Comments for When Knitting Was a Manly Art

Comment on Rejoining society by Lark

Lark — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:24:51 +0000

Sorry for your loss, Jerry, but glad you’re back to communicating on your blog. Never doubt that there are a lot of us that read it! I’m sure you will feel your mother’s presence whenever you are quietly enjoying a beautiful sunrise or sunset or watching the breeze move through the trees. That’s how our loved one talk to us and let us know everything is good. It’s all good. Take care.

Comment on Rejoining society by Robin

Robin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:02:53 +0000

I am glad you are raising your head after your mother’s passing. If your experience is anything like mine, you will have good times and bad times for a while, then the good times and the good memories take over. I think of my parents most fondly whenever I cook one of the things they loved. Sending good thoughts your way.

Comment on Rejoining society by Bridget

Bridget — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:24:06 +0000

Nice to see you back Jerry. Thanks for the recipe!

Comment on Rejoining society by LynnH

LynnH — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:46:41 +0000

Welcome home. You don’t have to “get over it” but probably reaching out and being social will help you while you adjust. Feelings come in waves and it’s OK to feel good for a while before the next sad wave comes along. The waves come further apart as time progresses.

So glad you touched base with us. Sending good vibes to you…

Comment on Rejoining society by Jan in PA

Jan in PA — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:37:12 +0000

I’m so glad to see you back. I know how hard it is to lose a parent, especially one that you felt so close to. It’s been 4 years and sometimes I see something that my dad would have liked and think, just for a second, to tell him…and then the grief comes all over again.

For sure I’ll try your recipe. I’m getting brave these days. I think 57 will be a good age for learning things.

Jan

Comment on Rejoining society by Marcia in Austin

Marcia in Austin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:25:13 +0000

I’m so glad you’re resurfacing. Welcome back!

Comment on Rejoining society by Linda

Linda — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:00:34 +0000

So good to see you back! Go ahead and feel down, but it’s O.K. to enjoy things, too. My MIL passed 15 years ago the weekend after Thanksgiving. It was years before we had anything like a normal holiday season. Be gentle with yourself. The world will be here when you’re ready. And keep on knitting. I’m going to make spaghetti.

Comment on Rejoining society by Mary de B

Mary de B — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:32:02 +0000

Nice to see you back. I look forward to your posts and great photos.

I agree you can rarely have too many black olives!

Comment on Rejoining society by Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:06:38 +0000

Glad to see you’re back again, Jerry! I’ll do the sauce tonight!

Comment on Rejoining society by TB

TB — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:59:58 +0000

yummm, am gonna have to try that sauce out! Huggles.