tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post115842070241780742..comments2024-03-19T03:17:32.682-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: Go to Your Happy PlaceFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-80452448131204553652012-08-10T04:21:06.175-04:002012-08-10T04:21:06.175-04:00I gotta favorite this internet site it seems inval...I gotta favorite this internet site it seems invaluable extremely helpfuljudi bolahttp://genkbola.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-3996002372422971792012-02-15T17:03:35.013-05:002012-02-15T17:03:35.013-05:00This can't succeed in reality, that is what I ...This can't succeed in reality, that is what I think.muebles en madridhttp://www.muebles.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158935965541147092006-09-22T10:39:00.000-04:002006-09-22T10:39:00.000-04:00In the spirit of anti-whining, here is a snippet I...In the spirit of anti-whining, here is a snippet I have posted over my monitor: <I>All of life's big problems include the words "inoperable" or "indictment"'. Eveything else is small stuff.</I> I might add "bankruptcy" to that comment (kid in college=tight budget), but otherwise it is right on.<BR/><BR/>Great photo! It might inspire me to pick up a crochet needle again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158702969070399622006-09-19T17:56:00.000-04:002006-09-19T17:56:00.000-04:00I think that the picture is everyone's Grams. I l...I think that the picture is everyone's Grams. I looked at it an saw my gram with her work in her hands and she was always so focused. Of course, this is the same woman that gave me yarn (mohair), needles and a pattern (cabled sweater in mohair no less) for my 8th birthday. It brought tears to my eyes. Gosh I miss her and my Mom and their incredible talents and love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039774325929712448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158685466951834432006-09-19T13:04:00.000-04:002006-09-19T13:04:00.000-04:00I grew up seeing yiayiathes (grandmothers) in nort...I grew up seeing yiayiathes (grandmothers) in northern Greece knitting, spinning and tatting. Great picture and welcome sight for someone homesick for Greece. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158603012937283312006-09-18T14:10:00.000-04:002006-09-18T14:10:00.000-04:00Much better. What a great photo!Much better. What a great photo!Julia (MindofWinter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17921553069752206475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158601934504511452006-09-18T13:52:00.000-04:002006-09-18T13:52:00.000-04:00GO TO THE MARYLAND SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL!!!!!!!!...GO TO THE MARYLAND SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>FIRST FULL WEEKEND IN MAY<BR/><BR/>HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS<BR/>WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND<BR/><BR/>BEST SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL IN THE WORLDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158600232355215592006-09-18T13:23:00.000-04:002006-09-18T13:23:00.000-04:00I could get you to a happy place.I could get you to a happy place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158558165706058772006-09-18T01:42:00.000-04:002006-09-18T01:42:00.000-04:00Thank you for this honorable imageThank you for this honorable imageJust Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10334958453212240945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158554388981177282006-09-18T00:39:00.000-04:002006-09-18T00:39:00.000-04:00That's a very moving photo for a knitter.That's a very moving photo for a knitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158553464906058752006-09-18T00:24:00.000-04:002006-09-18T00:24:00.000-04:00As with many others, I'm disappointed that you won...As with many others, I'm disappointed that you won't be at Rhinebeck. However, the picture is just wonderful. How long did you sit and watch her knit? I just love to watch people doing stuff that they do well.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016792055592749456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158532196427954092006-09-17T18:29:00.000-04:002006-09-17T18:29:00.000-04:00beautiful Franklin, crochet is my first love. make...beautiful Franklin, crochet is my first love. makes me want to start a roll of edging myself. the greatest of cary along ease. thanks for showing us that.marie in floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825004003979843667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158524328229285202006-09-17T16:18:00.000-04:002006-09-17T16:18:00.000-04:00Bless you, Franklin. I hate whining, too. Life is ...Bless you, Franklin. I hate whining, too. Life is just way too short to spend it stewing over the things that don't go my way.