Fats, Vitamins and Minerals

My caregiver has just finished making a crocheted beaded hat for her friend who will be leaving for Mauritius soon. It’s quite nice though I’d like to have more beads on it! And today, a friend of hers who does reflexology massage and is a novice of the Sisters of Chartres (or something […]

I just narrowly escaped being photographed wearing Napoleon’s hat with yellow flowers! My caregiver’s camera went lowbatt before she could press the button, thank dog! So, while the batts are being fully discharged (before they can be fully charged, heh!), I had enough time surfing and bumped in to a website called […]

Ages ago, my caregiver downloaded a book called “The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs” by H. Abelson, G.J. Sussman, and J. Sussman (MIT Press and McGraw-Hill). Several weeks ago, she was finally able to print all +600 pages of the book (I do find printed pages easier on the eyes for reading rather than […]

Being the lover of flora that I am, I’ve decided to put some useful information on that darn useless cat Fortun’s Urban Gardening website. The information is from a book/manuscript called Guidebook on the Proper Use of Medicinal Plants” produced by the National Science and Technology Authority.
My first posting is called GENERAL GUIDELINES […]

My caregiver learned about hairpin lace crochet through Th. De Dillmont’s “The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework” and several on-line tutorials. The simplest tutorial I’ve found on-line is probably Wright’s which I would recommend to anyone wishing to learn it. The same website has very clear instructions on finishing edges, joining strips and variations. A technique […]

If you are interested in learning crochet, there are plenty of free tutorials on the Internet. However, my caregiver learned crochet, before the days of Internet, through a book called “The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework” by Th. de Dillmont. The book covers Macrame, Crochet, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Crewel, Applique, Knitting, Tapestry Weaving, Lace, Tatting, Sewing, Linen […]