Category Archives: Philosophical

Best Friends

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Annie

I joked recently that it’s dangerous to be loved by me, because that seems to equal a diagnosis of cancer. Okay, so it’s not funny, but it sure feels true some days. Continue reading →

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Designers Block?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Annie

I have to trust myself, my notes, and my ability to revisit a good idea later when it really resonates with a current design problem. Continue reading →

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Did you miss me?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Annie

It’s a silly kind of depressive feeling where I know I need help with some things, but I’m feeling just foolish and worthless enough to NOT ask for help. Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gifts To Make A Difference

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Annie

There are myriad organizations that support people, animals, the planet and arts which count on the holiday season to shore up their budget for the coming year. Continue reading →

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Update of the Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Annie

We live better than most monarchs have for much of the history of mankind. We had an exceptional Thanksgiving meal (and leftovers!) We know how lucky we are. Continue reading →

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Who Owns our Ears & Eyes?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Annie

I love this graphic, and wanted to share it. This has nothing to do with knitting, but it’s important to keep in mind. Especially now that the Supreme Court’s determined that Money = Free Speech (!?) Source: Frugal dad   … Continue reading →

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Something Free, and Something Freeing

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Annie

One of the loveliest kindnesses we knitters & crocheters can engage in is to give a necessary gift. Maimonides wrote that there are 8 levels of Tzedakah (charity), the highest form being when neither the giver nor the recipient are aware of each others identity. Continue reading →

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No One Gets Out Alive

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Annie

Find the joy TODAY in what you’re doing, even if it’s restocking a shelf or mailing books [raises hand] because YOU are responsible for discovering joy wherever it’s hiding. Life is terminal. Continue reading →

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Beyond Judgey, The Last Post of 3

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Annie

My mother used to say, “Assume the best about someone’s motives. If you assume the worst you’ll look like a bitch, if you assume the best the worst you’ll look is a fool!” Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Annie

I like to think of it as the day when, if we’ve examined our past year and have addressed outstanding issues with folks we’ve affected, we are finally at peace with the world around us. We stand in unity with the world. We are one. It’s the Day of At-one-ment. Continue reading →

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