We all feel like that sometimes; we say, "my hands are tied" and we really mean it. We wish we could do something to change the circumstances, but we just can't, because in a way, our hands are tied. That is such a frustrating feeling! Life is so full of frustrating circumstances that I will have to agree with that little slogan, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Prayer and knitting are two of the best ways to get through a trying time.
KNITTING
As I finished these socks, and looked ahead, I knew my next project would be quick and easy.
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| Watermelon socks - DONE! |
This is the beginning of a golf club cover, and while its pretty close to the pattern, it looks ginormous to me. I think they could even be felted and still fit the club. This is supposed to be for club #2. Whatever that means. I'd like to do an argyle pattern at the top, so hopefully the next post will have a little more interest.
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| LSU Team colors |
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| starting a golf club cover |
I took some time last Saturday morning to darn or rather, re-knit the toe of this pair of Shetland wool socks I made a few years ago.
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| Darning Socks |
SPINNING
Tour de Fleece for me what a Tour de Flop. I am not an avid spindle spinner, and the last week or two just did not afford me the opportunity to enjoy the challenge. I won't dwell there, but will applaud all the great pictures I saw on Instagram and Ravelry. So inspiring!!!
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| Tour de Fleece - dropout! |
I've been spinning on my old Ashford Traditional, and my Kromski Symphony. Here is the purple yarn for the golf club covers.
I haven't read much in the way of fiction, but completed a couple of Stephen Covey audio books, Habit 1 and Habit 2. They are always worth my time, and make me want to be a better person.
I do spend time every day reading my Bible and a commentary by Matthew Henry; another of my goals for the year. He is an excellent scholar, and brings incredible insight to every passage of scripture.
GARDENING
Everything is in full bloom, and since its July, I can't complain. In fact, it makes sitting outside a real pleasure, and very, very worth the effort. The older the gardens are, the easier they are to maintain. (You can say that again!)
PERSONAL
I have to say that in the grand scheme of things, I still have no answers to all of life's biggest questions. People spend lots of money trying to figure out "Why?" and sometimes there's just no easy answer. The world is complex and only our Maker knows the complete answer to that little one word question. But I'm thankful every day to wake up and find I'm still breathing, and in my case, able to get out bed and get a cup of coffee.
We have had a few moments of crisis lately, but find that faith and family help, and keeping perspective, finding a sense of proportion is always helpful. I know of people with great disabilities and disadvantages. If they can somehow manage to get through, my little problems are miniscule. Like the song says, The sun'll come up, tomorrow!!