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Sockapalooza 4 Sock Savior Socks
"Springtime in Paris" socks, 6-sox KAL
Toe-up socks in Trekking XXL
Custom socks for Aidan
Victorian Lace Socks, 6-sox KAL
Brea Bag, Berroco Free Pattern (ON HOLD)
Flower Basket Shawl/Scarf, Fiber Trends (ON HOLD)
Broad Street Gloves, Knitty (ON HOLD)
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Fair Isle Headband
"Grow-with-me" Hat, Commission
Sparkly Kiss Hat, Commission
Children's Cotton Hat from LMKG, Baby Eaton
Baby Vine Hat in Rowan Wool Cotton, Commission
Tidal Wave Socks, bartered with Molly
2 pair of baby booties, Baby Eaton
Monkey Socks, Sockapalooza 4 Pal
5 cotton washcloths, Ann
4 nature-themed face cloths, Mom
Baby Bucket Hat, Lil' Max for May
Vine Lace Baby Hat, 2 versions, Baby KAH
Horcrux Socks, Jacque
Lace Anklets, set #2, Mom
Herringbone Scarf, Plymouth Housing Group
Spiral Scarf, Mail Carrier
Baby Booties
Baby Socks, set 2 in leftover yarn
Baby Socks, Set 1 in wool/cotton blend
Garter Rib Socks, Me!
Ankle Socks, Mom (attempt #2)
Bunny Hat, Lil' Max for April
Shamrock Hat, Lil' Max for March
Ankle Socks, Me (Frogged!)
Lace Anklets, Mom
Hat, Bryan
Hat, Kevin
Antifreeze Helment (Knitty), Colten
3 hats for Charity Knitting
Sparkly Kiss Hat, Lil' Max for February
Baby Basics Set, Little Girl S-C
Cabled Gaiter, Craig
Fun Fur Scarf, Mom
Odessa Hat, Jane
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| Knitting Links |
The Anticraft!
Knitty
MagKnits
Yarndex
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| Knotty K |
Strawberry Hat, Cascade Fixation
Watermelon Hat, Cascade Fixation
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| Etty-Spun |
blue/teal merino
"Happy Together" superwash merino, Crown Mountain Farms
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| Wednesday, February 08, 2006 |
| Politically Peeved |
I am the mother of a kindergartener. I am the mother of a kindergartener in a state that rates 43 out of 50 for educational compensation. My son goes to school in a poorer school district in the Seattle area where the teacher has 47 students between the morning and afternoon sessions. And to add injury to insult, she has lost 1 hour of aide time per session (and that wasn't much to begin with) because she lost 2 students in each session.
Oh, yes, I'm on my soapbox here. I'm tired of people whining about public schools and how bad of a job they're doing, but the same whiners aren't voting for the levies, participating in PTA or similar associations, or even giving an hour a week of volunteer work so they can see what is really going on. Yes, I DO volunteer at least one session a week (2.5 hours). And I do it with little brother in tow. I participate in the PTA, and have volunteered at school events. When it comes time to vote, you can bet your buns that I'll be at the voting location voting "Yes".
I realize that I'm a stay-home parent. But how hard is it to find out if your child's teacher needs help in the classroom, or even filing help after school? How hard is it to become more involved in your child's life so that you can make sure that they're getting the best education they can? How hard is it to just freaking care?!
Okay, stepping off of my soapbox now. Thank you for your audience. |
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About Me: 2 kids, 2 cats, 1 husband and a load of yarn.
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