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Scarves-for-soldiers idea came from special yarn

Thursday 24th of May 2012 04:36:48 PM
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SUN CITY — When Rose Sodergren of Sun City laid her eyes on piles and piles of camouflage-colored yarn, she knew exactly what her mission was — to weave scarves for soldiers. Since September, Sodergren, a member of the Oakmont Artistic Weavers Club, has woven more than 100 scarves for troops serving in Iraq. "It's the most rewarding thing I've ever done," she said. "I knew as soon as I saw the yarn what it was meant for." Sodergren works in the craft and fabric department of Wal-Mart. When a large shipment of the camouflage-colored yarn came in, she approached...

Protest against Jane Fonda at Lexington KY?

Thursday 24th of May 2012 04:36:48 PM
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On the way back, I spotted a protest. Intrigued, I followed up and talked with the gentlemen in question. Turns out (the things Canadians are not up on just boggles the mind) that these are Vietnam Vets, protesting Jane Fonda's appearance at the book festival based on some of her actions during that war. They spoke to me very eloquently and respectfully about their point of view, and I was struck by how much this meant to them 33 years later. Leaving them and walking back to the Lexington Center, I met this man, Don. Don is a famous local...

Knitters and Needleworkers of Free Republic, Unite! (a vain vanity)

Thursday 24th of May 2012 04:36:48 PM
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Ok, come out of the woodwork. We know you are out there, doing needlework at your computer terminal. Knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters and others. What's your craft? Wanna share? Want to form an online knitting circle or whatever?

Handmade

Thursday 24th of May 2012 04:36:48 PM
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This Thanksgiving my son and daughter in law gave us a surprise present--a sonogram of our grandchild to be. Suddenly, the urge to knit was triggered. I love to do it but haven't for some years, after I'd made dozens of coats and sweaters for every man, woman and child of my acquaintance. A frenzied search through the house for saved patterns, yarns, and knitting tools ensued, as well as a search for yet more. (Perhaps you have to be a knitter to understand, but no matter the size of the stash, there's always need for more.) After ordering the...

Definition of 'Sin' Expanding for Tax Base

Thursday 24th of May 2012 04:36:48 PM
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<p>Put down your knitting needle, granny, because Connecticut lawmakers are considering taxing your sweet tooth.</p> <p>It started with a 61-cent-per-pack tax increase on cigarettes to help plug the $650 million budget hole this year. But in the last month, lawmakers have called for raising the levies on alcohol, junk food, health club memberships, vegetable seeds, yarn, and even candy sold in nursing homes, hospitals, and schools.</p>