Another one bites the dust

Alberto Gonzales, the nation's first Hispanic attorney general, announced his resignation Monday — ending a nasty, monthslong standoff over his honesty and competence at the helm of the Justice Department.

They're dropping like flies now as a regime change draws near. Not that I feel sorry for them in the least. They are likely skipping out a step ahead of the guillotine with a lucrative "retirement package" thanks to their good buddy the Chimp-in-Chief. Rumsfeld aka Ole Rummy, Paul Wolfowitz, Karl Rove, Alberto Gonzales, bye, BUH-bye! *waggling fingers* Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out!

Argyle Project Update

Getting close, so close. Half of the scarf has received its duplicate stitching. Half to go, a quick mattress stitch up the side and some fringe and we're done. Here's a quick idea of what it will look like finished.

Lucy Bag Project Update

Still on the needles, but only 15-20 rounds away from starting the handles. Fall term starts today and I've been wrapped up in a non-knitting project of late so this one has been on the needles a bit longer than anticipated. Finished bag should look something like this, but in white. Still have decided on mode of embellisment, but still leaning towards Elizabethan blackwork.