Happy families are all alike; every
unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
For the most part, my family is excellent (I’m talking the family I grew up with, not George – although G-Love is excellent too.) My siblings and I get along better than siblings should be allowed, especially siblings who fought with bats when they were young; I would rather spend time with my sisters and brother than most people. They make me laugh uncontrollably and THEY UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING. It’s been a tumultuous year for my family. I’m not going to go into it here, but it’s been very, very hard. A lot of anger, frustration, tears. But my siblings and I have stuck together through it all and for that I am so grateful. Thank you for taking care of me last night. I don’t know what I’d do without you.
Suffice it to say, I’ve got some puffy ass eyes this morning.
And because I had such a shitty night – I’m giving stuff away!
Yes, it’s CONTEST TIME! CONTEST CLOSED! Thanks for playing!
You’ll get sheepy cards and flower cards and some yarn to be determined later. And some beautiful handpainted knitting needles from Peace Fleece.
Here’s what you have to do – in the comments identify the FILM that the following lines are spoken in – they’re all from the same movie. I will pick a random winner from all the correct entries.
“My mommy hurt my head.”
“It’s going to be so good.”
“What a colossal blunder.”
“It was dem dat fucked up.”
Some clues: The movie is fifteen years old. At least one of the leading actors is dead. Two of the actors in the film appear together on TV. The movie was based on a book.
I will close the contest at midnight tonight. Good luck!
I did manage to finish the sleeve to short-rows last night (I will spare you the photo – it’s navy blue and curled up – you can wait for the real deal.) And I cast on for the front, did a couple rows, then ripped it. I’ll cast on again today. Basically I was on the third row when I realized I messed up the moss stitch (by the way, what’s the difference between moss and seed stitch – can anyone tell me? I think they’re the same, but don’t know if I’m right or not.) No biggie – I wasn’t in the mood for knitting last night anyway. Yes, it’s true. It was more like a fetal position, baby blanket under my nose kind of night. You’ve all had those, right? 😉
I’m hoping to go shopping today. THE LA/SLO TRIP IS ON!!!! We’re leaving for Los Angeles on July 11 – eventually we’ll make our way up to San Simeon for the BLACK TIE DINNER AT HEARST CASTLE on Thursday. We may take our time and spend a night or two in Santa Barbara. At least one night. But I will be in LA for a day or two – so where should I go? I’m counting on you Hollyweird knitters to give me the scoop. I’m not sure where we’ll be staying yet. Probably either Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. Details to come.
Anyway – so I need a dress. Preferably black, so I can wear my Iris Flower Basket that I’m going to crank out all weekend. It seems halter is the style this season – but I don’t like to show my back, so we’ll see what I find. Did you know the secret to successful dress shopping is to wear sweat socks and a baseball cap? There’s some kind of inverse rule that the sloppier and shittier you look the more luck you have finding a dress. I swear by this. SWEAR. Bought every prom dress, my bat mitzvah dress, my wedding dress in this fashion. Watch out Jen – you’ve been warned!
Oh and I’ve been taken to task by some blogging pioneers that came before me. Apparently, when they weren’t walking 20 miles in 10 feet of snow on their way to school, they were checking blogs on their own with out the aid of feeds. GASP! And, I’m told, sometimes people didn’t read your posts for days. I’m not sure I believe them, but I’m not going to worry about bloglines anymore. 😉 Thanks for the reality check.
Don’t forget the CONTEST!
I believe the film was “Presumed Innocent”. I’m sorry you’re having some difficult times.
Me again. The difference between moss and seed is this. Seed is alternating rows of k1 p1. Moss is double rows of k1 p1. For instance, if you had 4 stitches and you were seeding, you would k1 p1 k1 p1 on the first row and then p1 k1 p1 k1 on the second. If you were to do a moss stitch, it would be k1 p1 k1 p1 on the first row and then k1 p1 k1 p1 on the second. When you get to the third row, you would p1 k1 p1 k1 and do the same on the fourth row. Hope this helps.
I hope today is better — sending good thoughts your way. I agree with you about siblings — my sister is the best! (Now, I’m off to read your Monday and Tuesday posts).
My guess is Presumed Innocent.
Sorry to hear that you have been crying. I am glad your family is there for you (and you for them, right?).
Hoping better times are coming for you…. and that I win! *hehe*
Presumed Innocent? It’s been a long while since I have seen that movie.
I’m going to guess Presumed Innocent, even though I honestly don’t remember those lines at all! (And I saw the movie, read the book, loved Harrison Ford, but hated his haircut.)
