A good historical novel is “ The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. It’s about the WPA program where the went by horseback to deliver books to remote areas of the Appalachian Mountains.
I would human chain with you to the barn any day. Hang in there girl, the inspiration you put out in your videos means so much to so many of us. Thank YOU for your hand.
Amy Beth: your thoughtful and eloquent closing really touched my heart. I will be part of your human chain, working ourselves out to the barn to feed the sheep, milk the cow, and bring some winter squash from the root cellar. Once we get back inside the house we will all put on those lovely pajamas just like those cats on the fabric at the front-of-the-mullet part of your show. We will get the squash into the oven to roast and then let’s stitch with some tea-dyed DMC. Once the storm passes we will all ride our bikes over the field and we will erect our yurts. There will be no broken glass on the path and our doggos will run around and sniff while we light a campfire and eat roasted squash soup and fresh sourdough bread. I am fairly certain there will be some Sumo Citrus, too.
Rhinebeck has never been in the cards for me. I sometimes think that if I made it happen, it would never live up to my expectations at this point. :) I am comforted to know that I am not alone swirling in the struggles. The systems in place make it really difficult to get ahead. Finding those hands to grab hold of feels very much up to chance some days. I appreciate you sharing space for different realities and truths. For what it’s worth, when I see your videos pop up on my home screen, my day is made - all I need is a cup of tea, a pile of blankets, and my knitting. You are a gift. Thank you.
Girl! Same! I retired at the end of May. I should have more time to do things. But I am overwhelmed. How did I do it all while working full-time? I won't go into politics but I know that is affecting me too. All I want and need is some peace and joy. Hang in there knowing that you aren't alone. Hugs! Marie Pickard
❤ I feel you on the difficulty getting out for a walk, especially if it requires a drive! The trick I do to make it happen is give myself something else to look forward to with the walk. It might be a friend joining me on the walk that I get to catch up with, or it might be a pastry or fancy latte that I pick up on the way to the walk.
@@jennifergieber95 yes! I was thinking more about it, and I guess because I don’t leave the house much, a walk is never on the way to an errand, or a work commute. I really had never thought about tying it to a treat of some sort. Silly of me!
I live in a mountainous area and walks can be more difficult than my knees can handle - so driving to a park to walk became a necessity. To encourage myself to get out there and walk I’d make a deal with myself that I could get an audiobook and only listen to it if I was walking. It worked for me. Those walks kept getting longer and longer until sometimes I’d be walking 5 miles a day on weekdays and 9-10 miles on Saturdays. And then I developed bilateral knee arthritis and had to slow down over time until it became too painful to walk for exercise. Luckily, I discovered the joy of rowing on an indoor rowing machine! It’s been so nice to exercise again and in such a way that doesn’t cause extreme knee pain! 🎉
Probably hard to see me, but I’m in the dust bowl of anxiety, too. We have to take credit for what we do accomplish. We got dressed, put on our shoes, took the dog out. Yes, my dog walked a short distance, heard a big dog barking and turned around, but we tried. I have such mixed feelings about Rhinebeck. I love to see everyone’s videos and I do wish I was there, but then I remember I’m a real introvert who would be standing partially hidden somewhere afraid to speak or shop. 🫤 Always lovely to visit with you. The pin cushion turned out great. Good luck with your sweater hem!
The struggle-bus life is real. Feeling this very deeply. And still, I reach for outstretched hands. Thank you for your warm, fat, cozy one! It's appreciated more than you know.
My mother (96) got a set of those Pyrex casserole dishes for her wedding, as well as a similar set of colorful Pyrex mixing bowls. She and I still have some of the mixing bowls. The colors are very faded after all these years.
I am on the bus of the struggles with you, Amy Beth. Such strange and troubling times we're living in, how not to feel unsettled. Thanks again for inviting us over - it's always a treat to spend time with you. Speaking of apples, after poo-pooing them for years, I'm enjoying me some Honeycrisp! I'm lucky to live in Wayne, County, NY - one of the top apple-growing areas in the country. Apples galore!
I adore your face and all of you and your vulnerabilities. We live in very strange times which leave me feeling unmoored very often. I am feeling the same feels. Sending virtual hugs and love and wish that we could walk together. xoxo Melanie. PS - I LOVE your glasses.
