Heading into the Holidays
This meme comes at the right time as it gives me a chance to say how much I enjoy having a blog, reading your blogs and having friends in Blogland.
Grumperina’s meme came to my attention at Pumpkinmama's. Few of my 'real life' friends knew about this blog when I first started. Few still do, really. As time has passed it has been more comfortable to share my blog with a handful of friends. Many read daily, like Camille and Jana. Many people I've told just don’t get it and don't bother to visit. 'It's about knitting? Oh, well then...' A few other friends check infrequently. I’m not very private on this blog and with Google search the blog surely could be found. Neena is the only family member who knows and reads regularly, oh and Smith reads daily, too. Not a single co-worker knows, but they do all enjoy ogling my knits when I show them off. My boss is very excited about my socks and he checks daily to see what color I'm wearing.
I'm honored that anyone reads my blog. Blogging is mostly about the people you meet in Blogland, those with and without blogs. I love the interaction, the chance to meet people from all over the world, other knitters with the same passion as mine. It is a delight to share my knitting life with so many.
This land of Utah, with which I have had a love hate relationship most of my adult life, I now see through different eyes. To share the beauty that is around me, with people who may never see it in person, is a joy. This can be a peculiar place but, the landscape is constant and beautiful. It helps me keep a better perspective on this 'Pretty, Great State' (a silly old State motto). By having a blog I have met many friends here in Salt Lake City and have started a few of them on the road to blogging, too. The Stitch 'n Bitch grrls are the highlight of the week and we all love Tuesday nights. Knitting has become an even bigger part of my life and friendships have expanded in wonderful ways because of this blog.
Smith has family arriving on Christmas Day and Neena and her Dongeek will arrive, too. It is the first time we'll have both sides of our families together and we'll be very busy. I may not have time to do much blogging until later next week but, I will do my best to stay in touch.
Thank you to all of you who have made life richer, more vibrant, and who enjoy this landscape along with my knitting. May you have the best Holiday Season ever!
Love, joy and peace to you all!
I'm another blogger that reads you daily, even before Bloglines notifies me! Typepad must be having a fit because your image is not available and I'll bet it's another shot of your beautiful mountains. Shoot. Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.
Posted by: Joan | December 23, 2005 at 04:52 AM
I completely know the 'what color socks today' thing. I love that. :)
Stay warm and have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by: Beth | December 23, 2005 at 05:41 AM
I hope that you have a wonderful holiday with your family! ~Peace
Posted by: Kim | December 23, 2005 at 06:20 AM
Hey Margene,
I've completely loved getting to know you through you blog this year. Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the visiting with family. My best to you and Smith!
Posted by: Carole | December 23, 2005 at 06:24 AM
Sounds like a fabulous way to spend the holiday with both families. Love you and your blog too! Happy Christmas. Cards forthcoming...someday...
Posted by: Kathleen | December 23, 2005 at 06:26 AM
Margene -- I'll miss you, but I'll be busy too . I've grown accustomed to starting my day by checking in at Zeneedle. That picture at the end of today's entry? Wow!
Have a wonderful time with your families, and come back soon --
Posted by: Elizabeth D | December 23, 2005 at 06:37 AM
I have greatly enjoyed your blog and wish the best to you and SMith over the holidays.
Posted by: Mindy | December 23, 2005 at 06:40 AM
Have a terrific holiday, Margene.
I'm glad you blog and I'm glad I know it!
Posted by: Vicki | December 23, 2005 at 07:02 AM
Margene - this has been a great blog year for me, and a lot of that has to do with our friendship. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! Mwah!!!!
Posted by: Cara | December 23, 2005 at 07:03 AM
What a great closing photo on your post. BEE-YOU-TIFUL! :) Thanks for starting me on the road to blogging.
Posted by: stitchnsnitch | December 23, 2005 at 07:26 AM
What a beautiul picture! Enjoy the holidays, Margene.
Posted by: Liz | December 23, 2005 at 07:32 AM
Margene, your blog has been delightful to read this year, and I have truly enjoyed hearing your wonderful zen perspective on the world. Knit on, stay warm, and happy holidays to you and yours!
Posted by: Jenny in NC | December 23, 2005 at 07:56 AM
Have a wonderful Christmas and say HI to Smith, Neena and Dongeek for me..
hugs,
caroline
Posted by: caroline | December 23, 2005 at 08:34 AM
Have a wonderful holiday Margene, and a great time with your family.
Posted by: Brenda | December 23, 2005 at 08:47 AM
Sending you happy holiday thoughts, and am very glad to be part of your audience!
Posted by: melanie | December 23, 2005 at 09:13 AM
Happy holidays, Margene!
Posted by: Martha | December 23, 2005 at 09:13 AM
Happy everything, Margene! I read your blog every day - it's one of my favorite things!
Posted by: melanie | December 23, 2005 at 09:16 AM
You say things so beautifully. Thank you for sharing your knitting, your beautiful state, and your refreshing writing with me. I'm so glad that I *know* you.
Have a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy your family. Enjoy your time with Smith.
angela
Posted by: Angela | December 23, 2005 at 09:18 AM
Merry Chrismas to you an yours. Enjoy your family and friends.
Posted by: PumpkinMama | December 23, 2005 at 09:23 AM
Thanks for sharing your life and knitting with me Margene. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Posted by: monica | December 23, 2005 at 09:26 AM
thanks for sharing your thoughts on bloggin'. i enjoy reading them.
happy holidays to you!!
Posted by: blossom | December 23, 2005 at 09:28 AM
Wishing you a merry christmas... you've done so much for knitting community this year with cataloging the money raised for Katrina fund, drawings and knit unto others. You've made it possible for knitters to channel their passion into worthy causes.
and finally, thank you for all the pictures of Utah.. a state that I've never wanted to visit until I 'saw' it through your eyes.
