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Christmas has passed. I really like the time between Christmas and the New Year. It’s sort of a lame duck, to use a political term, the origins of which I can hardly imagine. I have no plans, so I allow myself some lazy time before the inevitable crazy schedule jumps back in gear.
I will be making my way down to northern Maryland again to teach a two-day Norwegian Mittens class at my mother’s B and B, complete with luscious food made by the best cook in the world (my mom). We will be knitting my Nordic Mitts pattern while learning the theory behind these awesome hand garments. If you are interested in this intimate (10 people or less) fun weekend (January 24 and 25), please email me (beth@knittingtraditions.com).
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For many people, including myself, this has been a very trying year in many ways. I think more than in past years, I am looking forward to a fresh start as January rolls around. Sometimes it’s hard to keep from whining about what we don’t like and instead to focus on what is right and good in our lives. So, armed with the knowledge that I am the one who chooses how I respond to my life events, I am ready to take on 2009!
I want to begin the New Year keeping in mind how much kindness and generosity there is, especially among knitters. Throughout November and December, I opened package after package of little sampler sweaters that former students sent me to replace those that were stolen. With each new box and bag, I was so filled with gratitude. My heartfelt thanks goes out to each one of you who sent me good wishes, little sweaters or mittens, and sympathetic emails. And huge thanks to Barb Osler in Montreal. If ever there is a calamity, you’d want Barbie on your side, working so very hard to rectify the situation.
My wish for each of you in this coming year is that you will experience the love and kindness of others, recognize it and be very grateful for it. It is the best gift indeed.
