-perspirant does a pretty decent job of cutting the bitterness of a mosquito bite. Seriously. July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don't forget your copy of WWMDfK? It's getting great buzz, and I, personally, am knitting my way through it right now. Loving it! A few images of patterns you'll find in the bookey wook:

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Jane's Ubiquitous Shawl edging"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Berthas Mad Mysterious Möbius"][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Madame Defarge's Stole"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Van Tassel Mittens"][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Hyde's Hooded Sweater"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Frankenhood (with light-up neckbolt instructions!)"][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Isolde socks"][/caption]

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Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!). See below for my traveling podcasts. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit:

Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Visit Minn/St Paul, MN, eat at (venue of a WWMDfK? designer) Fri 6/3—drop by at 8am to meet, greet, and sign; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—say bye to Chicago; skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited!

Listen to 208 And this widget might actually work to stream on-the-fly podcasts from my phone. Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain't wait to get On the Road Again..." Where's my John Denver CD...?

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210 - Epoch 2 - Marian Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (, "The Shipping News"), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Stay Minn/St Paul, MN Fri 6/3—drop by ; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited! Listen to 208   209   210   211 Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain't wait to get On the Road Again..." Where's my John Denver CD...?

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I'm shipping everything that wont fit in the car. Seriously. I should have stock in UPS and USPS. Fun. Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit:

Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Stay Minn/St Paul, MN Fri 6/3—drop by ; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited!

Listen to 208 And this widget might actually work to stream on-the-fly podcasts from my phone. Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain't wait to get On the Road Again..." Where's my John Denver CD...?

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Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit:

Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Stay Minn/St Paul, MN Fri 6/3—drop by ; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited!

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Happy Birthday-ness to CraftLit and me! The only news that isn't isn't in the show is that I found a foster mommy for our dogs while we try to find them a permanent home. Aside from that... carry on!

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Jennie the Potter's (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and patterns!), a reminder about the new for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the for which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this (unless you have some sort of ad-blocker as a Firefox add-on—working on a fix for that). It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By starting your Amazon shopping from this point, CraftLitwill receive a portion of the profit from Amazon. Pretty nifty. If you can't see the widget, let me know and let me know which system/browser you're on.

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Just a few linky bits for you: my lovely, , the for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), help to make America great again (giggle), and the of which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this. It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By starting your Amazon shopping from this point, CraftLit will receive a portion of the profit from Amazon. Pretty nifty. If you can't see the widget, let me know and let me know which system/browser you're on. Book talk begins around 15 minutes. Listen to 205 .

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NOTE: Trouble with the feed? Try re-subscribing. Some rogue code broke it on 203. Also, for those of you on the Droid/iPhone app, there's now a "library" iisting for you as a SHOW extra. This lets you know which episodes go with which book.  

I'm strapped by Strep, but make it to the mic for you! Couple of links: Happy Catholic (book linked to from below widget) congrats to . WHOOT! And don't forget, there's a free how-to-knit-a-sock eBook for you in the sidebar! Book talk starts around 11 minutes.

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Just a few bits and pieces: , , a contract wafer

wiki, wiki, nifty online textbook plan, by blogging, , and a new free eBook for you from me!

Some advice for men April Incentive The Elemental Journal! Donate to CraftLit in the month of April and your name will be put in the hat to win this book.
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Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)...Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, article, --This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a , this is what they mean by "" and some 411 on (who is mentioned disparagingly). That's about it.

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Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)...Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, article, --This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a , this is what they mean by "" and some 411 on (who is mentioned disparagingly). That's about it.

Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, almost immediately on 202.

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Nearly five years since we started, we hit the big two-oh-oh. Whoot! Thank you to the 70 or so of you who participated in Thing 1's Science Fair. He's a very happy scientist with a dumpster load of data. Little more for you here in the shownotes, just a couple of goofy links. This just in--, , , new Jasper Fforde One of Our Thursday's Is Missing, nifty , , , a in VA, (maybe), the , and a ... of yarn. A Raveler takes the and extends it to ! LOVE IT! And today, we hear the voice of Marion, herself. First Epoch, Marion i-ii.

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Not to be confused with Dueling Banjos. Forgot to give you this link info last episode—? This just in--! And today, more important information from Mister Vincent Gilmore, solicitor.

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OH, so many links for you! It's like they all waited until today. Thing one's , iffin you're up to watching some goofy videos and answering two questions. Penny at saved our comments (and so much more). Episode 198!!!! Did you hear that? One-ninety-EIGHT! R esurgence of Knitting ". Is there ? is great! Go checkitout! Fun ". ! that look REALLY good, , , , (who knew there was such a thing). GREAT idea for city-dwellers who are gardenarily inclined. . for six-year-olds in UK to include non-words. And in the world of our book! Mister Vincent Gilmore of , solicitor (Mister Lorry, anyone?) introduces you to some new subtext and some family past information you may find useful. He also mentions a game called Whist. Apparently a game is called a "rubber" and you can . has a picture of the scoring board.

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Not much to report this week, in fact, not much time to report much of anything. So. Congrats to Cynthia of Yucaipa, CA! She's the winner of the Gorgeous Yarn from .

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in pre-orders, ,, , , (really, you have to read this), the , Syracuse U's (and ), the Drawing Lab book, and the AWESOME (I've read it now) Scrapbooks on the Go (see below).

Scripture about dreams that Anne Catherick refers to in her letter can be found below. Book talk begins around 20 min. Listen to 194 .   8 And they said to him, “We each have had a dream, and there is no interpreter of it.” So Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell them to me, please.” (, ) 25 Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one; God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do: (, )  18 “This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, declare its interpretation, since all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, for the Spirit of the Holy God is in you.”     19 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and his thoughts troubled him. So the king spoke, and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you.”     Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, may the dream concern those who hate you, and its interpretation concern your enemies!  20 “The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong, whose height reached to the heavens and which could be seen by all the earth, 21 whose leaves were lovely and its fruit abundant, in which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and in whose branches the birds of the heaven had their home— 22 it is you, O king, who have grown and become strong; for your greatness has grown and reaches to the heavens, and your dominion to the end of the earth.  23 “And inasmuch as the king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Chop down the tree and destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let him graze with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him’; 24 this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: 25 They shall drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses. (, )

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Amy Singer blogged about our trip, yay! Though we're sorry she (The Singer) wont be with us this year. A (or new-to-me) Essayist Media of Writing in Public is tweeting some nice, community-building things in the writing world. And I, once again, lose myself in (this time I'm in love with Hamlet. , anyone?). is the coolest sock around. WWMDfK? gears up for pre-orders on Chuck's birthday, 7 Feb 2011.   Don't forget! Donate to the show between now and 14 Feb 2011 and be entered to win five skeins from , 100% Superwash Merino, 98 yards each, 2oz, 4.5-5 sts/inch on US 6–8 in colorway Grant Circle. I’ll draw an incentive winner from a hat. (It’s a little more pink than the pic..) Book talk starts around 21 minutes.

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Some goodies. Wilkie Collins

George Elliot

London to Cumberland (not a short trip) Listen to 194

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Not a lot in the way of shownotes. We have a nifty Monthly Incentive though, and I'll be doing the drawing on the 14th of Feb because Fabulous Listener Jill sent in GORGEOUS Valentines Day yarn—five skeins from , 100% Superwash Merino, 98 yards each, 2oz, 4.5-5 sts/inch on US 6–8 in colorway Grant Circle. Donate up through February 14th and it could be yours! I'll draw an incentive winner from a hat. (It's a little more pink than the pic...) Aside from that, we begin at the beginning of the groundbreaking novel The Woman In White. Our episodes will be a little long while we do this book due to the way the Librivox recordings have been organized. For the first few, we are graced by the voice of Tim Bulkeley of reading the part of Walter Hartwright. If you would like a copy of the book so you can follow along, you're welcome to use the link below. By starting here when you go shopping at Amazon a portion of their profits from your purchase goes to helping keep CraftLit on the air.

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SO So so many things are happening, I know I'll forget more than a few. But for now, here's some links for you: Holiday Vacations will be getting us the new brochures pronto so you can get all the info on the CraftLit Tour 2011 with Heather Ordover and Amy Detjen to Boston and all bookish/fibery things in MA... right over to the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds for the NY Sheep and Wool Festival! Look for the logo to appear soon in the upper right corner of this page! oh SHOOT! I forgot to tell you--the Droid App is out!!!! It was a big glitchy at first--if that happens to you or to you on the iPhone app PLEASE be sure to use the little "report a problem" link within the app. That goes straight to the tech guys and (as one listener let me know) they're very fast. Also good to let me know so I can follow up! | 100 million Stitches for 100 million Women
100 Events for 100th International Women’s Day Dear Ladies and Gentlemen Tuesday March 8th 2011 is the
Centenary of International Womens' Day We are coming together for International Women's Day to celebrate and look to women for solutions, for stories and for inspiration. We are bringing together 100 events will be hosted at Glasgow’s Tramway and Hidden Gardens on Tuesday 8th March, including: speakers, story tellers, visual art, dance, music, film, and a massive amount of knitting. We are trying to provoke Scotland into asking questions regarding women in 2011 by collectively knitting between 60 and 100 million stitches to exhibit as a backdrop to this event. That, my friend, is a 21km scarf... or one massive blanket. Why the big blanket? Demographer's have shown that there are between 60 million and 100 million females missing from today's global population. "Half the Sky" investigates the oppression of women globally. Her stories shock. Only when women in developing countries have equal access to education and economic opportunity will we be using all our human resources. We are asking you to get involved. Here's how: Knit a square and send it to us!Jetson and Janssen garterstitch100 c/o Tramway 
25 Albert Drive Glasgow G41 2PE     Make a Boob: Make a Boob is a community art project about breast cancer by award winning quilt artist Nina Lise Moen from Norway. She is collecting symbolic fabric boobs from all over the world which will be decorated at workshops and made into Make a Boob Art. Make a Boob provides art therapy for breast cancer patients, and raises awareness and involvement through making boobs for the project and exhibition of Make a Boob Art. Art pieces will be donated to hospitals and organizations who work with breast cancer and –patients. If you would like to contribute you can make boobs and send them to Nina Lise. You will find the step-by-step directions, mail address etc. on the .

Some boob's... New podcasts:

Debra's CraftPatience—— listed in iTunes and on Podcast Alley, both are linked to from the website.     Arizona update: I recorded and was poised to post just about when the shootings happened. The incident was a mile or so from our house and (not surprisingly) rather unnerving. We knew one of the victims and are still wrapping our heads around the event, the move, and everything. I'll podcast with chapter one as soon as I possibly can.

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol.

189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas!

Here is the . In this episode I point you towards the , and two other books:

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I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options

mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189, 190 , and 191 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189">, 190 , and 191

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A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 4-5

Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!

Don't forget the rest of the Dickens of a Christmas blog hopping fun! Please follow the linky-links above to food, festivities, and more.

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol.

189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas!

Here is the . In this episode I point you towards the , and two other books:

Flash Flash

I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options

mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189, 190 , and 191 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189">, 190 , and 191

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 4-5

Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!

Don't forget the rest of the Dickens of a Christmas blog hopping fun! Please follow the linky-links above to food, festivities, and more.

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol.

189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas!

Here is the . In these episode I point you towards the , and two other books:

I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options

mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189 and 190 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189"> and 190

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3

Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol.

189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas!

Here is the . In these episode I point you towards the , and two other books:

I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options

mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189 and 190 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189"> and 190

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3

Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!

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Let me know if you can see this video version at CraftLit.com's sidebar poll. This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol.

189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas!

Here is the . In these episodes I point you towards the , and two other books:

I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options

a mini-video podcast you can watch here (see below) a video podcast of 189 you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–>

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for

Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!

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This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol.

189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas!

Here is the . In these episodes I point you towards the , and two other books:

I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options

a mini-video podcast you can watch here (see below) a video podcast of 189 you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–>

A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for

Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!

In case this all has made you hungry for your own bit of Dickens...

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Chapters 39-44--the end of the book! Travelogues on HOLD for now, I'll let you know when I have space enough for them again. Don't forget to check out the—A Christmas Carol () goes up earlier there, but the story will be repeated on CraftLit and will have the added CraftLit stuff. And your links: (OH MY GOODNESS it is a thing of beauty and a joy forever), , , , , , tutorial on , Some for you to take a gander at, , don't forget to check out and submit stories and patterns to !   And I would personally like to send a huge thank you to the wonderful John Greenman for giving Twain an appropriate voice and giving us his time.

Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link at CraftLit.com) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.)

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Chapters 39-44--the end of the book! Travelogues on HOLD for now, I'll let you know when I have space enough for them again. Don't forget to check out the—A Christmas Carol () goes up earlier there, but the story will be repeated on CraftLit and will have the added CraftLit stuff. And your links: (OH MY GOODNESS it is a thing of beauty and a joy forever), , , , , , tutorial on , Some for you to take a gander at, , don't forget to check out and submit stories and patterns to !   And I would personally like to send a huge thank you to the wonderful John Greenman for giving Twain an appropriate voice and giving us his time.

Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link at CraftLit.com) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.)

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Today a whopping set of chapters—34-38! You'll see why. And a slew of nifty links for you! blog hop—recipes and patterns and podcasts, oh my! , new website (contribute stories/patterns now!), Jill at the will amaze you with the wonderfulness of her genius, will blow you away with her (very reasonably priced) books and website as will . Take a look at Suzanne's . Then we have the poll in the right sidebar (I reopened it with the latest additions), , Jules' fab (also GF), and my buddy at who's setting up our latest blog hop! LOVE THIS!

Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 187 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:

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Pics of The Guild pretties (below), kids and Halloween a link to my (you can friend me from there) and our , and the, and one of my mini Zentangles. This is about 1-1/2" square. Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 186 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:

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Not a ton of links, but a few: , (), !, and fun, and my (you can friend me with the number in the URL). Plus, here's Hadrian's Wall. Just cuz. Don't forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 185 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:

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Today chapters 27 and 28! Links for you: , Tour , , FAN page (!), (thank you Marla), Instructables ('tis the season), (for a friend in NY), we get on , checkout and her , prepping for (as though there isn't enough going on). Leanne says: I'm writing about a young friend of mine. His name is Aidan, he is 5-years-old, and he was just diagnosed with ALL (leukemia) in September. His family is trying to raise money to help cover medical bills, and his aunt has set up an Etsy shop where she sells prints of his artwork (he LOVES to draw, mostly monsters). All of the money she makes from this goes to him. His shop is , and he also has a blog that follows him through his journey, (there is also a PayPal Donation button at his blog if people just want to give a few bucks.) Patti let us know that there are a bunch of kids who listen to books after school and knit. But, budgets being what they are, their program could be eliminated. Clorox is taking votes to see who gets funding. You can (and get a coupon for Clorox too!) I will be releasing video travelogues of our trip, one at a time, to the iPhone app then I'll be posting them to a special page on this site the week after. Everyone will get to see them, and I emailed (again) to find out when the Blackberry and Droid apps will be out. Lovely discussion, "Power of Two," on creativity at Emory U with Emily and Don Saliers (Emily of Indigo Girls, Don of fabulous professorship). Some future book thoughts from : "Vilette" (semi autobiographical story of what it's like to be a governess more through need than want), "The Professor" is the story of a male tutor working in a girl's school, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (about a single mother who escapes her dissolute rake of her husband to live under an assumed name to protect her son...only to fall for the neighbour). Don't forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 184 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:

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182: Impacted and 183: London Calling Chapter 23. Then Chapter 24. Lots of links and fun for you: eace of Action group on Ravelry, link to (Sept 29, 2010! 2pm Welsh time!), don't forget to take the poll in the sidebar. And here's where I hope to be with. Check out some ! My mitts and .

Here's where we'll be and when:

London: @ , Sunday, October 3 from 3-4pm Cardiff: @ , Wednesday, Oct 6, from 7-9pm If you can make it, please do! Amy’ll have Knitty shwag and we are both really excited to meet all of you!

Dont forget to submit patterns for the . Raining Men video fun!

VIDEO WORKING ON CRAFTLIT.COM SITE (Clips: Wives&Daughters 1999; Persuasion 2007; NorthAnger Abbey 2007; Amazing Grace 2006; Casanova 2005; Emma 1996; North & South 2004; Pride & Prejudice 1995, 2005; Sense & Sensibility 1996, 2008; The Shadow in the North 2007) Go! Get! Read! ! Final Week for the Sneak Peek! Nora's Glacial Gauntlets No matter what, I always have a gap between mittens or gloves and my coat sleeve. These solve the problem--and since the color pattern deepens as it goes, it can be worn light side showing or dark. Only available through September 30, 2010. $1.50 Booklet format Simple pdf format Go forth and knit!

