simple things

Today I'm thankful for a hot cup of coffee and a few moments of quiet I get each day.

So I'll be delivering my second order of drink mittens and matching mittens tonight- woot! I've started making some wonderful boot cuffs in a nice dark Heather grey. They are really shaping up nicely.

I'm one of the unlucky women who can't wear boots since I have man calves. Years and years of dance and equal amount of laziness equals man calves. The pattern I found was the highest rated one on Raverly.com and I'm very happy with its simplicity. I've also gotten orders for fingerless gloves and slouch hats.

 I wanted to highlight a fellow classmates incredible journey this year. Last year on December 14th, the most unimaginable act took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 26 children and educators were killed. Sandy Hook is located in Newtown where I lived for part of my youth. It's a place I will always call home, even when I have lived in other parts of the country. I was at work and got a news update about a mass shooting in town. I fell to the floor next to my desk and couldn't breathe. It was horrible to watch and even more horrible to know that this happened in the First place. 

Newtown is an Incredible town. I'm very proud of Lindsay for accomplishing her goal this year. Take a look @ her blog. Truly proud of my fellow Townie. She is asking everyone to follow her and run 1 race in their memory.

26 in 2013 For Sandy Hook