tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post4281912234407729580..comments2023-09-27T01:23:35.214-07:00Comments on Knitting Linguist - The Year of the Magpie: A funny thing happened on the way to writing this post...Knitting Linguisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289230533275408343noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-54777509038659923512014-01-03T20:20:38.821-08:002014-01-03T20:20:38.821-08:00I love what Mary Lou has to say about grace, and I...I love what Mary Lou has to say about grace, and I love this post. And you, of course.<br /><br />And the Regina Spektor song, "On the Radio". Part of the lyric..."this is how it works...you take that love you make, and put it into someone else's heart, and hope it don't get hurt, and even if it does, you just do it all again..." That's life to me. It's what we do. And I'd be unhappier not trying than trying and getting hurt.twinsetellenhttp://twinset.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-57899225720573617152014-01-03T15:33:04.494-08:002014-01-03T15:33:04.494-08:00Hugs dear friend! So glad you wrote what you did,...Hugs dear friend! So glad you wrote what you did, it is important to acknowledge all pieces of us, not just the strong and good.<br /><br />And again, I could have written part of this myself. Only I think my issue this year has been that I offer my true self not so often and maybe not often to the best people, the people I want to share it with but maybe not the people that are most able to accept and support and embrace it. I think I often get those confused and misidentify the characteristics that make a true friend versus a fun friend versus a 'like' as in similar friend. For me, the last half of this year has been learning to identify those people that can embrace it and not ask for those can't, to even try.<br /><br />Animals are so healing. I'm so glad that you have been able to be a caretaker for one lately. I have found that spending a little time caring for goats can really change my outlook and mood, whether that is feeding, grooming, mucking or just spending time in their company. It heals and makes whole.<br /><br />Hugs, let's get together in January…….promise?Frauntene McLarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660921867284829940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-76084747106384276102014-01-01T17:17:55.793-08:002014-01-01T17:17:55.793-08:00Well, you've got to know that I'm 100% beh...Well, you've got to know that I'm 100% behind you. You've done a great job here, as usual, and said things beautifully. Dubai. Poor thing. He'll break your heart, but you'll be better off for it. And those mitts. I have a grandson in need of them. <br /><br />Remember, you have my love and I'm not far - not really. We have the phone, and email. Happy New Year.<br />(((hugs)))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-61726992940374740282013-12-31T23:18:20.260-08:002013-12-31T23:18:20.260-08:00Beautifully written. So much truth. Sadness defini...Beautifully written. So much truth. Sadness definitely has its place and is fully appropriate. <br />Dubai! He has a fine looking frame until that painful thinness. It's wonderful that you and the girls have been able to devote some time to ministering to him. He has such a sweet, intelligent looking face! <br />You've been knitting up some fine treasures for your family. Sending you wishes for a year that will be kinder all around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-28845546097428988912013-12-31T18:29:34.081-08:002013-12-31T18:29:34.081-08:00I wish I had known that Older Daughter was a Tardi...I wish I had known that Older Daughter was a Tardis fan! (And now I see why you particularly liked the scarf, too...) It would have been easy to put a second length on the loom. =)<br /><br />I'm glad you've found a way out of the sad and into the hope, at least for a few hours at a time. Funny how helping others who need it can do that for you. I hope there is a lot more opening and just more <i>space</i> for you in the new year. Hugs!<br /><br />EGunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941668303286640744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-16384168871954625252013-12-31T16:36:02.969-08:002013-12-31T16:36:02.969-08:00Can't wait to get the pattern for the Dr. Who ...Can't wait to get the pattern for the Dr. Who fingerless mitts. I have a granddaughter who is a fanatic and will love them! I am so glad you are taking care of Dubai, he looks like he really needs TLC. And you are doing so much that is right for yourself.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408746146844325717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-13524965392325735462013-12-31T16:01:17.596-08:002013-12-31T16:01:17.596-08:00OK, I'm so shallow when I saw that photo my fi...OK, I'm so shallow when I saw that photo my first thought was "Oh yeah, they got a horse!!" BUt even better, one to love and take care of that needs it. Too bad he isn't in a place for you all to ride. And once I stopped laughing over 'sham-poo' I did get what you are saying. I think of grace as having my inside and my outside match - my actions reflecting my hopes and best intentions. That doesn't always happen, of course. So sorry that you are surrounded by unhappy and fearful behaviours. And yes, sometimes you have to feel sad, and not jolly yourself out of it. Here's hoping that 2014 has less mean spirited behavior, and more mindful awareness of the fragile beauty that is life.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-25265365817199520112013-12-30T22:27:24.122-08:002013-12-30T22:27:24.122-08:00Love all your knitted goodies.
I hope the new yea...Love all your knitted goodies.<br /><br />I hope the new year brings peace and joy to blow away the sadness (which, I agree, is okay to feel). Integrity, as you describe it, is a great goal.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-62521038130972485162013-12-30T18:35:09.586-08:002013-12-30T18:35:09.586-08:00Hugs to you. That's it. Just hugs.Hugs to you. That's it. Just hugs.FUZZARELLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340378858926874634noreply@blogger.com