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Today, chapters 21-22!

A few fun links: Guerrilla Knitters in NZ, an old friend’s newish site , (a good read if a sad one), Rachel Herron’s , Amy’s Fire in a Jar (a la my imagination) And the site. Knitty Amy divulges , I try to find a way to get from Salisbury to Stonehenge and Avebury…all in one afternoon… I know. But I’m not there for long. And, of course, I bring you Mark Twain, read by (the superior) John Greenman. Book talk starts at 12 min or so.

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Chapters 19-20! ! You'll love it! Phyllis sent in this link to a that incorporates a bit of the Madame Defarge love; TwirlyMama in Vancouver BC selling her for BP oil victims; Femke's new ; new pics of ; see the ACYiKAC button to the left? That's the code you want to steal for your blog. More of those buttons will be appearing on the ; Crazy Aunt Purl on , do read the comments. And don't forget to visit about chemicals in our food that appear to be affecting little girl's development. Here's a link to the about the problem, another article from the , and a final one on . And my goofball son's: , , ,  , , , ,  , , . Book talk starts around 41 min.

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Please join me in celebrating (and purchasing) the latest, cool thing in sock knitting!

from Interweave! It runs on Adobe Air, comes in Mac and PC flavors, and will knock your ahem socks off. (And, you know, includes content from me)! Read more about it .

Discover Simple, Private Sharing at 

Chapter 18!New poll in the right sidebar, and you can thank  for the tutorial on how to make . Listen to Episode 179

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You can thank Twain for the episode's title. You can thank starting-a-business for the fact thereof. Nevertheless, today's chapters are 16–17. Some links for you! As promised, the Lewis Creek Socks pattern, loyal listener Renee sent in this to a KQED show on Twain's autobio--gazillions of pages long and... iiiiinteresting... and the article link, and our next sneak peek. This one goes on sale when the shownotes go live and will be avaliable until September 30th. After that, you'll just have to wait for the book! and the link to Todd Culp's book--pass it along-- Todd reading begins at 14. Book talk begins at 24.

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Today, chapters 14-15 of ACYiKAC! Uncle Ordover’s newest book with photography by ! And new book by Kate Rockland . This week, the excerpt! (Remember, there’s a bit of language, so be cautious with children.) Deep fryer recs gratefully accepted, up and running on iPhone/iTouch app store, Twain’s wife’s family’s first little home test knitters needed (please ), Sculpey transfers a success using a photocopy (OfficeMax) of one of my early wee little watercolors (you can see the tile and water on the paper best in the first pic).

LOVED Sweater Quest (evidently separated at birth from author)

Funny Shark Week photo

Fun picture and a series of that I can’t share from their site. Book talk starts around 33.

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Today, chapters 11-13 of ACYiKAC. Some fun links and things: Twain’s , our own Kate Rockland’s book and our own Todd Culp’s book (my, my…literate today, aren’t we?) Creating the Hive link in right sidebar, many thanks to our reader for sounding so Twainish, –plus the polymer clay transfer and Jane Austen videos!

Book talk starts at 24:30.   This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–YOU get to pick!

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Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! And on July 23rd, you’ll get chapters 7-10 in 175!Links on Twain from the and the and a link on the . Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don’t forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar–get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at ‘em as an app for the iPhone–but the will remain. access to the sneak peek patterns, and newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (for all ages!) links can be found in the right sidebar. Aside from all that, book talk starts at 20 or so on 174, right away on 175. Chromo sample for you, via Wikipedia. Listen to 174 0:00 / 0:00Right-click and save as to download. and 175 0:00 / 0:00Right-click and save as to download.

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Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! Links on Twain from the and the and a link on the . Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don't forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar--get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at 'em as an app for the iPhone--but the will remain. What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Creations Inspired by the Classics, access to the sneak peak patterns (look in the upper left sidebar), and newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (for all ages!) are all up and running. Links can be found in the right sidebar. Aside from all that, book talk starts at 20 or so. Listen to 174 This month's incentive from Robin of Libby's Leashes--Donate to CraftLit and YOU get to pick a project bag!

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Credit to Jen Minnis (our Haute Designer) for the iPhone/iTouch Wallpaper this episode! ACYiKAC toots along with chapters 2-3. Links: checkout new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon—no, really—but the will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a until we get our app (when…when…?). Don’t forget—Crackberry workaround? Please post in the comments. I’m assured by the PTB (powers that be) that apps are coming…they won’t say when. And in CraftLit Takes Over the World news: tutorial site will go live later this week (7/2010), updates on the new WWMDfK? book of patterns can be reached via the sidebar button to the left with access to the sneak-peek patterns, and newsy bits on the pending eBooks will also pop up there. Like...this: Lotsa nifty stuff! Aside from that, book talk starts at 29 min. This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–Donate to the show and YOU get to pick a project bag!

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Welcome back all y’all. It’s been awhile, but we’re hitting the ground running.  is going to be a hoot–when it’s not breaking your heart (like all good books) but I wanted to send you some links as well: Sam and his ; checkout new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon–but the will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a until we get our app (when…when…?). Anyone have a suggestion for a Crackberry workaround? And in CraftLit Takes Over the World news: (okay a very small and bookish part of the world) please check out the WWMDfK? buttons in the sidebars to get updated on the progress of the new pattern book (What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Creations Inspired by the Classics), access to the sneak peak patterns, and finally, newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (for all ages!) coming in August 2010. Lotsa nifty stuff! Aside from that, book talk starts at 26:30.   This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–YOU get to pick!.

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More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179   Come episode 172  I will have lotsa good news for your. Too much to go into before a brief hiatus.

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More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179   Come episode 172  I will have lotsa good news for your. Too much to go into before a brief hiatus.

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Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. BUT! It was Northanger Abby! Not Mansfield Park!!! May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds:

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Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds:

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Listener took a few pictures showing how AMAZING the Cobb is -- and the hanker-scarf she knit whilst in England—AND most importantly, a slew of pics of her pretending to be Louisa Musgrove! A cool plaque dedicating the Jane Austen gardens at Lyme RegisKayleigh pretending to be Louisa, falling down the stairs at the CobbThe end of the Cobb, out to seaThe Stairs on the Cobb (yikes)Lyme Regis todayGeneration T by Megan Nicolay—goes to Carrie of MO.

May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds: More great Regency fun-- (The Bachelor meets Mister Darcy?--thanks to for the link); Tammy in TX solves our diaper woes via the and their rec of a ; met the ; great on an 87 year old woman who reads--LOTS; And ShannonA sent in a . Don't forget to visit , Kelsey her sister at , and the family site . Book talk begins at 30 min or so.  

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Lady Russell, that is.Chapters 13-14

of Persuasion!    Links for you! Go listen to Julie at Forgotten Classics! ! You’ll love it! by Mandie Harrington (genius!); ; ; Awesome ! From KarmaKnits:  a movie called From gBaby: “ - gluten free fancy food. Just pretty to look at even if you don’t ever cook a thing… And this , which for some reason reminded me of Flatland but was so intelligent, and pretty easy to follow and had pretty colors in it I felt compelled to share.” She’s right.   Don’t Forget! April Incentive: Generation T by Megan Nicolay              Book talk begins at 20 min or so

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Today chapters 11 -12 of Persuasion! (You can get your own copy of the here) Never ending Sock Toes plague me. Don’t forget to visit ! Lotsa links for you! Lyme Lyme beach , the from above, Jane Blog with , link to book NPR Ooh! And a Flatland . (Be sure and hover your cursor over the comic to read the additional "secret"—adult—text.) What’s the verdict on adding cream to soups—women, hands down, add cream or milk. Men? Water. New April Incentive: Generation T by Megan Nicolay. Book talk begins at 23 min or so.

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Today chapters 9-10 of Persuasion!Whoot!Testing the new server system so I'm not going to type much here now. Last week was three hours of uploading over and over and over. More shownotes at CraftLit.com.

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Today chapters 7-8 of Persuasion! Little more voice. Not much more craftiness (I’m designing…shhhh). stuff, though. And a “new” pattern venue for you! ! Whoot! But, Oh…Captain Wentworth! Don't forget the March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Book talk at 10.5 min or so. Listen to 163

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Today chapter 6 of Persuasion! Short Show. No Voice. March Incentive: by Meg McElwee

Book talk at 8 min or so. Listen to 162

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Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! film Nuit Blanche

from on ; (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); (go listen to samples of the new books there!); ; Bath Link: Congrats to the Feb Incentive winner: Jamie of NY!!! March Incentive: by Meg McElwee

Ann and Kay from Mason-Dixon with their Grey Gardens Spoof Things I didn't mention but are nifty anyway: A keeps the Dr away. A and ; OH! And the Knucks pic! And what not to do in Tucson! more

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Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) . Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as ) on the eve of her very first book release! Very exciting stuff. You can pick it up at your local bookstore, Target, and the ubiquitous online book venues. And if you're looking to expand your crafty blog horizon, may I recommend two of Rachael's other venues? and . Here's a link to an excerpt from , Rachel's new book--the first in a series. Oh, and most importantly: . Even if you can't donate, please put a link back to their page on your blogs. They do so much for us.

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Book chat begins around 11 minutes in. - End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. (by Rick Riordan)! Read the book...not so much the movie thing... And that's about it! Have a great time until I get back with Persuasion (thanks Meg!). Link to !

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Book talk begins at: 25:45 I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: ! How do I love the ? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “”; Terry Pratchett‘s ; “” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the , and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? Don’t forget the February Incentive book: ! And congrats to Marianne of CA who won Enchanted Adornments, the January Incentive book!     Lyrics to “Too Late…” Halfway across the globe And we're standing on new ground Screaming 'cross the waves You can't hear a sound There's no fair trials, no trade, no liberties No tea We've colonized America; we won't stand for tyranny, Oh king And it's too late to apologize It's too late I said it's too late to apologize It's too late We've paid your foolish tax, read the acts And they just won't do We want to make it clear, we believe this much is true All men were created with certain Unalienable rights Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness And it's too late to apologize It's too late I said it's too late to apologize It's too late…

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Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. This week's links: interview with (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), podcast promo, (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

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Book talk begins at: 22:30 The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective ; PopKnits  with this thick ; a very useful (and comprehensive) ; a link to the ; Craftzine article on how Emboriderer Jenny Hart; --a EWE-topia of all things knitterly (get it? I didn't make it up--it's hers); some pretty patterns here in the . And finally: How do we love thee, Big Bang Theory!!!! Go Flatland! Karen in Surrey BC: says to checkout the “excellent film version of this story from 1961 called with Deborah Kerr.” (Warning: SCARY!) And I blew it and owe an apology to Groucho. He’s the one who said, “I wouldn’t join any club that would have me as a member” was Groucho. And Shannon filled me in on another of his zingers for Flatland — Women should be obscene and not heard. 
Heh. Don’t forget the January Incentive book: !         Listen to 156  Book audio by Anita!

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We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter! Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm This week some fun for you (, , ), I wax rhapsodic over the , find the (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a (like the Yarn Harlot) who actually SHOWS HER TENSIONING! Cool (and one just for ), ANOTHER (my former student), a you might want to pass around, an article about a provocativeit'll make sense when you listen to the episode), funny comic on force, and our December Incentive Winners: Andrew, Melanie, and Robin! OH! And I forgot to say: I found an amazing with a spectacular list of podcasts! (Yeah, we're on there too, but there are new ones I've not heard of. V exciting!) January Incentive book: ! Book talk begins at: 21:00 Listen to 154

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Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful , cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!)

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Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful, cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!) NOTE: Very soon there will be no more comments accepted on this site. Please go to Craftlit.com if you wish to leave a comment.

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Flatland begins at episode 149 Wedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke) Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive ! Checkout the December Incentive ! Let me know if you're interested! Anglo-Saxon! On Interweave books to check out: , , and . Some MathPhobe books we mentioned: ; ²; ; ; (haven't read it, but it's by the same guy--and I loof him!); Danica McKellar's . And, you know...the shawl and pin. Whoo hoo!   Wedding Shawl--blocked Shawl Pin (sterling silver hammered wire)"  Book talk starts at 30 min, fig 1 at 45 min, fig 2 at 47 min, and fig 3 at 50 min. Listen to 152 photo of the Sister by .

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Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to check out the if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard Media (where the podcast is hosted) are indeed working towards getting apps up for other smart phone platforms. I am relieved. And excited. iPhone app from the previous episode. November Incentive Winner announced in next episode. Book talk for 151 begins around 13 minutes in. Play here:

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Start of Flatland  is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein). Please enjoy responsibly. Coming soon! Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of  (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows).   Flatland!

My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to go rescue the university (or a small part thereof). Many of our readers will be...CraftLit Volks! Huzzah! Do Not Fear The Math. (Or maybe fear it just a little bit.)   wages on! Can't donate? Just pass the info on. I so deeply appreciate the support! And here's the link to the . Oh! And Susan's interview with me at ! What fun we had! (You can probably tell.) Listen to the audio , booktalk starts around 20 min in.

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Prologue to Flatland. O so many things to link to! 

Here are some links to..., the Jean Reno movie , !, Flatland needs  (text in left sidebar of link). 

More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.

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And...CUT!

Today we end The Scarlet Letter.

It's sad.

I'm just sayin'.

Oh...!

Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie!

Book Talk starts around 19min.

But, on the happy side of things: new book (a signed copy of) is our October Incentive! Donate and get your name put into the hat. And I forgot to say, I'm counting donations to as well as to CraftLit directly. ! Also, if you're looking for a rollicking good time, check out Dragon of Trelian from . Support not only a great book, but a great writer and friend (you DID read , didn't you?) Also check out the great pattern for a ! Love this! !. ! And...I'm out of exclamation points.

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Listening to Jeeves. Rolling around laughing while listening. And while we're at it, Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall made me laugh in the most horrible way. 2009 Challenge! GET THEM IN PRONTO!

And a New Challenge! iPhone App Patterns! Listen for details.

October Incentive! A signed copy of Amy S. Foster's new novel When Autumn Leaves! Did I mention it was signed? Because she loves CraftLit and therefore, loves you too.

Only a few seats left on the CraftLit/ trip. Get 'em while you can! Even if you're not positive you can go, better safe than sorry!

And thank you Rita for introducing me to ! Never have I seen a character captured so perfectly in...a...stuffed animal...

Don't forget to checkout the (look to the left sidebar to check on the progress).

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Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish.

That might take my mind off the pain.

Only two episodes left before the 2009 CraftLit™ Challenge! Get 'em in. And on that note--go reserve your space on the London, Bath, and Wales trip! Even if you're not positive you can go...better safe than sorry. Checkout the "how to" info via the link above.

But here are some links for you: 's new album Debris is one to check out if you like jazzy, Southern Rock (you'll be able to tell she came up in Atlanta at the same time as the Indigo Girls--you can listen to some songs from the site), our winners for the September Incentives are , , and Donna! Yay! A nice site if you need to (who doesn't?), some paper , and more than you ever wanted to know about the brought to you by Arizona 4-H.

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Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat

What was it the ER docs couldn't diagnose? A Migraine. Some conundrum, eh?

Where was House when I needed him?

So, today...reminder of the September Incentives: Mission Falls 136 , and the . Gaze at the beauty that may be your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!!

Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn's bookmark and stitch marker set!!! YAY SEPTEMBER!!!!

Jenny's for her Leukemia walk! Go! Donate! Support!

Go pre-order Amy S. Foster's --a listener who you'll want to go have a cuppa with after you start the book. I'm about a third of the way through.

Love it!

Checkout our pledge site. Donate and if we make the goal, then you pay. If we don't make the goal, you walk away free and clear! Spread the word!

And that's about it. Book chat on chapter 21 starts around 21 minutes.

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A for you, a little Mission Falls 136 , and the . Gaze at the beauty that is your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!

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What a DAY!

Brutal coming back from a nice weekend, but this was a little nutty, even by my standards. Here I sit, laptop in front of me, candle and matches next to me. Kinda a Laura Ingalls Wilder sorta night.

Regardless, I was able to sketch a little on the trip. Here’s some Newport Beach for you.

