Ready for another installment of Three On Thursday? It seems like this has been well received and we’ve had an uptick in participation each week and that makes my heart happy. Kat’s, too. Okay, here we go.

1. I’ve been creating lists of 5  things three times a day for the past two weeks and have really enjoyed it. I signed up with Michelle GD and it’s a fun way to really think about yourself, how your spend your time, the changes you might like to make, and more. I’ve used my regular journal to make the lists and the topics have been varies and interesting. I’m going to miss it when it’s over.
2. I can’t believe the month of September is almost over. It’s always a good month for re-grouping, celebrating birthdays, and feeling refreshed and I guess all of that good stuff makes it go by extra fast. Once October hits I feel like it’s a rapid spiral to the holidays and I’m not sure I’m ready to go down that road just yet!
3. Six sleeps until Baby Jack makes his appearance!

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Kat and I decided to take a leap and chance Think Write Thursday to Three on Thursday. We’re hoping that this easy format will appeal to a broader range of bloggers and encourage more participation. We’re also hoping that those of you who enjoyed Think Write Thursday will stick with us and join in on this new concept.

This week, I’m going to share the 3 things I want to knit now that I’ve finished the epic baby blanket.

1. The Islington Shawl. I’ve been working on this since last winter and I’m *this*close* to being finished. Shawl season is just about upon us so I’m extra motivated to get it done.
2. Hannah’s birthday socks. Yes, her birthday was 11 days ago. Hand knit socks are worth waiting for, though.
3. The Hungry Caterpillar Baby Cocoon and Hat. A baby born in early October is going to need something for Halloween, amIright?

And there you have it! Three things!

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I have had an unusual week, schedule-wise. Yesterday I had to go to Boston for a lengthy meeting, we’ve had company, I’ve got personal time I’ve got to use up before the end of the fiscal year, blah blah blah. Anyway, that meeting yesterday meant I spent 3 times longer in the car than I usually do and, while listening to Sirius radio, they happened to mention a few historical events that happened this week and they came together in my head as an idea for a blog post.

So.

Yesterday was the 21st anniversary of the infamous O.J. Simpson police chase. While the rest of the world was glued to their televisions watching Simpson’s white Ford Bronco I was holed up in the library at the University of Rhode Island where I was in grad school at the time. In other words, I missed the whole thing.

Yesterday was the 43rd anniversary of the arrest of 5 men in the Watergate scandal. I was 6 at the time and what I mostly remember about that summer is that I couldn’t watch Sesame Street because everyone was watching the Watergate hearings all.the.time.

And finally, on June 17, 1978 Jimmy Buffett’s Cheeseburger In Paradise hit it’s peak on the Billboard charts at #32. Jimmy isn’t known for having big hits with his songs but his fans are loyal and that song is an anthem for those of us who tailgate at his shows.

That’s what I’ve got for you today. What’s happening with you?

Hello, my friends. I had a wonderful weekend and I hope you did, too.

The Friday night pre-wedding party was great fun. I got to hang out with Jo-Ann and Sharon and her family. And I got to eat delicious sushi.

Dale and I left for the wedding Saturday morning. We had a wonderful lunch at the Publick House, the site of the wedding. We bumped into Don and Lois at the bar and had a drink with them and then checked into our room. It wasn’t long before Jo-Ann and her husband, Shawn, as well as Jo-Ann’s brother Bruce and his wife Vivian were all in our room. We set up snacks and drinks and had a merry time of it until 6pm when we headed downstairs for the wedding.

And the wedding was lovely. Sharon’s son was handsome in his tuxedo and his new bride was gracious and beautiful. The whole affair was elegant. Passed hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail hour, a delicious dinner, a wonderful band, and plenty of dancing and laughs. As we were having a night cap in Jo-Ann and Shawn’s room after everything had ended who popped in to say hello but the bride and groom! That was probably one of the best moments of the night. Or, I should say, the morning since it was early on Sunday by then.

As we went to bed I remarked to Dale that my throat felt a little sore. Uh oh. Sure enough, by last night I had a stuffy nose and a headache and a fever. I’m actually writing this post from bed on Monday morning, and as soon as it’s posted I plan on rolling over and trying to go back to sleep.

You know what, though? A cold is a small price to pay for such an awesome weekend!