Knit Addictions

Close To The End

My mom is in her last few days of life.  It's so hard to be here right now.  I just wanted to put an update on here for all the wonderful people who have given me endless support.  Thank you.

She is not in pain and is at home in a hospital bed.  She is under hospice care and is now under 24 hour nurse supervision.  She stopped eating and drinking about 2 days ago and they expect her to enter the coma state in the next 24 hours or so.

I said goodbye to her last night.  Told her I would be alright and told her what an amazing mother she has been.  Told her I loved her, gave her permission to leave and kissed her cheek.  Even though she did not respond in any way and it was really hard to say that stuff.....I know it was important.   

Me?  I feel like I'm on autopilot.  I was home in LA for a much needed break and to celebrate Bam's birthday.  (which was heavenly!)  I got the call on monday and flew out here last night. 

My relief has come from the usual sources....Bam, music, knitting (got new yarn today in the mail!!! hooray!), movies....I am finding it all incredibly helpful.  Even broke down and bought some little chick lit book to escape with. 

As if my mood were not gray enough, it's cloudy and threatening to rain here.  Sigh.  Ah well.

In the book department, everyone has been busy busy busy!  All is moving full speed ahead and I've been using the book as my escape and focusing tons of energy on it.  Thank you for the emails with your statements about punk knitting!  Very cool!!!!

Here's a pic of me smiling (taken by my Bam!) .....if for no other reason than to remind myself that I am a truly happy and lucky soul.

That LA Headspace Thing

I've had 4 glorious days in Los Angeles and I have to say....as much as I complain about the smog, the traffic, the high cost of rent and all the rest of it.......my batteries are recharged and I'm okay to go back to Minnesota again to be a caregiver for my mom. 

A funny observation:
The NEW NICKEL.
Has anyone else noticed the oh-so-very-correct anatomy of the bison on the nickel?  How did this get past the censors in our extremely uptight country? 

For anyone who is not in America:

WOW!  I think that is hilarious!

In other worlds............saw "THE ARISTOCRATS".  It's a lot of super nasty potty humor and in my current state of affairs..........just what the doctor ordered and I laughed my head off.  (I'm now a headless knitter.)

The Punk Knits Book..........is definitely coming along.  Alongside of my myraid of emotional ups and downs over my mom and dad.....it is actually getting done.

Still looking for more comments if any of you would like to add anything about what the heck is so punk about knitting.........?  (see post just before this one.)

Alright.  Back to the land of lakes, cheese and very nice people........

Punk Knits Wants You....

First, regarding my mom and dad....Thank you for the caring emails and notes.  I am doing okay.  My mom has been declining a bit more every week. Still has a good attitude but sleeps a lot now.  The drugs are making her quite disoriented but that's to be expected.

I am focusing a LOT of energy on the book now.  Go go go.  Knit knit knit.  Write write write. 
Thanks to Karen at Needlework Unlimited, I am feeling much less....shall we say....sleeve challenged?

In book news.........I am soliciting comments from fellow visionaries of punk knitting!

As some of you already know.......I'm knee deep in a book called Punk Knits! The book has gotten to the point where your input is needed! If you're interested, here's what you can write about:

In a DIY/creative/artist sort of way, what makes knitting punk for you?

Why do you consider yourself a 'punk knitter'?

If you have any tips or suggestions on how to make your knitting more punk........feel free to write those up, too!

Deadline is August 20, 2005.

Please be sure to include your name, city and how long you've been knitting for!

Send to:
[email protected]

Much thanks! 
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