Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Big Day
Yes, it is a big day. Vote! Don't let anyone take away your right to be heard. While I will say that living in Texas is a bit hard on a Democratic voter, I think going to the polls is just something that you have to pencil in on your calendar. Doesn't matter how you vote--just do. If you don't know where to vote, or have problems getting in to the polling places to vote, take a look at My polling place.com.A side bar to all of this is my disgust with those who are challenging voters at the polls in Ohio. If there is anything that strikes me as un-Democratic about this election (and there are numerous), it is targeting minority district voters with intimidation. I don't buy the "there might be voter fraud" argument. If that was the case, these people would be in the rich white areas going through the same strategy. I just really fear that this is going to be another "in the courts" election. Sigh. (ponders if Chocolate will help with this disgust--maybe a little).
Another high point today--The Klaralund debut! It is actually cold (by Texas standards) and rainy, so I put the finished Klara on and wore her to work. Here are the pictures:
And some small person wanted Daddy to take her picture too:
I made the second small size (s2) in the errata to fit a 38. I used the Noro Silk Garden 8, the same colorway in the original pattern. The sweater only took 7.5 skeins of yarn, so I'm trying to figure out what I could make with the leftovers--something felted? I did end up shortening the arms 1.5 inches, which was a good idea. They are longish, but feel right.
Thanks to all of the Klaralund Knit a longers for their guidance! I appreciate it!
