things I'm reading and listening to today

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190903-would-booing-david-ortiz-help-him-out-of-his-slump

- background reading for.................

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/manny_ramirez_to_david_ortiz_road?utm_source=a-section

- I love the onion =)

http://www.nhpr.org/node/25210

- A segment from my soon-to-be public radio station about hyper-parenting.  I'm really into  podcasts and listening to NPR these days.  Interesting to listen to.  I was directed to it by the yahoo group that I joined for parents of young children in the Upper Valley area.  It makes me grateful that my brother and I were encouraged to climb neighbors trees, build secret forts in the woods and spend our days outside playing.  I'll try to remember, Charlie....

http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/09/02/50-ways-to-save-1000-a-year/

http://www.dsquilts.com/

- the fabric and quilt obsession continues.......

http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2009/05/daisy-chain-hedgerow-quilt.html

-and continues.......  I love the linen sashing she uses

Craft books I'm putting on my "someday" list.....

Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase

Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics (Make Good: Crafts + Life) 

Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching

Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

Sublime Stitching: Hundreds of Hip Embroidery Patterns and How-To

The Art of Embroidery: Inspirational Stitches, Textures, and Surfaces

- No, I don't know how to embroider, but I've really been interested in it lately.  

I'm not sure where I'd find the time though..... On that note, I need to go get some chores 

done before baby wakes!!! Have a good day!