We also got a copy of the VERY LOVELY Amy S. Foster’s new novel “When Autumn Leaves” (clever, sure, but what else do you expect from a CraftLit listener?!). I read the back and am already hooked. You will be too! Go buy! Support CraftLit folks!

Blackout kinda blew my mojo…but I think it’s okay now. Lotsa wind, some rain, some really good lightning. We thought the monsoons were over, but the hurricane in Baja helped us out. Very nice. Lovely weather.

SEPTEMBER INCENTIVE! Cool For You!!!

Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn’s bookmark and stitch marker set AND a Mission Falls Kit!

What could be more exciting?!

Books I mentioned: Big Book of Things to Draw, Emberly’s Drawing Book of Animals, Visual Journaling, Art for Kids Cartooning.

Don’t forget the 2009 SCARLET LETTER CHALLENGE! There are only five chapters left! We need your entries! Join the fray! I know you people now. You’re mad creative, yo! Send ‘em in.

And, of course, checkout the Holiday Travel link above and sign up to be in the loop. It’s a lotta bang for your buck (Dianne only picks the good stuff) so even if it seems like a stretch right now, you’re going to kick yourself when you win the lottery…after the trip is full.

Seriously!

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A few quick things: (and part of why I didn't post on Thursday), a new , a new Crafty mag that inspired me,

And Mason Dixon from Knitting Out Loud, Moccasin sock in all it's reinforced-soled glory,

and the numbers are a-growin' at ! Sign up NOW for the email announcements! Reservations open Sept 30th at the 800 number, and Dianne (last I checked Ravelry) is working on an International solution as well!

WHOOPIE! We're gonna go a-travelin'!

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Not much to post today. Checkout , though. The September incentive people! Whoopie!

And don't forget about the 2009 CraftLit challenge...like I keep forgetting to mention it on the 'Cast... tra la la...

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To say we are all exhausted is such an understatement I'm just going to take it as read that you know that, and move on.

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It was great! Amazing! (Did I mention I'm tired?)

I'm going to put as many pictures and links in here as I can because I know I'll forget to mention someone's gorgeous yarns or wares...I'll try to catch up on the next 'Cast, though!

OH! But checkout The esp. the Hand Repair Soap in "Green Tea". Also and (soon-to-be incentive books).

And now for some pictures!

Laser-cut and amazing knitting Ilisha Helfman's cards Then, some amazing yarn!

Here's a pic of the card for the next couple of picks:

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The super-huggy sock sole--good for high arches and those among us who need a hug.

First night's dinner

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And and I also got to sit with

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Casey, Mary-Heather, Jess, Jennie, Amy, Meg, Gretchen, and Dianne all recorded at Kells Pub on 2nd in Portland...Kells...home of .

Also, next month, a special incentive treat for you!

Mission Falls! Our own Jessica (not from Ravelry, from Mission Falls!) has hooked us up! I'll be picking a kit and yarn to be next month's incentive item. Just lettin' you know, it's gonna be kickin'! As you know, I love me some Mission Falls 130 Superwash Merino!

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Book talk for chapter 15 starts at 27min or so...

magazine

(love those ladies! For all my success in this arena—should there be any—I blame Cheryl.)

What the monsoons should look like.

What they look like instead.

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Feed's back.

Site's back.

Ability to sleep's back.

All is well with the world.

Here are some sites for your fun and frolicking:

--a site for bloggin' chicks --Maybe you'll eventually even be able to hear an interview...if our planets ever align... --This is the beta site/clearing house of all things Good --Health and Human Service site...get some action out of your tax dollars book (and and with her) --LOVE this episode--esp They Might Be Giants and "Forever Young"! Boomers listen up!

Don't forget the challenge and to check on Yellow Dog and Jennie the Potter at Sock Summit for info on the NEW Secret CraftLit...thing...and let me know if you want to read stories for my English101 class. You can Pimp Your Pod(cast...or blog).

Chapter 14 chatter starts around 34:30.

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Okay, try this: From iTunes:

Click on the CraftLit title in your podcast list (assuming you still have a subscription. If not, skip to the next step). Go to the Advanced Menu. Click on "Subscribe to Podcast" A write-in box should open asking you for a feed. Type in: http://craftlit.libsyn.com/rss Click okay. You should see everything update right away. 

If this doesn't work, add a comment here and I'll keep working. For those of you on other podcast aggregators, this information SHOULD also be correct for you. The feed itself never changed, but iTunes got glitchy. Ain't technology fun!?

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Okay, I'm done with the 91,000 word novel.WOOF!Now I can get back to living...o wait...now I have to send it out...unsolicited.MORE FUN!101 Wire Earrings rocks! Denise Peck did a great job. Love it!We have a ! Come! Join us!Check out Dr. Gemma at !And...here's the . See what you think. Then post comments at Drop.io/craftlit (pwd: craftlit). Hmmmm...wonder what you'll have to say...Don't forget about the !Chapter 13--Book chat begins around 28 minutes7/9/09--NOTE: iTunes feed should be fixed...website is being reconstructed by the Domain Host...dunno what they did, but they say it's them...should be up by or before 7/12/09.7/15/09-- NOTE: I am STILL on the phone with the site folks and the Libsyn folks. This will get fixed, they all tell me...someone, however, owes me a week and a half.

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Chapter 12 of The Scarlet Letter. Today Thing 1 leaves for the Galapagos Islands with his grandparents and I receive that horrible weepy phone call every parent dreads. Thing 2 and I get another crafty weekend and I share video of his first dance recital. Tonight, watching a splashy dance number he announces that all he wants to do is be on TV. Have we created a monster or was he doomed from the start? Kewl from Burton's Alice in Wonderland (oooh, ahhhh...or eeek! ugh!); fave found (); getting closer to identifying 15 pretty blogs (who knew I'd have no time to look); I close in on a complete edit of my complete draft of my complete novel (who knew it would take this long...you sensing a theme?); I change my Sock Summit travel arrangements...SFO, I hardly knew ye. Get your Ideas in! We're half way through the book! And, sadly, farewell to Michael and Farrah.

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Chapter 11 I run out of time, out of technology to fix audio, and wine. But you didn't hear about that last part on the 'cast. Here are some links for you:

Funny online movie starring Jaleel White and Leyna Weber. It's a new webseries . Full disclosure, I was only able to stream the first minute plus (that's the technology part above) but what I saw was funny. I'm going to guess that it might not be PG though. Just a headsup.

Also, don't forget to check out and . There's also the fab Etsy store with the cool (I LOVE the colors), cool news, a book review by our own Becky, now of Tucson (Go Saguaros!), your link to the new , and checkout Chapter 11—book talk starts around 30 min in.

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TSL - Ch 10 Well, I knew I was having issues when I uploaded this file, but didn't expect an entire post to disappear.Check for shownotes at craftlit.com.

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Now, now...didn't mean to frighten you there...Leech was just a old fashioned way of saying "Doctor."

Which makes me wonder why ANYONE would ever go to the Doctor?!

Huge thanks to Penelope for reading this week!!!! YAY CRAFTLIT LISTENERS!!!

Camille sent . Feel the drama?

News from Interweave: Quilting Arts Gives Away Free eBook of 7 Quilted Bag Patterns eBook giveaway celebrates launch of the new Quilting Arts website and online community, Loveland, Colo. - May 2009: Quilting Arts magazine announced this month that they are giving away a new free eBook, 7 Quilted Bag Patterns: Handmade Quilt Bags from Quilting Arts, to celebrate the launch of their new online community website, The new Quilting Arts online community is a place for contemporary quilters to engage with each and the magazine’s editors online, upload photos of their work, share videos, comment on stories, view Quilting Arts Challenge galleries, download free projects and tutorials, and much more. The 18-page eBook offers easy-to-print sewing patterns and templates for making seven different handmade bags for every personality and skill level, from beginning stitchers to advanced art quilters. The free eBook of quilted bag patterns includes materials lists and step-by-step directions for every bag, along with beautifully photographed full-color examples. “There is such a wide variety of quilted bags in this free eBook, from quilted accessory purses that are perfect for holding your jewelry or makeup when you travel to evening clutches and eco-friendly shopping bags. You might want to make them all. And what I love about quilted bags is that they are the perfect small project for trying new skills, or to show off your love of quilting when you’re out and about,” says Quilting Arts Editor Pokey Bolton. Beginners can try their hands at an easy-to-assemble Artful Eco Bag, then apply their quilting skills to a Pretty Purse. The Easy & Elegant Quilted Bag is perfect for people who love embellishment and stitch, but not necessarily the intricacies of sewing patterns. More experienced artists will love the Blue, Yellow, and Purple Evening Bags and the Mini Messenger Bag with a digitally altered and inkjet-printed design. Download the free eBook of 7 Quilted Bag Patterns here:

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For all of you (ahem, all of us) who don't speak Latin...you know...just in general...that would be a title for the Governor in our little book--in English: Who Watches the Watchmen?

This week, Chapters 7 and 8 of The Scarlet Letter.

Some quick links for your merriment: Checkout if you have a Mac and write stories, lookee at , Interesting idea..., another way to , quick and dirty (really) , how to , how to , 14 ways to make your , The (not what you think), from a , take a look at before there was a Ravelry, a kewl , more , and, finally, a fun .

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Not much for you this episode. Maryland Sheep and Wool was great. and and were spectacular (a year since the cruise! Who knew?!).

And now I'm heading out to NYC. Ping me if you are there and want to hook up.

Whoo hoo!

Next week will likely NOT have a 'cast, but the week after, you know it!

And don't forget the ! Lots of Scarlet Letter yarn went at MSW. It really is a great scarlet color--and a wool silk blend.

mmmmmmmmm

yummy...

Perhaps we need a Scarlet Letter T-shirt...

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Hester embroiders! Puritans are explained! My is nearly done! AND MSW UPDATE: After Party that Guido (It'sAPurlMan) and Alanna (TactileTravel) and Jess (Ravelry) have put together—It's Saturday night in Columbia and we'll have food and some door prizes and hopefully a ton of fun.  There's more info at . Interweave ROCKS–Go there NOW!!!

Interweave is celebrating Earth Day by offering for a limited time. Digital subscriptions are great for the eco-conscious who are trying to save paper (or who are going paperless to stay organized and clutter-free)! And we love them because you can see the artwork in better detail; zoom in and out to better read the text; click on ads and go right to the website for more information; search your issues for specific articles; and so much more! Have you taken a look at one? For one week only (until 4/29/09) you can view the entire digital edition of the Quilting Arts April/May 2009 issue and Cloth Paper Scissors May/June 2009 issue. These magazines have a regular newsstand value of $7.99 each! INSIDE THE ISSUES

The 2009 Craftlit Challenge! …for the first ever loves CraftLit Design Contest! We have dyed up a brand new colorway for our very special 70/30 wool/silk blend in a very special CraftLit colorway…a very rich, earthy, semisolid scarlet. Just what every self-righteous Puritan would choose to brand one who strays. We have of course named it The Scarlet Letter.

TSL Yarn

Such a yarn of course demands a fantastic design. That’s where we’re hoping CraftLit’s endlessly talented and creative listeners can help us. We’d like to challenge you to design something for the yarn inspired by the novel, the times, the characters. We’ll have a fantastic panel of celebrity judges pick the winner, who will receive the project’s worth of yarn. The details: 1) All entries should be designed with The Scarlet Letter yarn in mind (not necessarily in hand). Yarn specs:435 yards per cake. 70/30 merino wool/silk. True fingering weight: 4 ply with 14 wpi. 2) Knitting, crochet, weaving, tatting, macramé, nalbinding…if you can do it with yarn it’s fair game. 3) Entries must be in before the last chapter is posted to the CraftLit feed. 4) All designs must somehow incorporate “the letter” or an interpretation thereof. 5) To be eligible for the prize, the winning designer must agree to have their pattern available for free via the CraftLit website for 3 months after the conclusion of the contest. After that time all rights are retained in full by the designer and the free feed will be removed, pronto. 6) Entries should at a minimum include pictures of the final product and the complete pattern. Everything else we leave up to you. Let your imaginations run wild! And to sweeten the pot, The March Hare will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of The Scarlet Letter yarn to CraftLit for the duration of the contest. (Including the 3 month free pattern period for those inspired by the winning project…) So there you be CraftLit faithful. Go forth and create!

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Many things from this episode! Not the least of which is chapter four of TSL!!!!

April Incentive book and !

New Interweave book! LOVE IT!

Our THSG journal fundraiser full of pics of our artsy goodies from last year's challenge!

Maryland Sheep and Wool! Find me at stall with and the gang!

FAST-DRYING NAIL POLISH (really...but, okay, not in that color)!

And SOMEONE out there, please make speak Mac to me!

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I bait the "come-and-see-me" hook with three venues: Maryland Sheep and Wool, Sock Summit, and SFO. Come by 's stall at MSW if you want to be recorded for a 'Cast! Or, you know, just say hi! Don't forget about the Challenge! New Website coming! Really! Life is good and we're on Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter. I love this chapter...

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Today! Chapter 2! Fun with the intolerant Puritans of the Dour Physiognomies (love that word! Also love ignominious). I knit a pair of Knucks in no time (necessity=invention. My hands are freezing), I fall in love with the KOL book Knitting Lessons (good reader!). And! A New Incentive Fills Our Lives! ...for the first ever loves Design Contest! We have dyed up a brand new colorway for our very special 70/30 wool/silk blend in a very special CraftLit colorway...a very rich, earthy, semisolid scarlet. Just what every self-righteous Puritan would choose to brand one who strays. We have of course named it The Scarlet Letter. Such a yarn of course demands a fantastic design. That's where we're hoping CraftLit's endlessly talented and creative listeners can help us. We'd like to challenge you to design something for the yarn inspired by the novel, the times, the characters. We'll have a fantastic panel of celebrity judges pick the winner, who will receive the project's worth of yarn. The details: 1) All entries should be designed with The Scarlet Letter yarn in mind. Yarn specs:435 yards per cake. 70/30 merino wool/silk. True fingering weight: 4 ply with 14 wpi. 2) Knitting, crochet, weaving, tatting, macramé, nalbinding...if you can do it with yarn it's fair game. 3) Entries must be in before the last chapter is posted to the CraftLit feed. 4) All designs must somehow incorporate "the letter" or an interpretation thereof. 5) To be eligible for the prize, the winning designer must agree to have their pattern available for free via the CraftLit website for 3 months after the conclusion of the contest. After that time all rights are retained in full by the designer and the free feed will be removed, pronto. 6) should at a minimum include pictures of the final product and the complete pattern. Everything else we leave up to you. Let your imaginations run wild! And to sweeten the pot, The March Hare will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of The Scarlet Letter yarn to CraftLit for the duration of the contest. (Including the 3 month free pattern period for those inspired by the winning project...) So there you be CraftLit faithful. Go forth and create! To Enter Send your pictures of the final product and complete "pattern" (or instructions for whatever you've created) to the . Winners will be contacted via email before the announcement is made "on the air". Contact us today! Questions? !

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Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six (The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses.) The links, as promised: The Link, t he link to , here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses.

The links, as promised: The Link, the link to , here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin.

April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses.

The links, as promised: The Link, the link to , here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin.

April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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Some fun for you! A ! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A ! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' (hint . . . he's an actor . . . ). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little . . . can I call it levity? I don't think so . . . maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. . And .  has done it again--if you missed it on Knitty, get it ! I'll be reviewing for Knitty shortly! Whoo hoo! And is (once again) it's to me. (Ask me how long I spindled last night). coming shortly. My novel only has three chapters left--I'm so excited . . . except that they're the hardest chapters.  ¿C'est la guerre, non? The Scarlet Letter coming last week of March, so mark your calendars! If you have early chapters to record, send 'em on! One of my former (read 9/11 evacuee knitting students) is now teaching herself and is trying to start a knitting group for the troubled children she's working with. She is not a registered 501(c)3 so there would be no tax write-off for helping, but of course, Karma's always good. Please if you would like to send her knitting or crochet materials. ANY cast-offs are a boon. I recall that we received half-finished sweaters, ball-ends from projects, mismatched needles, and such. It's all helpful when working with kids.