Adding my hands to our human chain. Life’s been a lot lately, but I’ve seen a lot of hands reaching out to help and heard so many stories of people comforting each other. It is a light in our darkness. Sending hugs your way and hoping to share a little bit of light with you. ❤
Love, we have all had times we walked the same path. You are not alone and I’m glad you were able to talk about it. I wish more people could. Your little cross stitch pumpkin is gorgeous and what a lucky friend to receive that pin cushion.
Hello! I too am living in this Autumn of Anxiety! You are not alone and it eased some of what I was feeling to hear you talk about your experience, so thank you for that.
It might be a hand from across the Pacific, but it’s there. Been living with some stuff for six and a half years now. Can’t seem to escape. So sometimes they’re waving, sometimes they’re shaking. But I hope my hands are always there to help when someone needs them. And I hope autumn/fall is bringing some colourful moments of joy. For me, it’s spring flower time. The smell of the earth is wonderful. I’d go lie in the grass right now, but it’s pouring with rain (holiday weekend, so of course it is) and I don’t do mud. Never have. So I’m embroidering flowers right now instead of planting them. 🌻 Love to you and to all the people here in the comments who love you too.
So glad to know that I am not the only one with dyslexic tongue-brain knows correct word but tongue spews out something totally different. This is my description of what happens to me with no insult to anyone with real dyslexia. Thanks for another visit with me. Totally loved the apple stitchery.
Gosh….the end of your visit……I needed it. I’m blessed and grateful but last night I slept so lousy because of “ that dustbowl of anxieties “. Thank you
oh Amy Beth, you have been a warm hand in the dust to me for years, these are hard times we are living in. thanks for being human, and thanks for being you. I hope all of us here can be a warm hand for you too❤
Hi, Amybeth! Another great American Experience that ties into how we have mismanaged our natural resources was the one on the buffalo. Highly recommend that one, was shocked at the impact it had on the Great Plains. Also, thanks for the tip on tea dyeing!
I’m feeling very similar these days in so many different directions and catastrophizing all over the place. There are days when I have to literally stop myself from screaming. I agree, rewards or something to look forward to helps a lot. Sending you love and hugs. 🥰
I’m a descendant of the German Mennonites who left Russia (it was actually the area now known as Ukraine) to farm the Great Plains. I still have family who farm wheat and raise cattle in central Kansas. When I was pregnant with my second kid 17 years ago I read The Worst Hard Time and it has stuck with me, I guess because my grandparents all lived through it, mostly as farmers. One of my grandfathers also sold Fuller brushes door to door because that was the only way he could make ends meet.
Me too! Me too! Being a descendant of German Mennonites who left Russia and settled in Kansas, I mean. Cool! I kept thinking that it was us Mennos she was talking about. Also kept thinking that the wheat was probably the Turkey Red Hard Winter wheat that was so prevalent in our history. Oddly enough, I seem to remember hearing that one of my relatives also did door to door sales to help ends meet when farming became impossible. The book is now on my list of books to purchase. I’m curious if the author specifically mentioned the Mennonites at some point.
I read the book quite a while ago, but if I recall correctly the author does mention Mennonites briefly. They had a reputation for having meticulously clean homes. That’s what I remember.
I feel the same sometimes. Sometimes it's just nice to see what's going on but other times it's massive FOMO!😮 I still love to see everything but I feel a bit left out. I live in the UK so Rhinebeck isn't likely in my foreseeable future. I love your tiny pyrex dishes and your small but mighty quilt block book. Love it. You are amazing, I don't always remember to comment, apologies for that but you make my day, when you put a new episode out. Thanks 😁
Funny that you mention the “human chain to the barn” - the imagery of stuff like that in books totally captivated me as a child. (very into stories of westward migration, Depression Era, etc.) Must be a “thing” among we 70s-80s Ohio kids? 😉❤
@@fatsquirrelfibers Yes! I seem to recall ropes being tied between buildings as guides? So many other random scenes from those books are permanently wedged in my mind. 😄
Human chain. Yes! I know you’re not looking for this but, honestly, thank you for having this podcast. You are an exceptional human being, Amy Beth. ❤ Also, I may have to ask Santa for your knitting bag with the sweet wee houses on it. 🥹
Helloooooooooo Amy! Thank you for sharing all of your treasures; I love when you have a show & tell. Your project bags are to die for; would you consider making more wool ones, I have the one you made two or three ish years ago and I love it to bits.🤗🍁🍂
Again, friend - same. All the way. I want to be present in my own October (or any other season), but back to the previous sentence, please. I always tell myself it’s gonna be okay.