Guess I can’t win as I have NO idea. I’m a movie illiterate! Unless it IS Presumed Innocent as the above comments say;-)
It is wonderful that your family is there with you and you can help each other through the rough spots.
I have no idea about the film, just wanted to give you a cyberhug. I’m hoping your day/week/month/year gets better. 🙂
I’m hanging my head in shame for my schoolmarm comment yesterday. How did you know I had actually written about how I used to have to walk to school in the snow, UPHILL, for miles and miles but changed my mind & deleted it? True story though….
😉
Nope didn’t guess, but they all have, just wanted to add sometimes families can make you tear your hair out but then they’re the only ones that can make it better too. Hope your eyes have gone down now and today is a far better day.
It’s totally Presume Innocent! No guessing here.
So sad that you’re sad, but so happy that you have a family that loves you and that takes care of you. That’s uncommon these days for a lot of people.
Presumed Innocent from 1990
The dead actor is Raul Julia-
The 2 actors that are on tv together are John Spencer ( Leo McGarry) and Bradley Whitford ( Josh Lyman) from West Wing.
Presumed Innocent…
I never remember movie titles… and for some reason this one stuck!
I don’t know if my guess will count since some others beat me to it, but I think that they are right, the movie is Presumed Innocent. Curl up with your knitting and feel better today.
Aha! Presumed Innocent.
I’m a long-time reader, first-time commenter. Sending good vibes your way! 🙂
I am SO bad at that game, so I’ll just have to hope that you’re having a better day today. ((hugs))
Heh, one of the twins threw a wicker chair with metal legs at me once and I’ve still go the scar to prove it. I believe my brother still shows the scars on his arms from four sisters with fingernails. He chased the youngest through the house with a butcher knife once, though.
And yet, we do so love each other.
Presumed Innocent it is! I hope your family struggles get worked out/healed/whatever-needs-to- happen-to-them-for-you-to-be-happy-soon. Its wonderful that you have good siblings so that you can help each other through.
Presumed Innocent (1990)?
Sorry to hear you are going thought a tough time, hope you fell better soon!
Are you okay?!
“Was justice served today, Rusty?” 😉
Presumed Innocent…
Since so many people have guessed Presumed Innocent, I will too. 🙂
And I hope everything is okay…hope it didn’t have anything to do with certain pioneer bloggers giving ya shit.
Easy, Presumed Innocent!
I like that: Blogging pioneers. But they’re right.
Presumed Innocent.
I am not looking at the other guesses – just submitting mine that it’s Presumed Innocent. 🙂
I can’t wait to see more of your short rows sweater, and hope the third time is the charm….
OK – too mnay guesses to add mine (although I do know it’s Presumed Innocent) – but I wanted to say how sad I am that you had a bad night! YAY for great sibs. I don’t know what I’d w/o mine either.
Hey it is Presumed Innocent..
so sorry you have had black times lately…it will get better and I am sure you are grateful for your family…(((((((((((hugs coming your way)))))))))))))
As a movie-hater (by and large) I am going to have to cheat and say
“Presumed Innocent”!
😉
I really, really enjoy your photos. You rock.
This really is my educated guess and has nothing at all to do with the shear numbers of identical guesses before mine. I googled and everything. Really. Presumed Innocent. Gosh, I hardly remember that movie, but at the same time am astonished that it has been FIFTEEN YEARS! How old was I then? Better not to think about it.
What is… Presumed Innocent. Fifteen years? Cripes.
Sorry you’re having a rough time. Families can be crazy, but when bad times come around, they have a way of sticking together. Sounds like you have a strong group.
Can I cheat and say Presumed Innocent!? I TOTALLY knew that! 😉
darling — I am cheating when I guess Presumed Innocent. I have looked at everyone else’s answer. I hope your eyes have de-puffed and am glad to hear you had someone taking care of you!
Cara I am so very sorry that you are having such a tough time. I hope your eyes de-puff and the scruffy approach to formal wear shopping produces a divine dress. Retail therapy and all that…
I’m gonna go way out on a limb here …
Presumed Guilty? 😉
Just had to go against the grain, but not really.
Hugs!
Now let me introduce you to Pioneer Melissa:
http://pmelissaontheloose.blogspot.com/
She was one of the gang back then.
You’re going to Hearst to a black tie dinner? I am so jealous!!!!! We were there in January and I went 3 times. It was SO wonderful! If you’re planning to spend the night near San Simeon Cambria Pines Resort (In Cambria) is a wonderful place to stay.