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Some fun for you! A ! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books . . . ) And check this out! A ! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' (hint . . . he's an actor . . . ). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little financial . . . can I call it levity? I don't think so . . . maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. . And .  has done it again--if you missed it on Knitty, get it ! I'll be reviewing for Knitty shortly! Whoo hoo! And is (once again) it's to me. (Ask me how long I spindled last night). My novel only has three chapters left--I'm so excited . . . except that they're the hardest chapters. ¿C'est la guerre, non? The Scarlet Letter coming last week of March, so mark your calendars! If you have early chapters to record, send 'em on! One of my former (read 9/11 evacuee knitting students) is now teaching herself and is trying to start a knitting group for the troubled children she's working with. She is not a registered 501(c)3 so there would be no tax write-off for helping, but of course, Karma's always good. Please if you would like to send her knitting or crochet materials. ANY cast-offs are a boon. I recall that we received half-finished sweaters, ball-ends from projects, mismatched needles, and such. It's all helpful when working with kids.

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Some cool things--YAY , Yay ! Yay teeny-weeny sweaters! Yay ! Yay in creative ways! Yay (there're good videos on YouTube, too). Yay ! (Maybe start with the CalTech lecture.) Waiting for a schematic or information on the Cardi Cozy...it may be the most frogged pattern I've ever seen on Ravelry! Sadly . . . Yay online! George (love this!) Kewl site (fun)

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So, today chapters 4–7 of Jekyll and Hyde, and a bunch of links for you: , new (Thank you, Debbi), site, the , , (Yay Johnny Depp), Knitting Daily , Yay , , and I think that's it!

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Definition of . Here's a cute pic of what someone thought troglodytic creatures might look like.

Nice. Chapters 2 and 3 today.

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Welcome to our first episode of Jekyll and Hyde! ______ You can hear the discussion on these links and book-only audio by starting a Premium Audio Membership. For only $5 a month you will be able to listen to a second book that's been curated CraftLit-style (sans crafty-chat). The fastest way to get the audio is via the .  (scroll down to episode #5). Stuff you Missed in History Class's episode on The Great London Smog ( / )   — Original Shownotes — Here's what I spoke of: , , Becky's for her Etsy, some REALLY good (spread the word), Bly's , , the article about the at the , (or ), and a sent in by Meg. Plus, here's what Mr. Stevenson looked like. Handsome Devil. Whoopie doo and a Happy New Year!

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I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY!   I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seems oddly appropriate.   These episodes contain the following: episode 116—chapters 44–46 episode 117—chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time" OH! And check out ! And what they ! UPDATE 11/28/08: Error SHOULD be fixed now! ARGH!

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I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY!   I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seems oddly appropriate.   These episodes contain the following: episode 116—chapters 44–46 episode 117—chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time" OH! And check out ! And what they !

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A on the REAL author of Frankenstein (it's what you'd hoped--better than...), some to do with small boxes, and yes, I call it episode 116. It's not.   And Who Knew?! Who knew we'd have a run to the emergency room on Halloween night, an election that took up WAY more time than we thought, a novel that is actually progressing, various illnesses (hello Coxsackie!) and, you know, the rest of the life stuff.   Enjoy chapters 42 and 43!

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The links for you: ; links to ; link ; link to fabu book (and the you should watch first); links to (the Mennonite book), , , , (, , ), ; and a .   The Chapter That Will Make You Cry (40) begins at 19 minutes and 57 seconds, The One That Wont Make You Cry (41) starts up at 34 minutes and 8 seconds...so you can kick back in safely.   I don't think we'll have this trouble with Dr. Jeckyl.

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This comes between 113 and 114.

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My , , October's !   And chapter 37!

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Today, Chapters 35-36!!! , a on the NY Times bread, (?!), (mmmm), and the (this is what I'm eating while recording...) wish you were here! And my new fave blog: I am in love. Followed by . Love it! Here's some tips, help to in your area, and here's info. Love the garden! Here's to canning! Cheers!   Wendy is hosting a FinishItUp contest. It runs from Monday, November 17 at noon Pacific time through Friday, December 12th at noon Pacific time. Check out for more information!   And, just a headsup--chapter 36 might get you teary--not HUGEly teary, but for those of you who've experienced familial sadness recently...you might just want to skip to 1 hour 2 minutes and hear my summation.   And apologies about the faux length of the episode. It's really only an hour and four or so minutes, but it took two days to export the audio to mp3 format (yeah, when I figure this out, someone should give me a prize--I have NO idea) so as soon as I figure out the problem, I'll cut the episode back down to reality and repost it. You'll never notice, but I thought I should tell you.   yeah, so I can't tell time...so does it really matter? HA!

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Book #1 on , Book #2 the , Book #3 (my fave) .

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I return but take my own sweet time getting act and putting it together.   A sent in by our Madame Leiderhosen. A lovely by someone who appears to be a lovely man and fun correspondent, and a page as a preemptive holiday strike.   Happy New Year to those of the Tribe. May you have a sweet new year and easy fast.

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Here y'are!

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Here y'are!

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You'll hear me nearly not at all for the next few. Between the UofA starting (oooooh Rhetoric!) and my son's surgery, I'm tapped out. However, my stupendously cool from the cruise selflessly volunteered herself (and possibly ) to speak for me. This, I thought to myself, is way, way cool. Brief updates: visit , gear yourself up to read chapters of The Scarlet Letter. I'll be announcing a "go" time, when I'll post a thread to Ravelry and ya'll can pick chapters. I. Am. So. Excited. Huge thanks to listeners Sonserae (who is beyond generous and shares my geek-love of all things animated), Jenny of (who is simply the best for fearlessly entering the realm of teaching knitting) and listener Karen for the awesome allergy-and-yogurt article (I'll find it and post it...soon). The short version: eat probiotics if you have allergies. And o blast—some fabulous persons (claim it in the comments!) sent in this new-to-me and kewl Take a look!

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So, I promised you a few things: site, site, site and , site. Today, Chapter 28 read by our own Erin!

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Things for you: , Becky's , Friend (forgot to mention that one) , , , , .   I think that's it! Chapters 26–27 today...and the Pandora player below on the right.   Oh, and a Goeduck Geoduck clam...I think that's how it's spelled...gross, no?

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Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the ! 103=Chapter 23. End of Book One. 104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the ! 103=Chapter 23. End of Book One. 104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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Lots-n-lots of links for you, plus chapter 21 and chapter 22 (ooooh, it rhymes!). Many thanks to Erin of for the reading! Woof!   First and foremost, go to the site and go get registered. for information if you'd like to send Robbie a card or for Robbie updates. As far as cooking goes, take a look at the comments from episode 101, then also look here: , , Nancy's , Food Network and , , and the through July 18, 2008 (or as long as the books last).

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Judith's , my Guyabara shirt (sans sleeve...) Originally uploaded by One sleeve off, one sleeve on... And not much else. Happy listening!

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Wow! We made it! Elizabeth finished , Caroline was last week's reader, Shannon's , , and this week, Chapters 17 and 18!

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I get on a rather lame soapbox about and comedy...which I'm pretty sure I disagree with myself on today; remind you to visit ; cheat off of Elizabeth's chem--I mean cooking--notes; update you on some and ; give a shout out to ; ask for help on why the letter in the tower exists at all in TofTC; provide you with a link on via Susie The Slow Knitta; and generally wax rhapsodic on Rosie the Wonderdog and her Invincible Playmate Amber... and miss Don Adams.

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This week! Chapters 13 and 14!   Thanks to Bobby Darin; please purchase your version at iTunes!   Banana Bread: 1/2 C butter 1/2 to 1 C sugar (or Splenda blend) 1 egg 1/2 tsp baking soda mixed with 2TBSP milk (for a good reason--check out the comments last week!) 1 or 2 banannas 2 C flour with 1 tsp baking powder and 1/8 or so tsp salt. 350° 1 hour Fun!   Congrats to Tara!!!!!!! Our Winnah for May!

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All aboard for Camp Laurence! Chapter 12--whoo hoo!   Rosie the dog is back, but still depressed (Though Thing 1 is Happy!) while I am frazzled like a snozzcumber. I belatedly thank and also Judith for the . I try to escape the dreaded viral malaise that has struck my children (HA!), mourn , and hand out a tasty recipe! And APOLOGIES to Brenda Dayne...who hosts CAST-ON!...For the love of Pete...THIS is how the week has gone!

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I return from the curious cruise, wax rhapsodic on our listeners, remind myself why I don't sew more often, hand out a link to , visit the , Don't forget to check out my and her articles! or at least the first in the Amsterdam Cop series (BIG FUN!). Oh, and the new !   Chapter 11 of Little Women and don't forget you can send audio comments via phone now!

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Episode 93-95 were released with the same shownotes as I was on the Sea Socks cruise. These are those shownotes: Prepping so I don't leave you high and dry while on the cruise. The show notes won't change, but new episodes will appear as though by magic. How cool is that?! Checkout SpinningErin's new 'Cast:  Congrats to our April Winnah Meghan from IL!!! You'll be talking to Dixie at ! Limey info for you: [1747] "To pickel LEMONS. Take twelve Lemons, scape the with a Piece of broken Glass, then cut them cross in two, four Parts down right, but not quite through, but that they will hang together; then up in as much Salt as they will hold, and rub then well, and strew them over with Salt. Let them lay in an earthen Dish for three days, and turn them every Day; then slit an Ounce of Ginger very think and salted for three Days, twelve Cloves of Garlick parboiled, and satled three Day, a small Handful of Mustard-seeds bruised, and searched through a hair-sieve, some red India Pepper, one to every Lemon; take your Lemons out of the salt, and squeeze them very gently, and put them into a Jar, with the Spice and Ingredients, and cover them with the best White Wine Vinegar. Stop them up very close, and in a Month's time they will fit to eat." ---The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, Hannah Glasse, facsimile 1747 edition [Prospect Books:Devon] 1995 (p. 133) [1845] "To Pickle Lemons, and Limes. Excellent. Wipe eight fine sound lemons very clean, and make, at equal distances, four deep incisions in each, from the stalk to the blossom end, but without dividing the fruit; stuff them with as much salt as they will contain, lay them into a deep dish, and place them in a sunny window, or in some warm place for a week or ten days, keeping them often turned and basted with their own liquor; then rub them with some good plae turmeric, and put them with their juice, into a stone jar with a small head of garlic, divided into cloves and peeled, and a dozen small onions stuck with twice as many cloves. Boil in two quarts of white wine vinegar, half a pound of ginger slightly bruised, two oundes of whole black pepper, and half a pound of mustard-seed; take them from the fire and pour the directly on the lemons; cover the jar with a plate, and let them remain until the following day, then add to the pickle half a dozen capsicums (or a few chilies, if more convenient), and tie a skin and a fold of thick paper over the jar. Large lemons stuffed with salt, 8: 8 to 10 days. Tumeric, 1 to 2 oz; ginger, 1/2 lb; mustard-seed, 1/2 lb.; capsicums, 6 oz." ---Modern Cookery for Private Families, Eliza Acton, reprint of 1845 London edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Ray [Southover Press:East Sussex 1993 (p. 445) [1861] , Isabella Beeton (use your browser's "find" feature to locate pickled lemons) [1881] "Pickled Limes.--Make a brine strong enough to float an egg; stick your limes on two sides with a silver fork; then put them in the brine with a weight on the limes to keep them well under the brine; let them stand in a warm place for a week; they are then fit to eat. You can add some red peppers to the brine.--West India Woman" ---"Receipts," New York Times, August 7, 1881 (p. 9) [1981] "There are many recipes for pickled lemons and limes. In each you can substitute one for the other. The commonest recipes call for making slits in the fruit without cutting them through. You add salt, which dissolves as it stands. The lemons or limes are left to stand for a considerable period before serving. In India, where pickled lemons and limes--called achar--are served sweet or hot, various spices are added, including cumin, chili pods, mustard seeds, fenugreek and so on." ---"Q & A," New York Times, April 1, 1981 (p. C9) [NOTE: achar' simply means pickle, not pickled limes.] [2001] "PICKLED LEMONS 4 thin-skinned lemons, scrubbed and quartered 1/4 cup kosher salt Juice of 8 or 9 lemons In a 1-quart widemouth jar, combine the lemons and the salt. Add the lemon juice to cover the lemons by 1/2 inch. Cover and store at room temperature, shaking the jar twice a week, for two to three weeks. The lemons are ready when the rind is soft. Discard any skin that might develop on the surface of the jar. If you wish to speed up the pickling process, gently heat the quartered lemons before packing them in lemon juice and salt. To heat, arrange the lemon wedges in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the lemons are warm to the touch. Pro ceed as directed above. The lemons will be ready in four to five days." ---"Internet site reveals recipe for Exotic Chicken," Geissler Janet, Lansing State Journal, April 9, 2001, Pg. 3D Don't forget to read your .

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Chapter 9, Meg Goes to Vanity Faire--reminds me of sorority parties ("Photog!"). I'm sure they hated that...

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chapters 7-8 Prepping so I don't leave you high and dry while on the cruise. The show notes won't change, but new episodes will appear as though by magic. How cool is that?! Checkout SpinningErin's new 'Cast: Congrats to our April Winnah Meghan from IL!!! You'll be talking to Dixie at ! Limey info for you: [1747] "To pickel LEMONS. Take twelve Lemons, scape the with a Piece of broken Glass, then cut them cross in two, four Parts down right, but not quite through, but that they will hang together; then up in as much Salt as they will hold, and rub then well, and strew them over with Salt. Let them lay in an earthen Dish for three days, and turn them every Day; then slit an Ounce of Ginger very think and salted for three Days, twelve Cloves of Garlick parboiled, and satled three Day, a small Handful of Mustard-seeds bruised, and searched through a hair-sieve, some red India Pepper, one to every Lemon; take your Lemons out of the salt, and squeeze them very gently, and put them into a Jar, with the Spice and Ingredients, and cover them with the best White Wine Vinegar. Stop them up very close, and in a Month's time they will fit to eat." ---The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, Hannah Glasse, facsimile 1747 edition [Prospect Books:Devon] 1995 (p. 133) [1845] "To Pickle Lemons, and Limes. Excellent. Wipe eight fine sound lemons very clean, and make, at equal distances, four deep incisions in each, from the stalk to the blossom end, but without dividing the fruit; stuff them with as much salt as they will contain, lay them into a deep dish, and place them in a sunny window, or in some warm place for a week or ten days, keeping them often turned and basted with their own liquor; then rub them with some good plae turmeric, and put them with their juice, into a stone jar with a small head of garlic, divided into cloves and peeled, and a dozen small onions stuck with twice as many cloves. Boil in two quarts of white wine vinegar, half a pound of ginger slightly bruised, two oundes of whole black pepper, and half a pound of mustard-seed; take them from the fire and pour the directly on the lemons; cover the jar with a plate, and let them remain until the following day, then add to the pickle half a dozen capsicums (or a few chilies, if more convenient), and tie a skin and a fold of thick paper over the jar. Large lemons stuffed with salt, 8: 8 to 10 days. Tumeric, 1 to 2 oz; ginger, 1/2 lb; mustard-seed, 1/2 lb.; capsicums, 6 oz." ---Modern Cookery for Private Families, Eliza Acton, reprint of 1845 London edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Ray [Southover Press:East Sussex 1993 (p. 445) [1861] , Isabella Beeton (use your browser's "find" feature to locate pickled lemons) [1881] "Pickled Limes.--Make a brine strong enough to float an egg; stick your limes on two sides with a silver fork; then put them in the brine with a weight on the limes to keep them well under the brine; let them stand in a warm place for a week; they are then fit to eat. You can add some red peppers to the brine.--West India Woman" ---"Receipts," New York Times, August 7, 1881 (p. 9) [1981] "There are many recipes for pickled lemons and limes. In each you can substitute one for the other. The commonest recipes call for making slits in the fruit without cutting them through. You add salt, which dissolves as it stands. The lemons or limes are left to stand for a considerable period before serving. In India, where pickled lemons and limes--called achar--are served sweet or hot, various spices are added, including cumin, chili pods, mustard seeds, fenugreek and so on." ---"Q & A," New York Times, April 1, 1981 (p. C9) [NOTE: achar' simply means pickle, not pickled limes.] [2001] "PICKLED LEMONS 4 thin-skinned lemons, scrubbed and quartered 1/4 cup kosher salt Juice of 8 or 9 lemons In a 1-quart widemouth jar, combine the lemons and the salt. Add the lemon juice to cover the lemons by 1/2 inch. Cover and store at room temperature, shaking the jar twice a week, for two to three weeks. The lemons are ready when the rind is soft. Discard any skin that might develop on the surface of the jar. If you wish to speed up the pickling process, gently heat the quartered lemons before packing them in lemon juice and salt. To heat, arrange the lemon wedges in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the lemons are warm to the touch. Pro ceed as directed above. The lemons will be ready in four to five days." ---"Internet site reveals recipe for Exotic Chicken," Geissler Janet, Lansing State Journal, April 9, 2001, Pg. 3D Don't forget to read your .

