I have lots of reasons to knit but I think my foremost reason is to stay sane in a crazy world.
My day began with a phone solicitor. Never have understood why companies think a person would buy anything this way. Wish the do not call list worked well but it rarely does. Wouldn't you hate to have that job? I had mercy on the poor lady and let her go through her speel ( I'm sure she gets many hang ups or even gets sworn at.) It was hard to pay attention to what she was saying because my arthritic hands were hurting. I took out my knitting .. when she got finished I told her I had no interest in her product and wished her a nice day. 4 rows completed and my hands felt better.
Went to the grocery this morning and when I got to the checkout I found I must wait in a long line. The reason seemed to be a new checker who had not been trained well and was having a melt down as she saw the line growing. The customers were impatient and in many cases irate. I took my knitting out of my purse.
Others figited, I knit 5 rounds on the sock.
I went to the doctors office in the afternoon. The doctor was running behind. I pulled my knitting from my purse. An old man watched and told me his mother used to knit socks for all her chidren. It brought back happy memories of his mother, long gone. We chatted about mothers. I turned the heel on my sock.
By the time I got home I was tired and knew the dinner I had put in the oven would be there for a bit. Not enough time to start a big project but.... I got myself something cool to drink, and picked up my knitting.
The time past and what could have been a frustrating day turned out as well as the turning of the heel. The sock took shape and I claim this as a good day for the sock and I.
I have lots of reasons to knit but I think my foremost reason is to stay sane in a crazy world.
My day began with a phone solicitor. Never have understood why companies think a person would buy anything this way. Wish the do not call list worked well but it rarely does. Wouldn't you hate to have that job? I had mercy on the poor lady and let her go through her speel ( I'm sure she gets many hang ups or even gets sworn at.) ,,...
Next time you want to be nice to the phone solicitor...tell him or her you are not interested immediately, and hang up. Letting her go through her "speel" gives her hope of a sale, and keeps her from connecting with the next person who actually make a purchase. Phone solicitors only get paid by the sale...not the number of folks who listen to them.
Even a Hank up is more "merciful" than listening to the whole pitch than actually hanging up. They do not get paid by the hour as a rule either.
I had a small piece of knitting in my purse. Before the internet, I stood on line waiting for the ticket window to open. Everyone around me was fighting and complaining. I serenely stood there Knitting.
Great stress breaker. I still carry a small project with me that is just stockinette for situations where I get caught waiting.
Keeps us sane. Always get someone chatting in the Dr's office, and my take along is always a sock. Generally have a mindless project- - sock- on the go as well as a piece I need solitude to work on. currently doing a swing knitting scarf, and learned the German short row technique for it..
I have lots of reasons to knit but I think my foremost reason is to stay sane in a crazy world.
My day began with a phone solicitor. Never have understood why companies think a person would buy anything this way. Wish the do not call list worked well but it rarely does. Wouldn't you hate to have that job? I had mercy on the poor lady and let her go through her speel ( I'm sure she gets many hang ups or even gets sworn at.) It was hard to pay attention to what she was saying because my arthritic hands were hurting. I took out my knitting .. when she got finished I told her I had no interest in her product and wished her a nice day. 4 rows completed and my hands felt better.
Went to the grocery this morning and when I got to the checkout I found I must wait in a long line. The reason seemed to be a new checker who had not been trained well and was having a melt down as she saw the line growing. The customers were impatient and in many cases irate. I took my knitting out of my purse.
Others figited, I knit 5 rounds on the sock.
I went to the doctors office in the afternoon. The doctor was running behind. I pulled my knitting from my purse. An old man watched and told me his mother used to knit socks for all her chidren. It brought back happy memories of his mother, long gone. We chatted about mothers. I turned the heel on my sock.
By the time I got home I was tired and knew the dinner I had put in the oven would be there for a bit. Not enough time to start a big project but.... I got myself something cool to drink, and picked up my knitting.
The time past and what could have been a frustrating day turned out as well as the turning of the heel. The sock took shape and I claim this as a good day for the sock and I.
I guess letting the solicitor talk was my way of getting even for the inconvenience of the call. While I understand the plight of the caller, one could hope they would get a job flipping burgers and the company trying to sell things over the phone would go out of business. I wasn't trying to be helpful or being merciful to the person on the other end of the line. For shame!
Great use of time. When in traffic, often due to an accident ahead, I tell myself "it could have been worse". At least I'm alive. I'm sure those newbies in training appreciate your patience. I try to keep mind in-check. My golden retriever helps me keep things in perspective.
I am printing out your little story to post on my desk - and inspiration for patience and tolerance and regard for our fellow humans! Thank you for a wonderful way to start my week.
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