People often ask whether they should use Koenig’s made up words in real life.
He says yes, because all words are made up in the beginning.
He also quotes lexicographer Erin McKean: “Anybody who’s read a children’s book knows that love makes things real. If you love a word, use it—that makes it real. Being in the dictionary is an arbitrary distinction; it doesn’t make a word any more real than any other way. If you love a word, it becomes real.”
It’s officially fall (even though it’s still way too hot to feel anything like it) and I’m finally beginning a project I’ve been thinking about for years. I’m designing my personal cartomancy (tarot-based) deck. Settling on appropriate suits for the Minor Arcana took a lot longer than I had expected, but I’m happy with my choice.
A portion of the proceeds of the sale of all Meow Collection Yarns will be donated to benefit stray and abandoned cats. In the USA donations are made to Best Friends Animal Society, in Canada and internationally donations are made to The Meow Foundation.
All yarn labels include a picture of a cat or kitten that has been rescued along with information on this donation program.
Finally some pictures of the blanket I made for @sheeponmars a while ago 🙂 I stupidly forgot to take some decent pictures before sending it off, but I made one for myself I finished recently, so there you go 🙂 It’s approximately 100x70cm to give an idea of the size 🙂
knitting in the dark 