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Notes for you! Checkout our yahoo group! Thank you WendyMcD (find her on Ravelry!) Checkout the Knitmore Girls!   Checkback for the from !   Soon, a pic of my son's new ear!   Check Ravelry group for the next set of chapters that need recording.   is:   And our own G-Nina's Meg!

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Ookay, lotsa links for you: ® (NAYY), another (I think I promised this ages ago!), a I forgot to tell you about, tea, , Meghan's podcast   Here's a link to Courtney's for our May Incentive--and here's the yarn.Yummy, no?   Oh, and a to for you. Oh, and Bunny .

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Little Women begins - chapters 1-2. Can you believe we're about to start our THIRD year??? Ai yi yi how time flies. So, I promised you a ton of links, mostly from the very patient Becky! Beading information , , and . Oh, and and ...Our --home of the great dishcloth and so so SO much more! The --just go look. AMAZing...I'll let you know how it works for me! A great .   con hubris from our own Madame Leiderhosen. Cool for lovers of the OED etc.   Our new sponsors: (EVERYthing you ever wanted in a fiber store--and ask Morgaine if you don't see what you're looking for!) and . Don't forget--No Idle Hands is now an audio book...WONderful!   Dixie at --and beautiful --just go look, then donate to the show to be put in the running for enough yarn to make a pattern from here...we'll give you some options.   My friend and listener Emily's . Ain't the pup's cute?   And, the pics I promised. Becky's gorgeous necklace won by the lucky Catherine of Elm Grove, Wisconsin! You can find more work by .

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Coleridge! Rime!   Mariners!   All we really needed was Chip...Alas...   If you want to hear it without my audio annotations, checkitout here: .

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Chapters 23-24 - End of Frank I'm off to a funeral but I've left you this podcast. No time for links on the show notes right now. I'll update them this weekend. MANY thanks to Becky who read so nicely for us today!

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SO many things to link to! Cool , the of my dreams, a , , a , congrats to Elizabeth of Tucson for her mug, and Barbara of Illinois for the caramels, AND a spectacular new March incentive--Jewelry from Becky (which looks something like this!

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I head off to the balmy island breezes and leave you with...miserable and cold northern climes and, you know...Victor being a putz... Don't forget to show some love to our February Incentive-Giver, of ceramicist fame. Checkout as well as their new book, , by Danielle Fox. And most importantly! Congrats to Alicia of Stone Mountain, GA! Yay you! Yay CheekyRedHead!

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Updates on the surgery can be found on the . Thank you SO much for all your support!

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Now it's gotten ridiculous. Pneumonia! Off to . More as I know it.   Kippot pictures just didn't work out. I'm bummed because I've already delivered them to the Synagogue. I do, however, have mitten pics for you.   These are in "Metamorphic" .     This is in "Sherbet". Chapters 16-17 today! Whoo hoo!

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I with whom I simply did not get to spend enough time, we listen to chapters 14-15, I link you to a , I continue to wrap wire, look for reeds, and read, and thus I give you a quote from Ms. Shelley:   Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose—a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.   Nice.     Incentive Muggage! Donate in January for your very own!   Looms The rigid heddle has--for reasons unknown to me--been turned vertically with the heddle on the other side from the photographer.   And I must send out my heartfelt thanks to all who wrote to me this week. Your kind words meant the world to me, truly.    Thor and my husband in their traditional Rugby Greeting...um...at Nancy's wedding...

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Today, we stay with the Creature's narrative about his life with the De Lacey family during chapters 12 and 13. I announce the final winnah of the ! (Yay Barbara of IL! Yay Jen of Serious Talent!) has some new books to listen to (Huzzah the Rutt!) and announces it's latest fête, . The New Yorker talks medical ethics (I love good timing). I get to hang with Enchanting Juno, get an assist from Becky, and you--you lucky things--can win from in the January '08 Donation Drawing Extravaganza! And one pair of my little Cat Bordhi baby booties.

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Today we begin the real trial for Victor as the Creature speaks (that miserable wrench...uh...wench...er...wretch!)! As does former student ! (Buy his book!)   !   Chapter 11 for this episode; my voice won't hold up for more.   sent on by Guru of the IT world, Tonia--many thanks! Don't watch unless you don't mind spoilers:

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Today, once again, I reference Young Frankenstein, blather about at the bottom of the page...nice to have an internet!

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Actually, fifty eight degrees and sunny...but I'm watching the news with all sorts of weather advisories for my old haunts in NY and...I know I'm nuts...I miss the snow. I don't miss the grey or the slush, but I do miss snow. Ah well...grass...greener...you get the picture. The one link I mention in this cast is: at Knitty.com. Checkitout! Today, Chapters 6-7...there will be more monster...O Yes...there will be...

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Not much in the way of show notes this week. Chapters 3-5...which includes the awakening of said monster. oooooooooooooooooooooh! Enjoy!

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You can thank (blame?) Dawn for . A too far. The song I've been living by lately ("Just Breathe (2am)" by Anna Nalik). Perhaps you should download a copy too, from iTunes (to make up for me using the song on the 'Cast...)? A so you can be featured like my bud . Some amazing tapestry sites to look at: (look at and see the 9/11 tapestry and the Afghani woman...yeesh! Tapestry never looked so amazing to me before!); ; --our local hookup; a textile mag; the British textile mag; awesome (to buy!). Tonight! Chapters 1-2. Book talk begins at 24:11   Posted by Heather

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Well, I'm not 100% but I can talk for chunks of time now so that's a step in the right direction. Kaylea of Chicago is our new Charm Winner for the Month of October. is the dyer responsible for these spectacular socks, and there was something else to put up here but I cannot for the life of me remember what it was. See? Still mushy in the brain. OH! Come see me on . I made a little group for us there and am trying to get a podcast player onto the apps page.

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Today I chat with Madame Professor about Romantic Poetry (that's capital R, not romantic--ain't nothing lovey-dovey about our poems today).     You'll hear from Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. Not bad for a night's work, eh?       Many thanks to Sandra who sent me the box of Autumn leaves. You have no idea how much that meant to me. You can see more of my SOAR times too.

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Disclaimer: I tried my best to eliminate the background noise in the interviews you'll hear. I found it easier to hear on headphones on my machine. I hope it works for you too. What you'll hear about: My Bag! DeeDee's Racoon Leslie and her fiber!Janel Laidman's Class (Chameleon Color Works!) Jennie of the Lace and Upcoming Book , , Amy at Knitty.com and the (love--LOVE I tell you!). And don't forget to pick up a NEW ...I already have!

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First, OUR WINNERS! The September donors who will receive sock yarn from CheekyRedHead or a CraftLit charm from Jen Minnis Designs are: Beverly of CT's name was drawn to receive Sock Yarn! (YAY! General rowdiness!) and Lauren of CA's name was drawn to receive the CraftLit charm! (Huzzah! Much rejoicing!) We'll be getting those things out to you asap. Today we end Tristan and Isolde (sob). We ALSO have a treat from Listener Jen Massey who recorded a retelling of Tristan and Isolde by Robin Williamson in a book called . We ALSO (o there's so much!) will soon have a series of Haute Men of CraftLit goodies, again, thanks to Jen Minnis—our resident artsy type, Erin, Dawn and the irrepressible Heidi—humor wordsmiths extraordinaré. Bless their talent! And Kate, member of , singers of "Tristan The Knight So Brave"! I LOVE the member names on this page! And next week...SOAR, then...Frankenstein!!!

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I score a Weavette (Weave-It...Weavit?); makes some LOVELY sock yarn for you (if you donate in the month of September); has charms for the September Donation Drawing as well. This episode: Isolde floats (like small rocks or bits of wood) or doesn't burn like... not-a-witch..., Tristan finds a Fairy Dog, and then finds another Isolde! The drama! Next week is the end of ol' T&I...then on to The Romantics and Frankenstein!

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Some...um... (thank you to Dawn for sending the link); welcome to our new sponsor, ; a new opens here; what's up with the ?!; a little info on the (thank you Cheeky!); and if you have Nyquil, please send it. And, of course, don't forget to donate during the last months of the year! You'll be entered in the drawing for the charms (check out her website button the on the right!) and also SOCK YARN from CheekyRedhead! (It's like buttah.)

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I learn more from the best source--that would be YOU. So here are the cool links: the , the improvement on , , and an , , it's , and some of the , and I forgot to mention a and a piece of knitting that is as spectacular as it is . And, of course, your .

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Today we learn a bit from our very own Medieval Scholar, take a look at the , though what , check out a and learn the dimensions to create knitting graph paper on Excel (that would be column width 0.1" and row height .067"). Don't forget to take a gander at the gorgeous pieces created! And another good Arthur/Tristan-y book: White Raven by Diana L. Paxson. OH! And check out !! And some fibery-luvvins from Sandra--her new babies:

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for you ( too!), a for you that you simply won't believe! (Thank you to Winglake.) The next two Tristan stories (we're getting to the lovey-dovey stuff...don't worry!) for today, "The Morholt" and "The Quest for the Lady with the Hair of Gold". And, a new T-Shirt? I Want Me Some Medieval Hottie!

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My Lords, if you would hear a high tale of love and of death, here is that of Tristan and Queen Isolde (Iseult), how to their full joy, but to their sorrow also, they loved each other and how at last they died of that love together upon one day, she by him, and he by her. By Joseph Bedier Translated by H. Belocq Some to inspire you... And I think you'll want this information (click to expand it)... Which I'm borrowing from that you may want to visit. Not too shabby!

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First, once again, HUGE thanks to Julie who allowed me a much needed period of rest last week before the madness began again this week. I hope y'all scoot over to listen to (That Heyer woman is a hoot!) Things I rambled about: 's (I mentioned this before, right? It's soooo kewl!), , . And next...Tristan and Isolde! The High Drama of Chivalric Romance Will Commence! BUT WAIT! There's More! Julie, our guest host, had this to say about : Now, about 300. It is NOT like the Terminator movies. For one thing the photography is a thing of beauty even if you don't like the movie. For another, yes there is a lot of shouting and sword fighting but the emphasis is on love of a husband and wife for each other, for their family, their city, their country and their culture. Drawn in broad terms, granted, but we ARE talking about Spartans here. Not a lot of subtlety. As well as the comic book version. Also not known for subtlety. However, when we began watching it, it was clear that this movie was being drawn in heroic, epic terms. That made me instantly think of how the Spartans themselves would have thought and told the story ... in fact, the story is being told by a Spartan. Watching the whole movie as being seen through their eyes made the movie entirely enjoyable for me, as well as those themes mentioned above. Heavens, look at how much I wrote. Not that I'm passionately defending it or anything! :-D So! I stand corrected...and definitely intrigued!

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I'm on Vacation, but here are links Julie mentioned for y'all: (yes, I said Barbara Walker and I was so very WRONG!) (see the cover? THAT'S the afghan I'm knitting for Rose) And...for reasons I'm not aware of...iTunes and Windows Media Player hates our Audacity file. I'll fill you in on why I can't fix it pronto this Wednesday. However, the player on the site is working well...so...listen there if you can, and I'll fix the problem asap.

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Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+. That's right! You go, Girl! A little Joan A little Whangdoodle And the hypotenuse thingy. And don't forget to download Episode 64a, which contains the third chapter for this 'cast--another one you would have killed me for not getting to. Never say I don't take your feelings to heart.

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Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+. That's right! You go, Girl! A little Joan A little Whangdoodle And the hypotenuse thingy. And don't forget to download Episode 64a, which contains the third chapter for this 'cast--another one you would have killed me for not getting to. Never say I don't take your feelings to heart.

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—NOT FOR LITTLE EARS— The Long Awaited (and heavily edited to remove the worst of my guffaws---yes, that's how much fun they are) , authors of Some of the books they recommended: Scott Spencer's and , Russell Banks' , and Tom and Dan's (Oh go buy a copy. Make them feel better.) And don't forget to stock up on . And, as a goofy bonus: the (according to other people, not me).

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I race through and opening and a closing to bring you two huge chapters. Why? Because—honestly—if I didn't, you'd kill me...we're SO close! To stave off your appetite until next week, you can watch . Before there was a Blazing Saddle...before Frankenstein was Young...there were...The Corsican Brothers.

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Here's the car with a clutch. Here's the car without. Sigh. And here's . And the (search for "Jefferson") thingy. And today!? ANDY MINTER! Sorry about the stereo kicking in and out. I have NO idea what's going on...but I'm working on it.

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A VERY BELATED congratulations to Teresa and Rachael for their Knitting Nightmares. If you're interested in a look-see, you can view the Knitty pattern Teresa used, and here's a pic of the completed...item. Looks good NOW, no? Getting close to the end of the book! Only eight more chapters! When you get on , look up the Craftlit group and join us.

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Tonight we begin book three. Tomorrow I conduct a new (surprise) interview. You'll not believe who... I'm starting a blogroll of supporter/subscribers, so if you've sent in a donation and have a blog, please let me know so I can link to it! I fight (and beat?) the —and exhaust my wussy self in the process! Ooh, and go here to see a . NICE uniform! Here's David Brin's . Some for you! And just a little quote to compare someone we all know with the French Revolution: "God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, and always, well informed. The part which is wrong will be discontented, in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive. If they remain quiet under such misconceptions, it is lethargy, the forerunner of death to the public liberty. ... And what country can preserve its liberties, if it's rulers are not warned from time to time, that this people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to the facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure." (1743-1826), US Founding Father drafted the Declaration of Independence 3rd US President Source: November 13, 1787, letter to William S. Smith, quoted in Padover's Jefferson On Democracy

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Heather has a close encounter with the , some frustrating times getting , makes progress on a , regresses on a warp, and falls in love (all over again) with . Thanks to (my Babe), Tikabelle, Irish Clover, Paper, Knitting2Relax, Teresa (my ), Heidi, and Julie--don't forget to swing by her ! Next week--should all go according to plan--another for you and (finally) the Knitting Disaster Essays! (There's still room for more! Send 'em in!) And again, many thanks for your donations and support. Especially now when I'm not-quite-so-gainfully-employed, it's a blessing.

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Bach's , writers are fun to hang out with, but you're afraid of our competition, My first ! Looking for a dime and trying not to be a martyr. (Now you'll have to listen. That won't make any sense otherwise!) Disclaimer for this week's episode below. Get your pattern in the Knitting Pattern-a-day Calendar and go check out Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar... a really scary article Teresa sent in, OH! I forgot to say on the 'Cast--there's still one knitting book out there just waiting for a knitting disaster story. I have two...will you be the third?! Send 'em in. Don't be shy! Oh, and Chapters 21 and 22 of Book the Second! But, sadly, no Chip or Andy...not this week. They'll be back though. Promise! Don't forget to check out ! The 411: $500 will be awarded as First place for both calendars; there are also 2nd and 3rd place prizes; and all contributors whose patterns are used will receive a 2009 calendar. Please go to our website at and learn more about the submission requirements and our contest. If you have any questions, please contact me and I will gladly answer your questions. You can also download the informational if you're interested. Good luck--and let me know if you win!!! Disclaimer: The "teacher as martyr" reference comes from an I read years ago--and an that's --that teachers are only "allowed" to fall into two categories: martyrs and saints. It went on to say that in any other profession this would be unacceptable, but that for some reason, teachers tend to work (and work well) within those confines. Which means when they no longer have the time or energy to be either, they have to quit. I am not saying that all teachers are martyrs, just that there are some (myself included) who fit that category. There are others (rarely ELA teachers) who manage to have a life and be a teacher. I could never find the balance. Follow up with from Michael Fullan's book,

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With love to my family and especially my sons who remind me often that they are my very best things. I get a little verklempt about as Today, a little , with the start of my "summer vacation", the return of Andy and Chip! (Did I tell you I wrote fan mail to Chip? He didn't write back. My heart is broken.) Chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Book The Second...we're closing in on that revolution, folks!

