It Never Ends...

Well, I seem to be recovering from my ironing obsession. It will be a long process and there will be relapses. I know this and I am prepared to deal with recurring urges to iron things simply because I am the proud owner of a new drug store iron. I can only hope that, with the support of good friends and a supply of spray-on wrinkle releaser, I can become the proud non-houseworking type of gal I used to was... Thank you for all your kind wishes in this, my time of trial.

Meanwhile, a new struggle has entered the picture. For some reason, every lightbulb in my home has decided to burn out simultaneously. This would be handily dealt with under ordinary circumstances: Untwist offending, nonworking bulb. Discard. Twist acceptable, working bulb in the opposite direction (after ascertaining that the wattage is within the limits of the lamp's wiring, of course) and voila!! Let there be light!

But two of these bulbs are the fluorescents from the closets. They are in awkward places. They are in dark places. Fluorescent bulbs last a really long time so I've never actually had to replace one before. You have to stand on a chair while the cats helpfully jump up to paw at your pajama legs. Lights no go in slots. When lights do go in slots, lights no make light. Sheep is feeling stupid. And the closets are dark. I spent more time this afternoon dealing with this than is really necessary. Or that I feel I should share. It is a little embarrassing and lends itself to jokes that go something like, "how many sheep does it take to screw in a lightbulb?"

Clearly it is more than one. And I am but one Sheep. One Sheep who cannot see her clothes. For all I know they are wrinkled in there. They may need ironing.

You see the problem.

On the knitting front, sock #2 advanced by all of two rounds last night. There is a little reluctance on my part, I fear, due to the dwindling yarn supply. Deep down in my knitter's heart of hearts, I really think I'm gonna make it. But the chance that I will be left with a toeless sock has made it difficult to progress on the project. But, lemme tellya: if these work out then I'm going to have one stunning pair of foot warmers!!! The colors are bright, the yarn is dense and sproingy and the fit is quite something to behold. Perhaps I'll bit the bullet tonight and see if I can't make a little progress with a weekend viewing in mind.

Or, I could spend the evening trying to screw in a lightbulb. Insert whatever joke you feel is appropriate here.


SA