CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers

59: The End Begins

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...

58: Bk2-Chs 23-24 - A Tale of Two Cities

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...

57: Bk2-Chs 21-22 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 fo...

56: Bk2-Chs 18-20 - A Tale of Two Cities

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!

55: Bk2-Chs 17-18 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 ...

54: Bk2-Chs 15-16 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 t...

53: Bk2-Chs 13-14 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 yo...

52 Bk 2-Chs 10-12 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 yo...

Bonus: Knit.1 with Adina Klein

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 yourse...

51: Book 2 - ch 9 - Tale of Two Cities

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

50: Bk 2-Chs 6-8 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 an...

49: Chapters 13-14 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 ab...

48: Chapters 11-12 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 ...

47: Chapter 9-10 - A Tale of Two Cities

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...

46: Chapters 7-8 - A Tale of Two Cities

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? An...

45: Chapters 5-6 - A Tale of Two Cities

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!

44: Chapters 3-4 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 u...

43: Chapters 1-2 - A Tale of Two Cities

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 ne...

CRAFTLIT - START A TALE OF TWO CITIES HERE

Buckle up your metaphorical horse-drawn carriages because we are diving headfirst into Charles Dickens' masterpiece: A Tale of Two Cities! So, get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fascinating insights, and a good ol' dose of Dickensian charm! The best part? You don't even need a passport, just a love for literature and a sprinkle of curiosity!

42: The Last of the Regionalists...Vive la Revolution!

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 ...

41: A Regional Twain

! 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......

40: Meet Calamity...Doris?

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 m...

CRAFTLIT - END OF THE TURN OF THE SCREW HERE

Episode Thirty-nine: As Far As The Screw Can Turn

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 embr...

38: Chs 18–20 Turn of the Screw

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...

37: Chs 15–17 Turn of the Screw

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 thi...

36: Chs 12–14 Turn of the Screw

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...

35: Chs 10–11 Turn of the Screw

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...

34: Chs 8–10

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.

33: Chs 6–7 Turn of the Screw

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...

32: Chs 4–5 Turn of the Screw

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 p...

31: Chs 2–3 Turn of the Screw

(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...

30: Ch 1 Turn of the Screw

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 Doma...

CRAFTLIT - START THE TURN OF THE SCREW HERE

Brace yourselves, for this hair-raising journey that will take us to the most haunted corners of a dimly-lit mansion, an isolated countryside estate, a handful of creepy kids, and of course, the classic English fog creeping through the pages. Trust me, it's going to be a literary rollercoaster ride you won't want to miss! So, get ready for goosebumps, laughs, and a deep appreciation for The Turn of the Screw of hauntings and hidden secrets!

29: Bonus Episode - SOAR

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?...

28 - Full Disclosure - CraftLit

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, j...

027: An Itch You Just Can't Scratch

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...

27: An Itch You Just Can't Scratch

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 a...

26: Tarry With Me Awhile and Wait...

| 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...

25: Beauty and the Beast

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 UP...

024: "The Yellow Wallpaper"

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 Yo...

23: Diamond Necklace +

Return of the Chicks? Well, sorta... 

22: Bierce, Poe, and Poetry

Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Second Coming, The Cask of Amontillado

21: Ironic Short Stories

The Lady or the Tiger The Story of an Hour War Prayer

CRAFTLIT - END OF PRIDE AND PREJUDICE HERE

020: end of Pride and Prejudice

Wrapping up

020: end of Pride and Prejudice

Wrapping up

019: chapters 56-59 - Pride and Prejudice

Today, chapters 56-59; THE PAYOFF!

019: chapters 56-59 - Pride and Prejudice

Today, chapters 56-59; THE PAYOFF!

018: chapters 53-55 - Pride and Prejudice

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 thin...