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And, um...weaving too. Like I needed another pastime... for a And did I tell you about this ?! And, finally, I have to share my Sock from Katie's store (this is Desert Olive and Sincerity in the Juliet yarn, 75% superwash and 25% nylon...and it's so soft you'll wonder where they hid the nylon...). Yay Katie! And a belated thank you to Rachael who dyed some sock yarn for me--gorgeous Kool Aid colors! MORE SOCKS! Whoo hoo! (And Rachael, if your DH convinces you to come to AZ--and you should...it's a dry heat--be sure to let me know when and where!) And the I refer to in the 'Cast. Don't forget. If you want a copy of you have to send me your most outrageous knitting horror story. My sister and husband--impartial to the intricacies of knitting and your names, but very good writers--will pick the three best for me to read on the next episode, and those three lucky folks will receive their own copy. Gratis! (You can thank the publishing company.)

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Soon (I hope) I'll post an interview with Jessica of Ravelry.com--a new website for knitters and crocheters which is in Beta now. You can sign up on the waiting list, though. And, um...you'll probably want to. But don't let the definition make your head hurt--notice the odd little usage overlap below? Ow! And, because I'm still an English Teacher at heart: A little ... Debra sent in a "." Really. . "HoyaGirl" left a message I couldn't reply to asked if she should go ahead and start the paperwork for her Clear Credential. My thoughts: It's never too early to start banging your head against the bureaucratic wall that is Public Education--it's a noble sort of calling that I'm proud to call my own. My former student , and my have BOTH released books this month! And an for you and a !

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Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a while you're at it! Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss . Koigu! On Sale! My wonderful Daddy! Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" issue (seriously, NAYY, you should pick this one up--even if you don't knit). Can I tell you how excited (read: terrified) I was? A badger for a Swap Buddy and more on that on my regular . My . (And Cool and !) . (Dark Lord? Cute?) Anything in your life feel like a circle of hell? Take a look at . I loved this and found it again recently when emailing with a listener. Clevah! For you Golden Compass Fans�My Dæmon (and my fear of "children in peril): I think you can click there or and either agree or disagree with it's shape--then watch it transform. And, never least! An Episode Fifty-two link to . Without here, I kid you not, you'd all be sitting there this week saying, "HUH?! WHA???". Bless you Becky, for saving our ears! I'll play you out with of "" by . Her fave.

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Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a while you're at it! Updates on Turning Forty (yeah, it's in caps) and how much I miss . Koigu! On Sale! My wonderful Daddy! Hope you caught the interview with Adina Klein from we got in on the get-out-the-word event for their new "Green" issue (seriously, NAYY, you should pick this one up--even if you don't knit). Can I tell you how excited (read: terrified) I was? A badger for a Swap Buddy and more on that on my regular . My . (And Cool and !) . (Dark Lord? Cute?) Anything in your life feel like a circle of hell? Take a look at . I loved this and found it again recently when emailing with a listener. Clevah! For you Golden Compass Fans—my Dæmon (and my fear of "children in peril): I think you can click there or and either agree or disagree with it's shape--then watch it transform. And, never least! An Episode Fifty-two link to . Without here, I kid you not, you'd all be sitting there this week saying, "HUH?! WHA???". Bless you Becky, for saving our ears! I'll play you out with of "" by . Her fave.

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Our humble podcast has been graced by the Editor-in-Chief of SoHo Publishing's magazine  (SoHo also does and ). Aside from being awful fun to talk to, Adina is a knitter, crocheter, painter, sketcher, purveyor of fine books (new ones!), and--my fave--a Nationally Ranked Scrabble Champ. Really! How cool is that!?! We might get a chance to talk to her again later this year. I'll keep you posted. So, kick back, enjoy a peek into the secret world of Knitting Mag creation, then go get yourself a copy of Knit.1's new Green Issue. Chock full-a good stuff. And for those who are non-knitters (I know you're out there!) you may want to take a look at the instructions at the back of the magazine. They're so clear, it may convince you to pick up some pointy sticks. Me? I'm off to weave for a bit. No, really!

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Hey, do me a favor, wouldja? Click on that Popcurrent thingy in the right margin ( if you're looking at Libsyn). And take a look at this very useful (I know...am I obsessed?). I'm freaking people out with my (What is that...a BADGER?!). Spinning a buncha llama, in . Trying not to lose my mind when I go for a week at a time without talking to another adult. And being very sad over losing Vera. Take a look here for help on . And enjoy Book 2, Chapter IX, The Gorgon's Head. 311

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I'm about to head out to see the oral surgeon AGAIN. My mouth is still stuffed with gauze and my head is stuffed iwth Vicodan (which, sadly, ain't workin' too well). So. Today it's just the chapters. I'm sorry about that, but I'll post what tidbits I can here. And, honestly, you wouldn't be able to understand me talk about these chapters a sadder note, my friend Jeannie Townsend (of sock creating fame) who has given away literally thousands of sock patterns for free, is now supporting son and grandson (this would be the third grandchild she and her DH are raising!!). She is now trying to pay the light bill by selling a sock pattern. She's able to accept PayPal for $5 to . Let her know in the note line that you'd like the Gold Sock Pattern. She also donated a sock pattern which now comes free with the purchase of yarn from the web site. Some interesting info from Sandi (who, like me, should take up a collection for an OED): I was just listening to episode 48, and I was curious about the last line in Congratulatory, which describes the winding sheet of the candle dripping onto Carton's sleeve. I got that it's an obvious omen of death, but I just couldn't wrap my head around how it would be possible to combine a burial shroud and a candle. So, I did a little internet searching and found this explanation: [a] mass of solidified drippings of grease clinging to the side of a candle, resembling a sheet folded in creases, and regarded in popular superstition as an omen of death or calamity (). Apparently, in Scottish tradition the : "The common tallow candle in burning often gutters, and the tallow runs over the edge and down the side of the candle. It soon hardens. When the flame consumes the candle, at times the little column formed by the gutter is left standing unconsumed on the edge of the candle. It is called a "coffin-spehl," and is looked upon with suspicion as portending a death in the family at no very distant period." Based on those two bits of folklore, I'm guessing that there is an association between candle drippings and burial shrouds because: a) the creased wax simply resembles the cloth of a shroud, and b) this creased wax is what remains of the candle after the flame has burnt out, the extinguishing of light, of course, being symbolic of death. And then, there's today's chapters, Book 2, chapters 6, 7, 8. Chapter 6: All About Foreshadowing--really. Nothing should be taken for mere "filler" in this chapter. Miss Pross and Mister Lorry are lovely here, and Lucie, you may notice, is in fact the "Golden Thread" that improves all it touches throughout the book. She's almost an archetype--certainly not a 'real' woman, but an important tool that Dickens is using in the book. Chapter 7: Back to France. Pay close, close attention here. We get a little Madame Defarge here (I wonder what she'd knit?) and while this whole chapter reads like it's an extended metaphor or symbol or grand allegorical moment--it's not. Well...it doesn't hurt to see it that way, but sadly, these guys are real. This is an ugly chapter, meant to parallel the earlier chapter of the wine cask breaking in the streets. Dickens may not like what the mob is up to, but he has no love of the aristocracy either (remember, he wasn't born rich himself). As always with Dickens, whenever he gives you a physical description--listen closely. It's a representative of the person's soul. And speaking of souls, listen for the corruption of these men's relationship with God. Some words for this chapter: escutcheon the shield of a family crest. "the merry Stuart who sold it" That was Charles II. Convulsionists Um...think "Holy Rollers," an ecstatic religious group Palace of the Tuileries Louis and Marie-Antoinette's digs in Paris. Chapter 8: Lovely guy, eh? Note more red symbolism. And WHO exactly is coming to call at the end of the chapter? Hmmmm? Some words here: the heavy drag a carriage brake the chase the hunt the chain of the shoe chain connected to the brake (shoe) And then, of course, my heart goes out to the poor students and families at Virginia Tech. I'd like to think that this finally will get us to deal with mental illness responsibly...but I think I know us too well at this point. We'll treat this guy like a freak, and the next time a teacher comes forward and says, "I have a kid in my class who needs help." that teacher will be told: a) if he hasn't made a threat, there's nothing we can do b) you're blowing this all out of proportion c) you're white and he's (fill in the color) and everyone'll just think you're racist d) we can't lock someone up for something they might do e) look, they're just kids. They say dumb things. And the kids who need help will continue to go it alone. Makes me cry.

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And So It Goes... I recorded last night and woke up today to find that passed away last night. It's like my own personal Mark Twain died. So sad. I started reading Vonnegut when I was in fifth grade. My parents let me read almost all of his books (except Player Piano) and I literally wolfed them down--most of them I've reread at some point. He wrote a two page "how to write" flyer that I THINK is still in my box of "school junk". Brilliant. I'm so sorry he's not public domain. We wont be able to listen to him here, but I so deeply urge you to pick up something he wrote. Slaughterhouse Five (riffs on his experiences IN a Dresden meat locker (!) during our (secret) WWII bombing campaign) or Cat's Cradle (riffs on life, the universe, and everything) are good places to start. "See?...no damn cat...no damn cradle..." Back to Craftlit: I am sad about Vera; don't forget ; check out some (now and pending) I came across; a ; ; a (no really); a for (which I covet); and more on the mysterious "".

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We have a Take pics of yo' bad self in a shirt and send the pics to me! I'll post them on the blog...just don't expect one of me on that new glass walk-way over the Grand Canyon ! And, please visit to support who has "shirted" us. And Carrie left this note: More random information for you - the Bedlam mental hospital in London still exists - it is now a building called Salisbury House off London Wall and Finsbury Circus in central London and houses several law firms' offices among other things including the London office of the company I work for! (you might say not much change there then!). Although the office parts have been altered and updated the stairwells are still much as I imagine they always have been complete with tiled walls and it is a very strange mixture of a building to walk around in. My First (or, Just Call Me Sucker). And who wouldn't want a ? And, FUN! "With over a million hits to StitchNPitch.com in its first few months, we knew this program was going to be something special," Patty Parrish, Executive Director of TNNA, explains. "Stitch N' Pitch is sweeping the Nation. The response from baseball Clubs, the needlearts industry and fans is overwhelming. Stitch N' Pitch creates a unique and fun environment for families, singles, couples, old, young, kids, women and yes, even men!" Watch carefully and you might "catch" a knitting contest, team mascots wearing handmade colorful scarves, images of men knitting, counted cross-stitch frames, teaching tables full of children learning how to needlepoint, a Ceremonial 1st Pitch with a ball of yarn and so much more!! Special Stitch N' Pitch gift bags, giveaways and surprises will round out each fantastic event. Local needlearts retailers, wholesalers, guilds and groups will come by car, bus and train to be a part of this new American phenomenon - Stitch N' Pitch! !! CRAFT Magazine's Stitch N' Pitch Contest! The contest is open to everyone to enter in their own baseball theme craft in the categories of knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and embroidery. The contest kicks-off on April 4th with the deadline for submissions on May 31st. And, as a way to date myself, you really should take a look at (some graphic images, not for kids).

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I've cleaned up the craft room! Can I get an "Amen"? And I've got more Chip for you today! And I've got a lot of cooking to do! Good thing that deadline is past! We weigh in on Mdm. DeF's knitting choices, Cast on for Kenya, and generally enjoy some more Dickens! NOTE: There may be the same problem with this week's file. Try downloading again...sorry! The Kenya Info: HIV positive children in Kenya need blankets to keep them warm at night and to keep fever at bay, and also simply to have a soft, comforting object of their very own. These children own almost nothing, and a blanket handmade with care especially for them would show them that someone, even someone very far away, cares. This blanket drive is part of the Slum Doctor Program, a grassroots organization whose mission is "to lift the burden of despair for people impacted by AIDS in Africa by providing hope, medicine, food, education, and dignity." For more information visit . We're asking that blankets be made of a natural fiber or high quality acrylic, so they will be easy to keep clean, and that they be sized for children ages 0-8. We're also asking that if you do plan to cast on for Kenya, you email slumdoctor@gmail.com. The blankets will be brought to Kenya by volunteers, and they need to have an estimate of how many they will be carrying with them. The deadline for donations is June 15th. Finished blankets should be sent to the Slum Doctor Program, P.O. Box 2156, Bellingham, WA 98227-2156.

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Gotta love the . If only I could afford one... In my quest for a Parisian/Dickensian map, I found , and , and , but no map that would help us much. But I did find the links to two video versions: the of the two—GO CHRIS SARANDON (he's more than just a Humperdink!); and this one which didn't get panned, but...well...BOO ! Your challenge! WWMDK? I feel a Cafe Press T-shirt coming on...don't you? Wouldn't this be handsome? With a big: What Would Madame Defarge Knit? blazing underneath? And me? I knit socks. Even in line at a theme park. And I think I may have to get a . Bad Heather.

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WWMDfK? O how I want a bumper sticker! And hey--ANDY MINTER! What a mensch, eh? I belive I promised you links to , and the doohicky, and . And now? Off to La Disneylandia!

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O how many different ways can I bring you joy? Really, only one way: To bring Chip (Mister Sleepy Hollow to you) back as a reader. Today BOTH chapters are his. Love! Happily my husband's not even jealous...maybe because I've not told him. Hmmmm... Little else to show for myself this week, unless you want me to upload some of the curriculum I'm on deadline for? No? I have no idea why! Erqsome (who I think has the most kickin' email address I've seen) sent some great Dickensian links for us to enjoy. A site. A site. An page (must see!). And the page to the map. Things I had to cut: Perhaps the to come off of my SnB callendar EVER. My son's gonna be on ! (but we have no idea when...) And just 'cuz I'm feelin' it...I love ...

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Tale of Two Cities - chapters 1 & 2 You'll need to know a few things, like... What's a blunderbuss? This, this is a blunderbuss. This is Chuck. Who was ? She was an English spiritualist. What was the ? One of the first ever psychic scams. Read about it. You'll find MANY different versions on the web. This is the issue of that I need two bloody pages from...here's the which I thought was very helpful. Check out and And in both the "any publicity is good publicity" and the "I've never heard of an idea so dangerous it couldn't be talked about" departments: ! Anyone remember Are You There God? It's Me Margaret? Anyone? Anyone? And if you have the travel bug: . . Fun! And don't forget: WWMDFK? (?) Think on't. Thanks to our readers and . And, finally: Spinneret's cogent and I think important note on "Screw": From various sources - As in England, early lawmakers in this country adopted 10 as the age of consent. The age of consent in England was raised from 12 (which is what it was when James was born in 1843) to 13 in 1875 and then to 16 in 1886. The Factory Act from 1844 reduced the hours of work for children between 8 and 13 to six and a half a day, either in the morning or afternoon, no child being allowed to work in both on the same day, except on alternate days, and then only for ten hours The Factory Act, 1891 raising the minimum age at which a child can be set to work from ten to eleven. So the perspective on children was a little different at that point, T.O.T.S. (funny that) being published in 1898. Accepting that these children are not from the working class they still would not have fallen under the societal view as young innocents. Thanks for the great read.

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A shout out to SyrenMuse who sent me the link to the ! Who knew! ABC was such a punk when I asked them nicely if they'd be releasing it. I had no idea they listened to me! Maybe your library will have it... This week we end with our American Regional writers, , though we won't be listening to her best-known book, The Country of the Pointed Firs. Instead we'll hear her short story, "The White Heron" written in 1886-ish. And thanks too, to WingLake who sent this , and this that I've signed up for! I think I'll be leaving some wrist warmers and water colors at undisclosed locations around the Old Pueblo. You? ...it's never too early to make a date with fiber. And it's never too late to (not to mention cash...which you can then spend on fiber...). Next week we'll start our new novel (drum roll...how appropriate!) A Tale of Two Cities. With apologies to Mr. Piccone (my freshman year English teacher). A (and amazing celtic knot weaving pattern to boot!), (can you ever really have too many?), a , and a reminder to read (hey Janel!)

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! America! "oooooooh beautiful, for spacious skies..." (I can't think of that without hearing Fozzy Bear say "patriotism swells in the heart of the American Bear!" as he does after singing that song on The Muppet Movie soundtrack.) --boy do I love him--who is an appropriate precursor to our next novellist (I think). Teresa in Scotland (Go Clan MacPhearson!) wanted me to pass on these links to you: first, two mosquito attacking . She recommends a product rather than a soap or shampoo...especially for people like me who are Mosquito Magnets. And second, a new . Mmmmmmm...extruded protein! Love it!