Posted by: P | December 23, 2005 at 09:59 AM
Have a wonderful, wonderful Christmas, Margene. Thank you for being here for me to enjoy and learn from every day.
Posted by: Rachel H | December 23, 2005 at 10:23 AM
Margene, I'm so happy you blog. I like reading what you have to say, your pictures of Utah (which I cannot even fathom having mountains in my backyard...) and especially your knitting. I catch myself saying "what would Margene do" when I come across a ripping moment.
Yur presence in blogland is everywhere, and I'm so happy you choose to share a bit of yourself, and your world with all of us. Especially me.
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and have a wild and Kwazy Kwanza!
Posted by: Renada | December 23, 2005 at 10:24 AM
Thank you...back at you...well said. It does baffle me, though-with my new blog, now some friends don't 'get it'...I feel if they had one I would read it regardless..but oh well. Have a safe one...
Posted by: PJ | December 23, 2005 at 10:25 AM
Happy holidays to you and your family.
Posted by: Imbrium | December 23, 2005 at 10:26 AM
Margene:
Yours is one of the blogs I read each day and wonder what you are knitting or what beautiful photo you will have ready for my perusal. You often bring a smile to my face and jog to my heart. Have a great holiday season with your family.
Peg on Vancouver Island, Canada
Posted by: Peg | December 23, 2005 at 10:28 AM
Very well said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Have a great holiday with all of your family. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Stephanie | December 23, 2005 at 10:32 AM
I'm glad you're part of my knitblogging community. Keep up the beautiful pictures! Happy Festivus!
Posted by: Zarah | December 23, 2005 at 10:35 AM
Happy holidays to you and yours! Your plans sound really nice.
My life has been greatly enriched by my blogging friends. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about all things -- knitterly and otherwise -- with us. big hugs to you!
Posted by: regina | December 23, 2005 at 10:39 AM
That is a beautiful photo! Have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by: Nanette | December 23, 2005 at 11:25 AM
Margene, have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by: claudia | December 23, 2005 at 11:36 AM
Wishing you the happiest Christmas, Margene! ;)
Posted by: Lolly | December 23, 2005 at 11:45 AM
As always thanks for your thoughts/words/intentions... Love your blog and happy holidays.
Posted by: Liz | December 23, 2005 at 12:14 PM
You, too, margene! Thanks for sharing your wonderful blog and knitting with us. Have a great new year.
Posted by: Julia | December 23, 2005 at 01:08 PM
Have a wonderful Christmas, Margene! You can take a vacation from blogging to enjoy the holidays with family -- we'll all miss you, but we'll be here when you come back. I think one of the most wonderful things about blogging has been that it's easier to maintain contact with blog friends than with real life friends because we can post to our blogs, read other blogs, comment, and e-mail when it's convenient for us. In real life, it's hard for me to touch base with people at a time that is convenient for both of us, and for some reason people are resistant to sending e-mail. I forget who said it (Marshall McLuhan?), but I'm going to turn the phrase on its head, "It's the message, not the medium!"
Posted by: Susan | December 23, 2005 at 01:09 PM
Happy holidays! It's been wonderful cross-blogging with you. You are a unique voice in our world.
Posted by: Laurie | December 23, 2005 at 01:40 PM
Merry Christmas and All other holidays! Just found out a son-in-law is jealous of his wife's and daughter's scarves I knitted them for Christmas and wants one of his own! Guess what I'll be doing next week!?!
Posted by: Nancy J | December 23, 2005 at 01:42 PM
Have a peaceful holiday!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 23, 2005 at 02:20 PM
Whenever I start to grump at myself about how much blogging is taking over my life, diminishing my knitting time, etc., I get reminded about the wonderful people I have met. I am one of your daily readers, and grateful for the friendship/kinship it has produced. Thanks for the holiday photo, and have a wonderful time with family. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Birdsong | December 23, 2005 at 02:25 PM
Have a wonderful Christmas, Margene -- you and your blog have enriched my life!
Posted by: Wendy | December 23, 2005 at 03:00 PM
Happy Holidays, Margene--may the New Year let you continue to inspire and be inspired by those around you :)
Posted by: Kim | December 23, 2005 at 03:16 PM
Thank you for all that you share with us and have some wonderful holiday time.
Posted by: Jenna | December 23, 2005 at 04:12 PM
And to you and S. I feel so lucky to have found you all long distance. Hard to believe it was an entire year ago this weekend we set out for the great state of Utah.
Posted by: Anne | December 23, 2005 at 05:37 PM
I love the photos you share. Gives me a glimpse of the change of seasons even though I'm not there. Have a joyous Christmas, Margene.
Posted by: erin | December 24, 2005 at 07:05 AM
lovely photo! hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas :-)
Posted by: vanessa | December 24, 2005 at 07:17 AM
I know my family and friends read my blog, but they don't comment. They will tell me about it, but no comments.
Blogging has made me a much better knitter and crochter although I read so much less, and I've met some wonderful people--like you for instance :-)
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Vera | December 24, 2005 at 08:22 AM
Season's Greetings !
Posted by: Emma. | December 24, 2005 at 01:43 PM
Have a Verry Merry !
It =IS= the process. Thanks for that.
Posted by: S.Kate | December 24, 2005 at 06:04 PM
Margene, thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures with us! We've just had our shortest night here and today I am replete with Christmas goodies. Wishing you a wonderful 2006.
Posted by: lynne s of oz | December 25, 2005 at 01:07 AM