When knitters rule the world
There are so many cool blogs out there that I'm finally starting to grasp a concept that has eluded me all my life: you can't read/buy/knit/sew/do every cool thing you come across. I have to draw the line and accept it. This is a tough thing for me because I Am A Saver. My sewing room exemplifies the phrase "10 pounds of sugar in a 5 pound sack." I have to step outside to change my mind. And we will not even discuss how much I have tucked away that smells wooly.
In spite of drawing the line, there are a few blogs I enjoy regularly. One of these days I'll figure out how to list them in a sidebar, but for now I'd like to introduce you to one for a good cause. Check out Claudia's blog (cleverly called claudiasblog.net) and look how she's using biking and blogging and knitting to raise money for MS. I think she just posted this today and she's already 2/3 of the way to her goal. The internet community amazes me. Go Claudia! I have two friends, living on opposite ends of the country, with MS. It affects each of them in a different way but they have something in common. Living is a struggle every day. When knitters rule the world finding a cure for MS will be very high on our agenda.
Now I have to go track down my size 3 needles. Tomorrow I'm spending the day with (trumpet fanfare please) Nancy Bush! (I have 4 of her books. Can you tell I'm a fan?) She's teaching a class for the Knitting Artists of Northern Virginia about Estonian lace. I am so excited but I have to get some sleep tonight because tomorrow night, after all that knitting revelry I'm taking Cass to a Fallout Boy concert. She's dyed her hair turquoise for the occasion. Well, actually just streaks framing her face and it's more green than turquoise. A little color never hurt anyone and playing with her hair keeps her from piercing or tattooing anything. Look for me at the concert; I'll be the one with the little foamie ear plugs and sunglasses. As long as I can "turn things down" I'll have a great time.
PS And the other Nancy, that little tip about 1/2 teaspoon of cider vinegar for an upset stomach? Magic, pure magic.
In spite of drawing the line, there are a few blogs I enjoy regularly. One of these days I'll figure out how to list them in a sidebar, but for now I'd like to introduce you to one for a good cause. Check out Claudia's blog (cleverly called claudiasblog.net) and look how she's using biking and blogging and knitting to raise money for MS. I think she just posted this today and she's already 2/3 of the way to her goal. The internet community amazes me. Go Claudia! I have two friends, living on opposite ends of the country, with MS. It affects each of them in a different way but they have something in common. Living is a struggle every day. When knitters rule the world finding a cure for MS will be very high on our agenda.
Now I have to go track down my size 3 needles. Tomorrow I'm spending the day with (trumpet fanfare please) Nancy Bush! (I have 4 of her books. Can you tell I'm a fan?) She's teaching a class for the Knitting Artists of Northern Virginia about Estonian lace. I am so excited but I have to get some sleep tonight because tomorrow night, after all that knitting revelry I'm taking Cass to a Fallout Boy concert. She's dyed her hair turquoise for the occasion. Well, actually just streaks framing her face and it's more green than turquoise. A little color never hurt anyone and playing with her hair keeps her from piercing or tattooing anything. Look for me at the concert; I'll be the one with the little foamie ear plugs and sunglasses. As long as I can "turn things down" I'll have a great time.
PS And the other Nancy, that little tip about 1/2 teaspoon of cider vinegar for an upset stomach? Magic, pure magic.
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