Greetings Unraveler’s and what the actual eff…
I had a very different beginning that I changed at roughly 1:30AM. I confess to being more than a bit dumbfounded and truly disgusted at what looks like the outcome yesterday. I will post this but honestly everything I wrote below rings hollow to me.
Read on or don’t…but please take care of yourselves and your loved ones in the coming days.
So how about I try and distract you all with my minute making this week…I have managed a few rounds on October Sock One and surprised myself with getting the heel completed!
Yes. My knitting has absolutely taken a back seat right now and I have come to the realization that I will not get two more pairs of socks done this year… and I am very okay with that because the battle of knitting vs. Franklin is not even a contest! I am entirely in love with him and he brings the perfect hilarity to my days. He has learned that he gets a treat after he goes potty outside. It is hilarious… and he now thinks he can fool me into giving him a treat for a random trip outside with no “productivity!” Sorry, Frankie… no potty, no treat!
I do have some hope of future knitting… I ordered a yarn kit for the December Mystery Gnome and I am very excited for that pace. A spot of knitting here, a bit of delight there, and I love how Sarah gradually unfolds the Mystery Gnome’s story… the exact pace I need right now..
I also did a bit of “BandWagon Jumping with The Thing that Ann and Kay unveiled last week. And because I am trying a “new-to-me” journal this year (I am giving the Hobonichi Weeks MEGA a try) I thought it might be a good idea to sign up for Felix Ford’s Bullet Journaling class. The idea that I might learn something new and helpful is exciting to me!
The reading remains slow as well, I finished Sandwich, which I know many of you loved, but I did not like it much… and that is okay because I started Ta-Nehisi Coates The Message and wow. His writing is just so… perfect. I am about halfway through and I am savoring it.
Now, I am hoping to be dazzled by all your making and reading!
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Many heads will be shaking worldwide today, tomorrow and for a long time ahead.
Enjoy your time with Franklin as he amuses you with his antics…..then when the time is right you’ll be able to come back to crafty things with renewed energy ( if he hasn’t run you ragged in the meantime 😊).
Take care
Cathy
ps it’s gone 10.30pm now…..the time changes mean I’m hanging out waiting to post before going to bed. Night! 😘
I have no words, but wtf? It’s the worst case scenario, the felon as president with a probable Republican controlled congress. But we have to figure out how to best survive the next four years, so thanks for posting today as we try to muddle our way forward. Your sock is beautiful and I always look forward to hearing about Franklin. Take care.
I truly can’t believe that we are here again, and I am truly scared for what’s next. I think I’m in shock because I am feeling numb. You are lucky to have Franklin around to lift your spirits.
beautiful hanks of wool!! What a delightful post to look at this morning. I am zeroing in on the things I can control which is what I do with my mind and my free time and that soothes me immensely.
Count me as another amazed person. WTF is absolutely correct. BUT…we did survive the 60’s and we did survive the first round with bozo and we did survive the Pandemic. We will get through this…all of us together. I love to hear about Franklin and I understand how and why he could easily take time away from your knitting or other making. He won’t be a puppy forever, so enjoy his puppy days.
I am also in shock this morning. Why do we have to go through this again??!
I’ll be starting The Message once I finish my current physical book, Intermezzo. I’m hoping to find some sort of solace and hope in his words?!
I’m looking forward to seeing what you learn in your bullet journaling class! Finding new ways to use our notebooks is so fun and inspiring. It’s another way of looking at our time! I’m pulling my time close and am focusing on my smaller hobonichi techo right now. It fits my current mood and outlook!
My son B was born this time of year, and when I came round post Caesarian i was told George Bush was now the president, I did not expect this mornings news when I woke up, shaking head in disbelief! But you have a gorgoeus puppy to distract you- he sounds a real joy. your new yarn looks very pretty indeed.
I am still speechless. Like WTF just happened??? The Attorney General vs the Criminal should never even been a race. Just WTF!!!
In other news, Franklin is absolutely handsome!!!
So many feelings today and words just won’t come.
Also WTF! I avoided all news yesterday but right before bed I checked and it was still a possibility that it would turn out differently. Figured I’d sleep well with the hope I had but nope, tossed and turned and woke up shocked.
Glad Franklin is a distraction as my cats are to me. I’m so glad to be a reader as I can get lost in a book to take my mind off reality.
Franklin sounds like a very smart puppy – trying to wiggle his way to extra treats. I look forward to seeing another gnome join your team.
The election is a bitter disappointment. I finally cried on Friday.
iirc, the optimum time between action and reward is 1.5 seconds. So take the treat with you when you take Franklin outside. He should quickly learn that potty=treat.
Oh my!! Thank you for this!!