I tried a new type of apple recently, which I can't recall the name of. I think it may have been a Red Cortland - very round and medium sized, very red and the inside was bright white. It was crisp and sweet. If you ever want to organize a knitting retreat/ apple tasting adventure, I'm in. We'll get through this season. We're all feeling it.
The Struggle Bus is an odd thing. Mine was mid September thru about a week ago. I attributed it to the fact that the slant of the sun, the odd light quality, was not matching the temperature. We should have been in the 60ish degree range and we were in the mid 80, and it was just messing with my vibe. Gosh, I hope that makes sense to someone else out there. Now we have finally had a hard frost and the world feels right again.
Dear Amy Beth, I felt the same way recently! Someone said it was due to solar flairs! I don't know if that's true! I just don't know about solar flairs. There is a lot going on that is very unsettling. We are in a transition and transitions are always uncomfortable. Summer is over nd now it is Fall. It takes some getting used to even though we do it every year! We have an election coming up and it is the most important one in our life. Take good care of yourself and you will feel better. I do! It just took a little time for me to get back to myself! You'll get there too because you are so smart and clever! My daughter and I really love your podcast. Thanks!
Was that a most cute Tilting Planet progress keeper on your Twizzler sock? A - dor- a - ble!! 🙂 What a great idea to tea dye your DMCs. I really prefer the way they turned out! You are sooo smart, I would have never thought to do that! (and I junk journal so that should have totally been in my wheel house but, wasn't). Thanks for the tip! ❤🙂
I love to see places that knitters show um whether its shops or country walks ,,,its amazing, cause I'm in South Africa and will never be able to go and see those places in person. Yes, sometimes it feels as if I'm missing out here in the south but I also know we have awesome indie dyers using our own country's merino yarn and here are beautiful places too....umm..maybe I should do a few "Walk with me" videos ...but then... I hate to do my hair and I go red in my face in the sun, never-mind the impact of walking...shall we tackle this together?
I know I don't really know you and can't offer you a real human hand but I'm here offering my hand anyway, in the human chain to the barn. Always love your videos - your diversions and your take on life. I hope things improve for you ❤🫂❤
I call those flat lidded dishes, refrigerator dishes. They can stack in the refrigerator, and I think they sometimes came with the refrigerator when you bought it.
Feel ya. 🌈🌈🦋🦋 Empty nesting has not been good…bearable…desired…I don’t know the correct terms for it. It’s all 1st world so seems less important or valid…real nonetheless. ❤️
I love your glasses! The ones with clear frames. Where did you get them? I am being forced to resort to glasses after 55 years of contacts and I am having a major breakdown. Your advice would help so much….
@@constancekish9733 they are from Zenni, which is where I get all my glasses. If you’ve never worn them before, I would try on some frames at a Target or other low stakes optometry store to find a frame shape you like. You can even measure width across the frame or lens to understand what sizing works so that you can get a better understanding of the frames online. Welcome to the world of glasses! It’s a great time to be here! A pair that would easily cost $300 20 years ago now costs less than $40.
Oh, gosh. You are So not alone about driving somewhere to walk I am so against that. But, my neighbourhood has a definite lack of beauty and an even more definite plethora of ugly stuff - you know, like dog poo, broken glass, a huge ugly green cock and balls painted on the sidewalk, garbage everywhere - you get the picture. I just want to be able to walk out the door and encounter a bubbling creek and big trees and a trail and much less cement. Sigh. You are not alone... Thanks for sharing. I feel a bit less scattered because I don't feel alone. And now I'm rambling....
"I'm very parenthetical, if you're new. I imagine it's very comforting if your brain also works that way." I just had to write a comment to let you know, that, while I am a knitter, it's not the alignment of our hobbies that makes we watch (and rewatch...and rewatch) episodes. I get a lot of comfort in following your trains of thought because they *do* so much mirror how my own brain works through things. I can only describe the comfort as a brain hug.
On the gambling topic, I have a question. Does your state have a state lottery or does it participate in a multi-state lottery? My state only allows gambling on reservations but we do have a state and multi-state lottery. It must be classified as gambling because they offer a gambling helpline for addiction afflicted people. I always wonder about that.
