tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post7006661155108200458..comments2024-03-18T06:46:14.562-04:00Comments on The A.D.D. Knitter--because I make everything a lot harder than it needs to be...: GoneThe A.D.D. Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12667169869020308185noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-84893315185152452182010-08-14T11:06:10.476-04:002010-08-14T11:06:10.476-04:00Just another random blog reader checking in with y...Just another random blog reader checking in with you to let you know I miss you and hope you're dealing with things. Looking forward to hearing from you again when you're ready.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896865983841680420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-52519058688258640152010-08-11T18:35:12.439-04:002010-08-11T18:35:12.439-04:00Heather, I'm sorry that you are not blogging. ...Heather, I'm sorry that you are not blogging. I really really miss you. You are so funny and you make me smile whenever I read your writing. I hope you feel better soon.Becky Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14312649753514924823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-89924182190473686572010-08-08T09:32:30.799-04:002010-08-08T09:32:30.799-04:00Hi Heather,
I'm just a 'reader' of you...Hi Heather,<br />I'm just a 'reader' of your blog but I wanted you to know I am thinking of you.<br />Jude (Perth, Australia)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-58691172365060437372010-07-31T16:17:06.682-04:002010-07-31T16:17:06.682-04:00Deeply sorry for your loss, Heather. Your post wa...Deeply sorry for your loss, Heather. Your post was eloquent and touching. My dad passed around Christmas, 2005. Still miss him, and yet still feel his love is there for me. It's like a well I can tap into when I need. Wishing you peace.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536275263532718041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-75102178426992479402010-07-27T15:35:10.125-04:002010-07-27T15:35:10.125-04:00I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad. May...I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad. May you find comfort in the memories of your time with him.<br /><br />I found your comment: the petty distractions that drain your energy and pay you in a currency that has no value..." very powerful. I hope you hold onto that feeling.<br /><br />And, only because you ask:<br />(Endlessly) knitting Mountain View cardigan in fingering yarn.<br Kathyhttp://work-in-progress.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-2029211723535534392010-07-22T17:30:56.663-04:002010-07-22T17:30:56.663-04:00Oh, Heather, what a lovely post. You are so much i...Oh, Heather, what a lovely post. You are so much in my thoughts.<br /><br />There have been times lately - and increasingly - that I have felt the sudden impulse to simply stop knitting. It's inexplicable, but the word "pointless" has certainly come to mind. I've had nothing going on in my life like what has gone on in yours, so I don't know how to explain it. <br /><br />earthchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-43987454206197984662010-07-19T00:50:55.318-04:002010-07-19T00:50:55.318-04:00My thoughts are with you and your family at the mo...My thoughts are with you and your family at the moment. It sounds like your shift in perspective has helped you through this time and I'd therefore say it's a good thing, especially if it helps you to celebrate your Dad's life instead of dwelling on sadness.<br /><br />I'm knitting a pair of socks for a friend, in a darkish, drab-ish green which is her favourite colour. And I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-80463009199864959312010-07-18T00:13:43.314-04:002010-07-18T00:13:43.314-04:00I'm so sorry to hear of your dad and all the s...I'm so sorry to hear of your dad and all the stress you've had in the past weeks ...<br /><br />I've just finished knitting a dark purple Annis, complete with beading, instead of nupps. Fabulous!<br /><br />Next up, the Baby Tea Leaves Cardigan, in Madeleine Tosh (wine)Sereknittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18360765413464455650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-45756436856807618172010-07-16T11:50:00.650-04:002010-07-16T11:50:00.650-04:00i just love this photo of you and your father. wr...i just love this photo of you and your father. wrapped in wonderful knits of love.<br /><br />big hugs to you. xxa friend to knit withhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542324778581589386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-44296935419723715332010-07-16T04:53:14.868-04:002010-07-16T04:53:14.868-04:00So sorry for your loss - it's good that your m...So sorry for your loss - it's good that your mum can move to be near you - I'm sure you'll be a great support for one another.<br /><br />I've been knitting a hand-spun, sleeveless (I got bored near the end), Arisaig in grey Shetland.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332459807065582158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-72640293434937924842010-07-14T15:36:15.604-04:002010-07-14T15:36:15.604-04:00My heart goes out to you. What a lovely photo of t...My heart goes out to you. What a lovely photo of the two of you, tho.<br />Knitting will come back in it's own good time, I guess there are cycles to everything.<br /><br />I'm knitting lace and dishcloths. Weird combo, eh?<br />Sending you many many<br />(((((hugs)))))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-24611377977671781802010-07-09T23:14:27.860-04:002010-07-09T23:14:27.860-04:00Goodness, I hope the move to PA goes smoothly for ...Goodness, I hope the move to PA goes smoothly for your mother. That's going to be so tough on all of you!<br /><br />That's a beautiful picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-68012067492073117402010-07-06T21:04:58.855-04:002010-07-06T21:04:58.855-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the transi...I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the transition into the next stage will be as simple and peaceful as possible for you and your mother and family.