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Having finished with Henry James, I thought we needed a REAL woman to freshen our pallette.... Not so much Doris. Don't know if you've watched (NOT for sensitive ears!), but it at least started out as far as I can tell. My son and I got to see Wild Bill and Jane's graves when we drove through there in early August. We ate where Bill was killed by Jack McCall--which sounds more morbid than it is...he was killed in the poker room of a saloon. They stage reenactments of his murder every night, I think. Jane was quite something. CHEERS! And here in the "costume" of her sex. I'm sorry it's a guy reading the autobiography, but it's still amazing to hear her own words. She was one tough cookie. And while she has the reputation for being, um...not the most attractive woman of her time, I think she was actually a rather handsome woman--far less...weathered than I would have imagined for one of Custer's scouts. And then a little Bret Harte For some more local color and American Realism. Let's bring ourselves back from the mannered Victorian brink into a little good old American...Puritanism? Victorianism? Ah... When everyone knew their place... And then some really cool links sent by really cool listeners like Spider_Knit who sent me the and Dawn who sent the and ! Whoo hoo! WARNING: Some of you were good enough to let me know pronto that there was a problem with the file. I fixed the glitch in the audio file and replaced it, but not before some podcatchers downloaded it. Sorry about that. If you re-download you should be fine. Many apologies!

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Some things you didn't hear me talk about; some things you did. And the end of the book! The (don't you loathe hearing, "yeah, that's just your opinion..." when someone says something like, "the world isn't flat!"), and a . Some in the spring to help make the world a ...why can't they just make a kit!?! A I can get behind. ! Buy yarn for the rest of January (in case you hadn't seen the --it's #5). And Teresa sent even though she doesn't knit (Hey, Teresa, check out the for some embroidery ideas! You could hookup with a spinner/felter/knitter!) My sister has asked me to knit her a . Sadly, the pdf of the pattern is AWOL so I may have to begin my first adventure in faking a pattern. Whoo hoo! A list of courses Ruth alerted me to can be found . No college credit, but MY! MY! look at the listings! And, of course, next week (if I'm available) we'll hear some short stories while we decide what to read next!

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First: Turn of the Screw - Chapters 18-19-20! Second: . Whoo hoo! And the rest: . Nuff said. And worth mentioning again--the in the WORLD! in my deeply biased opinion... Here's the article on the , knitting for the good of others...and themselves. And, from Julie: --another philosophy podcast. Predictably enough the podcaster uses science fiction to launch each subject discussion. And Julie also wrote: since you've been into Weird Al Yankovich you might enjoy the novelty songs featured on the most recent . The podcast is about 15 minutes long and the songs are fun. And Debra's Tallit with accompanying planning information: the bottom border was instinct with some Jewish numerology thrown in; the neckband was charted but also adapted the little "entry motif" before the zig-zag. I used a lot of combinations of 7 (Sam's birthday - 7/7/94, born at 10:10 a.m., and his bar mitzvah is 7/7/07 in the Western world) and C'hai - so there are 18 stitches in the zig-zag repeat, and I'll do 9 of them, which makes 18 of the triangles.... And where she got the Qiviut: The yarn in the tallit is qiviut, which I found not in Alaska where I grew up, but online from . And...the (unblocked) neverending cable. This is a side view of the (did I mention unblocked?) hood. The color actually came out pretty close to true on this one. Go figure!

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Today, Chapters 15, 16 AND 17! WHOO HOO! Today I have some , some pretty pics of the eggs by (who is , , while listening), some pics of , and some lip from Julie! Tee hee! Julie absolutely rightfully called me on the carpet for my anti-governess bias, so here's my rec. Go listen to the last episode, last chapter, with a different ear (that would be at roughly 47 minutes into episode 36). Then keep listening to today's chapters. Yeah...Julie has a point. I'll also let you in on some things Ol' Henry himself had to say about the book. I may also share some of ELOISE in Paris (okay, NEXT week...) and remind you that really, truly, I loathe being a single Mom. ¿Donde esta mi esposo? And some helpful info from Jen: pysanky (piz·ahnk·yeh) is the name of those Ukrainian/polish eggs. singular = pysanka Kiska (pl = Kisky) is the name of the stylus thingie. She also says: if you like Weird Al, you might be interested in . they are a Christian parody group that does Christian remakes of pop songs just like Weird Al. Oh! And don't forget to visit !

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Today's theme is "Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense" which comes to us from a (probably apocryphal) story about King Edward III and the . A rough translation is "Shame to him who thinks ill of it" but my AP English teacher used it as "Evil will be seen by those who look for it." Actually he may have had a different famous French quote, but I took Spanish so I wouldn't recognize a the real quote if it walked up and shook my hand. ANYway... Today we have chapters 12-14. On my needles and on my son's walls today... And how are your toes? Hmm? Does your sunscreen have: formulas that include ingredients — like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or Mexoryl SX — that impede damage from the sun’s longer wavelength UVA rays, a protective effect that is not indicated by a product’s SPF rating. And if you're interested in more on Mosquito bites, check out: or the or something my sister found on . And some / 411 from Jenny M. many thanks. You can also check out . Cheers for and ! And a special thank you to Cindy, the generous Park Slope (ah, the Motherland).

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Well, we're having the first winter storm of the season. The mountains are capped with snow, the sky is grey, it's 39° (I hear you..."Hey! It's the DESERT! What's with the snow and temperature?!"), and the day is bleeding ennui. Not least because my husband is and I'm (though it's much greyer today). But Ennui and Turn of the Screw go well together so no complaints...much. Today, chapters 10-11. You won't BELIEVE what happens today! Ai yi yi! Charity knitting! Fixes to the Blogspot site! Felted ! More ! of fibery ! (Does he love me or is he just feeling guilty for spending New Year's in Paris with his Brother and Dad?) Was Santa good to you!? Many thanks to for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw.

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Nina sent this very helpful, eminently There's actually a lot of great info here...and has a very interesting looking hand/foot/everything cream. Lotions just don't work on me. If it doesn't say "cream" I don't buy it. Well, I bought it and thank you Nina! And, here's my attempt to rekindle a love of Weird Al...! Many thanks to for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw.

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This week--Chapters 6-7! Okay, and you're not really strangers but y'all sure are kind! Some fun with and (whoo hoo!) and More Organic info from Dawn (worth a look-see)! and And then--That Darn Governess and her latent class and boy issues!!! BTW: we didn't have time for these which I got off of a forum. Did you know these superstitions: It's bad luck to leave a project unfinished. The intended recipient will get bad luck from the unfinished item. Stabbing your needles though your yarn balls brings bad luck to anyone who wears something made from that yarn. Don't knit a pair of socks for your boyfriend or he'll walk away from you. If you knit one of your own hairs into a garment, it will bind the recipient to you. ** Knitting for children you may have in the future, but before you are pregnant, is bad luck (it may prevent one from getting pregnant, or bring ill health to the baby). And Interesting Latvian beliefs about mittens 1. Mittens and socks should be knitted in summer, then they will be warm, soft and strong. 2. One should not wash new mittens when there is an old moon, they will lose their color and let through the wind. 3. One should not wipe their nose in a mitten. Whoever does that never gets rich. 4. One should not give their hand to another with a mitten on, otherwise they will give away their luck. and, again, thanks to for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw.

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You should also check out blog (gorgeous work!) Then go and get smart, RIGHT NOW! After expanding your brain, you can crack yourself up with my friend Peter on his . Don't forget to get your on! When you're done with that, embrace your inner Earth Mother and find out the skinny on . And in today's chapters, listen for the allusion to Jane Eyre that ol' Henry snuck into the first minute of this chapter. As we continue our governess will continue to show her true colors--not a pretty picture. And today's chapters reveal a bit more of James' brilliance. The Governess--who may still be nuts--does see someone who looks like Peter Quint. She had seen no pictures of him, but describes him to Mrs. Grose--well enough for her to identify the vision. Of course, the problem is...he's dead. So, the mystery deepens... Many thanks to for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw. Oh, and I've moved all the links to previous episodes to the right side of the blog page at Craftlit.blogspot.com. There was a question as to why the files are so blasted big, and I'll tell you--I'd like to know that too! I'm working on it...

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(Apologies although I blathered quite a bit anyway...) This week, chapters 2-3! from Dawn, some victorian pruditry, more wonderful emails from y'all, how to be an ostritch rather than a governess, and on our author. His dad was a (say THAT three times fast) and I thought--when working through the "ghost" question-- was ellucidating: Although James had rejected in the beginning of his career "spirit-rappings and ghost-raising", in the 1880s he become interested in the unconscious and the supernatural. In 1908 he wrote that "Peter Quint and Miss Jessel are not 'ghosts' at all, as we now know the ghost, but goblins, elves, imps, demons as loosely constructed as those of the old trials for whichcraft; if not, more pleasingly, fairies of the legendary order, wooing their victims forth to see them dance under the moon." Virginia Woolf thought that Henry James's ghost have nothing in common with the violent old ghosts - "the blood-stained captains, the white horses, the headless ladies of dark lanes and windy commons." Edmund Wilson was convinced that the story was "primarily intended as a characterization of the governess". Then there's the "corruption" question. Ah...the tangled web... ALERT: I just this second got this email from MaryBeth--right after uploading the 'Cast. Darnit. But it's worth noting here: Loved your comments on the Fog Index. I'm a technical editor, and I have the following quote by Melville on my wall at work: "A man of true science uses but few hard words, and only those when none other will serve his purpose; whereas the smatterer in science thinks that by mouthing hard words he proves that he understands hard things." Is that not brilliant?! I love Melville...but I'm not gonna do Moby Dick...not for a couple of years, anyway. See how I love you? Many thanks to for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw.

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Cool things to check out: not to be believed (Thank you !), Check out 's site and then check into ! It's not too late! Then there's (One World, One Cloth), and I ran out of time to talk about from . I'll never do to you. Here's Henry, by the way: By Unknown photographer - taken from the frontispiece of Short Story Classics (American) Volume Three, edited by William Patten, copyright 1905, printed by P.F. Collier & Son. Photographer unknown. Scanned by English Wikipedian, ., Public Domain, I think you'll need this over the next few weeks.: Character List Anonymous Narrator Probably represents Henry James. (Diagetic Level 1) Douglas The one in possession of the Governess' manuscript. He may have been in love with her. (Diagetic Level 2) The Governess The protagonist--twenty-year-old governess of Flora and Miles at the country estate of Bly. (Diagetic Level 3) Mrs. Grose A servant at Bly; illiterate, respectful. Miles A ten-year-old boy; charming, well-behaved, and very attractive. Flora An eight-year-old girl; beautiful and well mannered. The Children’s Uncle The governess's employer; good looking, but aloof with odd requirements for the job... Peter Quint A former valet at Bly; "infamous" throughout the area of Bly. Miss Jessel The governess's predecessor; a lady, young and beautiful, but "infamous," apparently had an inappropriate relationship with Quint. May thanks to for her SEXY reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw. If you check out her site, you'll see why she's so good... except for that blasted microphone...

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Some good blogs to check out (from SOAR attendees: , , and , oh, and ...I think you know her); a really cool listener's site (Spinneret) regarding ; some pics (scroll down) and some detritus that I need to get out to you (below). A . Heal the world through cooling! and a nice (just in cast you thought they didn't exist!)... The ! How cool ! And some stuff I found but didn't have time to talk about b/c I blathered too much: The sounds of (good) music can be found at In need of Knickers? with next year's (number three). Awesome . Which I needed. Sadly. You can see the .

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Sleepy Hollow, part 3!   Apologies! The original audio to this show was recorded—I believe—as my mic was dying. I've tried to remaster the hiss out, but couldn't get it all. However, the entire "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has been re-recorded and remastered and, along with a few other Halloweenie kinds of stories, .

I think I promised you pics of a skull jacket that I knit. I forgot to mention that my 17 hour sojurn did give me the time to finish the baby hoodie. The carpet under the jacket, just so you know, is the floor of the Samsung Comfort Room at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Very comforting, no? 'Nuff said. Here's the back:

Here's the front:

Ain't that grand?   Next week, SOAR audio (if there's a high-speed port) and after that, HENRY JAMES! The time has finally come!   Book talk begins at 22:20. Listen to 28 .

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Sleepy Hollow, part 2!   The entire “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been re-recorded and remastered and, along with a few other Halloweenie kinds of stories, .   , and why I hate reserchers...well...not hate...but really strongly prefer the applied sciences... Allergic reaction to mosquito bites identified for first time—"skeeter syndrome"MILWAUKEE—Bug bites are a standard annoyance for those who spend time outside during the summer months. The consequence for most is uncomfortable swelling and itching at the site of the bite for a short period of time. However, young children, immune deficient persons and those previously unexposed to mosquitoes are at increased risk for a severe reaction to mosquito bites according to a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Canadian researchers recently identified this reaction as "skeeter syndrome," defined as mosquito-bite induced large, local inflammatory reactions accompanied by fever.Large local reactions to mosquito bites are under diagnosed and sometimes assumed to be infectious in nature when in fact, they are the result of an allergic reaction. In this study, researchers studied five healthy children between the ages of two and four with no history of allergy to insect bites. Each had been diagnosed with cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin and tissue that is usually found on the face, neck or legs. The children developed extreme redness, swelling, warmth and inflammation within hours of a witnessed mosquito bite. Several months later the children were tested for allergy to mosquito. Blood tests confirmed that the children had been misdiagnosed: the symptoms they experienced were the result of an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite, not cellulitis.People with skeeter syndrome should minimize their exposure to mosquitoes to avoid experiencing an adverse reaction. It is important to increase the awareness of skeeter syndrome so those affected can avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures and antibiotic treatments.[From: "Skeeter syndrome." J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;104: 705-707.] The has my hat (I think)!Maybe I should engage in ?WEAVING!?!?! Tragic Crafting...   But more importantly: Why don't the folks on Survivor start studying THE SECOND they send their application in???   for those of us with less dough than fiber.     ! No, meet YOUR self. No really, meet...em...the food was great.   And, I promised you . So here: These Hessians.... not so much this one...

APOLOGIES! Dateline: Dallas, TX, 3:00am, Terminal C7, Samsung hospitality lounge. I flew to NYC to surprise my husband on our 10th Anniversary, and am currently stuck in D-FW airport (grrrrrrr) at 3AM. I was supposed to be home five hours ago. Don't get me started...just please know that your podcast page was supposed to be up a long while ago. The Libsyn page should have loaded though, on Thursday, and the rss feed should have dumped the 'cast onto iTunes. At least, that's what I set it up to do... I'll get the little GCast player up on this site ASAP.     Thank's for your patience! B   ook talk begins at 15:50. Listen to 27 .

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| New! | 1-206-350-1642—Call in and leave an audio comment! "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," part 1. Book talk begins at 15:20. Download 26 . | Shownotes | Learn the origins of the name "Tarrytown" as you listen to Geoffrey Crayon's . You should also check out Diedrich Knickerbocker's !

Meet my man (aka "Mr. Knickerbocker"...). And his spectacularly (self-)designed .

Someday, please plan to take advantage of the .

Imagine yourself as part of  —which I had no time to talk about but will try to get to next week. And a little on the Mather Boys, and (who NAMES these people?!) and their attitudes towards .   Here's Cotton:

"" by . Licensed under Public domain via . "Cotton Mather" by Peter Pelham, artist - http://www.columbia.edu/itc/law/witt/images/lect3/. . The DomiKNITtrix's spectacularly appropriate (which is free for a bit longer). A --NAYY but it looks nice! And a nice . They're gorgeous and there's something about not-quite-matched socks that appeals to the eccentric in me... "Mismatched with Care in Vermont" I love that. And once again Thank you Heidi for goodie box! My 2-1/2 year old must march every day to "76 Trombones". Thank you so much!