@@juliew3740 Ohio, where I grew up, had only state lotto (beginning 1974) until it began participating in a multi-state lotto in 2002. I think lotteries were sold on the concept that a) the state, and not organized crime (we had no reservation land in Ohio), would be making the profit, and b) casinos were (potentially) seen as unchristian because they hosted card and dice games which some Protestant sects preach(ed) against. I did look up the date Ohio transferred to the multi-state lottery, but my opinion is otherwise purely vibes based.
Hi , my problem when i go to walk my dog is the encounter of large dogs off their leash with their human not around should something happen. Can't we be more responsible pet owners!!!
A good historical novel is “ The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. It’s about the WPA program where the went by horseback to deliver books to remote areas of the Appalachian Mountains.
I would human chain with you to the barn any day. Hang in there girl, the inspiration you put out in your videos means so much to so many of us. Thank YOU for your hand.
Thank you so much!!
Amy Beth: your thoughtful and eloquent closing really touched my heart. I will be part of your human chain, working ourselves out to the barn to feed the sheep, milk the cow, and bring some winter squash from the root cellar. Once we get back inside the house we will all put on those lovely pajamas just like those cats on the fabric at the front-of-the-mullet part of your show. We will get the squash into the oven to roast and then let’s stitch with some tea-dyed DMC. Once the storm passes we will all ride our bikes over the field and we will erect our yurts. There will be no broken glass on the path and our doggos will run around and sniff while we light a campfire and eat roasted squash soup and fresh sourdough bread. I am fairly certain there will be some Sumo Citrus, too.
@@bethclawson2573 thank you so much, Beth. I am so thankful for your good company.
Rhinebeck has never been in the cards for me. I sometimes think that if I made it happen, it would never live up to my expectations at this point. :) I am comforted to know that I am not alone swirling in the struggles. The systems in place make it really difficult to get ahead. Finding those hands to grab hold of feels very much up to chance some days. I appreciate you sharing space for different realities and truths. For what it’s worth, when I see your videos pop up on my home screen, my day is made - all I need is a cup of tea, a pile of blankets, and my knitting. You are a gift. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the encouragement!
Girl! Same! I retired at the end of May. I should have more time to do things. But I am overwhelmed. How did I do it all while working full-time? I won't go into politics but I know that is affecting me too. All I want and need is some peace and joy. Hang in there knowing that you aren't alone. Hugs! Marie Pickard
❤ I feel you on the difficulty getting out for a walk, especially if it requires a drive! The trick I do to make it happen is give myself something else to look forward to with the walk. It might be a friend joining me on the walk that I get to catch up with, or it might be a pastry or fancy latte that I pick up on the way to the walk.
@@jennifergieber95 yes! I was thinking more about it, and I guess because I don’t leave the house much, a walk is never on the way to an errand, or a work commute. I really had never thought about tying it to a treat of some sort. Silly of me!
I feel silly driving somewhere just to take a walk, but I have no sidewalks in my neighborhood. I just push myself and once I’m walking I am grateful
I live in a mountainous area and walks can be more difficult than my knees can handle - so driving to a park to walk became a necessity. To encourage myself to get out there and walk I’d make a deal with myself that I could get an audiobook and only listen to it if I was walking. It worked for me. Those walks kept getting longer and longer until sometimes I’d be walking 5 miles a day on weekdays and 9-10 miles on Saturdays. And then I developed bilateral knee arthritis and had to slow down over time until it became too painful to walk for exercise. Luckily, I discovered the joy of rowing on an indoor rowing machine! It’s been so nice to exercise again and in such a way that doesn’t cause extreme knee pain! 🎉
Probably hard to see me, but I’m in the dust bowl of anxiety, too. We have to take credit for what we do accomplish. We got dressed, put on our shoes, took the dog out. Yes, my dog walked a short distance, heard a big dog barking and turned around, but we tried. I have such mixed feelings about Rhinebeck. I love to see everyone’s videos and I do wish I was there, but then I remember I’m a real introvert who would be standing partially hidden somewhere afraid to speak or shop. 🫤 Always lovely to visit with you. The pin cushion turned out great. Good luck with your sweater hem!
The struggle-bus life is real. Feeling this very deeply. And still, I reach for outstretched hands. Thank you for your warm, fat, cozy one! It's appreciated more than you know.
You’re one of the best podcasters. I love refrigerator bowls
My mother (96) got a set of those Pyrex casserole dishes for her wedding, as well as a similar set of colorful Pyrex mixing bowls. She and I still have some of the mixing bowls. The colors are very faded after all these years.