<br /><br />I'm knitting a log cabin blanket and just finished a woolly aran cardigan. But since it's July, I just cast on a pair of socks.Yarnhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625926254864861603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-75322299497574534842010-07-06T19:22:01.701-04:002010-07-06T19:22:01.701-04:00SO good to hear from you. I really did wonder what...SO good to hear from you. I really did wonder what happened to you and I am sorry for your loss. I can, however relate to the waning motivation to knit as I myself am experiencing that. Knitting became my survivor clutch about three and half years ago at which time I quit smoking and morphed from a chain smoker into a chain knitter. Recently I started a teacher training program to fulfill my Chris T,http://alicethelma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-65643133408576922582010-07-06T10:21:21.443-04:002010-07-06T10:21:21.443-04:00i'm so sorry to hear about your dad. i hope t...i'm so sorry to hear about your dad. i hope the transition in your family goes as smoothly as possible.<br />right now i just picked up the outer stitches for the ophelia shawl (shakespear in lace). i bought the kit off a nice person on ravelry and have been loving every minute. i even bought some beads...<br />take good care of yourself!dunihttp://amberpixie@juno.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-77725723635585271002010-07-05T11:03:06.884-04:002010-07-05T11:03:06.884-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Heather. I really ...I'm so sorry for your loss, Heather. I really enjoyed getting to know your Dad in your posts about him and I love this photo of you two. <br /><br />Wishing much peace to you and your mom.Janet / Twisted Knitterhttp://www.twistedknitter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-71173372009349624902010-07-05T10:06:15.002-04:002010-07-05T10:06:15.002-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss. I know there are ...I'm so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that truly bring comfort at this time, but good friends and time will bring comfort. <br /><br />Less than a year ago, my brother died very suddenly. I, too, lost my desire to knit anything for a couple of months. But because Keith died in August, Christmas was coming. I picked up my needles again to knit Christmas presents for the Katrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-19539601105751516852010-07-04T20:49:17.102-04:002010-07-04T20:49:17.102-04:00Such a lovely picture that says so much. My condol...Such a lovely picture that says so much. My condolences to you and your family on your loss, and best wishes on your mom's move.<br /><br />We're on the other side of life right now, procreating and wildly pretending our parents aren't aging. Today I'm knitting a hoodie for a three-year-old girl who'll be a big sister soon. I've been busy knitting for many babies-to-be, Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686807331034530248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-3575920591707105502010-07-04T14:28:29.745-04:002010-07-04T14:28:29.745-04:00I am very sorry for your loss. It is truly eviden...I am very sorry for your loss. It is truly evident, through your blog posts, the love you have for your father. I hope you soon find comfort.Dianahttp://dysfunktionalknitter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-34280424995691432932010-07-03T11:46:54.199-04:002010-07-03T11:46:54.199-04:00I am so sorry for your loss. I check your blog fa...I am so sorry for your loss. I check your blog fairly regularly and the longer you went without updating, the more I felt something wasn't right. I had guessed correctly, based on past blog posts about your dad. My heart is sad for you. Take your time adjusting, we faithful readers will be here when you do. ♥<br /><br />I am knitting a Tomten for my daughter (yarn is nothing special Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-91763278254818096202010-07-03T10:42:38.841-04:002010-07-03T10:42:38.841-04:00Take care of yourself. One day you will look to th...Take care of yourself. One day you will look to the comfort of knitting again. Thank you for all your inpirations you have brought our way. Sending come love to you an yours.Andihttp://mysistersknitter.typepad.com/my-blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-8405187544015848002010-07-03T00:17:58.034-04:002010-07-03T00:17:58.034-04:00So beautifully put. Wishing you & your family ...So beautifully put. Wishing you & your family well as you put the pieces back in place. <br />As you know, I've been test knitting for a book and while it's been fun and made me , to my surpise, a fan of garter stitch,and a fan of crochet, I am looking forward to returning to some personal projects.Like that damn Traveling Woman with only 10 rows left to go.(OMG I think that one is agale (she shoots sheep shots)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10085790132325029548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-54586359788836533412010-07-02T23:47:51.904-04:002010-07-02T23:47:51.904-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I've...I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I've been knitting very little and I really need to update my blog. Take care of yourself!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09333726647182422165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-82732538346575459782010-07-02T23:42:53.247-04:002010-07-02T23:42:53.247-04:00Hi Heather,
I am so sorry to hear your news. My o...Hi Heather,<br />I am so sorry to hear your news. My own mum is sick at the moment and your words struck a cord. Know that warm thoughts are winging there way to you from Perth, Australia.<br />I am knitting my first all in one baby cardy. I've never knitted on in one piece before. I think I have stuffed up the sleeve join. I'll keep going though!<br />Warm thoughts,<br />Jude xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-42822044000928094342010-07-02T18:35:09.426-04:002010-07-02T18:35:09.426-04:00I'm so glad to see a post from you though am v...I'm so glad to see a post from you though am very sorry for your loss. Even when we know it is coming and in some way 'makes sense,' it is still very difficult.<br />The knitting will come back to you in time. My own knitting has been sparse, mainly due to a project I'm not thoroughly enjoying, the featherweight cardigan. It is turning out nicely though is rather tedious.<br />Bethhttp://www.ahappymiscellany.typepad.com/meandernoreply@blogger.com