Christmas in Arizona doesn't naturally feel like Christmas to a New England native like me. The nights are chillier than you might thin...

Crunch time. At my desk, there's been a crunch of stress. In the backyard, a crunch of leaves. Up in the mountains, a crunch of snow. T...

Ay, I'm falling behind! Late autumn is such a busy time for academics. Just catching up now on our Thanksgiving in Durham, NC. Though...

Thanksgiving. Traveled across the country to spend it with family, friends, and a Siamese kitten. I knit him a mousie ... And he loves it! ...

Late November. The desert is cooling down, with chilly nights and crisp days. I finished up my green Open Studio late last week (in Malabr...

Back in Phoenix now. Had a few days of luciously cool weather. raindrops on the citrus trees kitty cat pondering the backyard knitting weath...

Hats. One for my friend, one for me. With cables and ribbing and a turned-up brim for a warm, winters-coming watchcap. The hat was designed ...

soaring elms, cool morning sun crisp golden russet apples late season farmer's markets colorful squashes scarlet maple foliage feeds my ...

My cross-country back and forth continues. I've just been back in Boston, getting my dose of foliage and crisp autumn coolness. I spent ...

Once upon a time, I had a favorite white sweater. It was a roll-neck pullover from J.Crew in soft cotton and cashmere. But favorite white sw...