I am on the bus of the struggles with you, Amy Beth. Such strange and troubling times we're living in, how not to feel unsettled. Thanks again for inviting us over - it's always a treat to spend time with you. Speaking of apples, after poo-pooing them for years, I'm enjoying me some Honeycrisp! I'm lucky to live in Wayne, County, NY - one of the top apple-growing areas in the country. Apples galore!
I’m glad you’re enjoying them! They aren’t one of my favorites, but I wonder if I was reacting against the hype. I can be a bit contrary❤
I adore your face and all of you and your vulnerabilities. We live in very strange times which leave me feeling unmoored very often. I am feeling the same feels. Sending virtual hugs and love and wish that we could walk together. xoxo Melanie. PS - I LOVE your glasses.
I can’t with the cats in pyjamas bag…LOVE IT!!!
So happy to see you on this blustery October day.
OMG same!!! Can I love you any more? 😂❤ Thank you for podcasting ❤❤❤
Thanks for being a comfort to me. My life has never been particularly sunshine and roses but this year has been a total roller coaster.
Adding my hands to our human chain. Life’s been a lot lately, but I’ve seen a lot of hands reaching out to help and heard so many stories of people comforting each other. It is a light in our darkness. Sending hugs your way and hoping to share a little bit of light with you. ❤
Love, we have all had times we walked the same path. You are not alone and I’m glad you were able to talk about it. I wish more people could.
Your little cross stitch pumpkin is gorgeous and what a lucky friend to receive that pin cushion.
The word is, “creaky”. And it’s fine.
October is always over in the blink of an eye!
Hello! I too am living in this Autumn of Anxiety! You are not alone and it eased some of what I was feeling to hear you talk about your experience, so thank you for that.
Thank you for sharing. I feel the same. Work and life is overwhelming for no reason.
Thankful for you 🥰
You bring me so much joy! 🧶
It might be a hand from across the Pacific, but it’s there. Been living with some stuff for six and a half years now. Can’t seem to escape. So sometimes they’re waving, sometimes they’re shaking. But I hope my hands are always there to help when someone needs them. And I hope autumn/fall is bringing some colourful moments of joy. For me, it’s spring flower time. The smell of the earth is wonderful. I’d go lie in the grass right now, but it’s pouring with rain (holiday weekend, so of course it is) and I don’t do mud. Never have. So I’m embroidering flowers right now instead of planting them. 🌻 Love to you and to all the people here in the comments who love you too.
I hope you have a spring full of flowers and waving hands❤
@@fatsquirrelfibers You too dear heart.🌻♥🧡💛💙💜
Girl, I have missed you❣️ I am so excited to see your crafty goodness.☺️
So glad to know that I am not the only one with dyslexic tongue-brain knows correct word but tongue spews out something totally different. This is my description of what happens to me with no insult to anyone with real dyslexia. Thanks for another visit with me. Totally loved the apple stitchery.
Thank you for being human and sharing.
Gosh….the end of your visit……I needed it. I’m blessed and grateful but last night I slept so lousy because of “ that dustbowl of anxieties “. Thank you
Creaky! 8:43
@@jojojomac I never notice the creakiness until I’m recording!
oh Amy Beth, you have been a warm hand in the dust to me for years, these are hard times we are living in. thanks for being human, and thanks for being you. I hope all of us here can be a warm hand for you too❤
Hi, Amybeth! Another great American Experience that ties into how we have mismanaged our natural resources was the one on the buffalo. Highly recommend that one, was shocked at the impact it had on the Great Plains. Also, thanks for the tip on tea dyeing!
Greencastle. The old rock quarry that is part of DePauw . Definitely my peaceful place to walk and beautiful this time of year. It’s ok to cry.
I’m feeling very similar these days in so many different directions and catastrophizing all over the place. There are days when I have to literally stop myself from screaming. I agree, rewards or something to look forward to helps a lot. Sending you love and hugs. 🥰
I’m a descendant of the German Mennonites who left Russia (it was actually the area now known as Ukraine) to farm the Great Plains. I still have family who farm wheat and raise cattle in central Kansas. When I was pregnant with my second kid 17 years ago I read The Worst Hard Time and it has stuck with me, I guess because my grandparents all lived through it, mostly as farmers. One of my grandfathers also sold Fuller brushes door to door because that was the only way he could make ends meet.
