Besides Ravelry, my new most favorite website is Etsy, which describes itself as the "place to buy and sell all things homemade". My purchases (so far) include: hand dyed sock yarn, (a joy to knit with), a pair of collage on wood art pieces entitled "Tw0 Bitches", and a lovely burnt velvet shawl. (Click on the photo for a better view). These most definitely were not all purchased from the same sellers.

The site is a fantastic place to shop for gifts - you can find everything from inexpensive handmade jewelry, to note cards, bird houses and clothing. The prices are great, and the sellers are thrilled to have a place to display their crafts. Payment is by Paypal, and shipment has been prompt. Check it out!

My new favorite snack is edamame. I buy it frozen and shelled. Microwave for a few minutes, then saute in chili oil and garlic, finished off with some soy sauce. It's yummy, and good for you!

My new favorite audible books are those featuring Ian Fleming's James Bond. I just finished Casino Royale. They are short, fun, and packed with action. On more serious note, I'm also listening to the Colony - a history of the leper colony on Molokai. It's also very good, but not nearly as fun.

And finally, my new favorite activity with the dogs? Training, and practicing our manners. We had an ugly incident we don't discuss last Sunday when Hanna stole a stuffed lobster at the dog cookie store . . . we did return it, albeit somewhat covered in slobber.

What are your new favorite things?

p.s. my biggest complaint this week is Daylight Saving Time - instead of getting up at 6 and going to bed at 10, I'm getting up at 7 and going to bed at 11. I'm not sure what benefit I'm getting out of this time change . . .