This is my first bookmark using Royale Classic size 10 thread and a 1.65 crochet hook. I found that working with such a tiny hook and thread to be quite a challenge, but I hope to make more bookmarks as gifts. The pattern is from Crochetroo.

I got a new iPod to replace my 60 GB iPod that I've had for about 3 years. I use it so much (3 to 4 days a week at 7 hrs a day) and I didn't know how much longer the battery was going to last. ( Plus, it had started to exhibit some strange behaviors.) The new one is thinner and lighter and holds twice as much (120 GB). I was also surprised to see that the front isn't plastic, but is a brushed aluminum and the back is stainless steel. This is the Classic model and comes in either silver or black aluminum. I chose the black this time, as I've always had white before.

I just installed a new Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Hard Drive into my Mac Pro. This is the third 500 GB drive in my computer, and I'll use it for back-ups. I had a 250GB drive for backups, but it was nearing capacity. I can't believe the prices of hard drives now. This one was only $60 on Amazon. It only took me less than 10 minutes to install, as Macs are built for dummies and are so easy to work with.

I just finished this afghan for my son. I think it will match his living room furniture. Anyway, the pattern is exactly like my Granddaughter's pink blanket. It's made with the 5 dc shell stitch, which I found in the Crochet Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden. It's very easy, but looks good (I think) with the variegated yarn from Patons. This color is Woodbine Ombre.

I saw the movie, UP, yesterday. I think you can always count on Pixar to deliver a good film, and this is no exception. It's a children's film with side jokes for adults. (Or maybe it's an adult film that children will also like.) The main character is a little old man named Carl who is voiced by Ed Asner. Rather than face the remainder of his life in a "retirement home", he decides to have the adventure that he and his wife always dreamed of. The movie is sentimental as well as funny, and you'll find yourself crying and laughing. Be sure to take some tissues with you when you go.

I recently purchased the Fujitsu ScanSnap S300M scanner to help me get rid of all the paper stuffed into my file cabinet. It's almost impossible to open the drawers anymore. I was listening to Mac Power Users Podcast on June 3rd about going paperless and I was inspired to get a scanner to scan all of the receipts, documents, tax returns, business cards, etc. that are currently stuffed in my cabinet.