Me too! Me too! Being a descendant of German Mennonites who left Russia and settled in Kansas, I mean. Cool! I kept thinking that it was us Mennos she was talking about. Also kept thinking that the wheat was probably the Turkey Red Hard Winter wheat that was so prevalent in our history. Oddly enough, I seem to remember hearing that one of my relatives also did door to door sales to help ends meet when farming became impossible. The book is now on my list of books to purchase. I’m curious if the author specifically mentioned the Mennonites at some point.
I read the book quite a while ago, but if I recall correctly the author does mention Mennonites briefly. They had a reputation for having meticulously clean homes. That’s what I remember.
I feel the same sometimes. Sometimes it's just nice to see what's going on but other times it's massive FOMO!😮 I still love to see everything but I feel a bit left out. I live in the UK so Rhinebeck isn't likely in my foreseeable future. I love your tiny pyrex dishes and your small but mighty quilt block book. Love it. You are amazing, I don't always remember to comment, apologies for that but you make my day, when you put a new episode out. Thanks 😁
@@megcarr3126 thank you so much!
Funny that you mention the “human chain to the barn” - the imagery of stuff like that in books totally captivated me as a child. (very into stories of westward migration, Depression Era, etc.) Must be a “thing” among we 70s-80s Ohio kids? 😉❤
It feels like it might be a Little House on the Prairie blizzard memory?
@@fatsquirrelfibers Yes! I seem to recall ropes being tied between buildings as guides? So many other random scenes from those books are permanently wedged in my mind. 😄
Same.
Grandma was born 1899 and lived through it all. I love dust bowl books!😊
I have to have the cats in pajama bag. Please make sure you put up a pre-order they’re going to sell out.❤❤❤❤
I love the winter bags! I hope I don’t miss it ! I love all the chipper / festive linings
Your bags are fantastic! Especially the first!
Human chain. Yes! I know you’re not looking for this but, honestly, thank you for having this podcast. You are an exceptional human being, Amy Beth. ❤
Also, I may have to ask Santa for your knitting bag with the sweet wee houses on it. 🥹
Thank you so much!
I have been feeling the same way...I will hold out my hand for you and anyone else in this dust storm...all the love ❤️❤❤
Helloooooooooo Amy! Thank you for sharing all of your treasures; I love when you have a show & tell. Your project bags are to die for; would you consider making more wool ones, I have the one you made two or three ish years ago and I love it to bits.🤗🍁🍂
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. I’m working on a new to the shop style that may work for some pretty wools!
@@fatsquirrelfibers I can't wait to see them!
I was in the dust bowl this time last year but I’ve reached the barn and I’m reaching out to start the human chain and help you all.
I’m glad you found purchase!
Again, friend - same. All the way. I want to be present in my own October (or any other season), but back to the previous sentence, please. I always tell myself it’s gonna be okay.
same 🤝
I think lots of us are feeling ourselves on the precipice. I'm totally looking for hands.
I tried a new type of apple recently, which I can't recall the name of. I think it may have been a Red Cortland - very round and medium sized, very red and the inside was bright white. It was crisp and sweet. If you ever want to organize a knitting retreat/ apple tasting adventure, I'm in.
We'll get through this season. We're all feeling it.
Cortlands usually have a very white flesh and don’t usually oxidize as quickly as other apples. They are my go to for apple sauce!
We had a Cortland apple tree in our backyard when I was growing up. Those are my favorite! My mom made the best apple pie in the world.
The Struggle Bus is an odd thing. Mine was mid September thru about a week ago. I attributed it to the fact that the slant of the sun, the odd light quality, was not matching the temperature. We should have been in the 60ish degree range and we were in the mid 80, and it was just messing with my vibe. Gosh, I hope that makes sense to someone else out there. Now we have finally had a hard frost and the world feels right again.
Dear Amy Beth, I felt the same way recently! Someone said it was due to solar flairs! I don't know if that's true! I just don't know about solar flairs. There is a lot going on that is very unsettling. We are in a transition and transitions are always uncomfortable. Summer is over nd now it is Fall. It takes some getting used to even though we do it every year! We have an election coming up and it is the most important one in our life. Take good care of yourself and you will feel better. I do! It just took a little time for me to get back to myself! You'll get there too because you are so smart and clever! My daughter and I really love your podcast. Thanks!
Thank you!
