Balls and Other Curious Knits

I was looking for a free pattern for knitted balls and fortunately oh balls was on the top of my search results. My search also pulled up this object. Hmm.

Are batteries included?

Bad Sicky, Bad!

I think I have a touch of gastroenteritis, but I'm still at work. I just have too much stuff to do to stay in bed, and not only for my job. I have errands to run. So I'm just spreading my stomach flu around. I wish I could wear some kind of space suit to protect fellow citizens from this bug while I take care of business.

I didn't know I was coming down with something until after I visited the nursing home last night. When I volunteer there, I wash or sanitize my hands before and after I meet with each person, so hopefully I didn't spread my germs in there.

Netflix Pathetix

I just noticed that I have had one of my Netflix discs since late July and I still haven't watched it yet.

Dreads?

Wanted:
New hair style that does not
-require me to spend more than 5 hours a month sitting in a beauty shop (Yep, that's what I call them.)
-cost more than 50 dollars per month to maintain
-put me at risk of chemical burns
-put me at risk of burn burns
-involve purchasing more hair

Options:
Baldness
Keep current non-style
Dreads

I really don't have a good reason not to try dreads. For a long time, I was afraid of dreads because once I had them, I probably couldn't undo them. However, even if I grew lengthy dreads and became tired of the style, I would be no worse off than I am now. Apparently, dreads are just as washable as any other hair style. I don't want any hairstyle that makes me hesitate to wash my hair.

Getting the dreads off to the right start will probably require professional help, but once they are in, I think I could handle the maintenance at home.

Children as Avatars for Adults

I must say I think it's odd when people use photos of their kids instead of photos of themselves as profile pictures on Facebook and such. Somehow the use of pet photos doesn't bother me as much, perhaps because it's obvious that Jane Smith is not a poodle.