tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post8900932871728047950..comments2024-03-19T03:17:32.682-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: Hey, TeachFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-47109267091890084812009-01-23T10:01:00.000-05:002009-01-23T10:01:00.000-05:00as a teacher in my 7th year, there is no more sage...as a teacher in my 7th year, there is no more sage advice than "you will feel like puking, hiding & screaming. don't."Rocketbridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327127160355872941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-27088116421059216762009-01-21T12:38:00.000-05:002009-01-21T12:38:00.000-05:00Oh, Franklin.....Joseph's photosThat wall of color...Oh, Franklin.....<BR/><BR/>Joseph's photos<BR/>That wall of colors<BR/>green tshirts<BR/>fun knitters<BR/><BR/>....swoon! (Bring me some wool and a glass of wine, I can't handle such perfection).<BR/><BR/>Simply divineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-75656133019220255122009-01-20T15:38:00.000-05:002009-01-20T15:38:00.000-05:00Hi Franklin, Your comments on teaching make me rea...Hi Franklin, Your comments on teaching make me realize how much I miss it. I have been teaching knitting since 1983, in San Francisco. I think it took me until 1993 to get over the panic, and the fear of being challenged. It helped me to "come into my knowing" (what a dreadful expression, but it works) and realized that it was okay for someone to have another idea. Once I got my head around that, I relaxed. I haven't taught in about 2 years and I miss the inspiration that I get from all of the students. I love your blog and always leave inspired. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-85428304938964338732009-01-19T22:33:00.000-05:002009-01-19T22:33:00.000-05:00No joke: I read your words of relief and celebrati...No joke: I read your words of relief and celebration as "I wanted to lap dance."<BR/><BR/>My test word is "caliabio." Mmm, sounds delicious! Well, only if you accent the second A. Otherwise it sounds like a medical test.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-49904590276727167112009-01-17T18:05:00.000-05:002009-01-17T18:05:00.000-05:00Oh my gosh! This is such serendipity. Tomorrow m...Oh my gosh! This is such serendipity. Tomorrow morning (tonight your time) I'm starting the Tomten jacket for the first time. Each time I read the instructions I freak out that I'm going to mess this up but someone said, or I might have read, that you just knit it and don't over think it. I could have used the class in MT. Please come to Italy and teach the same class. I know Dolores will love it here.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16293728330411188389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-35385362441070154712009-01-16T16:12:00.000-05:002009-01-16T16:12:00.000-05:00Pleeeaaaasssseee come to Los Angeles and teach at ...Pleeeaaaasssseee come to Los Angeles and teach at Unwind in Burbank. That would really rock.<BR/><BR/>And I made my husband read the whole 12 days of Christmas. I think he is still laughing.Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706582228588452007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-5494303999195080542009-01-16T11:32:00.000-05:002009-01-16T11:32:00.000-05:00Second EZ blog comments today. I have to go get so...Second EZ blog comments today. I have to go get some of her books (sad to say I don't own any, and I own a fair few books).<BR/><BR/>Am I still a knitter?Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715879532362099469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-62983409175105330002009-01-15T23:37:00.000-05:002009-01-15T23:37:00.000-05:00Violetsrose - I would think that the experienced t...Violetsrose - I would think that the experienced totem knitter in Franklin's class was there purely because of FRANKLIN. <BR/><BR/>I know that I'd gladly take a class on watching paint dry if Franklin were teaching it ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87508810716690105562009-01-15T18:32:00.000-05:002009-01-15T18:32:00.000-05:00That sounds such fun. The shirts would be a real t...That sounds such fun. The shirts would be a real thrill to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-23654083856727254292009-01-15T17:51:00.000-05:002009-01-15T17:51:00.000-05:00I'm an alto.Here you go: "Oomph!"(was my volume OK...I'm an alto.<BR/><BR/>Here you go: "Oomph!"<BR/>(was my volume OK?)<BR/><BR/>Here's my favorite alto observation:<BR/>Try to name an opera or operetta where the lead alto character doesn't die, go insane or become a prostitute before the end. For extra credit, try including musicals too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-36731624342646262442009-01-15T17:32:00.000-05:002009-01-15T17:32:00.000-05:00"Theirs is not to reason why...""Theirs is not to reason why..."Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-51130812814652482172009-01-15T16:42:00.000-05:002009-01-15T16:42:00.000-05:00Hi, Franklin - Was I wishing I could make it to Bi...Hi, Franklin - Was I wishing I could make it to Billings for the book signing. However, it was not to be. Glad you had a great time and that you survived the cold weather that they've been having. Sounds like your class wnet very well, also. BTW, "Big Eden" is a very good film and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fun romantic comedy. Take care - Joe, in WyomingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-33244837410528965942009-01-15T16:16:00.000-05:002009-01-15T16:16:00.000-05:00I'm soooo disappointed that your visit to Billings...I'm soooo disappointed that your visit to Billings was in the middle of winter! During a more civilized time of year I would have given serious thought to a road trip. Bad timing and butterflies aside, I'm delighted you had such a pleasant trip.Denise in Kent, WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479314801589785601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-18968458505641110812009-01-15T16:06:00.000-05:002009-01-15T16:06:00.000-05:00My BF is from Billings and I told him recently tha...My BF is from Billings and I told him recently that we'll need to find the yarn shop(s) when we go visit. Now I know where it's at!! YAY. Glad you enjoyed yourself.Crafty Coughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458479619413380729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-32076378998970755362009-01-15T15:33:00.000-05:002009-01-15T15:33:00.000-05:00You know why the altos need more oomph? Because t...You know why the altos need more oomph? Because they fell asleep during their 33 bar rest.Viviennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102166089045048403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-16002162405633131962009-01-15T15:13:00.000-05:002009-01-15T15:13:00.000-05:00Totally loved the class and feel so fortunate to h...Totally loved the class and feel so fortunate to have been graced by your presence. I picked up several new techniques and just enjoyed a great day of knitting fun. Please come to Wild Purls again anytime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-63379744389886906582009-01-15T14:46:00.000-05:002009-01-15T14:46:00.000-05:00I'm so sad I missed your visit to MT. I hope you ...I'm so sad I missed your visit to MT. I hope you come back soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-44420778455478147592009-01-15T14:40:00.000-05:002009-01-15T14:40:00.000-05:00Everyone always picks on us altos!Looks like it wa...Everyone always picks on us altos!<BR/><BR/>Looks like it was a great trip! I love the pictures in front of the wall o'yarn. It must take a gargantuan willpower to resist all of that temptation!Seanna Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211334943923310861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-52087135832608006712009-01-15T14:25:00.000-05:002009-01-15T14:25:00.000-05:00Hey, I'm an alto! and your caption is right on. C...Hey, I'm an alto! and your caption is right on. Congrats on your successful ensemble!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1269469145320996532009-01-15T14:11:00.000-05:002009-01-15T14:11:00.000-05:00Should the walrus know you have all those buckets?...Should the walrus know you have all those buckets? (see icanhascheezburger.com for lolrus and his bukkit)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-68262425300747525852009-01-15T12:06:00.000-05:002009-01-15T12:06:00.000-05:00I, too, loved having you here. What a big jolt of ...I, too, loved having you here. What a big jolt of energy for our little 'ol yarn store, Wild Purls! We are pretty energetic already, but an extra spark of lightning never hurts! My mini tomten (knit out of Wild Purls own Lorna's Lace color) is finished and on display at the store!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750831510717018646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-76025863984344384612009-01-15T12:05:00.000-05:002009-01-15T12:05:00.000-05:00How fun! And I just read your book, and it is so ...How fun! And I just read your book, and it is so freaking funny. I love it. I must buy my own copy. It's all *so true.*the Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085077545271822085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-46340738457667266492009-01-15T12:01:00.000-05:002009-01-15T12:01:00.000-05:00Dude. Are those t-shirts available in your Cafe Pr...Dude. Are those t-shirts available in your Cafe Press shop (yet)? They would be a best seller!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-74633935079931115012009-01-15T11:41:00.000-05:002009-01-15T11:41:00.000-05:00Thank you, Franklin, for flying out here and givin...Thank you, Franklin, for flying out here and giving us a great class! You are a good teacher: patient, kind, funny.<BR/><BR/>I finished the I-cord binding on my jacket the other night, and am looking for the right sized toggles.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428562073084751148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-63068121745163692832009-01-15T09:59:00.000-05:002009-01-15T09:59:00.000-05:00Looks like fun!! I must admit, I get immense joy ...Looks like fun!! I must admit, I get immense joy from teaching people how to knit or crochet - teaching is so rewarding!! Glad you had a great trip - Montana is on my "must visit" list.Knit Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400889613172852942noreply@blogger.com