This is my penultimate post of the year. On December 1, the 2015 Knitting: A Love Story will go to the printer. I don't know if you remember from last year but my Mom won't read from a tablet or computer so I will once again make a book for her. Last year I stopped at December 1 so I would remember where to pick up for the knew book. When I write after December 1, I will be beginning book 3 of Knitting: A Love Story.
I am thankful for my fabulous husband Dick (and my adorable dog Murphy.) How many husbands would build a room for their wife's yarn?!?!?!?! He did that and now I have my Stash Studio. He is very patient and accepting and generous. He is my best friend and my soulmate.
This is my glorious Stash Studio. Isn't it amazing!?!?!?!
I'm thankful for my family, especially for my Mom who will be 91 on December 12. Murphy is thankful for "Grammie," too. When we scold him, he jumps on Mom's lap. It was my Mom who encouraged me to take knitting lessons from Mary Helen Growt many years ago.
My sister Kathy will be coming north for Christmas since Mom has decided that she isn't able to make long trips any more. I'm excited. I've started to test recipes, plan menus, get the Stash Studio ready for company. Murphy loves Aunt Kathy, too.
I am thankful for all of my fabulous friends. Linda Kaufman is my dear friend and knitting buddy. We have spent many, many hours together knitting and solving all of the worlds problems. We have taken yarn tours, found new LYSs, taken classes together and influenced each other to buy more all for the love of fiber. I have so many friends but there are a few who are special. Those seem to be the friends I've had the longest; like Evie (since college) and Barb (since the 70's). We're not old people, just old friends.
I'm thankful I fell in love with fiber in general and knitting in particular. My life is richer and fuller (is there such a word or is it more full?) because I visited Mary Helen Growt in the Little Shop and discovered the wonderful world of knitting. Because of knitting, I am a calmer person. ("I knit so I don't kill people.") Because of knitting, I became a yarn collector, falling in love with every skein of yarn I buy. Because of knitting, I started Knitting: A Love Story. Because of knitting, I have met many amazing people. I have a skill and a passion which will be with me until the end. I have said many times, I could never buy another skein of yarn, knit until I die and still have enough yarn for a small, third world country. My wish for you is that you too find joy and passion in something that you enjoy every day.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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