The sun shines half a day.
The moon dominates the rest.
Even contemplation
Should have its proper duration.
Deng Ming~Dao
Last night was a good night in our country. Being a lover of Tao and in particular Deng Ming~Dao, the simple message of balance is one that I try to follow and hold dear to my heart. I'm not always successful, but I do strive for it. 🙂
With last night's election results, it is my ferverent hope that our country comes back to it's center again and moves in a positive motion. The hopeful faces and excited energy that I saw on tv will stay with me for a long time. It is good. 🙂
Having said all of that, I really am not a political person. Growing up, politics were frequently the basis of many arguments in my extended family, so I have chosen most of the time to just avoid it.
I don't know about you, but I have really felt completely assaulted these last few weeks of the campaign. The never ending tv ads and the phone calls………ey yi yi. It seems somewhere along the line, many people have lost the good manners that their mothers taught them. I have spoken with more rude campaign workers in the last week then I ever remember….right up there with some of the rude, pushy people I encountered in Rhinebeck this year. My biggest gripe however….the tons of political paper in my mail box, that go directly into the trash. If our politicians would take the money that is being tossed in the trash daily and put it towards reducing our national debt, it would send a message so much stronger than brightly colored, expensive advertisements…….just sayin'.
I imagine you are wondering what is up with all of this wet yarn. Political statement? Nope…it's just wet yarn. Normally I try not to put up too many pictures on my blog of yarn that I sell, but with daily blogging, it will be unavoidable as that is what I do…..daily. :) I am getting ready to vend at The Gathering this weekend, so my days have been very full of yarn and my evenings full of work.
I'm sensing a need for a little balance tonight as well…I'm tuckered out, so I will say adieu a bit earlier than usual and take a little rest with a bit of knitting.
I hope that your evening is a good one!
The Woolen Rabbit 
It was an exciting election! I’m so happy to not be assaulted today by nasty political ads and mailings!
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I’d be happy to see photos of your dyed stuffs every day of the month.
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Yes, I think we’re all happy to see yarn pictures anytime, and especially yours, since it’s so gorgeous.
Even up here in Canada we’re tired of hearing about the election for so long. We’re glad it’s over and everyone I talk to is happy about the result.
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That’s some beautiful yarn you’ll be selling this weekend. I didn’t get much mail this season, must be a MA thing, but I did get awfully sick of the tv ads – especially the Shaheen and Sununu ones – an election I couldn’t even vote on anyway!
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Oh the Gathering!? I so wish I could be with you all again. Love the color and I’m with Terry…I too love seeing your colorful yarns every day.
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I agree – I just felt sad at the mean-ness displayed by people during the campaign. So relieved it is all over and we cn now move on!
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Hooray for the Gathering – see you there!
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KIM – love , love all your yarn – could look at it every day too – thinking maybe next year need to get an idea of what fairs you will take your yarn too , and come and visit at one of them
– a great way to see all your yarn and finally meet you too
pat j
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“It is good” – Yes. I love your take on this and suggestion of putting the money from all the paper ads towards something else… Less waste, more progress! 🙂
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I’m just glad it’s over. Have fun in Wakefield! I thought about going but with the WEBS class and Cambridge next weekend, I couldn’t justify it… dang it all… lol.
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Is any of that pink yarn going to be in your online shop??? Just asking 🙂
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I’m not political, but I have strongly held beliefs, just like I’m not religious, but consider myself spiritual.
Your yarns are lovely!
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No such thing as getting tired of looking at yarn on your blog missy! Have fun at The Gathering and save me few skeins before you get picked clean, okay? You should publish a calendar with all of your yarn/ fiber!
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Kim- I have noticed that the world in general is really rude, and it makes me sad.
But pictures of your yarn always makes me happy.
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have fun at the gathering this weekend. Your yarn looks lovely 🙂
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One of my favorite sayings is something like this:
Can you be still enough to let your muddy waters settle, so the clarity can surface? I like to think my knitting helps my muddy waters settle!
Your yarns look amazing!
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I am thrilled with the outcome of the election! I went directly from the highest high, to the lowest low, as family and friends went berserk about Obama getting elected. What is wrong with people? This election has brought out the best and the worst in people, more than I can ever remember. I’m thankful to live in Maine, where many people understand.
Thank goodness for yarn, knitting, and great blogs like this one. These things keep me going.
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I’ve read the website repeatedly for The Gathering information. It doesn’t say where it is! It only mentions a ballroom. So, where is this event? It sounds like a lot of fun.
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I LOVE the vibrant colors!! I need to buy some…where is this thing called “The Gathering” (sounds a bit cult-ish). Where can one purchase these incredible yarns? The pictures would make very nice note cards also. 🙂 I totally agree re: polital print ads…wasted money that can be better spent elsewhere.
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