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Yeah, But it's a Dry Heat, Right? Don't try at home--eye-scraping dry eye! EW! This week! Beauty and the Beast. No, not this one Or this one This one! (sort of...) By the woman with the (that would be Jeanne Marie Le Prince de Beaumont). And, more on and Kohlberg...and . And, drum roll...the Faroese as it stands now... Soon, there will be an updated pic for that too. Thanks to Tina for reading this week and Joshua Christian who is my hero. The gorgeous Allison spindle from ! And an UPDATE on our ! Take a look at the GORGEOUS yarn Aimee in NJ has spun and dyed. These colors are amazing! And don't forget to visit beautiful Bisbeeland, Arizona! And an UPDATED update! (dateline--10/5/06). I finished the shawl. It was nothing but a pile of goo when I was done. Then I washed it and threaded my own do-it-yerself lace wire through it (18 guage picture wire) and WOW IS THAT SUCKER BIG!!! It's taking up the entire length of a twin-size bed. I'd seen other evidence of this on blogs, but to see it live and in person—it's a thing of beauty and a joy forever (or as long as it lasts, I guess...). Now if I can just dye it... If I can get my 6-year-old to hold the camera still enough I'll get a pic of it on. And an UPDATED update of my update (dateline 10-9-06): Thank you Heidi! How wonderful to get such an unexpected goodie box! I'm actually ditching my work today to read Spinning Designer Yarns while listening to "76 Trombones". You have no idea how much I needed that lift today. Thank you! Book talk begins at 15.08. Listen to 25 .

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This week we listen to by and a little bit of by Norton Juster.Gillman (here she is)

is a particular favorite of mine. She wrote Herland which I'm (slowly) reading for Librivox. Great little book!Juster is a freakin' genius. Really! I can't read nearly as much of his book as I'd like, but (here HE is)

I will introduce you to this decidedly not just-for-children book.Thanks for your patience getting this 'cast out. Long week.Today, "The Yellow Wallpaper" was read by Justine Young, and "The Phantom Tollbooth" excerpt was read by Yours Truly. And, as always, our opening music was provided by Joshua Christian at Garageband.com, for which I am eternally grateful.

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Return of the Chicks? Well, sorta...

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Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Second Coming, The Cask of Amontillado

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The Lady or the Tiger The Story of an Hour War Prayer

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Wrapping up

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Today, chapters 56-59; THE PAYOFF!

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Today, aside from chapters 53-55, we talk about , my love of the word "," (isn't it great?!) and I finally take Amy up on her suggestion weeks and weeks ago!Namely: I just read and really dug , by Fiona Buckley. Actually, I didn't just read that. I read the first three books in the series.I also have finished the series by , but my books are in boxes so I can't read you any bits from that. However, if you love books, and have a wicked sense of humor, The Eyre Affair is for you!I'm thinking that instead of a poll, I just want everyone to look at the librivox.org cataloge and tell me what you like. I'll take the one with the most emails. I think I'll putter around with some of the short works first, just to give you some variety, then dive into another long book.Sound good?Email me your thoughts at MamaOKnits AT Gmail DOT com.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian’s "Chasing Hiro."

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I'm relegated to podcasting from my local coffeehouse again, sorry about that. The ambient noise is MUCH worse than before as this joint has tile floors--a local hazzard. Apologies. I should have DSL at my Mom's house by tonight, but I wanted to get this posted before that. I'm already mighty late by previous East Coast standards.The trip, however, was successful, and we're all here safe and sound. Though, this morning's news filled me with dread as my darling husband has to fly back to New York saturday morning.World War IV, is what I'm hearing. WWIII was the Cold War, according to People I Trust.Sigh...Can't we all just get along?Even 'Liz and Darcy?This week, chapters 50-52!

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Chapters 47-49! Next week, I hope I can find my microphone...Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press.Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press...How do I love thee...let me count the ways.So the title of the podcast? Because my son is a questioner...well...so am I, so...apples/trees, you get the picture.I fully expect this road trip to be one of fun and learning. The country is so big and so wonderful...I feel an Emily-from-Our-Town-Moment coming on!If there is internet access and time, you'll hear some audio from the road. If not, you'll notice this post popping up, and a small-ish podcast appearing in your iTunes ontime.Why?Because I love you!

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This week, chapters 44-46! Really! A little OTN moment: I'm working on a , which has only a little section of lace. I've knitted lace before, but this project...well, it was going to be hard enough; I didn't want to kill myself. This is the first project I've planned from washing, drying, and spinning the fiber, all the way to knitting. I'm going to do some funky dye thing to it when I'm done and I"m going to (God Willing and the Creeks Don't Rise) take this to for the gallery. But. The knitting is a total leap of faith. I've knitted 25 rows and it's barely 3-4 long. It's 390 stitches, decreasing regularly down to...well...7 that get grafted in a tricky way that I'm sure I'll marvel at when I get there.  I got the pattern from . She's a genius with this stuff. Anyway. Lace and all things lace-weight are a leap of faith. They look like a ball of twisted blah, then you wet and pin them and suddenly it's...LORDY! I made THAT?! Right now, my whole life is a leap of faith...so it seemed an appropriate thing to do. And, btw, HEY, did you hear essay last week? It was as though we dovetailed our themes on purpose! ? Love that ! Promos from Faith at , and Jeannie of .  As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian’s “Chasing Hiro.‿

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Chapters 42-45! WRONG WRONG WRONG! 43 was much longer than it said on the tag. This week we only have 42-44...but its an hour long episode regardles... Next week, chapters 44-??... Sorry about that! Well, I'm in the homestretch! This week and next week are the last two I'll be podcasting from Croton-on-Hudson...boy I'll need to change the intro, huh? I'll be podcasting from the road the week of August 1st, then from Tucson the next week. IF I can, I'll get my son in on the 'cast...but no guarantees. He's quite the ball-o-goof. So this week! A little discussion of Jane Austen's novels have been repackaged as chick-lit to reflect our modern conception of her as a romantic novelist. But her world is less comforting than we think, argues Laura Thompson... On 07/09/2006, Laura Thompson created a bit of a stir in the literary world when she said that Chicklit--the girlie romancified summer book lit that's gotten to be so popular among the young--had co-opted Jane Austen, and specifically, Pride and Prejudice. ...It all started in fine non-literary style: with Colin Firth. The scene in the 1995 television adaptation of Pride and Prejudice in which Colin got his shirt wet was, almost certainly, the moment that opened the door and let the modern world in upon the quiet, oil-lit writing desk at Chawton Cottage. And when Firth played Mark Darcy in the film of Bridget Jones's Diary, the deal was sealed: Pride and Prejudice was on its way to fame and fortune. Which brings her to a point we've discussed on this podcast: ...What on earth would Jane Austen have made of it all? Well, she would certainly have laughed - "I dearly love a laugh," says Elizabeth Bennet, in the voice of her creator - and she would have enjoyed all the money, because nobody was more aware of its importance. Elizabeth and her sister Jane might have charm to spare, plus wit and good temper to keep fear of the future at bay, but their genteel poverty means that the men who marry them are not just lovers; they are personal relief missions from lives beyond contemplation. And this acute alertness to the significance of money - to the humiliating gulf between the shillings that buy Elizabeth's hair ribbons and Darcy's £30,000 a year - is just one of the many aspects of Jane Austen that has been lost to a contemporary audience. She goes on to say that too often, readers today just think it's neat that Elizabeth wound up with a rich guy--rather than noting that it was her job to find a rich husband or live a life of drudgery. In reality, loving Darcy is the bonus. The real marriage is that of money. ....Actually, there is rather more to Elizabeth than the perfection we behold in her (and ourselves). What, for example, is one to make of her ambiguous joke that she began to love Darcy on "first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley"? Sir Walter Scott, for one, thought she meant exactly what she said; and I think he had a point. ....But the novels as a whole are rather less comforting. Indeed, they are, in some ways, terrifying. There is something appalling about the lack of illusions with which Jane Austen viewed her little world. To censor out such a judgment - or to condemn it as "male" - is to do her an extreme disservice. And the point she makes next made me feel bad for not making a bigger deal out of what Charlotte did, and why: Take, for example, the character of Charlotte Lucas, one of Austen's finest, who cuts through the nonsense now waffling round Pride and Prejudice like a particularly acid lemon. Her presence lurks sombrely behind Elizabeth's lovely lightness: the two girls are faces of the same coin, expressions of their creator's joyful esprit on the one hand and cold eye on the other. Like Elizabeth, Charlotte has a lively mind, but, unlike her friend, she has no physical allure. A quirk of nature has taken her out of the orbit of men such as Darcy. And, because she is plain, she sees the world plainly. She calmly perceives its limitations: the ruthless judgments of its marriage market, the life sentence of inhabiting its tight social circles. Seeing the world, she also sees the possibility of falling off its edge. "Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want." She snaps up Mr Collins, the terrible suitor whom Elizabeth has the freedom to reject. "I am not romantic, you know. I never was." It is almost unthinkable, by today's standards, to do what Charlotte did--but she was wise, and right, and she seems to be "happy"...or at least happy enough... She is the stony reality at the heart of Pride and Prejudice. She tells a woman's story, but in a way that is utterly remote from feminine convention: with scant emotion, appealing to nothing other than rationality. And, like her creator, she has remarkably little to do with cosy readings of The Jane Austen Book Club and communal swoons over Mr Darcy. ...If Pride and Prejudice can be so easily claimed by the Grazia brigade, why should the other books be any different? It is not difficult, after all, to read what one wants to read in a novel. Every reader does it, to an extent. But the landscape of what is seen in books is becoming increasingly impoverished. Indeed, it might be that the reality of literature no longer lies within its words. As Jane Austen flourishes, the literary sense that she possessed in its most refined form is slowly dying: the irony would have amused her. Hmmmmm...more to think about... As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian’s "Chasing Hiro."

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This week, chapters 38-41! Next week--42-45!A brief episode because I'm behind at work, sorry about that.Today, listen for some more wonderful Collins idiocy.And as far as pride and prejudice go, Elizabeth's refusal of Darcy's proposal due to her new understanding of how she misjudged Darcy's motives knocks them both down a peg. They're on new footing now—a lot of their assumptions about each other have been challenged and now there's room for—well—something to happen.Watch for the groundwork of an eminent disaster—these are the chapters where doom comes a knockin'.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro.""Back Issues" of Craftlit can be found at Craftlit.blogspot.com.

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This week, chapters 35-37! Next week--38-41!Have you met the free online spinning magazine, ? Even after last week, do you fear socks? If so, check out the excellent resource page .And the results of the sockblocker experiment from ...SUCCESS!!!You can buy really nice fiber from and .How to make your own or with a .Special Thanks to Lauren and Amy for their helpful suggestions. I'm fiddling with the sound this week, so let me know.ANDRe: iTunes--I have emailed them a number of times now, and we're trying to fix the feed problem. It appears they muffed it because they changed categories, so files that should have been there and complete, were semi-moved to the new category. I know one day the only files I could get through iTunes were the odd numbered episodes--go figure.Libsyn has fixed their end of the problem. Let's keep our fingers crossed...I know I am.

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This week, Chapters 31-34 (next week 35-37) is fun for the whole family! Just look!You can get roving for felting from Toni Neil at ...they're the first house on the left. Really. You have to click it and see. It will make sense. Promise!My , just in case you wondered. And links to poetry/stories from my students too. And then The Soapbox. Sorry about that, but it's been bugging me so much. I hope that one of us will come up with some great idea for how to save the planet and all the people on it. I suppose it's genetic in me--my Dad is a Geographer working on , so I've known we were in trouble for a long time...Anyway. is a nice place to visit. Take a look!"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."--M.K.Gandhi“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing, would suffice to solve most of the world's problems... ‿--M.K.GandhiAnd the essay on Gandhi and spinning can be found at .As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with ’s “Chasing Hiro.

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Today, chapters 27-30See the ! See what has done with her sockblocker key chain! See the fabu (and fake!) , then join me in on September 19th (or visit the and find a husband!).And the moment we've all been waiting for (at least the moment Kim was unsure if she was waiting for...):The Crazy Quilt Baby Blanket!As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with 's "Chasing Hiro."

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This week, chapters 23-26! Horror...

Am I an Artist or an ?

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with "Chasing Hiro."

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The gauntlet is down! How do you control your stash! Tell me now and I'll post your ideas!Today!Chapters 20-22! No Joke! THREE chapters!Heather complains a bit, goes ON about clutter and the need for knitting histories, then drools over Darcy. (Doesn't it always end with that?)The books: and As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with ’s “Chasing Hiro.

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Well, Tristan and Isolde seem to be winning out as our next book. Please keep emailing me and letting me know your thoughts.Today a little from me, then on to the next two chapters of P&P!And a little shout-out ot Anne Hanson, of Knitspot.com...with whom I am tangentially accquainted.As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with 's "Chasing Hiro."Thank you too for your forbearance last week. What a mess! I so deeply apologize.

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'Cast number Six!Yeee Haaaw!Chapters 14 through 17 of Pride and Prejudice? A Double Header of Annie Coleman...because I'm heading to the !We don't have to fear no stinkin' !Ew! Acid!Ew!Oh...and I lied. It's Oops! Sorry!And...We're Knot Taking Any More. June 1st, ThursdayPlease read the , which states the mission and the guidelines for participating. my very grateful regards,anne hansonknitspot.comPlease do listen to .Socks that Rock yarn can be gotten at .And oooooooooooooooo!Mister Wickham!As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with 's "Chasing Hiro."A Note: Files for previous episodes can be gotten here at or at iTunes. Oh, and hey...if you have a second, wouldja vote for CraftLit at Podcast Alley. I'm in the third to the last place on the rankings.Not that I'm competitive...'Cast number Six!Yeee Haaaw!Chapters 14 through 17 of Pride and Prejudice? A Double Header of Annie Coleman...because I'm heading to the !We don't have to fear no stinkin' !Ew! Acid!Ew!Oh...and I lied. It's Oops! Sorry!And...We're Knot Taking Any More. June 1st, ThursdayPlease read the , which states the mission and the guidelines for participating. my very grateful regards,anne hansonknitspot.comPlease do listen to .Socks that Rock yarn can be gotten at .And oooooooooooooooo!Mister Wickham!As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with 's "Chasing Hiro."A Note: Files for previous episodes can be gotten here at or at iTunes. Oh, and hey...if you have a second, wouldja vote for CraftLit at Podcast Alley. I'm in the third to the last place on the rankings.Not that I'm competitive...

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Cast number FIVE??? Chapters 11 through 13 of Pride and Prejudice??? Where has the time gone? Book II ideas: Tom Sawyer! Tristan & Isolde! Alice in Wonderland?!—only if one of you record it… Let me know your thoughts! Today we get in touch with our inner Granny—specifically of Spin-Off. And we also get into Clutter. And De-cluttering, for a move. If the spirit moves you, send your brilliance to MamaOKnits AT gmail DOT com. As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with ’s “Chasing Hiro.‿

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That's a pic of Jane!Can you believe we're on chapters nine and ten of Pride and Prejudice? Me either!And, once again, I find myself all hot and bothered by Darcey. Ah well...Before we get to that, today I'll talk to you about some (that's the part) and a (that's the part).Links to: , Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's , check out on Site.Ready?Here we go...As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with "Chasing Hiro."

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Welcome to Episode 3!In this episode I welcome you to the joys of the (and I am Not Kidding); the belly laughs, sly smirks, or horror filled looks of ; the adorable (in the eye of the beholder?) and with and on their heads; and regale you with my lovely weekend at a spinning retreat in , hosted by Claudia of We'll also move on to chapters seven and eight in Pride and Prejudice, narrated (as always) by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's Chasing Hiro.And, a little note: I'm so glad those of you who've commented are enjoying Austen. She's a fave of mine (duh!) and I'm thrilled that listening to her words is bringing you some joy while your hands are otherwise occupied.

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Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode I rave about , but neglect to mention the name of the , and go on about (not to mention ).   We'll also move on to chapters five and six in Pride and Prejudice, narrated by . And, as always, intro music is provided by GarageBand.com who hosted Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

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Well, here we are!I wanted to welcome you all to CraftLit, a Podcast for Crafters. I imagine you’re here because you like to work with your hands, but you also like to read. If so, this is the place for you! Our program will follow a similar pattern every week. After some introductory comments, a web, magazine, or book review (This week ), and perhaps a song, I will include a chapter or two from a book. We will listen to that book until we’re done with it. And because I’m a former English teacher, I’ll give you some things to listen for in the chapters we hear--just to give you something else to do while you’re knitting, spinning, crocheting, weaving, or sewing. Any painters?So.Get comfortable. Find your tools. Check the volume, and enjoy, with me, the beginning (chs 1–4) of by Jane Austen, recorded by Annie Coleman.Intro music: “ by Joshua Christian of Syracuse, NY. I found the music on GarageBand.com.