Let today be the day you stop being haunted by the ghost of yesterday. Holding a grudge & harboring anger/resentment is poison to the soul. Get even with people…but not those who have hurt us, forget them, instead get even with those who have helped us. – Steve Maraboli

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We need some good things this week. That’s what I think, anyway. So let’s look at good things, fun things, things that make us giggle or spark with curiosity or creativity. Welcome to Community Thursday!

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Sometimes, you just need some glittery play-clay. Make this home made play dough and make your own galaxies just for fun.
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Another one I’d like to try with yarn instead of magazines. OR maybe some of my spun paper yarn!
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Maegan Burkart of Little Patch Alpacas has posted a really helpful and well-done instructional video on adding locks into singles as you spin. The shots are very clear and the explanations easy to understand. This is her first video; I think she did an amazing job!
https://www.facebook.com/little.patch.alpacas
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Whip up gathered a great compilation of knitted hat patterns – Most of which look quick and easy to make. Perfect for a wintry, blustery day! [hat pictured above: Excess]
http://whipup.net/2013/02/01/2-lovely-hats-to-knit/
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I cannot cure myself of that most woeful of youth’s follies – thinking that those who care about us will care for the things that mean much to us. – David Herbert Lawrence

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And last but not least, there’s this amazing bookstore down the street from Lovelyarns/Threeravens. It’s called Atomic Books, and they carry ‘zines and hard-to-find books on every interesting topic and toys and other interesting things. [there's even a honest-to-goodness record store in the back, Celebrated Summer Records, which is one of my favorite places to drop cash that I can't afford]
Like me, the folks at Atomic Books love Baltimore. They kindly made a collection of quintessential “Baltimore” links for people visiting Baltimore – ahem, you could come see me – or people who want to explore the city a bit more.
Go take a look, and then explore the Atomic Books website some, too. And if you come to town, I’d gladly take you to these places, plus more.

http://www.atomicbooks.com/links.html
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My friends, may all who care for you also care for what means the most to you.
I am a curator for all that I love, because I want to share that love. I see your hearts in the things that you create and do, and I want to share the beauty that I see there. Thank you for sharing it with me, with the world around you.