http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com a combination of different things Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:32:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I heard about the Organic Diva website a month or more ago and recently took a look at it. It has a lot of useful information about what chemicals should be completely avoided (the 'dirty dozen') and is also a source for less toxic cosmetics, skin care products, hair care ... http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2008/11/21/why-so-toxic/ The CYCA is holding it's second annual Knit-Out (and Crochet) at the Mall of America this weekend! I need to start a new project before then so I have something to bring along... Knit-Out Schedule http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2008/02/12/knit-out-08/ Yeah! A new release to look forward to! Pinky and the Brain Volume Three is due out on 19 June... http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2007/03/28/more-megalomaniacal-fun/ It was great fun to see people knitting and crocheting at the Mall of America and even better to get free yarn, crochet hooks and tons of patterns. The greatest moment though was winning the drawing at the Michael's booth - a nifty tote full of goodies: really nice ... http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2007/02/18/knit-out-at-the-moa/ I'm taking a watercolor course right now and was surprised to see on a recent assignment that we were to 'do at least 2 sheets of chickens.' How does one do chickens I wondered...after doing the assigned readings, it was quite clear - with one brush in each hand ... http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2006/10/01/do-chickens/ One of my sisters has had her artwork displayed at the local government center and was called about a painting that she was going to give to my husband and me. Thankfully, she said it wasn't available for sale (we'll still be able to hang it proudly in our ... http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2006/07/17/my-sister-the-commissioned-artist/ I've learned how to make tables and my very first one is on Music on Grey's Anatomy; it currently lists music from, you guessed it, Grey's Anatomy. http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2006/05/13/tables-arent-so-bad/ Maybe now the Gummi Worms will be able to live in peace with the Marshmallow Chicks...Pinky and the Brain is finally coming out on DVD! Volume One is due to be released on 25 July and Volume Two is slated for 6 December. Until then, enjoy some classic Pinky ... http://amalgam.bitwiseand.com/2006/05/12/narf-poit-and-egad/