Was that a most cute Tilting Planet progress keeper on your Twizzler sock? A - dor- a - ble!! 🙂
What a great idea to tea dye your DMCs. I really prefer the way they turned out! You are sooo smart, I would have never thought to do that! (and I junk journal so that should have totally been in my wheel house but, wasn't). Thanks for the tip! ❤🙂
Excellent spotting! I sometimes hesitate to mention them because they are a bit difficult to get hold of, but they are my favorites!
I love to see places that knitters show um whether its shops or country walks ,,,its amazing, cause I'm in South Africa and will never be able to go and see those places in person. Yes, sometimes it feels as if I'm missing out here in the south but I also know we have awesome indie dyers using our own country's merino yarn and here are beautiful places too....umm..maybe I should do a few "Walk with me" videos ...but then... I hate to do my hair and I go red in my face in the sun, never-mind the impact of walking...shall we tackle this together?
I know I don't really know you and can't offer you a real human hand but I'm here offering my hand anyway, in the human chain to the barn. Always love your videos - your diversions and your take on life. I hope things improve for you ❤🫂❤
Thank you!
❤🤗
I call those flat lidded dishes, refrigerator dishes. They can stack in the refrigerator, and I think they sometimes came with the refrigerator when you bought it.
Feel ya. 🌈🌈🦋🦋 Empty nesting has not been good…bearable…desired…I don’t know the correct terms for it. It’s all 1st world so seems less important or valid…real nonetheless. ❤️
Are there any calico cats in pajamas? I kind of want one of every bag. LOL! You always pick the most fun fabrics.
I don’t think any of them are calico. A clear design oversight!
@@fatsquirrelfibers lol - indeed! Thank you!
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I use the little one for butter dish
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If possible, please please do a preorder for the cats' pajamas!-- I would love an aran size please!😻
i go to the park to walk. its really nice. but ours is only 6 minutes away and you feel 100% in nature
OMG,you’re funnier the longer you talk‼️
Hahaha. Thank you!
I love your glasses! The ones with clear frames. Where did you get them? I am being forced to resort to glasses after 55 years of contacts and I am having a major breakdown. Your advice would help so much….
@@constancekish9733 they are from Zenni, which is where I get all my glasses. If you’ve never worn them before, I would try on some frames at a Target or other low stakes optometry store to find a frame shape you like. You can even measure width across the frame or lens to understand what sizing works so that you can get a better understanding of the frames online.
Welcome to the world of glasses! It’s a great time to be here! A pair that would easily cost $300 20 years ago now costs less than $40.
@@fatsquirrelfibersThank you! I value your wisdom. 🤗
Oh, gosh. You are So not alone about driving somewhere to walk I am so against that. But, my neighbourhood has a definite lack of beauty and an even more definite plethora of ugly stuff - you know, like dog poo, broken glass, a huge ugly green cock and balls painted on the sidewalk, garbage everywhere - you get the picture. I just want to be able to walk out the door and encounter a bubbling creek and big trees and a trail and much less cement. Sigh. You are not alone... Thanks for sharing. I feel a bit less scattered because I don't feel alone. And now I'm rambling....
Hot tip! Don't use the dishwasher for vintage Pyrex, handwash only. My grandma's have been ruined, and my guilt is never-ending. 😢
Oooh! I was wondering. Thanks for the tip!
"I'm very parenthetical, if you're new. I imagine it's very comforting if your brain also works that way."
I just had to write a comment to let you know, that, while I am a knitter, it's not the alignment of our hobbies that makes we watch (and rewatch...and rewatch) episodes. I get a lot of comfort in following your trains of thought because they *do* so much mirror how my own brain works through things. I can only describe the comfort as a brain hug.
Brain hugs to you!
On the gambling topic, I have a question. Does your state have a state lottery or does it participate in a multi-state lottery? My state only allows gambling on reservations but we do have a state and multi-state lottery. It must be classified as gambling because they offer a gambling helpline for addiction afflicted people. I always wonder about that.
@@juliew3740 Ohio, where I grew up, had only state lotto (beginning 1974) until it began participating in a multi-state lotto in 2002. I think lotteries were sold on the concept that a) the state, and not organized crime (we had no reservation land in Ohio), would be making the profit, and b) casinos were (potentially) seen as unchristian because they hosted card and dice games which some Protestant sects preach(ed) against. I did look up the date Ohio transferred to the multi-state lottery, but my opinion is otherwise purely vibes based.
Hi , my problem when i go to walk my dog
is the encounter of large dogs off their leash with their human not around should something happen. Can't we be more responsible pet owners!!!
@@elizabetharpino5035 that would be very scary!