I always knit the feet of men's socks plain, since they live inside shoes. This gives me time to think of a pattern while I'm knitting the feet, so I can get a head start on my knitting. I think I'll do the current project, a pair of socks for Tom in the colorway "Mendocino Man," in beaded rib, also from Sensational Knitted Socks.

I've just spent the last 2 1/2 hours straightening my desk. I got one pile cleared on one side. This decluttering stuff is arduous.

I had dinner guests last night. You know, making a cake isn't hard. Making soup isn't hard. Making pasta and a roast isn't hard. Try to do them all at once, and it gets more challenging.