Yes here it is September 30th and the rain trees are turning red so I know cooler weather is coming finally to Florida. One thing that we don't have to worry about anymore is raking up the maple tree leaves that always cover the front yard. We had to have the tree removed and with it went the leaves and the whirlies that always got over my car. I hated those things.
I've finished knitting the shawl I was working on and I had to get a longer cable for my interchangeable needles. I sent away for a 60 inch one and wow that made a world of difference in the ease of knitting so many stitches. The finished shawl turned out about 70 inches wide and about 30 inches deep to the point. I love it and will use it hopefully several times this winter. Here's the finished product....
The last stripe at the top I only did for half the number of rows because I wanted to do a crocheted edging around the shawl so I saved some of the yarn. Now I'm looking for a nice black pin to wear with it. I'm going to try Etsy because it would be nice to have a hand made one to go with it.
I haven't done any stitching on the Coming to America cross stitch. I really wanted to finish my shawl but now I can get back to it.
I'm still depressed as ever and can't seem to get myself out of it. I've talked with several others and it seems to be a condition that quite a few people are experiencing. I hate it and I hate how I feel. My attention span is shot and I can't concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes. I babysit Zane and Evelyn twice a week for about 2 hours each day while Little John is in school and Peyton is taking one of her college courses. That breaks up the week some but what do I do for the other 5 days? I find myself sleeping a lot and that's not good either. I have an appointment coming up with the family doctor so maybe he can give me some hints on what to do about this funk I'm in.
Hope all of you are enjoying the fall season and the beautiful colors it brings,
Blessings, Barbara
4 comments:
I hope you'll feel better soon. That shawl is wonderful. I'm sure you'll appreciate the cooler temps but I am dreading what's coming here in PA. HATE winter!! But I guess southern folks dread their summer.
Barbara: I think your shawl is positively beautiful, the color is stunning.
I knw many are suffering with depression, I personally think it is due to having to stay away from people, having to wear a mask, all the negativity on the news, plus all the negative campaign crap on tv.
I will be glad when this is all over.
You are lucky yo be able to have the children for a couple of hours a day.
I hope the doctor can help.
Hugs
Catherine
Your shawl is beautiful.
Some days I feel the same, can't really concentrate for long, take naps.
I think it's all the Covid & depressing news.
Hubby has the TV on all day.
I don't tune in to it, I try to keep busy with other things.
My doctor put me on a low dose anti anxiety med.
Take care.
Marilyn
Barbara, your shawl is gorgeous. How about picking up a small ornament type project and see if that helps? I think many people are dealing with this malaise due to social distancing/COVID and now all the continued political garbage leading up to this election. Thinking of you!
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