The Pup-Pup

On a totally unrelated note, I just have to rave about Pumpkin Dog Treats for dogs with sensitive stomachs.  I found this recipe on Pinterest and my Sierra, pictured above, loves them.  The treats recipe is incredibly simple.  The only thing my local store didn't carry was the brown rice flour, but it can easily be found at stores like Whole Foods and Central Market.  They make the kitchen smell wonderful, if you like pumpkin that is.  My precious likes to get into things like the cats' litter box and after it's been raining, she likes to "hunt" for toads in the back yard.  These things really irritate her stomach and her hips stiffen up so that she has trouble walking.  We haven't had any toads yet, but it has helped with her "litter raiding parties" that she engages in on occasion. She has also had more energy and is moving better in general.  I highly recommend these if you have some of the same issues with your pups that I have with mine.

Lost in Lace Update

After working on this as yet unnamed lace project, I have found that I am making fewer mistakes, and none so bad as the 1st couple of times I had to frog it.  I must say, I am very thankful for that.  It is turning out well, and I can't wait to finish it and post a picture of it.  Of course, that's going to have to wait until after the recipient's birthday. :-)

Knitting with Cats...

I used to have a cat, but I didn't start knitting until after she had "left" us.  For years now, I have only had a dog and she generally leaves my knitting alone, though sometimes, she will lay on it if it's long enough.  Recently, we acquired a roommate and her 2 cats.  I was concerned at first because I had heard some "horror" stories about cats and knitting, but for the most part, they leave my projects alone.  I can even leave my knitting on the couch unattended and they will not bother it at all.  But boy, if you are knitting while they are on the couch and they see that yarn move, watch out!  You can see their eyes get huge as they intently stare at the moving yarn, then suddenly BAM!  You've got a cat tangled up in your yarn.  It is kind of funny, but definitely a new experience for me.