Ok… I’ll admit it. I love Lego’s. I guess I should have been an architect or something… Here is a really neat Lego site. The Brick Testament
Archive for the ‘critiques’ Category
I just finished watching the Exodus Decoded, on the History Channel by James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici. I didn’t realize it was originally aired in 2006. I thought it was a new program. But since switching to Verizon from DirecTV (I loved DirecTV and will most likely go back at some point) I’ve lost the ability to know what the original air dates are of programs. It’s one of my major complaints… but I digress. I was going to write up my thoughts on Exodus Decoded, but a professor Dr. Chris Heard did it for me. I haven’t finished reading his take … it’s long … but here’s the link. http://www.heardworld.com/higgaion/?page_id=119
He’s basic reason for doing this is sound. Simcha is a journalist, not a scholar. He’s actually quite an accomplished film maker. Chris is a scholar, not a journalist. In presenting the show the way he did Simcha took liberties and stretched things where he needed to – a common activity for journalist. Anyway. I’m going to finish reading the blog and get a bit of biblical lesson along the way. More later.
Oh, and what I thought was kind of interesting is Simcha’s rebuttal’s to Chris critiques. I find it very interesting that Chris included Simcha’s comments on his blog and actually encouraged reads to go to the comments and read them. It’s up to us the reader to decide who has the more persuasive argument.
This is my thoughts on Peaches & Creme cotton yarn by Elmore-Pisgah Inc. versus Sugar ‘n Cream by Lily. I tend use P&C more than SnC for 1 reason only – WalMart carries it and WalMart is close.
Personally I like SnC better. It’s softer. Other than that they knit up very similar. WalMart has limited colors, but they are very inexpensive and they are the closest to home. And with gas prices the way they are that makes it doubly cheap.
Lion Brand has a version too, but I’ve never used it. Lion Brand runs about $4.99 a ball. SnC runs $2.19 to $2.41 per ball. And P&C is about $1.27 – which is another advantage. Red Heart has a version also ($2.19) which I’ve never used it either.
I’ve been using the yarn with the following pattern. Pot Holder / Hot Pad (requires registration). It’s a pot holder that uses 3 strands knit together. It makes a nice springy, thick piece. And when it washes it shrinks up a bit and tightens up. I’ve been giving them as gifts. And so far they’ve gone over well.
I’ve been using the following patterns for embellishments.
Elmore-pisgah Kitchen, Bed and Bath Patterns
Peas and Carrots Scrubber Cloth
They make really cute gifts. I’ve put snaps on the peas, carrots, and sunflowers so that the pot holder remains functional (as well as decorative). Plus I usually don’t wash the pot holders before I give them so there is a chance the green peas and orange carrots may bleed when washed.
When I finally use the other brands I’ll give my thoughts on them.