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06.23.2003 :: The thorns of life

I got a little carried away knitting on the I can smooch 2 tank.

I was not paying attention, knitting my little fingers off, and LOOK! It's way too long. The armholes are not even half way done yet. Dang! I've got to rip out at least 5 inches. Double Dang! I hate that!

I have so much to say about the current HOT topic regarding the Queen of England. (If you do not know what I am talking about, read yesterday's post with comments.) But I will refrain from saying MOST of it. However, I will say that it is really unfair to make such a sweeping judgement of the people of one nation....ANY NATION.. I quote from Mary Helen's comment, spelling mistakes left in place, "Why do Americans so often think whole world follows their systems? Oh, of course, i forgot, becus\ase they are the best. Of course." While it is true that some Americans do think that they are superior to all, it is truely unfair to paint all Americans with the same ignorant statement. I have never said or implied that I was better than anyone else. EVER. And anyone that says that I did, is a liar. And not a friend of mine. I am truely offended. And I am willing and able to learn anything that anyone is so gracious to teach me about their country. I am eager to learn.

The thing that I love about blogging is having met so many friends from so many walks of life. As a housewife and mother from New England, it is unlikely that I would have stumbled across all the wonderful people that I have so far. I thank you all for having touched my life. Some times there are thorns. They only hurt for a little while.....

Posted by Sandy on 06.23.2003 AT 03:41 AM

Comments

Meh, don't listen to the idiots. It's unfortunate that the "superior" folks don't get a tongue-lashing, but that's because they're not the ones who put themselves on the line by asking honest questions and wanting to learn more. Most anti-Americanism stems from an economic/political inferiority complex, and most anti-Americans truly know less about the United States than the Americans they despise.Krista Jo [knit_wits@hotmail.com]

Posted by: A visitor on 06.23.2003 AT 03:41 AM

Oh man, 5 inches? That's a whole bunch, if memory serves. *heehee* Seriously though, I'm feelin your pain. It's such a drag to realize you've gone past a pattern change.

Question for you--if I'm knitting on the shapely tank...which tankalong do I join? I remember something about a not-so-skimpy tank along, but I can't for the life of me remember where that one is located. (just got up from a saturday afternoon nap & things are still a bit fuzzy).

Hope you're enjoying your Saturday---and don't let the turkeys get you down. Consider the source. :)Kim [gibknits@earthlink.net]

Posted by: A visitor on 06.21.2003 AT 10:15 AM

There you go getting carried away while smooching! We aren't gonna see any little smoochies in about 9 months now are we??chris [chrisknits@insightbb.com]

Posted by: A visitor on 06.21.2003 AT 10:05 AM