I'm just dropping in for a quick update. I thought I'd be back with a full post a little sooner, but. . .It's been an interesting spring around Knit Country, full of extreme highs and lows. Seriously. On the wonderful highest high side, our oldest son got married to a wonderful young woman. They are very happy, and the wedding was tons of fun! The new couple lives in Knoxville, TN. My darling daughter-in-law's family lives there too, so we traveled for the wedding. I honestly think the Smokey Mountains are one of my favorite places in the world. I can't even begin to describe how they make me feel. The wedding was in the Tea Room at Norris Dam State Park. If you are ever looking for an event venue in Eastern TN, I highly recommend this state park's Tea Room. It was built in 1936 as part of Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps projects as a dining hall for the workers. It looks like a log cabin. There is a full kitchen, and a river stone fireplace, and all kinds of charm. The state park offers extremely nice, very reasonable housing close by. I could see this as a wonderful fiber retreat venue. Hmmmm.........
I'm not going to go into the lows, except to say that our family has been in an almost constant state of mourning for the last two months. We are finally seeing our way out of the sadness. I am so grateful for the joy we had at the wedding. Being able to draw upon those memories saw us through some large and tragic loss.
And the tulips. The tulips helped too. Skagit Valley, just to the north of us (and my birthplace) is an internationally important tulip bulb and bloom area. Many of the bulbs that come from the Netherlands (which is also known for its tulips) actually have their origins in Skagit Valley. April is probably the biggest bloom month, and it's always beautiful. This photo only shows a very small slice of a very large and colorful flower pie. Not only are there tulips, but irises and daffodils. Walking up and down the rows of blooms is very cathartic, peaceful and comforting.
And the tulips. The tulips helped too. Skagit Valley, just to the north of us (and my birthplace) is an internationally important tulip bulb and bloom area. Many of the bulbs that come from the Netherlands (which is also known for its tulips) actually have their origins in Skagit Valley. April is probably the biggest bloom month, and it's always beautiful. This photo only shows a very small slice of a very large and colorful flower pie. Not only are there tulips, but irises and daffodils. Walking up and down the rows of blooms is very cathartic, peaceful and comforting.
Of course, knitting, spinning, sewing and cooking all jumped in to help out.
So did the cat, although his "helpfulness" is debatable. . .
I'm grateful for the hobbies I have, and the comfort they provide. The best part is ending up with a lovely object that can be kept or shared.
Thanks for popping in. Our house really is returning to normal, and it feels good.
Happy Knitting!
Kimberly
Happy Knitting!
Kimberly