Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
When I was in college, my roommate's friend once made a comment that I "could help cure depression by being locked in a closet with a tape recorder." It was actually meant as a compliment based on the fact that I spend a lot of time rambling to myself.
That is basically the basis for my blog. When I find something that excites me, I want to share it. When I create a new pattern, I want to share it. I don't actually care if anyone really listens to me or uses what I share, but I want that information to not be lost.
I have come here by a round-about path. Writing is not my forte. I actually don't even like writing... I think. That was certainly the case until a couple of years ago when I met Ms. Stella Pope-Duarte. She was the key-note speaker at a graduation ceremony I was performing at. She was so fascinating to listen to. During her speech, she made a comment that she was going to be teaching a writing class that summer, so come to the class and we would have fun. I called my mother from the parking lot and said, "I want to take a writing class this summer!" Talk about some of the last words she ever expected to hear out of my mouth! It was a great class. I'm not totally sure it was fun, but I did grow. I discovered that I could write for myself and I don't have to care what others think of it. Those days of peer editing and abusive comments are gone.
The final nudge came from Ms. Derya. She wrote me:
"I am absolutely astounded by your passion, perseverence and your desire to help others. You make more items for charity than many organisations do! I hope you make a website soon. It's very quick to start a blog with a service such as tumblr.com and I know your challenge would inspire many people as it's inspired me."
It was the right words at the right time. I decided my New Year's resolution would be to start a blog. I didn't reaize how easy it really was. I guess my next resolution will be to get some of my patterns written out and put on Ravelry. That may be more difficult since I need to get the pictures off my camera.
If you want to read about my inpiration at her blog, visit: http://www.laylock.org/blog/2011/12/the-charity-knitting-challenge/
I hope you enjoy your visit. I want this to be a place to explore and inspire.
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