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Entries from January 2007

80 Down, 420 To Go

January 7th, 2007 · 8 Comments

I would like to take a moment to thank Gary, JoAnn, Cindy, Paula, Amber, Amy, Mylerna, Christine, and Jessica .  They have generously provided support to the Knit Michigan cause.  The total is up to $80 dollars and I have not received all the funds yet.  Thank you so much for sponsoring me for the knit-a-thon. 
As I […]

Tags: good people doing good things

So Much To Say

January 7th, 2007 · 9 Comments

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Jaggerspun Zephyr, hand-dyed by moi. I am in love.

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Y’all Know How to Cheer Someone Up

January 5th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Obviously, I was a little stung earlier.  (I even debated posting about it, but if you can’t be honest in cyberspace…)  I was feeling rather stupid and that hurt a bit.  I know that it was more a matter of me reading too much into the relationship than deliberate meanness on her part.  Which is sooooo […]

Tags: family and friends

Sometimes Even Knitting Can’t Help

January 4th, 2007 · 16 Comments

Shocking, but true.  Hand me a box of tissues. I’m having one of those days.
A dear friend has turned out, well, not to be.  It is causing me to doubt the strength of all my relationships.  Reality is mostly perception.  When perceptions meet disillusionment, the lesson learned is painful and lonely.
Tomorrow I’ll start over but […]

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Reflections

January 1st, 2007 · 6 Comments

In the world of retail, most stores do not shut their doors for New Year’s Day.  This includes the place my husband works.  What this means for me is one final day to myself before returning to my own office work. 
I have spent the day quietly - drinking tea and knitting.  There is no noise from […]

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