qotd, knitting edition
May 02, 2008
"But last night we took place in a larger gathering, for our beloved Stephanie (Yarn Harlot) was here in Portland for Earth Day and came to brief us yet again on the state of knitting. I really feel like Stephanie and Granny Weatherwax have a lot in common. Both unofficial leaders of groups that will stand no leader, both aware of human foibles, and both willing to brave the darkness - one for the sake of the universe, the other for the sake of wool or a beer. Both are admirable goals, as I’m sure many Portland Knit Bloggers will agree."
-- Over Abundance, the Abundance Yarn Shop's knitting blog on the Harlot's visit. The comparison is apt, no?
This week is almost over, thankfully. Can I start drinking yet?
It's Happy Hour somewhere! I'm looking forward to a nice red with some gamberi fra diavlo.
Posted by: Netter | May 02, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Don't know if this person was mentioned yet for the knitter interviews:
Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk, Divorced, and Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit After He Split (Paperback)
by Laurie Perry (Author)
Posted by: matthew | May 04, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Of the two, I'd much rather have a beer with the Harlot. Sociable drinking with Granny? Not so much. Nanny, yes, Granny, no.
Just finished Bonk. Fantastic, fascinating, and I had to fight the urge to keep waking Matt up to tell him selected tidbits.
Posted by: Melanie | May 05, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Bonk is a hoot. I had the same problem not waking up Scott to tell him tidbits as well. I love Mary Roach.
How were the Snails? Shrimps? Clams? Fra Diavlo?
Posted by: Adrienne | May 07, 2008 at 02:30 PM