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for helping me collect smiley wrinkles...not frowny ones. :)Mother of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176092618150502244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158518063262074082006-09-17T14:34:00.000-04:002006-09-17T14:34:00.000-04:00I'm truly sorry you're missing Rhinebeck. Best of...I'm truly sorry you're missing Rhinebeck. Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158508475149550132006-09-17T11:54:00.000-04:002006-09-17T11:54:00.000-04:00Awww. What a cute little Cretian yiayia. Interesti...Awww. What a cute little Cretian yiayia. Interesting to think about how much she's created in her life...she's a widow, you can tell by what she's wearing...lace for her wedding, garments for her children, for their kids...amazing. Kind of makes me miss my own yiayia. Thanks, Franklin, that's just what I needed today.DKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991258852727823113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158507089968251392006-09-17T11:31:00.000-04:002006-09-17T11:31:00.000-04:00Franklin, you'll just have to come to the Greencas...Franklin, you'll just have to come to the Greencastle (IN) Fleece Fair in April. It's probably not as glorious as Rhinebeck, but any port in a storm, eh?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927857671434845415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158502668947198872006-09-17T10:17:00.001-04:002006-09-17T10:17:00.001-04:00You know how much I'm going to miss you. I wish th...You know how much I'm going to miss you. I wish there was something that could be done. I think you and Chris are the only Wolvies who won't be there. <BR/><BR/>Get your ass east, willya? It's the only solution. As has been discussed...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285597626042261061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158502628315452812006-09-17T10:17:00.000-04:002006-09-17T10:17:00.000-04:00I'm sorry, but missing a fiber festival is a GREAT...I'm sorry, but missing a fiber festival is a GREAT tragedy to me. I feel your pain Franklin, and since I won't be going to Rhinebeck either, I'll mope for the both of us. Hell, I almost missed MDS&W this year because of a cousin's wedding. Thank goodness I got out of THAT huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158469768442812412006-09-17T01:09:00.000-04:002006-09-17T01:09:00.000-04:00What an awesome photo! The bright, cheerful and de...What an awesome photo! The bright, cheerful and decorative edging is such a sharp contrast to the plain, somber clothing of the craftsperson. <BR/><BR/>Love it.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670952038534759102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158468523309069272006-09-17T00:48:00.000-04:002006-09-17T00:48:00.000-04:00Wear your new socks to that nasty event, whatever ...Wear your new socks to that nasty event, whatever it is, and smile smile smile. You can grin to yourself at the thought that you might be the only person there wearing socks that you knitted yourself!jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503525097002935287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158459782587850332006-09-16T22:23:00.000-04:002006-09-16T22:23:00.000-04:00Franklin, that reminds me of all the Yiayias (gran...Franklin, that reminds me of all the Yiayias (grandmas)we visit in Greece!Did you have any knitting with you? Whenever any of the older women see my knitting they're in shock. They can't believe that we actually know how!<BR/> Haven't been to Crete yet. DH is from Corfu so that's where we always end up. Sorry to hear that you won't be at Rhinebeck. Hope that weekend isn't too miserable for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158458982188016322006-09-16T22:09:00.000-04:002006-09-16T22:09:00.000-04:00Yep, that looks like filet crochet. Lots of lovely...Yep, that looks like filet crochet. Lots of lovely filet crochet <I>everywhere</I> in Europe, or <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Filet-Crochet-Book-Elegant-Projects/dp/0806958235" REL="nofollow">so I've read</A>. And that is one fat roll of edging! Lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158444815135588662006-09-16T18:13:00.000-04:002006-09-16T18:13:00.000-04:00I'd do some serious investigation of this finishin...I'd do some serious investigation of this finishing school chain gang weekend and Delores's signing the new agreement. It is mighty suspicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158439751198549432006-09-16T16:49:00.000-04:002006-09-16T16:49:00.000-04:00but isn't she crocheting? I only see one needle. (...but isn't she crocheting? I only see one needle. (nutin' wrong w/ crochet, just wonderin')<BR/><BR/> hmmmmmmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1158437730578745982006-09-16T16:15:00.000-04:002006-09-16T16:15:00.000-04:00There you go-there's no whining in knitting. Stuf...There you go-there's no whining in knitting. Stuff happens for a reason. Knit thru it!junior_goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014909174642487572noreply@blogger.com