In fact, I'd even picked out my new name: Erasmo I. It has a nice ring to it, don't you think?
But it wasn't to be.
I'd like to think I got at least a few votes. Maybe even that it was close, and I just lost by a cardinal or two. But of course since they burn the ballots, I guess we'll never know for sure.
Luckily, I've got a plan for consoling myself. You see, I've been hoping for some time to find a new companion. Someone who is a good listener. Who doesn't argue. Maybe even someone who doesn't openly object when I spout nonsense. After all, if I'd gotten the job I'd be infallible - that would've been fun. And since I didn't get the job, I'm still plenty fallible. But now I've found someone who doesn't seem to notice.
Here she is. Isn't she lovely? She was needing a new home, and being of a charitable disposition I thought it was only appropriate that I offer her space in my home. To take off the chill of the evening, I'm letting her borrow my Winter of 2012/2013 scarf - done in Malabrigo worsted. I hadn't tried brioche stitch before. Love the result. Didn't particularly enjoy the knitting as it seemed to take a long time to finish - what with knitting every row twice. Mrs. TSMK was kind enough to lend a hat I'd made her for Christmas - but also insisted that she be somewhat decent and put on a skirt.
Brian
