This time, on Mysterious Mysteries...

...The 24-hour Party People across the street have had a candle burning on their porch for a full 24 hours. No kidding. I noticed it when I went to work yesterday and thought it was kind of stupid and a little dangerous to leave an unattended candle going, even if it's in one of those tall glass jars. (Even then, actually--Ben the Neighbor had one that broke because the candle was uneven and heated some flaw in the glass. Melted wax everywhere, I'm told.) I noticed it again when I got home, and now this morning too. It bothers me deeply, even though it's--all together now--None of my Business. *shakes head with irritation* Meh.

But personally all is well. I bought presents for Mrs Scraggit's birthday coming up:) Pretty good presents too...and I'm halfway done spinning some bamboo yarn for her as well. (She's allergic to wool.) Y'know, this is just a fiber-geek thing here, but seriously, there must be some trick to spinning bamboo...it's kind of unpleasant stuff to spin. It's very loose once it's out of it's roving and a bit floaty. I have to give it a fair amount of twist for it to stay together. (Once it *is* together it's kind of nice, all shiny and silky.) One of the Textile Ladies at work asked for a sample when I'm done, just out of curiousity about the fiber. I hope it wins favor with the Scraggit when it comes to crocheting the stuff:)

I'm also thinking good thoughts for Mcohenmn, who's out in N'awlins for a business trip. I know it's gotta be busy as busy can be, but I hope he gets to see some good things in the French Quarter and such. Someday I have to go, just to see it all...

but for now, workies beckons. Off to the Jade mines!