Mary Oliver

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do

with your one wild and precious life?"








Wednesday, January 18, 2017

A State of Flux

Flux, according to Webster's dictionary, means the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another.  I am attributing my absence, at least partly, to my being in a state of flux.  One minute I'm highly productive, the next I'm a slug.  Happy, then sad, and so on, ad nauseum.  All perfectly normal but a bit frustrating nonetheless.       So let's talk knitting, shall we?  I finally ripped the hem of my Stopover and put in a plain rib instead of the color work; I was too tired to bind off last night, but plan to do so tonight so I can give it a good soak.  
I really don't know if the fact that I knit top down for the new hem when the sweater was originally bottom up will have any effect on the way it looks or not, but it can't be worse than the amount of rolling it did as it was.  Again, this was an error on my part, not the pattern.
 
I still haven't fully committed to participating in the DC March on Saturday, but I'm leaning towards it.  Again, another example of my flux state.  In the event I go, I'm going to wear this hat, having donated the unflattering-on-me Pussyhat to a coworker who was very happy to get it.  Frankly, I'm not someone who can wear a hat well, but in the interest of straddling the line, I decided on this luscious raspberry yarn and a more traditional pattern.
 
I'll take pictures if I take the leap.  Take care, dear ones! I fear we're entering the scary unknown.
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10 comments:

  1. BridgetJanuary 19, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    Good luck! Whatever you decide will be right for you.

    And as for the unknown, my only consolation is that we're at least all in this together.

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    1. RoseJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:23 PM

      Thank you, that's a lovely way to look at it.

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  2. VeraJanuary 19, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    Love that color!! I feel in flux as well. For me, I think it's the time of year (though I honestly don't mind winter and am glad to have 4 seasons where I live). You'll figure out what's best for you to do.

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    1. RoseJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:24 PM

      I agree, the time after Christmas is often a struggle. Thanks for your support.

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  3. Caffeine GirlJanuary 19, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    That is my very favorite color. Beautiful hat!
    I probably wouldn't go -- but I'm allergic to crowds. I'm sure going would be very exciting.

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    1. RoseJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:25 PM

      I'm a bit nervous about how safe it will be, so I plan to drive up and if I don't feel safe, I'll find something else to do or simply relax in the hotel. I'm too old to be arrested.

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  4. NanceJanuary 19, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Another blog I read asked us to select a Word For 2017, a sort of Guide Word for the year. I chose "Try." Rather than automatically dismiss things out of hand, I would instead Try to make them happen.

    So far, it has worked out positively. Maybe it would for you, too.

    I'm in awe of you cutting and reknitting the hem of your sweater. So brave! But this year would be my year to Try.

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    1. RoseJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:27 PM

      What a great word to choose! Thanks for sharing. It's hard to know if I should listen to my inner voice or step out of the comfort zone, so I'll just take it slow.

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  5. SeajaesJanuary 20, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    Keep smiling your beautiful smile. You are a warrior. As my mom told me - Stand tall, and walk proud.

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    1. RoseJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:27 PM

      Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! It quite made my day!

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